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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between TikaKiyo Yoshiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berton Ravalala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berton Ravalala is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, TikaKiyo Yoshiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Berton Ravalala!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ravalala scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ravalala looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ravalala throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yoshiki clinches with his opponent.
Yoshiki stalling in the clinch.
Yoshiki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ravalala clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ravalala is trying to defend against the choke here but Yoshiki has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Yoshiki Tightens the hold and Ravalala taps out furiously! Yoshiki displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). TikaKiyo Yoshiki!
TikaKiyo Yoshiki took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Danielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Robinson (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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ray Danielson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danielson closes the distance and pushes Robinson back into the cage.
Danielson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Robinson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Danielson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson fails to pull guard.
Danielson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Robinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Danielson has double underhooks.
Danielson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Robinson regains guard.
Robinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Danielson.
Danielson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Danielson throwing strikes but missing.
Danielson won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Danielson throws a big elbow that misses.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Danielson is one step ahead there.
Robinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Danielson defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Danielson throws a big elbow that misses.
Danielson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danielson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danielson wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Danielson advances position into side control!
Danielson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Robinson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sloppy strikes there by Danielson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson taking a bit of punishment here - Danielson scoring with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robinson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Check out the look on Danielson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Danielson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Robinson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Danielson.
Danielson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Danielson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Robinson struggling a bit here.
Danielson throws a strike aimed at the side of Robinson's head but Robinson avoids it well.
Robinson struggling a bit here.
Danielson tries for a kimura but Robinson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robinson, who protects the arm well.
Robinson is trying to control Danielson's posture but Danielson avoids it.
Danielson misses with the ground and pound.
Robinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Danielson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Danielson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Robinson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Danielson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danielson wants to take a breather but Robinson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danielson throwing shots but Robinson is blocking nicely.
Danielson seems to be looking for submissions.
Robinson wants to control but Danielson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Robinson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Danielson stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Robinson wants to stand but Danielson is controlling the position.
Robinson looks winded!
Danielson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danielson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danielson advances position into side control!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Danielson wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Danielson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Robinson shoots in but Danielson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robinson shoots in and drives through. Danielson sprawls well.
Robinson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ray Danielson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Robinson.
Danielson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robinson's sensitive parts.
Danielson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robinson. That did some damage!
Danielson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Danielson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Robinson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danielson sends Robinson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Danielson is motioning to the referee to let Robinson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Robinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Danielson finish him?
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Robinson leaves his chin hanging out and Danielson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Robinson crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Danielson!
A victorious Ray Danielson 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Park Hae Hae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manabu Yakazuki (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 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Park Hae Hae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manabu Yakazuki!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakazuki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hae Hae counters with a straight right hand.
Yakazuki's coach down at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yakazuki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yakazuki closes the distance and clinches up with Hae Hae, looking for a takedown. Yakazuki pushes Hae Hae against the cage but Hae Hae circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hae Hae instigates a clinch.
Hae Hae scores with a shoulder strike.
Hae Hae crunches a lovely knee into Yakazuki's ribcage.
Hae Hae lands an elbow inside that Yakazuki shrugs off.
Hae Hae lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hae Hae lands with a light punch inside.
Hae Hae comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hae Hae gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Yakazuki regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hae Hae wants to control from the top but Yakazuki keeps moving.
Hae Hae postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yakazuki keeping moving, preventing Hae Hae from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hae Hae throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yakazuki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hae Hae defends well.
Yakazuki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hae Hae engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yakazuki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hae Hae.
Hae Hae wants to pass the guard but Yakazuki is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hae Hae trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yakazuki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hae Hae can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yakazuki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hae Hae tries to free his leg and advance position but Yakazuki is retaining full guard.
Yakazuki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hae Hae stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yakazuki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakazuki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hae Hae's guard.
Hae Hae looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hae Hae wants to sweep here but Yakazuki controlling him for the moment.
Yakazuki is pushing down on Hae Hae's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hae Hae is fighting to maintain full guard but Yakazuki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yakazuki prevents Hae Hae from improving his position.
Yakazuki is looking for a kimura but Hae Hae is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yakazuki to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakazuki is thwarting Hae Hae's attempts to control the position.
Hae Hae gets full guard.
Hae Hae is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yakazuki is aware though and is defending well.
Hae Hae looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yakazuki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hae Hae dives on top into guard.
Hae Hae with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hae Hae throws an elbow that misses. Yakazuki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hae Hae's guard. Nice move by Yakazuki!
Yakazuki stands and throws Hae Hae's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Park Hae Hae dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yakazuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hae Hae is fending him off so far but Yakazuki persists. Nope, Hae Hae circles away and we're back to standing.
Yakazuki fails with the takedown
and Hae Hae counters with a nice leg kick.
Hae Hae throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yakazuki on the side of the head.
Hae Hae misses with a looping left.
Yakazuki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hae Hae lands a jab to the nose.
Yakazuki moves away from the strike by Hae Hae.
Hae Hae moves into range and clinches up with Yakazuki.
Yakazuki tries to score a body lock takedown but Hae Hae shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Park Hae Hae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manabu Yakazuki.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hae Hae.
Hae Hae is trying to trip Yakazuki. He has hold of a leg but Yakazuki is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hae Hae persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakazuki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hae Hae!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hae Hae regains half guard.
Hae Hae looking for submissions off his back.
Hae Hae keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hae Hae wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hae Hae looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hae Hae is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yakazuki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yakazuki's back!
Hae Hae trying to control momentarily.
Hae Hae knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yakazuki on the ground.
Hae Hae looking for the RNC.
Yakazuki breaks Hae Hae's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hae Hae working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yakazuki has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakazuki is looking for a kimura but Hae Hae is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yakazuki to get the leverage.
Hae Hae looking for submissions off his back.
Hae Hae is looking to improve his position.
Yakazuki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hae Hae wants to control but Yakazuki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakazuki wants to work for an arm triangle but Hae Hae is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yakazuki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hae Hae wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hae Hae looking for submissions off his back.
Yakazuki is working for a kimura but Hae Hae is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Park Hae Hae 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice shot lands for Hae Hae.
Hae Hae fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hae Hae lands with a kick to the temple. Yakazuki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yakazuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hae Hae.
Hae Hae clinches.
Hae Hae lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Hae Hae.
Hae Hae lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hae Hae lands with a right to the head.
Hae Hae working Yakazuki over with knees to the body.
Yakazuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hae Hae is pressed up against the cage. Yakazuki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hae Hae down to the mat. Hae Hae avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hae Hae fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yakazuki, pushing him back against the cage.
Hae Hae lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yakazuki backwards.
Yakazuki is trying to drag Hae Hae to the mat but Hae Hae just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hae Hae tightens his grip and picks Yakazuki up, before dumping him to the ground. Yakazuki manages to land in guard.
Yakazuki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hae Hae's guard.
Yakazuki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hae Hae is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yakazuki, into his guard.
Hae Hae in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hae Hae in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hae Hae tries to free his leg and advance position but Yakazuki is retaining full guard.
Hae Hae trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakazuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hae Hae throwing strikes from guard but Yakazuki blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakazuki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hae Hae passes into side control.
Hae Hae misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hae Hae lands a decent elbow from side control.
Yakazuki prevents Hae Hae from improving position.
Yakazuki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Park Hae Hae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hae Hae is trying to get back to full guard.
Park Hae Hae overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yakazuki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hae Hae defends it well.
Hae Hae wants to control but Yakazuki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakazuki seems to be looking for submissions.
Yakazuki is looking for submissions but instead, Hae Hae has regained full guard.
Hae Hae pulls Yakazuki in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakazuki wants to pass the guard but Hae Hae is keeping the position.
Hae Hae looking for a sweep. Not yet Hae Hae, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Park Hae Hae showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hae Hae has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Park Hae Hae!
Park Hae Hae 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 Keiichi Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loves To Spooge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spooge comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Litte Things - One Direction kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keiichi Yamada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Loves To Spooge!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spooge has managed to clinch.
Spooge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spooge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamadas head.
Yamada is trying to pull guard but Spooge has him pressed against the cage.
Spooge tries to land knees in the clinch but Yamada avoids the damage to the body.
Spooge working hard to break the clinch.
Yamada is struggling to control the position.
Yamada looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spooge.
Spooge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spooge wants to break free but Yamada has control.
Spooge is trying to force a seperation but Yamada has the dominant position.
Yamada stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Spooge is trying to break free.
Yamada pulls guard effortlessly.
Yamada manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Yamada looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spooge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spooge might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yamada haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Yamada wants to take Spooge's back but he can't do it this time.
Yamada working for a guillotine from mount but Spooge is in no mood to give up.
Spooge wants to control but Yamada is having none of it.
Spooge trying desperately to get to his feet.
Yamada with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Yamada looking to secure an arm triangle but Spooge defends it well.
Yamada prevents Spooge from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada working for a submission but Spooge is keeping him at bay.
Spooge wants to hold on but Yamada pushes him away.
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!
Spooge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spooge's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Yamada working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Spooge tries to hold on but Yamada pushes him away.
Yamada looking to isolate an arm here. Spooge doesn't see it coming and as Yamada extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Yamada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keiichi Yamada!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dav Rolling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Eduardo Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolling comes to the cage accompanied by Breathe by The Prodigy. Julian Eduardo Demaestri has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dav Rolling's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dav Rolling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julian Eduardo Demaestri!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolling stuffs the takedown attempt from Demaestri. Demaestri gets slowly back to his feet.
Demaestri tries for a takedown but Rolling circles away easily
and Rolling counters with a left and a right that stings Demaestri.
Demaestri moves out of range of the body kick from Rolling.
Demaestri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Rolling counter with a right hand.
It looks like Julian Eduardo Demaestri has been cut.
Dav Rolling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Eduardo Demaestri.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demaestri manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rolling on his heels. He'll look to pass Rolling's guard now, I'm sure.
Rolling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Demaestri stopping the sweep attempt from Rolling.
Rolling is working hard here to advance position.
Demaestri wants to control from the top but Rolling keeps moving.
Demaestri drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Demaestri jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Demaestri looking to sit in guard and control but Rolling gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolling lands a couple of digs.
Demaestri is rocked!
Rolling gets to his feet and stands over Demaestri, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Demaestri felt that one! Rolling unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Demaestri from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dav Rolling!
A very excited looking Dav Rolling made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Belingon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Woko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Belingon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Woko !
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belingon throws a sloppy head kick and Woko moves out of range easily.
Woko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Belingon lands a jab.
It looks like Kenji Woko has been cut.
Woko lands a body shot.
Belingon looks to land a right hand but Woko moved out of range.
Belingon is looking to clinch.
Belingon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Woko dives in and scores a takedown into Belingon's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Woko trying to control but Belingon is working from the bottom.
Woko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Woko with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woko postures up in Belingon's guard and throws a big left but Belingon blocks it.
Woko chips away with some ground and pound.
Belingon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Belingon being controlled here, momentarily.
Belingon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Woko on the ground.
Belingon has a closed guard, preventing Woko from standing up.
Woko works over Belingon with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belingon wants to stand up but Woko is controlling him.
Woko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Woko wants to control from the top but Belingon keeps moving.
Woko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Woko throws a big right hand that misses.
Belingon being controlled here, momentarily.
Woko chips away with some ground and pound.
Woko chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Woko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Woko gets to his feet - Belingon follows without any prompting.
Woko lands with an overhand left.
Belingon throws a jab when Woko was well out of range.
Belingon looks to throw the jab but Woko is out of range.
Jimmy Belingon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice cross by Belingon.
Woko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belingon drives through and clinches with Woko against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Woko .
Woko misses with a punch to the body.
Belingon lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belingon lands with a right to the head.
Belingon scores with a knee to the head.
Woko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Belingon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Belingon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Woko takes an elbow to the temple.
Woko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Belingon regains guard.
Belingon wants to get back to his feet but Woko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Woko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belingon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belingon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Woko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenji Woko 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Belingon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Woko lands a jab to the nose.
Woko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Belingon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belingon is looking to land body kicks.
Woko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Belingon thumps Woko with a low kick.
Belingon slips a jab from Woko .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woko looks to land a left hand but Belingon moved out of range nicely.
Belingon looks to land a left hand but Woko moved out of range nicely.
Belingon darts in trying to clinch
and Woko counters with a stiff right hand.
Belingon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body punch from Woko .
Belingon tries to score with a low kick but Woko moves his leg out of the way.
Woko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Belingon throws a lazy uppercut
and Woko counters with a left and a right that stings Belingon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jimmy Belingon is winning the standup battle so far.
Woko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Woko misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Woko , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Belingon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Belingon misses with a hook
and Woko counters with a right hand to the body.
Kenji Woko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Belingon counters with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woko throws a series of punches but Belingon moves out of range.
Woko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Belingon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belingon throws the left hand but Woko avoids the punch easily.
Woko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belingon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Belingon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belingon takes a swing at Woko 's ribcage but misses.
Woko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Belingon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Woko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Woko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Woko throws an overhand right that lands on Belingon's shoulder, as Belingon tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woko fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Woko .
Some wild striking there from Woko .
An inside leg kick lands from Belingon.
Woko connects with a looping right hand.
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.
Woko scores with a three punch combo!
Jimmy Belingon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woko scores with a jab.
Belingon throws a leg kick but Woko sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Belingon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenji Woko 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Woko just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Woko misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Belingon misses the target.
Woko looks to land a combination but Belingon avoids it well.
Woko misses with a wild body shot.
Belingon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Belingon moves in looking to clinch but Woko pushes him off.
Donk. Belingon catches Woko right on the button with a cross.
Woko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belingon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Woko , pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Belingon.
A short right from Belingon on the inside.
Belingon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Belingon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Woko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belingon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Woko backwards.
Woko tries to stall but Belingon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Woko works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Woko stops Belingon from standing up.
Woko working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woko sitting in guard here, content to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belingon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belingon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Woko throws a big right hand that misses.
Woko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Belingon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Woko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belingon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Woko blocks a head kick by Belingon.
Woko throws a lazy right hand but Belingon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belingon is looking to clinch.
Belingon has Woko up against the cage in a clinch.
Belingon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Woko lands with a short shot to the head.
Belingon misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belingon is pressed up against the cage. Woko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Belingon down to the mat. Belingon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Woko misses with a combination
and Belingon counters with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Belingon.
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!
Belingon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Belingon misses with a hook. Woko ducked under it nicely.
Belingon lands an overhand right.
Belingon misses with a hook. Woko ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woko checks a leg kick nicely.
Woko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Belingon eats them both and turns towards Woko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Belingon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Belingon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Belingon!
Jimmy Belingon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felippe Francisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Nasimentu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nasimentu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ТIК - Бiлi Троянk. Felippe Francisco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felippe Francisco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Valentin Nasimentu!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasimentu tries to clinch up.
Nasimentu is looking to clinch but Francisco is avoiding it.
Nasimentu moves to clinch but Francisco breaks away
and Francisco counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Francisco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nasimentu's calf.
Francisco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nasimentu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nasimentu closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Francisco scores with a head kick. Nasimentu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Valentin Nasimentu has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nasimentu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Francisco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nasimentu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Francisco lands a jab.
A punch combination from Francisco misses.
Nasimentu tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco keeps the fight on the outside.
Francisco tries a head kick but it misses.
Francisco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Francisco misses with a head kick.
Nasimentu is looking to clinch but Francisco is avoiding it.
Francisco lands a slapping body shot.
Francisco throws a wild body kick that Nasimentu sees coming a mile off.
Nasimentu tries to clinch there but Francisco circles away.
Nasimentu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Francisco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nasimentu clinches.
Francisco has had enough of the clinch but Nasimentu keeps him there for the moment.
Francisco letting Nasimentu take a breather here.
Francisco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nasimentu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Francisco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Francisco.
Francisco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francisco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nasimentu tries to clinch up but Francisco circles away and keeps his distance.
Nasimentu moves away from the strike by Francisco.
Nasimentu doesn't manage to clinch there - Francisco circles away.
Nasimentu gets a clinch.
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!
Nasimentu is trying to stall.
Nasimentu keeps control of Francisco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nasimentu seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Francisco can't break the clinch.
Francisco has had enough of the clinch but Nasimentu keeps him there for the moment.
Nasimentu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Francisco backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Nasimentu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nasimentu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasimentu misses with the head strike.
Come on Nasimentu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nasimentu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nasimentu keeps control of Francisco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Francisco throws a head punch that misses.
Nasimentu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Francisco backwards.
Nasimentu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Francisco up against the cage.
Francisco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nasimentu taking a breather.
Nasimentu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Felippe Francisco has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Francisco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nasimentu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Francisco wants to break free but Nasimentu has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francisco misses with a body punch.
Nasimentu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Francisco backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nasimentu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nasimentu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Francisco is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Francisco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Francisco.
Nasimentu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Francisco is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Francisco breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nasimentu wants to clinch.
Francisco throws a sloppy head kick and Nasimentu moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Nasimentu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nasimentu doesn't manage to clinch there - Francisco circles away.
Nasimentu closes the distance and pushes Francisco back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nasimentu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Francisco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nasimentu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Francisco up against the cage.
Francisco breaks from the clinch.
Valentin Nasimentu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Francisco catches Nasimentu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nasimentu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Francisco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Francisco.
Donk. Francisco catches Nasimentu right on the button with a cross.
Nasimentu wants to clinch
and Francisco counters with a big head kick but Nasimentu shrugs it off.
Nasimentu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Francisco counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasimentu is looking to clinch.
Francisco circles away from the clinch attempt
and Francisco counters with a good, hard body kick but Nasimentu shrugs it off.
Francisco swats away the attempt to clinch by Nasimentu.
Francisco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Francisco throws a head kick that misses.
Nasimentu looks to clinch
and Francisco counters with an outside leg kick.
Francisco tries a head kick but it misses.
Nasimentu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Francisco counters with a nice leg kick.
Nasimentu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Francisco counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasimentu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nasimentu darts in trying to clinch
and Francisco counters with a low kick, right behind Nasimentu 's knee.
Felippe Francisco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Francisco throws a head kick that half lands.
Francisco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nasimentu slips a straight right by Francisco.
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!
Nasimentu wants to clinch up but Francisco keeps it at a distance.
Francisco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A head kick misses from Francisco.
Francisco misses with a head kick.
Nasimentu is looking to clinch but Francisco is avoiding it.
Nasimentu wants to clinch.
Nasimentu avoids the head kick by Francisco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francisco scores with a nice right hand.
Francisco misses with a head kick.
Nasimentu tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Francisco counter with a right hand.
Nasimentu rushes Francisco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Francisco has had enough of the clinch but Nasimentu keeps him there for the moment.
Nasimentu lands with a right to the head.
Nasimentu 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.
Nasimentu throws a punch but it's blocked by Francisco.
Nasimentu misses with a punch on the inside.
Nasimentu scores with a shot to the side of Francisco's head.
Nasimentu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Francisco breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francisco connects with an inside leg kick.
Nasimentu tries to clinch
and Francisco counters with a stiff right hand.
Nasimentu is looking to clinch but Francisco is avoiding it.
Nasimentu misses with a lunging right hand
and Francisco counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nasimentu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasimentu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Francisco counters with a left to the body.
Francisco lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Francisco throws a head kick that misses.
Nasimentu tries to clinch up
and Francisco counters with a leg kick.
A head kick from Francisco lands but Nasimentu takes it in his stride.
Francisco tries a head kick but it misses.
Nasimentu rushes Francisco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nasimentu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nasimentu lands a hook that snaps the head of Francisco backwards.
Valentin Nasimentu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nasimentu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Francisco backwards.
Nasimentu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Francisco tries to break the clinch but Nasimentu is controlling the position.
Nasimentu blocks a body shot from Francisco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Valentin Nasimentu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Francisco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Francisco lands with an uppercut that bounces Nasimentu off the cage and back into range.
Nasimentu misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Francisco coming out on top.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nasimentu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Francisco's efforts to push away.
Nasimentu misses with some punches.
Francisco can't break the clinch.
Nasimentu is trying to maintain a safe position but Francisco gets an underhook and turns Nasimentu into the cage.
Nasimentu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Francisco wants to get back to striking at distance but Nasimentu won't allow it.
Francisco displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nasimentu up against the cage.
Francisco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nasimentu moves into the clinch.
Francisco blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Francisco as Nasimentu tries to tie him up.
Francisco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Francisco can't break the clinch.
Nasimentu looking to stall.
Francisco manages to break the clinch.
Nasimentu looks to clinch
letting Francisco counter with a right hand.
Felippe Francisco is winning the standup battle so far.
Francisco walks into a left hand.
Francisco tries a head kick but it misses.
Nasimentu looks to clinch
and Francisco counters with a head kick.
Nasimentu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Francisco counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Francisco takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Nasimentu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nasimentu lands a big right hand that drops Francisco! The killer instinct kicks in and Nasimentu finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nasimentu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Nasimentu!
Valentin Nasimentu 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martin Van Buren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Bariga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin Van Buren could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Bariga's chin.
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136 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Martin Van Buren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Bariga!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bariga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.
Bariga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Buren.
Van Buren moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some wild striking there from Van Buren.
Van Buren scores with a jab. Bariga acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've been informed that Bariga has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bariga lands a jab to the head.
Bariga lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Buren's head.
Van Buren swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bariga counters with a nice right hand that sends Van Buren toppling to the canvas! Van Buren scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bariga finish him?!
Van Buren is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Buren falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bariga counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Van Buren out cold! What a finish! Bariga is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Bariga!
Mark Bariga spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Jet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Jet will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mauricio Jet!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benoit is fending him off so far but Jet persists. Nope, Benoit circles away and we're back to standing.
Benoit tries to clinch
and Jet counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Benoit wants to stand up but Jet is controlling him.
Jet throws a big right hand that misses.
Jet stops Benoit from standing up.
Jet is looking to work some ground and pound but Benoit has wrist control.
Jet postures up and lands a big shot to Benoit's brow.
Benoit is looking to stand up but Jet isn't so interested in that idea.
Benoit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jet on the ground.
Jet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jet controlling from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Benoit wants to stand up but Jet is controlling him.
Benoit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jet trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benoit is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jet.
Benoit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jet is out of range.
Benoit misses with an uppercut
and Jet counters with a shoot takedown. Benoit fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit wants to get back to his feet but Jet is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jet sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Benoit wants to stand but Jet is controlling the position.
Jet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Benoit wants to stand up but Jet is controlling him.
Benoit 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.
Jet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jet controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Benoit gets a clinch.
Jet pulls Benoit into guard.
Benoit wants to control from the top but Jet keeps moving.
Jet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benoit 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.
Jet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benoit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jet keeping moving, preventing Benoit from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Benoit postures up in Jet's guard and throws a big left but Jet blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jet looking for a sweep. Not yet Jet, not yet.
Jet manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Jet dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benoit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benoit misses with a few strikes there.
Benoit misses with the combination.
Benoit has Jet up against the cage in a clinch.
Jet is trying to pull guard but Benoit has him pressed against the cage.
Benoit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jet closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benoit circles away.
Benoit rushes Jet and presses him up against the cage.
Benoit misses with a knee to the head.
Benoit has picked Jet up - he's going for a ride! Benoit dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jet wants to control but Benoit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit is trying to control the action in half guard but Jet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Benoit works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jet has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Benoit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jet is desperately trying to improve his position but Benoit has a good base and remains in mount.
Jet sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Benoit tries to pass to full mount but Jet defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Benoit lands a nice short elbow.
Benoit is stalling here. Jet is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Benoit seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jet has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Benoit is trying to get back to his feet.
Jet takes a little break here. Benoit wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jet is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benoit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Benoit is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jet controls the position.
Jet working the body and head with strikes.
Jet in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Benoit is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jet asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jet trying to control the position but Benoit is working away.
Benoit tries to escape but Jet is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jet is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benoit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jet is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Benoit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jet wants to control but Benoit is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Benoit will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jet looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benoit slaps away a takedown attempt from Jet, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benoit tries to clinch but Jet moves out of range.
Benoit moves in looking to clinch but Jet pushes him off.
Benoit has closed the distance and engaged Jet in a clinch.
Jet is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Benoit to keep the fight standing.
Frank Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Jet.
Jet jumps guard but Benoit stands there with Jet around his waist. Jet gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Benoit breaks the clinch.
Benoit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jet swats away the attempt to clinch by Benoit.
Benoit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jet closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Benoit quickly recovers to half guard.
Jet with the ground and pound but Benoit uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jet postures up and lands a big shot to Benoit's brow.
Benoit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jet is controlling him.
Jet trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benoit wants to stand up but Jet is controlling him.
Jet trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jet forces his way into half guard.
Benoit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jet is looking for submissions but instead, Benoit has regained full guard.
Jet trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jet scoring with punches to the head and body.
Benoit keeping moving, preventing Jet from controlling successfully.
Benoit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jet is controlling him.
Jet wants to control from the top but Benoit keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mauricio Jet was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benoit swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jet shoots in looking for a takedown. Benoit tries to sprawl out of it but Jet keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benoit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frank Benoit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benoit moves in looking to clinch but Jet pushes him off.
Benoit looks to land a combination but Jet avoids it well.
Jet keeps the fight on the outside.
Benoit tries to clinch but Jet moves out of range.
Benoit tries to clinch there but Jet circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jet keeps the fight on the outside.
Benoit misses with a combination
and Jet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Benoit's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Jet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jet has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Jet!
After winning the bout, Mauricio Jet thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Afa Sila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Genia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Genia has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Afa Sila's chin.
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21
163 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Afa Sila!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will Genia!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sila throws a body punch but Genia moves out of range.
Sila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Genia manages to avoid it.
Genia tries to clinch there but Sila circles away.
Genia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sila.
Sila has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Genia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Genia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Genia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sila thows a body shot but no joy.
Genia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Genia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Genia tries to clinch but Sila moves out of range.
Genia throws a head kick that misses.
Will Genia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sila throws a body punch but Genia moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Genia.
Sila throws a lazy right hand but Genia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Genia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Genia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sila lands a nice shot that snaps Genia's head back.
Genia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Genia tries to score with a low kick but Sila moves his leg out of the way.
Sila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Genia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sila swats away the attempt to clinch by Genia.
Sila moves out of range as Genia throws a body kick.
Genia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sila checks it well.
Genia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sila thows a body shot but no joy.
Sila checks a leg kick.
Sila digs a good hook to Genia's body.
Genia is looking to clinch.
Genia throws a sloppy head kick and Sila moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genia ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
Genia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Genia throws a head kick that misses
and Sila counters with a shoot takedown. Genia fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Genia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Genia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sila is fighting to break Genia's control of his arms but Genia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sila drops back looking for a leg! Genia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Genia manages to kick Sila off! Sila jumps back into Genia's guard.
Sila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Genia controlling the position.
Sila 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genia is trying to hold Sila in close to prevent damage but Sila has managed to pass into half guard.
Genia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Genia is holding on to half guard well.
Genia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sila.
Genia trying to hold on to Sila's head to control him but Sila postures up.
Sila seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sila 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.
Genia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sila's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sila's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sila rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sila tries to get to full guard but Genia has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sila is trying to maintain the position but Genia is very close to passing his half guard.
Sila is looking for a sweep. Genia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sila is pressing down on Genia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Genia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Genia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Genia scores with a head kick.
Genia closes the distance and clinches.
Sila has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Genia after a bit of a struggle.
Sila decides to pull guard.
Genia looking to sit in guard and control but Sila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Genia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Genia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Genia is trying to control the position but Sila postures up.
Afa Sila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genia looking for a sweep. Not yet Genia, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Will Genia was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Genia throws a front kick aimed at Sila's knee but Sila avoids it well.
Genia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Genia tries to clinch but Sila moves out of range.
Sila throws a body punch but Genia moves out of range.
Genia tries to clinch there but Sila circles away.
Genia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sila.
Sila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Genia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sila is looking to wear down Genia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Genia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Sila.
Genia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sila decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Genia's guard.
Genia wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genia working a defensive guard here.
Genia is looking to stand up but Sila isn't so interested in that idea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sila won't allow Genia to sweep him here.
Sila stands up over Genia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sila wants to control from the top but Genia keeps moving.
Sila works over Genia with some ground and pound from guard.
Genia is trying to control the position but Sila postures up.
Sila won't allow Genia to sweep him here.
Genia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sila thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Genia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sila looking to pass the guard.
Sila postures up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Will Genia wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Genia manages to avoid it.
Genia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Genia throws a leg kick that misses.
Genia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sila checks a leg kick nicely.
Sila checks the leg kick nicely there.
Genia misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sila blocks a leg kick.
Genia tries to clinch up.
Sila scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Genia scores with a head kick.
Sila misses with a wild body shot.
Genia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Genia closes the distance but Sila moves to the side
so Sila counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Genia wants to hit a switch here but Sila passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Genia there!
Genia manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sila is looking for a kimura here.
Sila stops Genia from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Genia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sila swings for the body but Genia moves out of range.
Good work by Sila as he checks the leg kick.
Sila scores with a decent looking hook.
Genia throws a sloppy head kick and Sila moves out of range easily.
Genia tries to clinch but Sila moves out of range.
Genia is looking to chop away at Sila's legs.
Sila tests Genia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Genia clinches up against the cage.
Genia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Genia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Genia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sila blocks it with crossed arms.
Genia blocking some punches.
Sila blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Genia.
Sila managing to block the knees to the body from Genia.
Genia lands an elbow that stopped Sila in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genia landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Genia throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Genia obliges.
Genia pushes off an throws an elbow but Sila leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Genia lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sila takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Genia tries a knee to the head but Sila blocks it.
Sila can't get the takedown.
Sila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Genia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sila has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sila controlling the action here for a moment.
Sila managing to block the knees to the body from Genia.
Sila has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Genia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Genia working aggressively here.
Genia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sila.
Sila wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Afa Sila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Sila.
Sila is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Genia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sila lands a nice uppercut.
Sila goes for a takedown attempt but Genia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sila uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Genia has time to react.
The crowd cheers as Genia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sila doesn't seem phased though.
Genia blocks a jab.
Sila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sila thows a body shot but no joy.
Genia tries to clinch but Sila moves out of range.
Genia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genia throws a hook but Sila blocks it.
Sila checks the leg kick nicely there.
Genia throws a leg kick but Sila checks it.
Genia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Genia.
Will Genia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sila throws a body punch but Genia moves out of range.
Sila bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Genia on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sila looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Genia is looking to reverse the position.
Sila working the ground and pound but Genia is defending the strikes.
Genia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sila scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sila thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sila is looking to advance position but Genia won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Genia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Genia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sila preventing the sweep.
Genia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sila wants to control from the top but Genia keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Genia is looking to sweep but instead, Sila has passed into half guard.
Sila scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Genia really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sila circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sila throws a body punch but Genia moves out of range.
Genia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Genia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Genia throws a leg kick
and Sila counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sila stopping the sweep attempt from Genia.
Sila wants to control from the top but Genia keeps moving.
Genia wants to sweep but no luck.
Sila keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Genia's head.
Sila trying to control but Genia is working from the bottom.
Genia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sila is working Genia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Genia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sila slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Genia controlling the pace.
Sila wants to sweep but Genia has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sila looking for a sweep but Genia has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sila is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sila tries to hold on but Genia pushes him away.
Genia controlling from mount.
Sila tries to reverse the position but Genia maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genia moves to the back.
Sila trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sila is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Genia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Genia is looking to control Sila but Sila is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sila tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sila is working hard here to advance position.
Sila rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Genia pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Genia is looking for a kimura but Sila is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Genia to get the leverage.
Sila is refusing to be controlled, as Genia sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Afa Sila will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Genia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Genia moves in looking to clinch but Sila pushes him off.
Sila connects with a body shot that sends Genia's belly button to the back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sila checks a leg kick.
Genia throws a leg kick but Sila moved away.
Sila scores with a nice head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sila checks a leg kick.
Sila drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Genia prevents Sila from moving into mount.
Genia holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sila advances to mount.
Genia regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sila prevents Genia from improving his position.
Sila is thwarting Genia's attempts to control the position.
Genia is trying to get back to full guard.
Sila is trying to control. Genia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sila not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Genia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Genia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sila pulls his head out easily.
Genia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Will Genia 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.
Sila scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sila is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Genia trying to control here.
Sila is keen to just control but Genia is a slippery customer.
Sila looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Genia is positioning himself well to prevent Sila advancing to mount.
Sila trying to pass the guard but Genia defending well.
Genia is refusing to be controlled, as Sila sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Genia tries to clinch but Sila moves out of range.
Will Genia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Genia tries to clinch but Sila is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Genia.
Sila on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Genia tries to score with a low kick but Sila moves his leg out of the way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Genia.
Genia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Genia moves in looking to clinch but Sila pushes him off.
Genia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sila throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Genia's waist but Genia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sila off to one side.
Genia cracks Sila with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genia misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Sila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Genia.
Genia throws out a loose jab but Sila uses good head movement to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sila checks a leg kick.
Sila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Genia.
Sila shoots in for a double leg but Genia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Genia rushes Sila and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Genia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Genia.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sila scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sila struggles to land a body shot inside as Genia controls his hands.
Afa Sila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sila fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Will Genia.
I think Genia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Genia!
Will Genia is the new lightweight champion!
Will Genia 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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