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JLF 33: Battleship Sunk PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck McBuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Cedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cedor has chosen Carl Orff's O Fortuna 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chuck McBuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Cedor!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBuck blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cedor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cedor tries to clinch up.
McBuck swats away the attempt to clinch by Cedor.
Cedor lands a really nice looking cross but McBuck seems unphased.
It looks like Chuck McBuck has been cut.
McBuck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cedor tries to bum rush McBuck with a series of wild strikes but McBuck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McBuck moves out of range as Cedor strikes.
Cedor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBuck moves away.
McBuck feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McBuck postures up in Cedor's guard and throws a big left but Cedor blocks it.
Cedor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McBuck is looking to control Cedor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McBuck avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBuck is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cedor tries to stand and escape but McBuck is controlling the position.
Cedor slows the pace down in half guard.
Cedor wants to stand but his hand is trapped. McBuck uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Cedor looking to sit in guard and control but McBuck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McBuck looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McBuck has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cedor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McBuck!
Cedor tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cedor get's back to his feet.
McBuck swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cedor.
It looks like Manny Cedor has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of McBuck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McBuck moves out of range of the strikes.
McBuck doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cedor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McBuck takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McBuck shoots in but Cedor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McBuck decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBuck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cedor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cedor is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBuck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cedor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cedor wants to get back to his feet.
McBuck trying to control the action but Cedor is working from the bottom.
Cedor is looking to escape.
McBuck is looking to take a break and control but Cedor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cedor is trying to stand up here but McBuck is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cedor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cedor misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Cedor dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
McBuck shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McBuck showed some decent athleticism there.
Cedor wants to get back to full guard.
McBuck is trying to control. Cedor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McBuck is pressing down on Cedor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cedor is holding on for now.
Cedor is trying to stand up here but McBuck is controlling him well.
Cedor wants to sweep but McBuck has passed to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cedor is trying to control McBuck's posture but McBuck avoids it.
McBuck is putting a hurting on Cedor here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cedor is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McBuck is controlling him well.
McBuck in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cedor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McBuck wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McBuck trying to control the action but Cedor is working from the bottom.
McBuck looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cedor is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cedor prevents McBuck from improving position.
Cedor is not content to let McBuck control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cedor tries a head kick but it misses.
McBuck lands with a nice combination. Cedor backs away looking to recover.
Cedor misses with a double jab
enabling McBuck to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cedor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cedor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McBuck shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cedor as he jumps to the side.
Manny Cedor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McBuck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cedor throws out the jab.
McBuck scores with a hook.
Cedor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manny Cedor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cedor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McBuck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cedor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck for McBuck with that takedown attempt.
Cedor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McBuck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cedor but Cedor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck McBuck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cedor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McBuck backs up against the ropes.
Cedor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cedor wants to clinch up but McBuck keeps it at a distance.
Cedor throws a sloppy head kick and McBuck moves out of range easily.
McBuck moves away from the strike by Cedor.
Cedor blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from McBuck misses the target.
Cedor looks to score with a jab to the body but McBuck is just out of range.
A jab from Cedor does it's job there.
Chuck McBuck's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cedor is looking to clinch but McBuck is avoiding it.
Cedor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cedor misses with a jab, cross combination.
McBuck misses with a wild combination.
McBuck swats away the attempt to clinch by Cedor.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBuck dips to his left and cracks Cedor with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Cedor misses the target.
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 Chuck McBuck will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McBuck misses with an uppercut.
McBuck shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McBuck throws a jab but it's blocked by Cedor.
McBuck closes the distance and clinches up with Cedor, looking for a takedown. McBuck pushes Cedor against the ropes but Cedor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Cedor.
A jab from Cedor misses.
Whack! Cedor lands a heavy head kick that drops McBuck. The ref tackles Cedor to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because McBuck was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Manny Cedor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Rolling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakamura has chosen Enter the Ninja - Die Antwoord as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Rolling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abe Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rolling.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rolling.
Rolling lands with an overhand left.
Rolling throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range.
Rolling cracks Nakamura with an open hand slap.
Rolling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Rolling.
Rolling throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rolling.
Rolling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nakamura's sensitive parts.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nakamura moves out of range of the body kick.
David Rolling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rolling.
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Rolling.
Rolling scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Abe Nakamura has been cut.
Rolling misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Rolling, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rolling has closed the distance and engaged Nakamura in a clinch.
Nakamura takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rolling manages to break the clinch.
Rolling throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rolling throws a right hand that Nakamura ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakamura also avoids with ease.
Rolling throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nakamura.
Rolling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rolling lands with a good body shot.
Nakamura scores with a takedown into Rolling's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakamura has gone for a leg lock! Rolling slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nakamura's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is trying to control the position but Rolling postures up.
Rolling wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Rolling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rolling trying to move into half guard but instead Nakamura has managed to sweep!
Rolling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rolling is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rolling lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolling lands a high kick!
Rolling scores with a kick to the midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Rolling.
Rolling lands with a slapping head kick.
Nakamura slips a jab and a cross from Rolling.
Rolling throws a head kick that misses.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rolling but Rolling pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolling.
Rolling rushes Nakamura and presses him up against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Rolling.
Nakamura tries to score a body lock takedown but Rolling shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
David Rolling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Nakamura.
Rolling lands an elbow inside that Nakamura shrugs off.
Rolling breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolling throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Rolling.
Rolling lands with a hook. Nakamura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rolling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakamura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rolling.
Rolling missing with a left hand there. Nakamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
David Rolling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rolling misses with a two punch combination.
Nakamura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakamura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rolling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Rolling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abe Nakamura's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rolling throws a front kick that sends Nakamura stumbling back into the ropes.
Rolling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rolling stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rolling wants it to stay on the feet.
Rolling fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakamura moves out of range as Rolling throws a body kick.
Rolling lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nakamura backs up against the ropes.
Rolling scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
David Rolling is winning the standup battle so far.
Rolling fakes the leg kick and cracks Nakamura in the body.
Rolling throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nakamura moves forwards but Rolling connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rolling slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakamura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rolling bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Rolling feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nakamura's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolling.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakamura.
David Rolling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Nakamura.
Rolling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakamura.
Rolling swinging wildly here.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rolling looks to land a combination. Nakamura sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rolling lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Rolling dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nakamura. That did some damage!
Rolling is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body punch from Rolling.
Rolling throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rolling throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nakamura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rolling connects with a high kick.
No joy there for Rolling, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakamura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nakamura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakamura there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakamura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rolling rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Rolling catches Nakamura right on the button with a cross.
Rolling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolling.
Nice body punch from Rolling.
Rolling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
Nakamura sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rolling looks for the body kick but Nakamura saw that one coming.
Rolling looks for the body kick but Nakamura saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolling throws a head kick that misses.
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches up with Rolling, looking for a takedown. Nakamura pushes Rolling against the ropes but Rolling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nakamura moves out of range as Rolling throws a body kick.
Rolling throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nakamura's head.
Rolling is looking to wear down Nakamura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nakamura blocks a head kick by Rolling.
Rolling misses with a head kick.
Rolling misses with a hook.
Rolling throws a body punch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Rolling throws the left hand but Nakamura avoids the punch easily.
Rolling lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rolling takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Rolling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rolling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rolling lands a lovely overhand right.
Rolling throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rolling throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Rolling misses with a looping left.
Rolling lands a head kick!
Rolling dips to his left and cracks Nakamura with an uppercut!
Jab from Rolling.
Rolling scoring well with a low kick there.
Rolling misses with a low kick.
Rolling throws a shot from downtown. Nakamura moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolling throws a series of punches but Nakamura avoids them all with ease.
Nakamura dodges the punch combination from Rolling.
Rolling works over Nakamura's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Rolling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abe Nakamura's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rolling lands an overhand right.
Rolling throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rolling stuns Nakamura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rolling tries to clinch there but Nakamura circles away.
Some wild striking there from Rolling.
Rolling throws the kick towards the body but Nakamura avoids it.
Rolling looks for the body kick but Nakamura saw that one coming.
Rolling lands the left hand.
Nakamura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rolling keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura pushing down on Rolling's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nakamura moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rolling has worked his arm free - good work by Rolling!
Rolling tries to buck Nakamura off but Nakamura is having none of it.
Rolling prevents Nakamura from improving position.
Nakamura goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rolling has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nakamura but great work by Rolling.
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakamura takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rolling looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nakamura tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Rolling politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rolling prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rolling'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.
Nakamura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rolling is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nakamura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nakamura is staying active underneath Rolling, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nakamura tries to roll over but Rolling keeps him under control.
Rolling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakamura keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rolling is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rolling lands a nice short elbow.
Nakamura is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakamura looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donk. Rolling catches Nakamura right on the button with a cross.
Rolling stuffs the takedown.
Rolling moves into the clinch.
Rolling breaks from the clinch.
Rolling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rolling misses with a few strikes there.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolling.
Nakamura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rolling's guard.
Nakamura has gone for a leg lock! Rolling slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nakamura's guard.
Rolling stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakamura lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rolling!
Nakamura has hold of Rolling's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rolling manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nakamura prevents Rolling from getting the reversal.
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 David Rolling.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rolling, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Rolling!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Neil Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Katsuragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Neil Diaz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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, Neil Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Katsuragi!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsuragi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Neil Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz throws a series of strikes that have Katsuragi backpedaling.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Katsuragi.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Katsuragi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Katsuragi moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diaz takes a swing at Katsuragi's ribcage but misses.
Diaz throws the left hand but Katsuragi avoids the punch easily.
Katsuragi tries to clinch up.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Katsuragi tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Katsuragi didn't see that one coming.
Katsuragi tries to clinch up.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Katsuragi shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Katsuragi.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Katsuragi should have avoided that one.
Katsuragi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Katsuragi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Katsuragi moves out of range.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Katsuragi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
Katsuragi pushes Diaz off but Diaz dives into side control.
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diaz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Katsuragi's shoulder. That is not cool.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Katsuragi can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz prevents Katsuragi from escaping the position.
Diaz tries for a kimura but Katsuragi is defending well.
Katsuragi is trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Katsuragi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsuragi regains half guard, as Diaz was trying to land strikes.
Katsuragi is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Katsuragi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Katsuragi moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Katsuragi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Katsuragi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Neil Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Katsuragi.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz feints and as Katsuragi raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz passes Katsuragi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Katsuragi is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Katsuragi is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Diaz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big right from Diaz misses.
Katsuragi moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Katsuragi moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Katsuragi shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsuragi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Katsuragi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Katsuragi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Katsuragi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diaz scores with a one two! Katsuragi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab from Diaz.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Katsuragi. Katsuragi gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Katsuragi shakes it off.
Diaz throws a series of strikes that have Katsuragi backpedaling.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Katsuragi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Katsuragi moves out of range.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Katsuragi's body. Katsuragi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz jabs Katsuragi right on the nose. Katsuragi blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Katsuragi tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Katsuragi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Katsuragi.
Neil Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Katsuragi.
Katsuragi is breathing heavily.
Katsuragi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Katsuragi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
Neil Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz works Katsuragi's body with a nice hook.
Katsuragi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Katsuragi wants to stand but Diaz has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz tries to buck Katsuragi off but Katsuragi is having none of it.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Katsuragi pulls his head out easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Diaz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Katsuragi shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz works over Katsuragi's head and body with a nice combination.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Katsuragi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz prevents Katsuragi from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Diaz 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. And we move into the final round!
Katsuragi throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Katsuragi ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Katsuragi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Katsuragi throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Diaz throws a combination. Katsuragi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Neil Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katsuragi tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Katsuragi doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz jabs Katsuragi right on the nose. Katsuragi blinks but takes it well.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Katsuragi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Katsuragi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Katsuragi slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Katsuragi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch lands to the side of Katsuragi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
Katsuragi swinging wildly here.
Katsuragi misses with a straight left.
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
Katsuragi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Katsuragi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Katsuragi circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Katsuragi should have avoided that one.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Katsuragi tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Katsuragi to the ground. Katsuragi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Katsuragi.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Katsuragi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Katsuragi but Katsuragi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Katsuragi shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katsuragi manages to avoid it.
Katsuragi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsuragi slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Katsuragi slips a jab from Diaz.
Katsuragi gets a takedown into half guard.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Katsuragi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Katsuragi is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Katsuragi has control of the leg.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
Kenny Katsuragi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has his foot on Katsuragi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katsuragi works his way back into a safe position though.
Katsuragi trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Katsuragi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diaz is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diaz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Diaz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahmad Daud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giuseppe Zaluchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahmad Daud had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ahmad Daud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Giuseppe Zaluchi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daud shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zaluchi but Zaluchi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daud drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zaluchi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zaluchi uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Zaluchi throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Daud colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Zaluchi as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Daud is left battered and dazed whilst Zaluchi and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe Zaluchi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janno Kivessoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hetfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kivessoo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Children Of Bodom - Blooddrunk. Hetfield is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Harvester of Sorrow. Janno Kivessoo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Janno Kivessoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Hetfield!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hetfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kivessoo circles away quickly and effectively.
Hetfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kivessoo.
Hetfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hetfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kivessoo misses with a looping left.
Kivessoo throws a shot from downtown. Hetfield moves away and avoids it.
Kivessoo is looking to land body kicks.
Kivessoo throws a sloppy head kick and Hetfield moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Kivessoo misses
and Hetfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Hetfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Kivessoo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kivessoo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A shot to the body from Kivessoo misses
enabling Hetfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Kivessoo throws a nice head kick!
A head kick by Hetfield misses
and Kivessoo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kivessoo stands up from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kivessoo looks to land a right hand but Hetfield moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivessoo slips under a jab.
Hetfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kivessoo throws a head kick that misses
and Hetfield counters with a good low kick that Kivessoo was not able to check.
Hetfield avoids the body shot from Kivessoo.
Hetfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kivessoo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kivessoo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hetfield avoids the head kick by Kivessoo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kivessoo, right into the meat.
Kivessoo defending well as Hetfield loads up on a big left hand.
Kivessoo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kivessoo throws the left hand but Hetfield avoids the punch easily.
James Hetfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hetfield finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hetfield gets a clinch.
Kivessoo blocks the elbow strike.
Hetfield lands an elbow that stopped Kivessoo in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Janno Kivessoo has been cut.
Hetfield creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Hetfield throws an elbow but misses.
Kivessoo blocks the elbow strike.
Hetfield has Kivessoo pressed against the ropes, preventing Kivessoo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hetfield throws an elbow but it misses.
Kivessoo breaks from the clinch.
Hetfield misses with a double jab
and Kivessoo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivessoo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hetfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Kivessoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hetfield jabs Kivessoo right on the nose. Kivessoo blinks but takes it well.
Kivessoo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hetfield. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kivessoo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kivessoo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hetfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hetfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hetfield misses with a wild combination.
Hetfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kivessoo.
A head kick by Kivessoo misses
and Hetfield counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kivessoo's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Kivessoo.
Kivessoo takes a swing at Hetfield's ribcage but misses.
Hetfield lands with an overhand left.
Kivessoo misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hetfield misses with a hook.
Hetfield tries to clinch up.
Kivessoo throws a combination that misses
and Hetfield moves into the clinch.
Hetfield lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kivessoo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Hetfield lands.
Kivessoo misses the body punch
and Hetfield counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kivessoo looks to throw the jab but Hetfield is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hetfield.
Hetfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kivessoo.
Hetfield darts in and clinches Kivessoo up against the ropes.
Hetfield lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kivessoo is breathing heavily.
Hetfield lands an elbow just above Kivessoo 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hetfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kivessoo tries to circle away but Hetfield has him pinned against the ropes.
Hetfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kivessoo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Janno Kivessoo's cut is getting worse.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Hetfield just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kivessoo's brow.
Hetfield throws an elbow that misses.
Kivessoo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hetfield working Kivessoo over with knees to the body.
Kivessoo takes an elbow to the temple.
Hetfield misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield connects with a knee to the head.
Janno Kivessoo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hetfield lands an elbow inside.
Hetfield with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hetfield landing knees to the body.
Hetfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hetfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hetfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Hetfield throws an elbow but misses.
Hetfield throws an elbow that misses.
Hetfield comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jeez, Janno Kivessoo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kivessoo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hetfield lands an elbow that stopped Kivessoo in his tracks for a moment.
Kivessoo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hetfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kivessoo wants to break free but Hetfield has control.
Hetfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kivessoo has had enough of the clinch but Hetfield keeps him there for the moment.
Hetfield prevents Kivessoo from breaking the clinch.
Hetfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kivessoo managing to block the knees to the body from Hetfield.
Kivessoo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hetfield trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kivessoo manages to break the clinch.
Kivessoo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kivessoo throws a sloppy head kick
and Hetfield counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kivessoo thinking.
Hetfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kivessoo counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hetfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Janno Kivessoo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Hetfield.
Kivessoo misses with a body shot.
Kivessoo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hetfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hetfield digs a good hook to Kivessoo's body.
Hetfield wants to clinch.
James Hetfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hetfield tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Kivessoo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kivessoo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hetfield.
Kivessoo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hetfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hetfield has managed to clinch.
Hetfield misses with an elbow strike.
Kivessoo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hetfield has him pressed against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivessoo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kivessoo is looking to break free of the clinch but Hetfield has double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Hetfield.
Hetfield is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hetfield lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Janno Kivessoo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Hetfield!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Swick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Cruise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swick comes to the ring accompanied by A Little Less Conversation - Elvis Presley. Vince Cruise is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Swick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Vince Cruise!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swick throws out a loose jab but Cruise uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruise lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Swick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cruise waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swick.
Swick moves out of range of the strikes.
Swick misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Swick misses the target.
Cruise is looking to clinch.
Cruise misses with the combination.
Cruise misses with a body kick.
Cruise tries to clinch but Swick moves out of range.
Cruise listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vince Cruise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruise is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Swick misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruise tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Swick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swick tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Swick lands but Cruise takes it in his stride.
Cruise fails to land with a series of punches.
Cruise wants to slow Swick down by chopping away at his legs.
Swick is looking to slow Cruise down with leg kicks.
Cruise fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swick slips a jab from Cruise.
Swick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Swick.
Cruise throws a leg kick
and Swick counters with a one-two to the body.
Cruise will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Swick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruise tries to clinch but Swick moves away
enabling Swick to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swick throws a body kick that misses.
Cruise closes the distance looking to clinch
and Swick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swick throws a leg kick but Cruise moved away.
Swick takes a swing at Cruise's ribcage but misses.
Cruise thows a leg kick but Swick checks it
and Swick counters with an outside leg kick.
Cruise fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swick lands with a straight right. Cruise didn't see that one coming.
Swick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruise wants to clinch but Swick slips to the side
and Swick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swick misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruise shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Swick pinned against the cage. Swick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jake Swick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Cruise.
Swick throws a leg kick that misses.
Swick avoids the head kick by Cruise.
Swick swinging wildly here.
Cruise dodges the punch combination from Swick.
Cruise throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Swick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruise fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruise throws a front kick aimed at Swick's knee but Swick avoids it well.
Cruise closes the distance looking to clinch
and Swick counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swick tries to bum rush Cruise with a series of wild strikes but Cruise uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jake Swick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swick misses with a combination
and Cruise counters with a one-two to the body.
Cruise fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swick misses with a low kick as Cruise jumps back.
A combination from Swick does no damage.
Swick throws a push kick but Cruise slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danga de danga de dang - Swick scores with a four punch combination!
Swick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cruise counters with a left and a right that stings Swick.
A cross from Swick lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Swick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cruise shoots for a double leg takedown but Swick sprawls well. He's pushed Cruise's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swick.
Cruise tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swick counters with a left to the body.
Swick lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swick.
Cruise closes the distance looking to clinch
and Swick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruise closes the distance looking to clinch
and Swick counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruise misses the shot to the body.
Cruise shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Swick napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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.
Cruise is breathing heavily.
Swick is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruise wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swick keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cruise tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cruise has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cruise with the ground and pound but Swick regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Swick wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cruise trying to control from half guard but Swick is working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Swick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruise was well out of range. Poor timing from Swick.
Cruise throws a right and a left that Swick avoids nicely.
Cruise tries to clinch
and Swick counters with a solid body kick.
Jake Swick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Cruise misses.
Cruise closes the distance but Swick moves to the side
and Swick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swick defending well as Cruise loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruise closes the distance looking to clinch
and Swick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruise swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swick misses with a hook.
A nice combination there by Swick.
Some wild striking there from Cruise.
Cruise tries for a takedown but Swick circles away easily
and Swick counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruise fails with the takedown.
Jake Swick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Cruise.
Swick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swick.
Swick is looking to score with low kicks.
Cruise wants to clinch
and Swick counters with an inside leg kick.
Cruise tries to clinch up
and Swick counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swick misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cruise moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swick decides to pull guard.
Cruise stops Swick from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Swick dominated that second round.
That's time! Swick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cruise looks to throw a body kick
and Swick counters with a leg kick.
Swick throws a head kick that misses.
Cruise gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Swick counters with a nice uppercut.
Swick looks to land a combination. Cruise sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No joy there for Swick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruise shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swick but Swick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cruise shoots in but Swick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Swick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cruise shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swick but Swick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jake Swick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Cruise.
Cruise takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swick throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruise is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruise tries to clinch up
and Swick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruise fails with the takedown
and Swick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swick. That's going to slow Cruise down.
Swick lands with a slapping head kick.
Cruise shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Swick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruise takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruise clinches but Swick breaks the clinch
and Swick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruise throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swick counters with an outside leg kick.
Swick throws a head kick but Cruise moves out of range.
Nice shot by Swick.
Cruise misses with a combination
and Swick counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swick misses with a double jab.
A jab from Swick finds it's way through Cruise's defenses.
Swick blocks a head kick by Cruise.
Swick cracks the inside of Cruise's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruise closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Swick to the mat! Swick manages to get full guard.
Cruise postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Swick is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cruise, into his guard.
Swick decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cruise, up you get!
A combination from Swick does no damage.
Cruise throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swick counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cruise is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Swick looks to land a combination but Cruise avoids it well.
Cruise tries for a takedown but Swick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Swick slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruise, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swick tests Cruise's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cruise tries to clinch there but Swick circles away.
Cruise tries to clinch up
and Swick counters with a low kick, right behind Cruise 's knee.
Vince Cruise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Swick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cruise throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruise darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Swick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruise can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruise missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Swick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swick, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Swick!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hiruki Nakeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Bartone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vince Bartone has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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132 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiruki Nakeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vince Bartone!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakeda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakeda misses with a head kick.
Bartone lands with a hook. Nakeda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nakeda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bartone fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakeda throws a sloppy head kick and Bartone moves out of range easily.
Vince Bartone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakeda tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakeda doesn't manage to clinch there - Bartone circles away.
Nakeda misses with a wild body shot.
Nakeda takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A right-left combo lands from Bartone.
Nakeda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakeda steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bartone. That one must have hurt.
Nakeda throws a lazy body kick
and Bartone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakeda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bartone.
Nakeda walks into a straight right hand from Bartone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartone misses with a two punch combination.
Bartone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nakeda can pounce on him.
Nakeda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bartone checks it well.
Nakeda misses with a jab to the body
and Bartone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bartone scores with a one two! Nakeda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bartone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nakeda backs up against the ropes.
Bartone fails with a takedown attempt.
Bartone avoids the head kick by Nakeda.
Bartone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nakeda wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakeda working a defensive guard here.
Bartone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bartone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nakeda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bartone on the ground.
Nakeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nakeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bartone thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakeda tries to close the distance and clinch but Bartone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakeda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bartone.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bartone is defended easily by Nakeda.
Hiruki Nakeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Bartone.
Bartone throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakeda clinches but Bartone breaks the clinch
and Bartone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Bartone.
Nakeda tries to clinch up but Bartone circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakeda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by Nakeda.
Bartone lands with a nice body punch.
Bartone lands with a cross.
Nakeda is looking to clinch.
Nakeda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakeda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good work by Bartone as he checks the leg kick.
Nakeda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakeda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartone throws a series of punches but Nakeda avoids them all with ease.
Nakeda throws a head kick that misses.
Nakeda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bartone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bartone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bartone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nakeda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bartone keeps the fight on the outside.
Bartone stuns Nakeda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bartone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bartone fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakeda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nakeda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Bartone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Bartone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bartone throws a series of punches but Nakeda moves out of range.
Nakeda throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Bartone blocks the low kick.
Bartone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bartone avoids the head kick by Nakeda.
Nakeda throws a head kick that misses
and Bartone counters with a good low kick that Nakeda was not able to check.
Nakeda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bartone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakeda throws a body kick that misses.
Bartone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nakeda slips a jab and a cross from Bartone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nakeda tries to clinch but Bartone is having none of it.
A low kick from Nakeda misses
and Bartone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakeda closes the distance but Bartone moves to the side
and Bartone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakeda misses with a head kick.
Nakeda dodges the punch combination from Bartone.
A head kick by Nakeda misses
and Bartone counters with a nice uppercut.
Bartone connects with the punch.
Nakeda looks for the body kick but Bartone saw that one coming.
Nakeda throws a head kick that misses
and Bartone counters with a series of strikes. Nakeda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bartone, right into the meat.
Nakeda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bartone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bartone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakeda.
Bartone misses with the combination.
Nakeda drives through and clinches with Bartone against the ropes.
Nakeda tries to land a knee to the head but Bartone blocks with his arms.
Nakeda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bartone throws a one two combo.
Nakeda throws a lazy head kick
and Bartone counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakeda misses with a head kick.
Bartone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bartone blocks a head kick by Nakeda.
Bartone connects with a right hand. Nakeda shakes it off.
Bartone throws a shot to the body.
Bartone keeps the fight on the outside.
Vince Bartone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bartone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Bartone does it's job there.
Nakeda goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nakeda looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nakeda is looking to land body kicks.
Bartone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bartone!
Bartone throws a right hand that Nakeda ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakeda also avoids with ease.
Nakeda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakeda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bartone misses with a few strikes there.
Bartone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bartone thuds his right hand into Nakeda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nakeda scores with a nice body kick.
Bartone connects with a right hand. Nakeda shakes it off.
Nakeda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakeda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bartone with a jab.
Bartone shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakeda sprawls well. He's pushed Bartone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nakeda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bartone.
Nakeda closes the distance and pushes Bartone back into the ropes.
Nakeda breaks from the clinch.
Hiruki Nakeda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bartone is defended easily by Nakeda.
Hiruki Nakeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Bartone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakeda walks into a left hand.
Nakeda throws a sloppy head kick
and Bartone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nakeda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakeda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bartone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nakeda is fending him off so far but Bartone persists. Nope, Nakeda circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakeda throws a leg kick but Bartone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nakeda throws a lazy right hand but Bartone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vince Bartone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Nakeda.
Bartone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nakeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartone.
Nakeda misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Bartone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vince Bartone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bartone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nakeda tries to land a front kick but Bartone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nakeda throws a sloppy head kick
and Bartone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakeda thinking.
Nakeda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nakeda tries to clinch but Bartone is having none of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nakeda. That's going to slow Bartone down.
Nakeda throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bartone.
Bartone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bartone stalks Nakeda and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nakeda's face. Nakeda staggers backwards, shaken.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bartone.
Bartone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nakeda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bartone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakeda throws a lazy head kick
and Bartone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bartone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bartone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartone looks to land a combination. Nakeda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A head kick by Nakeda misses
and Bartone counters with a stiff right hand.
Bartone lands with a nice combination. Nakeda backs away looking to recover.
Nakeda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakeda wants it to stay on the feet.
Bartone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakeda tries to avoid it but Bartone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakeda to the ground. Nakeda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bartone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakeda throws a body kick that misses.
Nakeda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bartone's sensitive parts.
Bartone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bartone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bartone misses with a two punch combination.
Bartone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nakeda. That did some damage!
Nakeda misses with a head kick.
Bartone throws a leg kick which misses Nakeda's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakeda tries to avoid it.
Bartone closes the distance and clinches up with Nakeda, looking for a takedown. Bartone pushes Nakeda against the ropes but Nakeda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hiruki Nakeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Bartone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakeda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nakeda takes the fight into the clinch.
Bartone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nakeda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bartone lands with a nice combination. Nakeda backs away looking to recover.
Nakeda throws a sloppy head kick and Bartone moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheers as Bartone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nakeda doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick by Nakeda misses
enabling Bartone to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakeda moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nakeda throws a head kick but Bartone moves out of range.
Nakeda misses with a body kick.
Nakeda tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bartone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nakeda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakeda throws a head kick that misses.
Nakeda tries to clinch up.
Bartone looks to land a combination. Nakeda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bartone is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bartone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bartone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nakeda misses with a head kick.
Nakeda throws a wild body kick that Bartone sees coming a mile off.
A right-left combo lands from Bartone.
Bartone swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakeda.
Jab from Bartone.
Nakeda throws a lazy head kick
and Bartone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakeda takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vince Bartone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bartone 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.
Nakeda instigates a clinch.
Nakeda manages to break the clinch.
Nakeda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bartone counters with a two punch combo.
Nakeda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakeda tries to clinch up.
Nakeda is looking to wear down Bartone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bartone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nakeda's calf.
Nakeda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bartone.
Bartone scores with a decent looking hook.
Nakeda leaves Bartone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bartone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nakeda. That did some damage!
Hiruki Nakeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bartone blocks a leg kick.
Nakeda looks to throw a body kick
and Bartone counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiruki Nakeda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bartone 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vince Bartone!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takeru Toyokawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Ramen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AC/DC - If You Want Blood kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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149 lbs
9 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeru Toyokawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Ramen!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramen throws a sloppy head kick and Toyokawa moves out of range easily.
Ramen tries to clinch up but Toyokawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramen thows a body shot but no joy.
Toyokawa connects with a looping right hand.
Ramen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramen. Toyokawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toyokawa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ramen misses with a head kick.
Toyokawa scores with a body shot.
Toyokawa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Toyokawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toyokawa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Toyokawa scores with a one two! Ramen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramen doesn't manage to clinch there - Toyokawa circles away.
Toyokawa connects with a looping right hand.
Ramen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ramen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circle momentarily. Toyokawa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takeru Toyokawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramen looks gassed!
Ramen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Toyokawa drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ramen right on the button. Ramen goes down! Toyokawa follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Toyokawa gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeru Toyokawa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jenji Ueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sham Wow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ueda's entrance music is Requiem for a Dream. A fine choice. Jenji Ueda could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sham Wow's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jenji Ueda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sham Wow!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ueda throws out a loose jab but Wow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ueda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wow lands with a light punch inside.
Ueda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wow's face.
Ueda prevents the takedown attempt.
Wow digs a right hand into Ueda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ueda's gas tank.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ueda as Wow tries to tie him up.
Ueda lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Sham Wow has been cut.
Wow takes an elbow to the temple.
Wow avoiding damage as Ueda throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ueda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ueda manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wow trying to control the position from guard on top but Ueda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ueda is trying to control the position but Wow postures up.
Wow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wowis looking to pass into half guard but Ueda pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ueda is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueda throws and elbow that misses. Wow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ueda's guard. Nice move by Wow!
Wow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wow won't allow Ueda to get back to his feet.
Ueda keeping moving, preventing Wow from controlling successfully.
Wow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ueda keeping full guard, as Wow tries to pass.
Wow postures up in Ueda's guard and throws a big left but Ueda blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ueda drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ueda throwing strikes from guard but Wow blocks nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wow seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ueda preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ueda is staying active underneath Wow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ueda trying to hold on to Wow's head to control him but Wow postures up.
Wow is stalling here. Ueda is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wow seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ueda has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wow takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wow is looking to reverse the position.
Wow is trying to control Ueda's posture but Ueda avoids it.
Wow tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ueda scores with a jab.
Wow misses the shot to the body.
Wow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wow trying to control the position but Ueda is working away.
Wow misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ueda is not content to let Wow control the position.
Wow is working Ueda over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wow controlling the position.
Wow postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wow working the ground and pound but Ueda is defending the strikes.
Wow throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ueda works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ueda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wow.
Nice strikes from Wow there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wow in particular looking to stall.
Wow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wow prevents Ueda from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wow winds up and cracks Ueda with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wow controlling the pace.
Wow is looking to take a break and control but Ueda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ueda pushes Wow off looking to stand but Wow dives back in and keeps control.
Wow working the head and body with strikes.
Wow wants to free his trapped foot but Ueda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ueda defending well though.
Wow wants to take a breather but Ueda is having none of it.
Wow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ueda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wow trying to control from half guard but Ueda is working away.
Ueda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wow.
Wow is taking a breather. Ueda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wow trying to control from half guard but Ueda is working away.
Wow might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ueda kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Despite being in the dominant position, Sham Wow just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ueda moves away.
Wow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ueda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wow.
Wow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ueda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wow misses with a straight left.
Ueda closes the distance and clinches.
Ueda trying to stall but Wow improves his position.
Wow is looking to control Ueda's arms but Ueda gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wow has his back to the ropes.
Ueda missing with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Wow.
A shot in the inside from Wow.
Wow throws a punch but it's blocked by Ueda.
Ueda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wow is defending well for now.
Wow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wow stops a takedown attempt from Ueda.
Ueda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wow throws a head punch that misses.
Wow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ueda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wow.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wow misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wow.
Wow lands a body punch.
A short right from Wow on the inside.
Wow tries a body shot but Ueda blocks it.
Wow digs a right hand underneath Ueda's ribcage. Ueda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ueda scores with a knee to the head.
Wow tries a body shot but Ueda blocks it.
Wow misses with a body punch.
Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Wow avoids the damage to the body.
Ueda looking to throw knees to the head but Wow is blocking nicely.
A short body shot lands from Wow as the two fighters clinch.
Ueda is breathing heavily.
Ueda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wow just leaning against Ueda, taking a breather.
Wow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ueda crunches a lovely knee into Wow's ribcage.
Wow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ueda gets underhooks to prevent Wow's takedown attempt.
Jenji Ueda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sham Wow.
Ueda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ueda looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wow misses with some punches.
Ueda lands a damaging elbow.
Ueda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sham Wow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sham Wow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ueda lands with a nice body punch.
Ueda is looking to clinch but Wow is avoiding it.
Wow avoids the head kick by Ueda.
Ueda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ueda tries to clinch up.
Wow shoots and misses
and Wow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ueda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow moves out of range of the body kick.
Ueda lands with a hook. Wow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ueda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wow throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Ueda laying and praying for a moment but Wow takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ueda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueda seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Wow works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wow keeping full guard, as Ueda tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ueda wants to control from the top but Wow keeps moving.
Wow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ueda is one step ahead there.
Ueda postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wow can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ueda throwing strikes from guard but Wow blocks nicely.
Ueda wants to control from the top but Wow keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wow tries for a takedown but Ueda circles away easily
and Ueda moves into the clinch.
Wow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wow misses with a punch to the body.
Wow scores with a hook to the body.
Wow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ueda crunches a lovely knee into Wow's ribcage.
Ueda taking a breather.
Wow is trying to maintain a safe position but Ueda gets an underhook and turns Wow into the ropes.
Wow wants a takedown.
Jenji Ueda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sham Wow.
Ueda looking to slow down the pace here.
Wow avoiding damage as Ueda throws knees to the body.
Ueda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ueda tries to land a knee to the head but Wow blocks with his arms.
Wow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ueda working Wow over with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ueda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ueda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wow takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wow is working Ueda over against the ropes.
Wow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ueda's elbow.
Ueda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wow's defenses.
Ueda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Wow pushes Ueda back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ueda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ueda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ueda lands a knee to the head.
Wow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ueda manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wow lands with a left to the head.
Wow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Wow - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wow tries to throw a body punch but Ueda avoids it by throwing Wow back against the cage.
Ueda misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ueda as Wow tries to tie him up.
Wow dodges an elbow strike from Ueda.
Wow is working for takedown but Ueda is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wow is trying to drag Ueda to the mat but Ueda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wow avoiding damage as Ueda throws knees to the body.
Ueda lands an elbow that stopped Wow in his tracks for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ueda takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wow as Ueda tries to tie him up.
Wow looking to stall.
Ueda is trying to maintain a safe position but Wow gets an underhook and turns Ueda into the ropes.
Wow tries to work over Ueda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ueda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wow is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Ueda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Wow.
Wow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ueda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wow lands a body shot.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ueda tries to land a knee to the head but Wow blocks with his arms.
Wow managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.
Wow lands a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Wow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ueda blocks an uppercut.
Ueda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ueda prevents the takedown attempt.
Wow takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ueda misses with an elbow strike.
Wow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ueda is keeping busy.
Wow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ueda misses with a knee strike.
Wow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ueda's elbow.
Jenji Ueda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ueda lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ueda is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wow is keeping busy.
Ueda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wow presses Ueda against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wow digs a right hand underneath Ueda's ribcage. Ueda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ueda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ueda or not.
Wow tries a body shot but Ueda blocks it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wow is working Ueda over against the ropes.
Wow misses with a punch to the body.
Wow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ueda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow swats away the attempt to clinch by Ueda.
Ueda throws a right hand that Wow ducks under and follows up with a left that Wow also avoids with ease.
Wow throws a series of punches but Ueda moves out of range.
Wow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wow trying to control from Ueda's half guard. Ueda has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wow trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ueda manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wow keeping moving, preventing Ueda from controlling successfully.
Wow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wow is on top in guard.
Wow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wow trying to control but Ueda is working from the bottom.
Wow wants to pass the guard but Ueda is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sham Wow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wow wants to control from the top but Ueda keeps moving.
Wow is in close to Ueda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wow trying to control the position from guard on top but Ueda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ueda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ueda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Wow misses.
Ueda shoots in but no luck this time.
Wow connects with a body shot.
Wow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ueda manages to avoid it.
Ueda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wow to the mat! Wow manages to get full guard.
Ueda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ueda trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wow manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ueda trying to keep a closed guard but Wow is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenji Ueda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sham Wow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ueda stuffs the takedown.
Wow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ueda tries to avoid it but Wow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ueda to the ground. Ueda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ueda with a jab.
Wow scores with a shot to the body.
Wow shoots and misses
and Ueda counters with a nice uppercut.
Jenji Ueda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sham Wow.
Wow has his takedown stuffed
and Ueda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wow misses with a wild body shot.
Wow looks to score with a jab to the body but Ueda is just out of range.
Wow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ueda throws a combination. Wow tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ueda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wow circles away.
Wow scores a takedown into full mount!
Wow throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueda tries to hold on but Wow pushes him away.
Wow landing strikes from the mount.
Ueda avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wow.
Ueda is squirming around, avoiding Wow's attempts to control the action.
Wow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ueda is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wow lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ueda wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Wow trying to control but Ueda is having none of it.
Wow lands a big shot there that rocks Ueda but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wow scoring with strikes but Ueda is staying in there.
Wow scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ueda?
Wow landing shots from mount.
Wow lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wow has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ueda's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wow working the ground and pound effectively.
Wow tries to control but Ueda wriggling away.
Ueda is looking to improve his position but Wow isn't that keen on the idea.
Wow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wow throws some wild stikes that Ueda manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wow raining down shots from the mount!
Wow looking to finish Ueda with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ueda!
Wow lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
BOOM! Wow connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wow connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wow thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wow pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wow with the ground and pound from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wow connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wow fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wow landing strikes from the mount and Ueda is in trouble!
Wow controlling from the full mount.
Wow tries to control but Ueda wriggling away.
Wow lands a big shot there that rocks Ueda but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ueda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ueda wants to hold on but Wow pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wow with a couple of short strikes.
Wow trying to control but Ueda is having none of it.
Wow landing strikes from the mount and Ueda is in trouble!
Ueda is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Ueda that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wow trying to control but Ueda is having none of it.
Wow lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wow working the ground and pound effectively.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wow landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wow controlling the position easily from mount.
Wow looking to finish with strikes here!
Wow scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ueda?
Wow lands a big elbow.
Ueda is trying desperately to improve position.
Wow is landing with some decent strikes but Ueda is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wow prevents Ueda from getting the reversal.
Wow connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ueda is bucking up trying to escape but Wow cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wow content just to control the position here.
Ueda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wow looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sham Wow really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sham Wow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ueda.
Wow throws a jab but it's blocked by Ueda.
Wow gets a takedown into half guard.
Wow is trying to control. Ueda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wow trying to mount his opponent but Ueda defends it.
Ueda is not content to let Wow control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ueda is not content to let Wow control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wow tries to pass to full mount but Ueda defends it.
Wow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ueda keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wow. Ueda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow feints and as Ueda raises his hands in defense, Wow changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ueda is trying to control the position but Wow postures up.
Wow tries to free his leg and advance position but Ueda is retaining full guard.
Wow is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wow won't allow Ueda to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wow wants to pass the guard but Ueda is keeping the position.
Wow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wow passes into half guard.
Wow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ueda defending well though.
Ueda won't allow Wow to pass to mount.
Wow throwing shots but Ueda is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ueda is refusing to be controlled, as Wow sits in half guard.
Wow tries to pass to full mount but Ueda defends it.
Ueda wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ueda.
Wow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ueda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ueda.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ueda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ueda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wow has his hands on Ueda's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ueda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ueda trying to control the position from guard on top but Wow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ueda wants to control from the top but Wow keeps moving.
Ueda preventing the sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ueda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ueda rather than just go for the knockout.
Wow thows a body shot but no joy.
Sham Wow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ueda scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ueda tries to clinch up.
Ueda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ueda somewhat.
A bone on bone clash there as Wow blocks the leg kick.
Ueda throws a head kick that misses.
Wow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ueda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wow is looking for a sweep. Ueda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ueda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wow tries to get to full guard but Ueda has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wow tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ueda is trying to control the action in half guard but Wow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wow is looking to control Ueda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wow avoid being mounted?
Wow manages to get to full guard.
Ueda won't allow Wow to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ueda was covering up waiting for the punch and Wow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wow throws and elbow that misses. Ueda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wow's guard. Nice move by Ueda!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ueda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ueda won't allow Wow to sweep him here.
Ueda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ueda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wow controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ueda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ueda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wow cracks a nice hook into Ueda's ribs.
Wow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ueda manages to avoid it.
Wow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ueda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wow keeping control of the position.
Ueda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ueda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ueda is pressing down on Wow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wow is holding on for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ueda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ueda trying to control but Wow is working from the bottom.
Wow is pulling down on Ueda's head. It's preventing any offense from Ueda, at least for the moment.
Ueda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenji Ueda had his way with Sham Wow in that round.
The cut man is working on Sham Wow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ueda was well out of range. Poor timing from Wow.
Wow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice body punch from Wow.
Wow misses with a takedown
and Ueda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ueda moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ueda counters with a head kick. That will keep Wow thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wow lands a nice shot to the body.
Wow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ueda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ueda counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wow's knee momentarily.
Wow is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wow keeps the fight on the outside.
Ueda closes the distance and clinches up with Wow, looking for a takedown. Ueda pushes Wow against the ropes but Wow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ueda lands a nice shot that snaps Wow's head back.
Ueda moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Wow to work.
Ueda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ueda wants to stall.
Wow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ueda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wow works on Ueda's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Wow.
Ueda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ueda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ueda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wow's brow.
Wow is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jenji Ueda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sham Wow.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ueda looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ueda prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wow struggles to land a body shot inside as Ueda controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wow taking a breather.
Ueda blocks an uppercut.
Wow avoiding damage as Ueda throws knees to the body.
Ueda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ueda misses with a knee to the head.
Wow is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Ueda can't fight it off and eventually Wow manages to take the fight to the floor. Ueda looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ueda is looking to stand up but Wow isn't so interested in that idea.
Wow works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wow working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ueda's thigh. Ueda counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Wow works over Ueda with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ueda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wow trying to control the position from guard on top but Ueda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wow looking to sit in guard and control but Ueda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wow looking for a sweep. Not yet Wow, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wow controls Ueda momentarily but Ueda frees himself.
Ueda trying to control but Wow is working from the bottom.
Wow wants to sweep here but Ueda controlling him for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wow shoots in looking for a takedown. Ueda tries to sprawl out of it but Wow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Ueda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ueda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ueda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ueda throws a body kick that misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wow is defended easily by Ueda.
Wow keeps the fight on the outside.
Ueda misses with a two punch combination.
Ueda is looking to clinch but Wow is avoiding it.
Ueda pushes Wow away with a front kick.
Ueda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ueda wants it to stay on the feet.
Ueda clinches up against the ropes.
Ueda misses with a knee to the head.
Ueda throws an elbow but it misses.
Ueda looking to throw knees to the head but Wow is blocking nicely.
Ueda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ueda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ueda as Wow tries to tie him up.
Ueda trying to land knees to the body.
Ueda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wow blocks it with crossed arms.
Wow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ueda prevents it.
Wow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ueda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ueda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Ueda.
Wow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ueda is trying to stall.
Wow takes an elbow to the temple.
Ueda blocks a body shot from Wow.
Wow is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ueda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wow avoiding damage as Ueda throws knees to the body.
Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Wow avoids the damage to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wow takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ueda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ueda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ueda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wow blocks it with crossed arms.
Ueda stalling in the clinch.
Ueda lands a knee to the body.
Wow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wow tries to stall but Ueda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wow lands with a left to the head.
Wow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ueda landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Ueda.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ueda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wow misses with some punches.
Ueda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wow struggles to land a body shot inside as Ueda controls his hands.
Wow goes for a takedown attempt but Ueda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ueda throws a head kick that half lands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ueda plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ueda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ueda is looking to clinch.
Ueda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wow tries to hold on but Ueda pushes him away.
Ueda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wow is looking to escape.
Wow is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wow is in a horrible position here. Ueda smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wow sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wow wants to control but Ueda is keeping busy.
Wow wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jenji Ueda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ueda 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jenji Ueda!
Jenji Ueda retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Hammett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Yvel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammett comes into the arena with For Whom The Bell Tolls blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kirk Hammett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ruben Yvel!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yvel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hammett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hammett blocks a head kick by Yvel.
Yvel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yvel pushes Hammett up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hammett stalling in the clinch but Yvel improves position.
Good body shot from Yvel.
Yvel misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hammett fails to pull guard.
Yvel is struggling to control the position.
Hammett looking to stall.
Hammett is trying to break free.
Yvel presses Hammett against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hammett is looking to break free of the clinch but Yvel has double underhooks.
Yvel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yvel.
Yvel throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yvel moves away.
Yvel gets a clinch.
Yvel looking to throw knees to the head but Hammett is blocking nicely.
Yvel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammett has a takedown stuffed.
Hammett keeps the fight on the outside.
Yvel instigates a clinch.
Yvel lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Yvel.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hammett has Yvel pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Yvel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Hammett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yvel landing knees to the head.
It looks like Kirk Hammett has been cut.
Yvel breaks from the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yvel.
Yvel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Yvel is pushing Hammett up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammett fails to pull guard.
Hammett trying to control the position but instead, Yvel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hammett into the ropes.
Yvel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammett throws a leg kick
and Yvel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hammett jumps guard but Yvel stands there with Hammett around his waist. Hammett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hammett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yvel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yvel.
Hammett misses the body punch
and Yvel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hammett avoids the head kick by Yvel.
Hammett shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yvel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yvel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammett shoots in for a double leg but Yvel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yvel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammett wants to clinch
and Yvel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Yvel tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Hammett misses
and Yvel counters with a two punch combo.
Yvel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hammett darts in trying to clinch
and Yvel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yvel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yvel forces Hammett back against the ropes and clinches.
Yvel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yvel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hammett up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yvel smiles and moves away.
Yvel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yvel lands a knee to the head.
Yvel missing with knees to the body.
Yvel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hammett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hammett stalling in the clinch but Yvel improves position.
Yvel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yvel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Yvel finds it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yvel avoids it really well and circles away.
Hammett connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Yvel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kirk Hammett's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Yvel. That's going to slow Hammett down.
Hammett is looking to score with low kicks.
Hammett tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yvel counters with a solid body kick.
Hammett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yvel's waist but Yvel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hammett off to one side.
Yvel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hammett's head.
Yvel clinches up against the ropes.
Hammett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yvel.
Yvel misses with an elbow over the top.
Hammett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yvel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hammett lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yvel is trying to maintain a safe position but Hammett gets an underhook and turns Yvel into the ropes.
Yvel avoiding damage.
Yvel works on Hammett's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yvel pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Hammett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yvel throws a head kick that Hammett semi-blocks.
Hammett moves out of range of the body kick from Yvel.
Hammett tries to clinch but Yvel moves out of range.
Yvel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yvel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yvel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yvel just leaning against Hammett, taking a breather.
Hammett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hammett swings wildly with an uppercut but Yvel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammett is trying to drag Yvel to the mat but Yvel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Hammett tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yvel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hammett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yvel.
Hammett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yvel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hammett's face.
Yvel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yvel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yvel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hammett lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yvel stalling in the clinch.
Yvel continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hammett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yvel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yvel.
Ruben Yvel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yvel scores with a knee to the head.
Yvel scores with a knee to the head.
Yvel has Hammett pressed against the ropes.
Yvel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yvel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yvel tries a knee to the head but Hammett blocks it.
Yvel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hammett.
Hammett is trying to stall.
Yvel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yvel lands with a slapping head kick.
Yvel misses with a head kick.
Ruben Yvel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hammett blocks a head kick by Yvel.
Hammett lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yvel closes the distance and pushes Hammett back into the ropes.
Yvel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hammett wants to break free but Yvel has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yvel trying to stall but Hammett improves his position.
Hammett blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yvel manages to break the clinch.
Yvel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hammett tries to clinch but Yvel moves out of range.
Hammett slips a jab and a cross from Yvel.
Hammett darts in trying to clinch
and Yvel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yvel connects with a knee to the head.
Yvel lands a knee to the head.
Yvel misses with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yvel tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammett avoids the damage to the body.
Hammett swings wildly with an uppercut but Yvel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yvel misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Yvel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kirk Hammett's cut.
That's time! Hammett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Yvel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yvel counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yvel throws a series of punches but Hammett avoids them all with ease.
Hammett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hammett misses with a takedown attempt - Yvel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yvel darts in trying to clinch
and Hammett counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Yvel!
Hammett punching from mount but Yvel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hammett looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hammett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hammett tries to control but Yvel wriggling away.
Hammett working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammett working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yvel really wants to buck Hammett off and get back to his feet.
Hammett avoids the attempt from Yvel to control.
Hammett thowing shots but they're missing.
Yvel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hammett.
Yvel is desperately trying to improve his position but Hammett has a good base and remains in mount.
Yvel wants to hold on but Hammett pushes him away.
Hammett is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Yvel to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Yvel shrugs it off.
Hammett punching from mount but Yvel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yvel wants to hold on but Hammett pushes him away.
Yvel regains half guard.
Yvel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hammett.
Hammett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yvel defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Yvel has one foot on Hammett's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Yvel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yvel has Hammett up against the ropes in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hammett wants to get back to striking at distance but Yvel won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yvel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yvel tries a knee to the head but Hammett blocks it.
Yvel is trying to stall.
Yvel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yvel stalling in the clinch but Hammett improves position.
Yvel tries to land a knee to the head but Hammett blocks with his arms.
Yvel is trying to break the clinch but Hammett has him pressed against the ropes.
Hammett stalling in the clinch but Yvel improves position.
Hammett wants to get back to striking at distance but Yvel won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Yvel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yvel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hammett's face.
Hammett looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yvel.
Hammett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yvel walks away with a smile on his face. Hammett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hammett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Hammett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammett tries to clinch
and Yvel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yvel.
Yvel gets underhooks to prevent Hammett's takedown attempt.
Yvel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hammett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yvel scores with a knee to the head.
Yvel crunches a lovely knee into Hammett's ribcage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yvel missing with knees to the body.
Hammett tries to pull guard but Yvel won't allow it.
Yvel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yvel takes a swing at Hammett's ribcage but misses.
Hammett tries to clinch
and Yvel counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammett moves in looking to clinch but Yvel pushes him off.
Yvel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hammett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yvel counters with a leg kick.
Kirk Hammett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammett throws a head kick that misses
and Yvel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hammett's knee momentarily.
Hammett throws a sloppy body shot
letting Yvel counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Yvel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yvel 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruben Yvel!
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