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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nemo Nautilus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Milner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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160 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nemo Nautilus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Milner!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Milner pushes Nautilus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nautilus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Milner scores a nice knee to the body.
Milner is pushing Nautilus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Milner jumps guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Milner managing to control the position.
Nautilus wants to pass the guard but Milner is keeping the position.
Nautilus postures up.
Nautilus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Milner on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nautilus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Milner has his hands on Nautilus's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nautilus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nautilus is looking to stand up but Milner won't let him.
Milner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Milner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milner throwing shots but Nautilus is blocking nicely.
Milner is looking to take a break and control but Nautilus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Milner drops an elbow to the side of Nautilus's head.
Nautilus is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ultimate MMA Training Center - Evil Evolution, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Milner controlling the action here.
Milner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nautilus's head.
Nautilus is in trouble now - Milner has advanced to mount!
Milner tries to control but Nautilus wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milner throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nautilus is breathing heavily.
Milner controlling the position easily from mount.
Milner misses with a head shot.
Milner trying to control but Nautilus is having none of it.
Milner looking to ground and pound but Nautilus is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Milner in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Milner lands a nice shot to the head.
Milner looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Milner swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nautilus is now in Milner's guard. A big mistake from Milner there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Milner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Milner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Milner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Milner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Milner in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nautilus, who protects the arm well.
Milner looks up at the clock and then as Nautilus takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Milner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nautilus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Milner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nautilus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Milner but great work by Nautilus.
Milner is trying to control Nautilus's posture but Nautilus avoids it.
Milner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milner kicks Nautilus off and gets back to his feet.
Milner looking to score a takedown here. Nautilus is defending well but Milner drives through and ends up in Nautilus's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nautilus is keeping the position for now.
Milner throws a big elbow that misses.
Milner trying to control but Nautilus is working from the bottom.
Milner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milner controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Luke Milner has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Milner.
Milner in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Milner misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Milner misses with the ground and pound.
Nautilus is not content to let Milner control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nautilus is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Milner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Milner throws a nice looking combination but Nautilus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Milner drives through and clinches with Nautilus against the cage.
Milner is trying to pull guard but Nautilus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Milner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nautilus tries to keep at a distance but Milner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nautilus manages to break the clinch.
Milner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Milner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nautilus misses with a two punch combination.
Milner gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Milner is trying to control. Nautilus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milner stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Milner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nautilus managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Milner.
Luke Milner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Milner in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Milner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Milner is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Nautilus is trying to escape and Milner transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Nautilus is forced to tap! Nice work there by Milner! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Milner!
Luke Milner gave a mention to KAISER in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodel Bartillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Nomak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Nomak is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodel Bartillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Nomak!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nomak swats away the attempt to clinch by Bartillo.
Nomak throws a leg kick but Bartillo moved away.
Nomak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nomak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nomak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bartillo. That did some damage!
Nomak tries a low kick but Bartillo avoids it.
Bartillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Nomak.
Nomak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nomak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartillo swings for the body but Nomak moves out of range.
Nomak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nomak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bartillo doesn't seem bothered though.
Nomak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bartillo.
Bartillo misses with a jab to the body
and Nomak counters with an inside leg kick.
Bartillo has managed to clinch.
Nomak prevents the takedown attempt.
Bartillo tries to stall but Nomak uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nomak drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bartillo pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nomak moves away.
Nomak misses with a takedown attempt
and Bartillo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartillo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nomak keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartillo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nomak tries to roll over but Bartillo keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartillo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bartillo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nomak is not content to let Bartillo control the position.
Bartillo is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nomak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nomak is trying to stand up here but Bartillo is controlling him well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nomak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bartillo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nomak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bartillo.
Bartillo is looking for a kimura but Nomak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bartillo to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodel Bartillo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bartillo blocks a leg kick.
Nomak lands a leg kick that knocks Bartillo off balance momentarily.
Nomak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nomak tries for a takedown but Bartillo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bartillo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bartillo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nomak has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bartillo has an Americana. Nomak didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bartillo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bartillo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rodel Bartillo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aiko Fukui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daigo Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sato has chosen japanese war music as his entrance music. Daigo Sato 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aiko Fukui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daigo Sato!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukui shoots and misses
and Sato counters by clinching up.
Fukui jumps guard but Sato stands there with Fukui around his waist. Fukui gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Fukui has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fukui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sato is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fukui is defending well for now.
Sato lands a shot to the body.
Sato lands an elbow that stopped Fukui in his tracks for a moment.
Sato is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sato throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fukui is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aiko Fukui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sato misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato landing knees to the head.
Sato can't get the takedown.
Sato with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sato wants to take the fight to the mat but Fukui manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fukui takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sato comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fukui tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sato misses with a punch on the inside.
Fukui changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sato fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fukui has his takedown stuffed
and Fukui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato connects with an inside leg kick.
Fukui shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fukui was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
A lull in the action here.
Sato tries to improve position but can't.
Fukui goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sato has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fukui but great work by Sato.
Sato is looking to take a break and control but Fukui is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fukui is looking for a sweep.
Sato working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fukui tries to bench press Sato off him but Sato keeps the position.
Sato misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fukui is not content to let Sato control the position.
Fukui manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fukui actively working from the bottom here.
Sato prevents Fukui from improving his position.
Sato tries to pass to full mount but Fukui defends it.
Sato content to control rather than advance.
Fukui is not content to let Sato control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sato not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daigo Sato dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sato shoots in and drives through. Fukui sprawls well.
Fukui shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sato as he avoids it easily.
Fukui darts in looking for a takedown but Sato gets double underhooks and turns Fukui into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukui takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fukui jumps guard but Sato turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aiko Fukui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sato pushes Fukui back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sato tries a knee to the head but Fukui blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sato.
Sato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fukui backwards.
Sato lands an uppercut.
Fukui avoids the elbow strike from Sato, against the cage.
Sato creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fukui's defenses.
Fukui takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sato misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sato tries to score a body lock takedown but Fukui shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sato can't find room to land a body shot as Fukui controls the action.
Fukui tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sato smiles and moves away.
Sato gets caught napping as Fukui dives in and scores a takedown. Sato manages to retain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukui looking to pass the guard.
Fukui sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sato is trying to keep Fukui in close.
Fukui works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato is not content to let Fukui control the position.
Fukui lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sato is staying active underneath Fukui, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fukui is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sato doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fukui.
Fukui seems to be looking for submissions.
Sato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fukui. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukui is keen to just control but Sato is a slippery customer.
Fukui 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.
Sato moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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 Aiko Fukui 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fukui shoots in and gets a takedown into Sato's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fukui slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fukui drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sato looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sato looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sato!
Sato misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukui manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fukui is looking for a sweep. Sato is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sato is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sato raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fukui sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fukui looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sato is looking to take a break and control but Fukui is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fukui works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sato passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukui is trying to work for a sweep but Sato has mounted him!
Sato controlling his opponent.
Fukui keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sato avoids the attempt from Fukui to control.
Fukui is looking to get to half guard.
Sato avoids the attempt from Fukui to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukui tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sato postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fukui looks a forlorn figure.
Sato putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sato landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fukui bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fukui looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fukui trying to control but Sato is working from the bottom.
Sato not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukui throws an elbow that misses. Sato uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fukui's guard. Nice move by Sato!
Fukui throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fukui is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sato showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fukui keeping moving, preventing Sato from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aiko Fukui.
I think Fukui 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aiko Fukui!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jet Thompson 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Baxter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jet Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baxter was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Good leg kick by Baxter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Baxter is just out of range.
Baxter is looking to slow Thompson down with leg kicks.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baxter scores with a push kick.
Ryan Baxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baxter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baxter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baxter wants to slow Thompson down by chopping away at his legs.
Baxter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Baxter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baxter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter lands a head kick!
It looks like Jet Thompson has been cut.
Baxter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson throws a solid leg kick but Baxter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thompson.
A good leg kick by Baxter.
A nice combination there by Baxter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson throws a right hand that Baxter ducks under and follows up with a left that Baxter also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Baxter.
Thompson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Baxter back to the cage. Thompson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Baxter lands with a good body shot.
Thompson looks winded!
Baxter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Baxter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Baxter cracks Thompson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch lands to the side of Thompson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That has opened up Jet Thompson's cut even more.
Baxter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thompson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thompson misses with a kick to the body.
Baxter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baxter checks a low kick from Thompson.
Baxter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Baxter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baxter lands a leg kick that knocks Thompson off balance momentarily.
Thompson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thompson.
Baxter lands a jab to the head.
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baxter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thompson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thompson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baxter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thompson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thompson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Baxter throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thompson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The cut above Jet Thompson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Baxter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thompson counters with a series of strikes. Baxter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Baxter misses with a series of wild punches.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson defending well as Baxter loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Baxter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jet Thompson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Baxter looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Baxter throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson throws a head kick but Baxter moves out of range.
Ryan Baxter is winning the standup battle so far.
Baxter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thompson.
Baxter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Baxter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Baxter.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Baxter misses with a low kick.
Thompson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baxter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter throws a big shot that misses.
Baxter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Baxter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Jab by Baxter.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Baxter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baxter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baxter moves away.
Baxter lands a left and a right that send Thompson crashing to the mat, dazed. Baxter thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Thompson is rocked!
Ryan Baxter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baxter ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Thompson out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Baxter!
Ryan Baxter managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiyato Nakamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watanabe has chosen Tan Dun- Night Flight as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Good chin |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiyato Nakamara !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiro Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watanabe fails with the takedown.
Hiro Watanabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watanabe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakamara counters with a nice low kick that buckles Watanabe's knee momentarily.
Nakamara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Watanabe is out of range.
Watanabe closes the distance and clinches.
Nakamara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Watanabe.
Nakamara lands a takedown into guard.
Watanabe keeping full guard, as Nakamara tries to pass.
Watanabe pulls Nakamara in close to his closed guard and prevents Nakamara from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamara passes Watanabe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watanabe keeps working.
Watanabe trying to control from the bottom.
Nakamara seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Nakamara trying to control the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Watanabe tries to clinch there but Nakamara circles away.
A shot to the body from Watanabe misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamara swats away the attempt to clinch by Watanabe.
Nakamara tries to bum rush Watanabe with a series of wild strikes but Watanabe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been hearing reports that Nakamara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Watanabe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nakamara is trying to defend but Watanabe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nakamara is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakamara is looking to escape.
Nakamara is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Watanabe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe prevents Nakamara from improving his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Watanabe trying to mount his opponent but Nakamara defends it.
Nakamara trying to control but Watanabe postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Watanabe takes a swing at Nakamara 's ribcage but misses.
Nakamara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Watanabe defends well and Nakamara ends up having to push Watanabe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nakamara jumps guard but Watanabe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Watanabe tries to pull guard but Nakamara holds him up against the cage and eventually Watanabe drops back down to his feet.
Hiyato Nakamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Watanabe.
Nakamara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamara looking to slow down the pace here.
Nakamara tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nakamara manages to break the clinch.
Nakamara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watanabe keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakamara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nakamara scores with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watanabe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Watanabe looks to clinch
and Nakamara counters with a shoot takedown. Watanabe fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiyato Nakamara dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Watanabe throws a body punch but Nakamara moves out of range.
Nakamara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watanabe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakamara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watanabe connects with a body shot.
Nakamara moves in looking to clinch but Watanabe pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Watanabe. Those never looked like landing.
Watanabe leaves Nakamara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nakamara thows a body shot but no joy.
Hiyato Nakamara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watanabe tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe tries to clinch there but Nakamara circles away.
Watanabe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakamara 's waist but Nakamara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Watanabe off to one side.
Nakamara tries to clinch up.
Nakamara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Watanabe's waist but Watanabe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakamara off to one side.
Watanabe misses with a wild combination.
Watanabe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nakamara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nakamara wants to take a breather but Watanabe is having none of it.
Watanabe is looking to improve his position.
Nakamara is looking to take a break and control but Watanabe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakamara wants to control from the top but Watanabe keeps moving.
Watanabe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakamara controls the pace.
Hiyato Nakamara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hiyato Nakamara just wasn't active enough.
Nakamara tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Watanabe counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Nakamara 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Watanabe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Watanabe trying to control the action but Nakamara is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Watanabe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nakamara wants to get back to his feet.
Nakamara manages to work his way to half guard, despite Watanabe's best efforts.
Nakamara wants to control but Watanabe is keeping busy.
Nakamara wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamara wants to control but Watanabe is keeping busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hiyato Nakamara .
Nakamara swats away the attempt to clinch by Watanabe.
Nakamara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watanabe.
Watanabe clinches up with Nakamara and pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakamara has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Watanabe uses from the top position.
Watanabe is looking to pass into half guard but Nakamara pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nakamara is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiyato Nakamara dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Watanabe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakamara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watanabe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakamara defends it nicely.
Watanabe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nakamara is fending him off so far but Watanabe persists. Nope, Nakamara circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakamara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Watanabe forces Nakamara back against the cage and clinches.
Nakamara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakamara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watanabe slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakamara , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hiro Watanabe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watanabe is looking to clinch but Nakamara is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakamara .
Nakamara tries to clinch up.
Watanabe is looking to clinch but Nakamara is avoiding it.
Watanabe doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamara circles away.
Nakamara fails with the takedown
and Watanabe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nakamara !
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiyato Nakamara . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watanabe stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Watanabe fails with the takedown
and Nakamara counters with a low kick, right behind Watanabe 's knee.
Nakamara tries to close the distance and clinch but Watanabe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakamara swats away the attempt to clinch by Watanabe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamara swats away the attempt to clinch by Watanabe.
Nakamara tries to clinch up.
Watanabe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watanabe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Watanabe.
Nakamara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Watanabe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamara .
Watanabe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nakamara rather than just go for the knockout.
Nakamara tries to clinch up but Watanabe circles away and keeps his distance.
Watanabe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nakamara defends well and Watanabe ends up having to push Nakamara into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe is looking for a takedown.
Nakamara lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Hiro Watanabe has been cut.
Nakamara is trying to pull guard but Watanabe has him pressed against the cage.
Nakamara jumps guard but Watanabe stands there with Nakamara around his waist. Nakamara gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Watanabe tries to pull guard but Nakamara holds him up against the cage and eventually Watanabe drops back down to his feet.
Watanabe blocks the elbow strike.
Nakamara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nakamara pulls guard successfully.
Nakamara looking to control.
Nakamara is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Watanabe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamara is pulling down on Watanabe's head to control his posture.
Watanabe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hiyato Nakamara has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Watanabe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watanabe fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Watanabe. No joy for Nakamara on that attempt.
Hiro Watanabe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watanabe looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamara is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiro Watanabe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakamara 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiyato Nakamara !
A very excited looking Hiyato Nakamara 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Malutin Andrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrey comes to the cage accompanied by Gunther -Ding Dong Song . Brookins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kickstart. Malutin Andrey had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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140 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Malutin Andrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Brookins!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brookins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrey throws a leg kick but Brookins moved away.
Andrey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brookins just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brookins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brookins misses with a wild combination.
Brookins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brookins misses the jab.
Brookins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrey misses with a head kick.
Andrey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andrey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brookins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brookins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Andrey.
Brookins's coach down at Team Hopkins was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brookins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brookins connects with a right hand. Andrey shakes it off.
Brookins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Andrey throws a series of strikes that have Brookins backpedaling.
It looks like Jonathan Brookins has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brookins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrey moves away.
Brookins misses with a lunging right hand
and Andrey counters with a one-two to the body.
Andrey connects with a nice looking jab.
Andrey throws a head kick that half lands.
Brookins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brookins cracks Andrey with an open hand slap.
Andrey throws a sloppy head kick and Brookins moves out of range easily.
Andrey staying out of range there.
Malutin Andrey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrey throws a jab when Brookins was well out of range.
Brookins thows a body shot but no joy.
Andrey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brookins throws the left hand but Andrey avoids the punch easily.
Brookins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andrey at a distance.
Brookins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andrey's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brookins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andrey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brookins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrey pushes Brookins off and scrambles back to his feet.
Andrey throws an off balance right hand
and Brookins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brookins throws a one two combo.
Andrey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brookins throws a push kick but Andrey slaps the foot to one side.
Brookins dives in and grabs Andrey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andrey pushes down on Brookins's head and hops out.
Andrey throws a head kick but Brookins moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Andrey.
A jab from Brookins misses.
Andrey moves out of range of the strikes.
Andrey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brookins.
Andrey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andrey feints a jab promting Brookins to slip. Andrey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brookins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Andrey connects with a leg kick. Brookins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brookins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andrey's guard.
Andrey scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andrey breaks the clinch.
Brookins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andrey jabs Brookins right on the nose. Brookins blinks but takes it well.
Brookins misses with a series of wild punches.
Brookins moves out of range as Andrey strikes.
Brookins missing with a left hand there. Andrey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Brookins does it's job there.
Andrey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brookins's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brookins.
Brookins gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrey is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brookins trying to control from half guard but Andrey is working away.
Brookins stops Andrey from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andrey wants to stand back up but Brookins manages to pass into side control.
Brookins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Malutin Andrey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Brookins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Andrey misses with a double jab.
Andrey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrey misses with the combination.
Andrey tries to bum rush Brookins with a series of wild strikes but Brookins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Andrey does no damage.
Brookins scores with a three punch combo!
Andrey looks for the body kick but Brookins saw that one coming.
Brookins misses with a body kick.
Andrey misses with a hook.
Malutin Andrey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brookins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andrey as he avoids it easily.
Andrey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brookins takes a swing at Andrey's ribcage but misses.
Andrey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brookins.
Brookins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andrey in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrey lands a nice shot that snaps Brookins's head back.
Brookins closes the distance and clinches.
Brookins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andrey is trying to break free.
Andrey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brookins has him pressed against the cage.
Brookins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brookins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brookins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrey is looking to break free of the clinch but Brookins has double underhooks.
Andrey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andrey ducks under a wild hook from Brookins.
Brookins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jonathan Brookins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrey tries a head kick but it misses.
Brookins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrey doesn't seem bothered though.
Brookins just misses with a punch to the body.
Brookins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrey drops his hands momentarily and Brookins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brookins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrey.
Andrey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brookins.
Andrey lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brookins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andrey tries to move into range but Brookins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Andrey throws a big shot that misses.
Brookins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andrey is fending him off so far but Brookins persists. Nope, Andrey circles away and we're back to standing.
Malutin Andrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Brookins.
Brookins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brookins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Andrey tries to escape but Brookins is in control.
Andrey 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrey on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Andrey wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sloppy strikes there by Brookins.
Brookins throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Andrey is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Andrey explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andrey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Andrey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brookins finds it's way round the side to connect with Andrey's head.
Brookins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andrey. That's going to slow Brookins down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brookins misses with a kick to the body.
A left lands for Brookins.
Brookins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brookins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Andrey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brookins throws a low kick but Andrey moves out of range easily.
Andrey throws a head kick that half lands.
Andrey is looking to score with low kicks.
Brookins moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brookins.
Andrey tries to break free but Brookins pushes him back against the cage.
Brookins misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrey.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andrey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andrey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andrey blocks an uppercut.
Andrey is trying to force a seperation but Brookins has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Brookins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Brookins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Andrey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andrey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brookins cracks Andrey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brookins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrey.
Malutin Andrey is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrey throws a head kick but Brookins moves out of range.
Andrey needs to keep his hands up - Brookins had a free shot at his head there.
Brookins shoots in for a double leg but Andrey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andrey tries to bum rush Brookins with a series of wild strikes but Brookins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Andrey. Those never looked like landing.
Andrey throws a jab but it's blocked by Brookins.
Brookins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brookins swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brookins. Andrey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Andrey.
Brookins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No joy there for Andrey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brookins throws a leg kick but Andrey checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brookins throws a hook but Andrey blocks it.
A nice combination there by Brookins.
Andrey lands with a shot to the body.
Brookins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrey.
Andrey throws a head kick but Brookins moves out of range.
Andrey scores with a one two! Brookins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brookins throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brookins.
Brookins blocks the body kick.
Andrey lands a jab to the nose.
Andrey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Andrey.
Andrey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brookins.
Brookins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andrey as he jumps to the side.
Brookins shoots in for a double leg but Andrey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malutin Andrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Brookins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brookins misses with a hook. Andrey ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Brookins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brookins scores with a punch to the head.
Andrey throws a big shot that misses.
Brookins lands a lovely overhand right.
Brookins takes one to the side of the head.
Andrey scores with a head kick.
Andrey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brookins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Brookins.
Andrey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brookins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brookins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andrey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brookins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brookins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andrey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrey kicks off Brookins and gets to his feet.
Brookins drives through with a takedown into Andrey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Andrey wants to get back to his feet but Brookins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brookins lands a couple of digs.
Andrey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brookins is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brookins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrey wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Brookins manages to pass to side control.
Andrey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andrey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brookins.
Andrey tries to kick Brookins off in order to stand up. Brookins Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brookins lands an elbow.
Brookins postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brookins working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The strikes coming from Brookins are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Andrey managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brookins.
Brookins working the ground and pound but Andrey is defending the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Brookins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brookins 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Brookins!
Jonathan Brookins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Berkowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berkowitz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Macabre - Son Of Sam. Larsson has chosen Now I Lay Thee Down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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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
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Berkowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henrik Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berkowitz with a jab.
Larsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Larsson working aggressively here.
Berkowitz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Berkowitz tries to work over Larsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Larsson prevents Berkowitz from breaking the clinch.
Larsson trying to stall but Berkowitz improves his position.
Larsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Berkowitz can't find room to land a body shot as Larsson controls the action.
Larsson throws a head punch that misses.
Berkowitz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Larsson backwards.
Berkowitz is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Berkowitz fails to land.
Berkowitz blocks a body shot from Larsson.
Berkowitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larsson thows a body kick. Berkowitz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berkowitz tests Larsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Henrik Larsson has been cut.
Larsson 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.
Berkowitz tries to move into range but Larsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like David Berkowitz has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkowitz is looking to score with low kicks.
Larsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Berkowitz in the body.
Berkowitz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Berkowitz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Larsson wants to clinch
and Berkowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice inside leg kick there by Larsson. That's going to slow Berkowitz down.
Berkowitz tries to clinch up.
Larsson moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berkowitz backwards.
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!
Larsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Berkowitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Larsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Berkowitz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Larsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Berkowitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Berkowitz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Larsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larsson gets through Berkowitz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Larsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Larsson tries to work over Berkowitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Larsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Larsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Berkowitz controls his hands.
Larsson tries to stall but Berkowitz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson lands a shot to the body.
Larsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berkowitz backwards.
Larsson effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berkowitz.
Berkowitz tries a body shot but Larsson blocks it.
Berkowitz looking to throw knees to the head but Larsson is blocking nicely.
Larsson scores with a shot to the side of Berkowitz's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Berkowitz.
Larsson avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Larsson fails to land.
Berkowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Larsson is trying to stall.
Berkowitz pushes Larsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berkowitz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larsson dodges an elbow strike from Berkowitz.
Larsson tries a body shot but Berkowitz blocks it.
Larsson trying to stall but Berkowitz improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Larsson looking to slow down the pace here.
Berkowitz throws a head punch that misses.
Larsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berkowitz backwards.
Berkowitz scores with a shot to the side of Larsson's head.
Berkowitz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Berkowitz lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Larsson.
Larsson blocks an elbow strike from Berkowitz.
Berkowitz is trying to maintain a safe position but Larsson gets an underhook and turns Berkowitz into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Berkowitz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Larsson's brow.
Berkowitz pushes off an throws an elbow but Larsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Berkowitz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Larsson.
Larsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Berkowitz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Larsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Larsson throws a series of punches but Berkowitz avoids them all with ease.
Henrik Larsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Berkowitz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Larsson.
Berkowitz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Larsson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Berkowitz really felt that one!
David Berkowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larsson tries to clinch there but Berkowitz circles away.
Larsson loads up on a big right hand but Berkowitz slips the punch.
Larsson throws a right hand that misses
and Berkowitz moves into the clinch.
Larsson leaning against his opponent.
Larsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Berkowitz lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkowitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Larsson.
Berkowitz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berkowitz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Larsson tries to throw a body punch but Berkowitz avoids it by throwing Larsson back against the cage.
Larsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berkowitz.
Berkowitz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berkowitz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Larsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berkowitz's elbow.
Henrik Larsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Berkowitz lands with a right to the head.
Larsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Berkowitz controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Larsson.
Berkowitz throws an elbow that misses.
Berkowitz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Larsson blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Berkowitz on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Berkowitz.
Larsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkowitz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Larsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berkowitz blocks a body shot from Larsson.
Larsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Larsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Berkowitz controls his hands.
Berkowitz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Berkowitz tries a body shot but Larsson blocks it.
Larsson scores with a shot to the side of Berkowitz's head.
Larsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Berkowitz as Larsson tries to tie him up.
Berkowitz working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Larsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Larsson on the inside.
Good body shot from Berkowitz.
Berkowitz throws a head punch that misses.
Berkowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Larsson is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkowitz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Larsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Berkowitz scores with a nice short uppercut.
That has opened up Henrik Larsson's cut even more.
Larsson is pushing Berkowitz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Berkowitz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Berkowitz blocking some punches.
Berkowitz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Berkowitz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berkowitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Berkowitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Berkowitz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larsson misses with a wild combination.
Larsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Berkowitz circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berkowitz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Larsson. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berkowitz takes a swing at Larsson's ribcage but misses.
Berkowitz tries to clinch up.
Nice body kick there by Larsson.
Berkowitz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Berkowitz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Larsson has him pressed against the cage.
Berkowitz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henrik Larsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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! This is the final round!
Larsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Larsson throws a front kick aimed at Berkowitz's knee but Berkowitz avoids it well.
Larsson pushes Berkowitz up against the cage in a clinch.
Berkowitz tries to throw a body punch but Larsson avoids it by throwing Berkowitz back against the cage.
Berkowitz looking to stall.
Larsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berkowitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Larsson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larsson.
Berkowitz blocks a body shot from Larsson.
Larsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larsson is trying to stall.
Larsson stalls.
Larsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson digs a right hand into Berkowitz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Berkowitz's gas tank.
Berkowitz tries to break the clinch but Larsson is controlling the position.
Larsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Berkowitz just leaning against Larsson, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Berkowitz for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Larsson is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Berkowitz has denied him.
Larsson lands a left hand.
Berkowitz presses Larsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Berkowitz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Larsson's brow.
Larsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berkowitz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Larssons head.
Larsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Berkowitzs head.
Berkowitz cracks Larsson with a nice body shot.
Larsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkowitz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Berkowitz lands an elbow just above Larsson 's eye.
Larsson stalling in the clinch but Berkowitz improves position.
Berkowitz pushes Larsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Larsson.
Berkowitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Larsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Berkowitz.
Berkowitz misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Berkowitz as Larsson tries to tie him up.
Larsson cracks Berkowitz with a nice body shot.
David Berkowitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henrik Larsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Berkowitz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Berkowitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Larsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Larsson scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larsson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Come on Larsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson avoids the elbow strike from Berkowitz, against the cage.
Berkowitz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Larsson has him pressed against the cage.
Larsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Berkowitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Larsson's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Larsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Berkowitz wants to break free but Larsson has control.
Larsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Berkowitz.
A short left from Larsson.
Larsson taking a breather.
Berkowitz works on Larsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Larsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsson letting Berkowitz take a breather here.
The referee calls for Larsson to work.
Larsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson slows down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Berkowitz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Berkowitz lands with a right to the head.
Larsson avoiding damage as Berkowitz throws knees to the body.
Larsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Berkowitz gets an underhook and turns Larsson into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berkowitz.
Berkowitz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Larsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Berkowitzs head.
Berkowitz tries a body shot but Larsson blocks it.
Berkowitz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good body shot from Larsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berkowitz.
Larsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Larsson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henrik Larsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrik Larsson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Henrik Larsson thanked TFP Graphics - Pit Inc for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
David Berkowitz was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!'.
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