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QFC Tournament 379 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tai Bushido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Truth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tai Bushido!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rick Truth!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Truth tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bushido counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Truth!
Truth tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bushido easily slips into full mount!
Bushido putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bushido looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bushido really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Truth wants to hold on but Bushido pushes him away.
Bushido working Truth over with strikes here.
Bushido postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Truth in real trouble here! The ref calls for Truth to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tai Bushido!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lisa Beauregard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lisa Beauregard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Marx!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marx scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marx takes a swing at Beauregard's ribcage but misses.
Marx cracks Beauregard with an open hand slap.
Marx lands a left and a right that send Beauregard crashing to the mat, dazed. Marx thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Beauregard is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marx moves in close and cracks Beauregard with a massive right hand! Beauregard, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Marx!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Marx!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kofi Manstop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocky Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kofi Manstop!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rambo.
Rambo instigates a clinch.
Rambo jumps guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Manstop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rambo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manstop trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rambo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rambo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rocky Rambo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Manstop avoids the head kick by Rambo.
Rambo fails to land the takedown.
Rambo moves into the clinch.
Manstop is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rambo to keep the fight standing.
Manstop decides to pull guard.
Manstop looking to control.
Manstop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manstop is trying to hold Rambo in close to prevent damage but Rambo has managed to pass into half guard.
Rambo passes to full mount!
Rambo has control of Manstop's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Manstop regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo throwing strikes here but Manstop is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rambo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manstop keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Manstop gets back to half guard.
Rambo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manstop is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo controlling the pace.
Rambo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Manstop is just riding it out for now. Rambo eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo decides to return to a standing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo shoots in looking for a takedown. Manstop tries to sprawl out of it but Rambo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manstop manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Rambo does no damage.
Manstop throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rambo clinches.
Rambo tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rambo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Manstop avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Manstop can't get the takedown.
Rambo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Rambo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A punch combination from Rambo misses.
Rambo takes the fight into the clinch.
Rambo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rambo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rambo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manstop shoots in for a takedown but Rambo shows good takedown defense.
Manstop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rambo leaves Manstop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rambo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manstop's waist but Manstop gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rambo off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manstop throws a head kick that misses
and Rambo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rambo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manstop throws a series of punches but Rambo avoids them all with ease.
Rambo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manstop tries for a takedown but Rambo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Manstop is looking to clinch.
Rambo avoids a kick to the body.
Rambo instigates a clinch.
Rambo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rambo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rambo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rambo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manstop is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manstop wants to get up but he can't break Rambo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rambo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Manstop from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rambo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manstop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manstop is looking to clinch but Rambo is avoiding it.
Manstop tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rambo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown by Rambo or perhaps it was just good defense by Manstop which made him look bad.
Manstop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rambo slaps away a takedown attempt from Manstop, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rambo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manstop circles away.
Manstop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rambo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo stuffs the takedown attempt from Manstop. Manstop gets slowly back to his feet.
Rambo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rambo swats away the attempt to clinch by Manstop.
Manstop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Manstop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rambo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rambo scores with a one two! Manstop had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rambo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manstop.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rambo fails with a takedown attempt.
Manstop wants to clinch up but Rambo keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Rambo 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. This is the final round!
Manstop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rambo is fending him off so far but Manstop persists. Nope, Rambo circles away and we're back to standing.
Manstop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rambo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rambo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manstop circles away.
Manstop darts in looking for a takedown but Rambo gets double underhooks and turns Manstop into the cage.
Manstop gets underhooks to prevent Rambo's takedown attempt.
Manstop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rambo working Manstop over with knees to the body.
Manstop wants to get back to striking at distance but Rambo won't allow it.
Rambo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Manstop is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rambo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manstop fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manstop looks for a takedown but Rambo sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manstop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manstop doesn't manage to clinch there - Rambo circles away.
Rambo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manstop fails with a takedown attempt.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rocky Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manstop shoots in and drives through. Rambo sprawls well.
Rambo stuffs the takedown attempt from Manstop. Manstop gets slowly back to his feet.
Manstop wants to clinch
and Rambo counters with a body kick that stops Manstop in his tracks momentarily.
Manstop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manstop wants to clinch.
Rambo has closed the distance and engaged Manstop in a clinch.
Rambo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo looking for a takedown.
Manstop working hard to break the clinch.
Manstop tries to pull guard but Rambo won't allow it.
Rambo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kofi Manstop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manstop throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rambo's waist but Rambo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manstop off to one side.
Rambo shoots in looking for a takedown but Manstop manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rambo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manstop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rambo as he avoids it easily.
Rambo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manstop defends it nicely.
Rambo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manstop defends well and Rambo ends up having to push Manstop into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manstop wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rambo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manstop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manstop shoots for a double leg takedown but Rambo sprawls well. He's pushed Manstop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Manstop throws a jab when Rambo was well out of range.
Rambo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manstop throws a low kick but Rambo avoids it.
Rambo shoots for a double leg takedown but Manstop sprawls well. He's pushed Rambo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manstop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kofi Manstop.
I think Rambo 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Rocky Rambo!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Rocky Rambo!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Rocky Rambo!
Rocky Rambo wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kantemir Gaunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deatrice Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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145 lbs
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kantemir Gaunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Deatrice Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaunov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gaunov lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gaunov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gaunov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaunov is one step ahead there.
Gaunov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gaunov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hughes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaunov passes Hughes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gaunov 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.
Hughes is trying to stand up here but Gaunov is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaunov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hughes is just riding it out for now. Gaunov eventually gives up the hold.
Gaunov is pressing down on Hughes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hughes is holding on for now.
Hughes is in trouble now - Gaunov has advanced to mount!
Gaunov looking for a guillotine from mount but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes wants to hold on but Gaunov pushes him away.
Gaunov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hughes can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaunov is working for a guillotine from mount but Hughes frees his head quite easily.
Gaunov looking to isolate an arm here. Hughes doesn't see it coming and as Gaunov extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Gaunov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kantemir Gaunov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ippoo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kofi Pree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ippoo Makunouchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kofi Pree!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makunouchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Makunouchi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pree looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makunouchi tries to stand and escape but Pree is controlling the position.
Pree pushes Makunouchi off and gets back to his feet.
Makunouchi lands a left and a right that send Pree crashing to the mat, dazed. Makunouchi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Pree is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makunouchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pree is still on wobbly legs! Can Makunouchi finish him?
Pree closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pree lands in his opponent's guard.
Pree wants to pass the guard but Makunouchi is keeping the position.
Makunouchi wants to get back to his feet but Pree is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pree seems to have recovered his senses.
Pree controlling from the top position.
Pree stands up from Makunouchi's guard - Pree perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pree defends it nicely.
Makunouchi is breathing heavily.
Makunouchi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pree lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Makunouchi.
Pree tries to break free but Makunouchi pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pree's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Makunouchi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Makunouchi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pree forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi is trying to stand back up but Pree is controlling him
Pree decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Pree shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Makunouchi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Pree works to advance to full mount. Makunouchi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Pree controlling his opponent.
Pree connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Pree.
Pree looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pree fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pree controlling from mount.
Pree lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Makunouchi hang on?
Pree sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pree dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pree lands a couple of good shots and Makunouchi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
I would not like to be Makunouchi right now.
Pree has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Makunouchi! Can he survive? No! He's out! Pree gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kofi Pree!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Zambidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ellen LittlejohnWilsonGreenbaumHagler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zambidis comes to the cage accompanied by zorba. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Zambidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ellen LittlejohnWilsonGreenbaumHagler!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LittlejohnWilsonGreenbaumHagler tries a low kick but Zambidis avoids it.
Zambidis connects with a looping right hand.
Zambidis misses with the combination.
Zambidis swinging wildly here.
Mike Zambidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zambidis misses with a few strikes there.
Zambidis throws a nice looking combination but LittlejohnWilsonGreenbaumHagler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zambidis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zambidis swings for the body but LittlejohnWilsonGreenbaumHagler moves out of range.
LittlejohnWilsonGreenbaumHagler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
LittlejohnWilsonGreenbaumHagler is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LittlejohnWilsonGreenbaumHagler uses his free foot to push down on Zambidis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zambidis.
LittlejohnWilsonGreenbaumHagler lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LittlejohnWilsonGreenbaumHagler content just to control the position here.
LittlejohnWilsonGreenbaumHagler working Zambidis over with strikes here.
LittlejohnWilsonGreenbaumHagler is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Zambidis is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ellen LittlejohnWilsonGreenbaumHagler!
Ellen LittlejohnWilsonGreenbaumHagler took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'How does it feel to get your ass kicked by a female-to-male tranny?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Barkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Gerolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Barkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ruben Gerolf!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerolf misses with a kick to the body.
Barkley closes the distance and pushes Gerolf back into the cage.
Gerolf can't break the clinch.
Gerolf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barkley pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Barkley is pulling down on Gerolf's head. It's preventing any offense from Gerolf, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerolf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gerolf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barkley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jack Barkley has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gerolf throws a sloppy head kick and Barkley moves out of range easily.
Gerolf feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barkley's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerolf checks a low kick from Barkley.
Gerolf throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barkley.
Barkley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barkley checks a leg kick.
Gerolf tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown by Barkley or perhaps it was just good defense by Gerolf which made him look bad.
Gerolf throws a low kick but Barkley avoids it.
Barkley moves out of range as Gerolf throws a body kick.
Barkley fails with a takedown attempt.
Gerolf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barkley. That did some damage!
Gerolf lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gerolf goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barkley is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Barkley slams his shin into Gerolf's torso.
Oh Barkley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gerolf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barkley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gerolf sprawls well. Gerolf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barkley gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Barkley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barkley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barkley seems to have got his legs back now.
Gerolf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gerolf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barkley tries to clinch but Gerolf is having none of it.
Gerolf tries a head kick but it misses.
Gerolf looks for the body kick but Barkley saw that one coming.
Gerolf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barkley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gerolf avoids it really well and circles away.
Gerolf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gerolf misses with a body kick.
Barkley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gerolf throws the kick towards the body but Barkley avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Barkley or perhaps it was just good defense by Gerolf which made him look bad.
Barkley is breathing heavily.
Barkley blocks the body kick.
Gerolf lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick by Gerolf misses
and Barkley finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gerolf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gerolf throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barkley counters by clinching up.
Gerolf tries to break free but Barkley pushes him back against the cage.
Barkley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gerolf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barkley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gerolf gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gerolf throws a head punch that misses.
Barkley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barkley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley looks to land a right hand but Gerolf moved out of range.
Barkley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerolf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gerolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gerolf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barkley avoids the head kick by Gerolf.
Gerolf throws a sloppy head kick and Barkley moves out of range easily.
Barkley blocks a head kick by Gerolf.
A head kick by Gerolf misses
and Barkley counters by clinching up.
Gerolf is looking to break free of the clinch but Barkley has double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barkley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gerolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Gerolf dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gerolf lands a front kick.
Good leg kick by Gerolf there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gerolf throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ruben Gerolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gerolf misses with a kick to the body.
Gerolf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gerolf turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barkley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barkley moves into the clinch.
Barkley manages to break the clinch.
Gerolf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gerolf walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barkley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Some bone on bone action there as Barkley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gerolf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gerolf throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barkley's head.
Gerolf looks for the body kick but Barkley saw that one coming.
Barkley throws a sloppy head kick and Gerolf moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Barkley.
Jack Barkley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gerolf lands a high kick!
Gerolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barkley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barkley cracks Gerolf with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barkley throws a leg kick but Gerolf checks it.
Barkley lands a high kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barkley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gerolf's waist but Gerolf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barkley off to one side.
Some bone on bone action there as Barkley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick by Gerolf misses
and Barkley counters with a body kick that stops Gerolf in his tracks momentarily.
Ruben Gerolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barkley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gerolf lands a high kick!
Gerolf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerolf throws a push kick but Barkley slaps the foot to one side.
Gerolf checks a leg kick.
Barkley throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
Gerolf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gerolf misses with a body kick.
Gerolf slaps away a takedown attempt from Barkley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Barkley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gerolf tries to land a front kick but Barkley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gerolf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gerolf lands a nice looking body kick.
Barkley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barkley moves out of range of the body kick from Gerolf.
Gerolf throws a head kick that misses.
Gerolf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley shoots in looking for a takedown but Gerolf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barkley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gerolf.
Gerolf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barkley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gerolf throws a head kick that misses.
Barkley blocks a head kick by Gerolf.
Gerolf misses with a head kick.
No luck for Barkley with that takedown attempt.
Barkley moves out of range as Gerolf throws a body kick.
Barkley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gerolf misses with a kick to the body.
Ruben Gerolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gerolf throws a push kick but Barkley slaps the foot to one side.
Gerolf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley looks for a takedown but Gerolf sprawls well.
Gerolf lands with a kick to the temple. Barkley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barkley tries to clinch but Gerolf moves out of range.
Barkley blocks a head kick by Gerolf.
Gerolf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gerolf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barkley moves into the clinch successfully.
Barkley jumps guard but Gerolf turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gerolf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gerolf has had enough of the clinch but Barkley keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Barkley.
Barkley tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Gerolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Gerolf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barkley. That did some damage!
Barkley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gerolf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Gerolf tenderised Barkley's leg. Barkley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barkley avoids a kick to the body.
Barkley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gerolf tried to score with a low kick but Barkley checks it.
Gerolf throws out a leg kick but Barkley moves out of range and Gerolf only half commits.
Gerolf leaves Barkley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gerolf throws a body kick that misses
and Barkley counters by moving into the clinch.
Gerolf is trying to break the clinch but Barkley has him pressed against the cage.
Barkley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gerolf throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barkley counters with a thumping low kick.
Barkley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gerolf pinned against the cage. Gerolf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barkley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gerolf avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Barkley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley moves out of range of the body kick from Gerolf.
Barkley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gerolf.
Gerolf misses with a head kick.
Gerolf scores with a leg kick.
Gerolf throws a wild body kick that Barkley sees coming a mile off.
Gerolf lands with a kick to the temple. Barkley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gerolf tries a head kick but it misses.
Barkley pushes Gerolf up against the cage in a clinch.
Gerolf wants to get back to striking at distance but Barkley won't allow it.
Barkley prevents Gerolf from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley controlling the action here for a moment.
Barkley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gerolf after a bit of a struggle.
Gerolf tries to break the clinch but Barkley is controlling the position.
Gerolf tries to break the clinch but Barkley is controlling the position.
Barkley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gerolf is trying to break the clinch but Barkley is controlling him.
Barkley keeps control of Gerolf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gerolf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barkley has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gerolf is trying to force a seperation but Barkley has the dominant position.
Gerolf has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley.
Gerolf is looking to break free of the clinch but Barkley has double underhooks.
Barkley is trying to pull guard but Gerolf has him pressed against the cage.
Barkley keeps control of Gerolf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gerolf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barkley jumps guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley wants to sweep here but Gerolf controlling him for the moment.
Barkley has a closed guard, preventing Gerolf from standing up.
Barkley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gerolf controls the pace.
Jack Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruben Gerolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ruben Gerolf wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gerolf scores with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Gerolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gerolf winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Ruben Gerolf!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Ruben Gerolf!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Ruben Gerolf!
Ruben Gerolf wins by unanimous decision!
Ruben Gerolf 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Darwingh Aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Estevan Derozan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darwingh Aquino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Estevan Derozan!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Derozan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Derozan. No joy for Aquino on that attempt.
Aquino gets caught flat footed, as Derozan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Derozan trying to control but Aquino is working from the bottom.
Aquino has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Derozan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Aquino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aquino with a lazy takedown attempt
and Derozan moves into the clinch.
Aquino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aquino tries to pull guard but Derozan won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwingh Aquino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Derozan jumps guard.
Derozan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aquino trying to stand up but can't free himself from Derozan's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquino stopping the sweep attempt from Derozan.
Aquino wanted to stand there but Derozan had control of the position.
Derozan is adopting a defensive guard.
Aquino postures up in Derozan's guard and throws a big left but Derozan blocks it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Derozan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aquino won't allow Derozan to sweep him here.
Derozan pulls Aquino in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Estevan Derozan.
Derozan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derozan keeps the fight on the outside.
Derozan gets a takedown into half guard.
Derozan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Derozan wants to control but Aquino is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
It looks like Derozan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Estevan Derozan.
Derozan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Derozan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aquino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Derozan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Derozan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aquino's guard.
Derozan trying to control but Aquino is working from the bottom.
Derozan forces his way into half guard.
Aquino is breathing heavily.
Derozan trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derozan tries to pass to full mount but Aquino defends it.
Derozan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aquino has managed to free his arm - good work.
Derozan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aquino!
Derozan wants to take Aquino's back here but Aquino is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aquino keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Derozan controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Estevan Derozan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Derozan clinches.
Aquino is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Derozan to keep the fight standing.
Derozan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Derozan working hard to break the clinch.
Aquino is working for takedown but Derozan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aquino jumps guard but Derozan stands there with Aquino around his waist. Aquino gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwingh Aquino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Derozan can't get the takedown.
Aquino is trying to pull guard but Derozan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Derozan pulls guard successfully.
Derozan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aquino wants to control but Derozan passes into side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derozan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Estevan Derozan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Derozan wants to control but Aquino is keeping him busy.
Aquino is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Derozan is controlling him well.
Aquino taking a bit of punishment here - Derozan scoring with strikes.
Aquino is looking to regain half guard here but Derozan keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Derozan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derozan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aquino knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Derozan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aquino, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Aquino's face as Derozan controls the position.
Aquino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derozan works to advance to full mount. Aquino defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Derozan controlling the position easily from mount.
Derozan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Derozan fails to take his opponent's back.
Derozan controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aquino tries to lock up and control but Derozan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derozan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aquino is surviving well by controlling Derozan's body position as best he can.
Derozan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Aquino has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Derozan trying to control but Aquino is having none of it.
Derozan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Aquino manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aquino tries to control but Derozan manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Estevan Derozan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aquino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Aquino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Derozan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darwingh Aquino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aquino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Derozan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aquino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aquino enables Derozan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aquino manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Derozan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aquino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Derozan wants to control from the top but Aquino keeps moving.
Aquino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aquino has a closed guard, preventing Derozan from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Derozan wants to control from the top but Aquino keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derozan pushing down on Aquino's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Derozan is controlling the pace.
Aquino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Derozan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aquino sees it coming and defends easily.
Aquino is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Derozan scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derozan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aquino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Derozan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Derozan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aquino doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Derozan.
Aquino has hold of Derozan's hands but Derozan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derozan gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Aquino has managed to clinch.
Derozan decides to pull guard.
Aquino won't allow Derozan to get back to his feet.
Derozan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aquino is aware though and is defending well.
Derozan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Derozan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Derozan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aquino!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derozan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aquino's face.
Derozan get's back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Derozan throws a push kick but Aquino slaps the foot to one side.
Aquino darts in looking for a takedown but Derozan gets double underhooks and turns Aquino into the cage.
Derozan decides to pull guard.
Derozan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Derozan is looking for a triangle but Aquino pushes his legs off easily.
Darwingh Aquino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Estevan Derozan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aquino throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Estevan Derozan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Derozan 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Estevan Derozan!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Estevan Derozan!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Estevan Derozan!
Estevan Derozan wins by unanimous decision!
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