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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoko Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Rodri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoko Honda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoko Honda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Rodri!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodri gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rodri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Honda tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodri is retaining full guard.
Rodri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Honda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Honda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Honda landing with the ground and pound.
It looks like Jose Rodri has been cut.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Honda working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rodri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Honda landing with the ground and pound.
That has opened up Jose Rodri's cut even more.
Honda looking to pass the guard.
Honda postures up and lands a big shot to Rodri's brow.
The cut above Jose Rodri's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jose Rodri's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yoko Honda!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Kearney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nakamura Nagasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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225 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Kearney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nakamura Nagasaki!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagasaki looking to score a takedown here. Kearney is defending well but Nagasaki drives through and ends up in Kearney's guard.
Kearney is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nagasaki is aware though and is defending well.
Kearney might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kearney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki controlling from the top position.
Kearney has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nagasaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kearney has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nagasaki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kearney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kearney is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kearney tries to escape but Nagasaki is in control.
Kearney sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nagasaki tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
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.
Kearney looking for submissions off his back.
Kearney is not content to let Nagasaki control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nagasaki lands a nice short elbow.
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.
Nagasaki is just content to waste time from the top position. Kearney takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kearney is looking for a triangle but Nagasaki pushes his legs off easily.
Kearney looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kearney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nagasaki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kearney keeping full guard, as Nagasaki tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kearney keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Kearney had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nagasaki defends it easily.
Kearney has his foot on Nagasaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nagasaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Kearney is keeping the position.
Nagasaki stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Kearney has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Nagasaki manages to get his head free but now Kearney has transitioned to an armbar! Nagasaki grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Kearney! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Kearney!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takahashi Yuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takahashi Yuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Williams!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams clinches up with Yuki and pushes him back against the ropes.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Yuki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams clinches up with Yuki and pushes him back against the ropes.
Yuki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yuki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Williams jumps guard.
Williams wants to stand up but Yuki is controlling him.
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.
Yuki is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Yuki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yuki is in close to Williams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yuki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yuki scoring with some ground and pound.
Yuki preventing the sweep.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yuki's guard.
Yuki uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuki tries to score with a low kick but Williams moves his leg out of the way.
Williams shoots in but Yuki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yuki misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Yuki.
Yuki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams avoids the body shot from Yuki.
Yuki throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yuki dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Yuki tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takahashi Yuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuki is breathing heavily.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Yuki tries to pull guard but Williams forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Yuki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Our sources have told us that Yuki has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams connects with a leg kick. Yuki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yuki. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yuki misses with a wild combination.
Yuki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Williams is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yuki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams has Yuki up against the ropes in a clinch.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yuki misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yuki wants to break free but Williams has control.
Williams jumps into guard, dragging Yuki to the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yuki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams wriggles free and stands up.
Williams instigates a clinch.
Yuki is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yuki is defending well.
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yuki prevents it.
Williams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williams has him pressed against the ropes.
Williams decides to pull guard.
Williams throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Yuki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yuki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yuki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams has his feet on Yuki's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Yuki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Yuki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams has Yuki pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Yuki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Williams dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Yuki shoots in.
Williams throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Takahashi Yuki has been cut.
Williams instigates a clinch.
Williams pulls guard successfully.
Yuki is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williams is on top in guard.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yuki is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Williams manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yuki's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams controlling from the top position.
Williams stands and steps away. Yuki gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Yuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Yuki on that attempt.
Williams is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuki is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yuki backwards.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Yuki.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takahashi Yuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Williams no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Williams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yuki throws a big elbow that misses.
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuki throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yuki.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams leaves Yuki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yuki has a takedown stuffed.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Yuki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Yuki. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
Williams shoots in but Yuki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams pushes Yuki up against the ropes in a clinch.
Yuki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yuki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Williams leaves Yuki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yuki tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yuki misses with a combination
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Yuki will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Takahashi Yuki's cut.
That's time! Yuki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Yuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Yuki pushes him off.
A low kick from Yuki is predictable there
and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Williams.
Williams pulls guard successfully.
Yuki is in close to Williams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yuki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yuki is one step ahead there.
Johnny Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yuki pushes Williams off looking to stand but Williams dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yuki is trying to stand back up but Williams is controlling him
Williams thows a huge punch but Yuki dodges it nicely.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yuki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Williams has control of Yuki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yuki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Williams thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Yuki is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams thowing shots but they're missing.
Williams controlling from the full mount.
Yuki is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Williams is working for a guillotine from mount but Yuki frees his head quite easily.
Williams controlling from mount.
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.
Williams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yuki is looking to escape.
Yuki is trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams looking to ground and pound but Yuki is blocking nicely.
Williams throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Yuki because Williams loaded up on that one.
Takahashi Yuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Akhmetov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arthur Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dmitri Akhmetov!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briggs fails to land the takedown.
Briggs tries to clinch there but Akhmetov circles away.
Briggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akhmetov lands a glancing blow to the side of Briggs's head.
Akhmetov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Briggs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Briggs fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhmetov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Arthur Briggs has been cut.
Briggs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Briggs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhmetov was well out of range. Poor timing from Briggs.
Akhmetov misses with a few strikes there.
Akhmetov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Briggs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Akhmetov sprawls and moves away.
Briggs has a takedown stuffed.
Akhmetov throws a body punch but Briggs moves out of range.
Akhmetov leaves Briggs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Briggs darts in looking for a takedown but Akhmetov gets double underhooks and turns Briggs into the ropes.
Briggs throws a head kick that misses.
Akhmetov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Briggs is breathing heavily.
Briggs walks into a straight right hand from Akhmetov.
Akhmetov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Briggs, pushing him back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Akhmetov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhmetov working hard to break the clinch.
Akhmetov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Briggs is trying to pull guard but Akhmetov has him pressed against the ropes.
Briggs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Akhmetov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Akhmetov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Briggs.
Akhmetov unleashes a big counter combination but Briggs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Briggs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Briggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Briggs quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhmetov throws a body punch but Briggs moves out of range.
Briggs is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhmetov throws a series of punches but Briggs avoids them all with ease.
Briggs moves out of range of the leg kick from Akhmetov.
Akhmetov rushes Briggs and presses him up against the ropes.
Briggs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Akhmetov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Akhmetov manages to break the clinch.
Akhmetov is looking to clinch.
A combination from Akhmetov does no damage.
Akhmetov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Briggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhmetov.
Briggs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Akhmetov sprawls and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akhmetov!
Briggs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akhmetov circles away.
Akhmetov throws a counter combo.
Akhmetov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Briggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhmetov clinches up against the ropes.
Akhmetov manages to break the clinch.
Briggs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akhmetov.
Briggs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Briggs misses with a takedown attempt - Akhmetov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Akhmetov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Briggs fails with a takedown attempt.
Akhmetov slaps away a takedown attempt from Briggs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Akhmetov checks a low kick from Briggs.
Akhmetov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Akhmetov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Briggs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Akhmetov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Briggs blocks the body kick.
Akhmetov throws a series of punches but Briggs moves out of range.
Briggs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Briggs misses with a takedown attempt
and Akhmetov counters with a two punch combo.
Briggs is rocked!
Akhmetov rushes Briggs and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Oh Briggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akhmetov wants the takedown. Briggs is fighting it off but Akhmetov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Briggs's guard against the ropes.
Briggs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akhmetov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Briggs wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhmetov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Akhmetov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Briggs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akhmetov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Akhmetov stands and throws Briggs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Akhmetov decides to stand back up. Akhmetov steps back and let's Briggs get back to his feet.
Akhmetov has closed the distance and engaged Briggs in a clinch.
Akhmetov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akhmetov lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akhmetov is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Briggs is in big trouble! Akhmetov is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Briggs. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Dmitri Akhmetov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hwai Ja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kean Devlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kean Devlin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hwai Ja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kean Devlin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ja drops his hands momentarily and Devlin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Devlin throws a series of punches but Ja moves out of range.
Devlin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Devlin blocks a head kick by Ja.
Ja darts in and clinches Devlin up against the ropes.
Devlin has had enough of the clinch but Ja keeps him there for the moment.
Devlin has had enough of the clinch but Ja keeps him there for the moment.
Ja tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Devlin avoids it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ja tries to land a knee to the head but Devlin blocks with his arms.
Ja using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Devlin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Devlin blocks a body shot from Ja.
Ja definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ja throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ja can't find room to land a body shot as Devlin controls the action.
Devlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ja slips a jab from Devlin.
Hwai Ja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ja tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Devlin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Devlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ja fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Devlin misses with the combination.
Devlin throws an off balance right hand
and Ja counters with a nice leg kick.
Ja instigates a clinch.
Devlin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ja landing knees to the head.
It looks like Kean Devlin has been cut.
Devlin tries to circle away but Ja has him pinned against the ropes.
Devlin is trying to force a seperation but Ja has the dominant position.
Devlin is trying to push Ja away but Ja has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Devlin blocks an uppercut.
Devlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ja tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ja is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ja tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ja with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ja using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Devlin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ja lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Devlin tries to circle away but Ja has him pinned against the ropes.
Ja with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ja scores with a knee to the head.
Devlin tries to break the clinch but Ja is controlling the position.
Devlin wants to get back to striking at distance but Ja won't allow it.
Ja has Devlin pressed against the ropes, preventing Devlin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ja digs a right hand underneath Devlin's ribcage. Devlin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ja is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ja working the clinch nicely. Devlin is working for position but Ja cracks him with a big knee to the head! Devlin crumples up against the ropes and Ja lands two more shots before the ref can save Devlin! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Hwai Ja!
A victorious Hwai Ja thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Kronosson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Songswat Watana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Zeus Kronosson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeus Kronosson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Songswat Watana!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronosson lands a slapping body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kronosson.
Watana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Watana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kronosson throws a wild body kick that Watana sees coming a mile off.
Kronosson doesn't manage to clinch there - Watana circles away.
Watana looks to land a right hand but Kronosson moved out of range.
Watana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kronosson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Watana somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronosson closes the distance and pushes Watana back into the ropes.
Watana has Kronosson pushed against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watana is looking for a takedown.
Zeus Kronosson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Songswat Watana.
Kronosson takes a shot to the head.
Kronosson jumps guard but Watana turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kronosson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watana moves into the clinch.
Kronosson blocks the elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Watana taking a breather.
Watana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kronosson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Watana breaks the clinch.
Kronosson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Watana pinned against the ropes. Watana gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Watana throws a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronosson swinging wildly here.
Kronosson tries to clinch but Watana moves out of range.
Watana tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kronosson defends well and Watana ends up having to push Kronosson into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kronosson throws a series of punches but Watana avoids them all with ease.
Kronosson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watana avoids it really well and circles away.
Kronosson misses with a head kick.
Kronosson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kronosson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kronosson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kronosson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watana.
Kronosson is looking to clinch.
Zeus Kronosson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watana misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronosson tries to bum rush Watana with a series of wild strikes but Watana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Watana darts in looking for a takedown but Kronosson gets double underhooks and turns Watana into the ropes.
Kronosson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kronosson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Watana defends well and Kronosson ends up having to push Watana into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Watana steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kronosson.
Kronosson is breathing heavily.
Kronosson shoots for a takedown but Watana saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kronosson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watana.
Watana slaps away a takedown attempt from Kronosson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Watana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kronosson throws a right and a left that Watana avoids nicely.
Watana throws a head kick but Kronosson moves out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kronosson enables Watana to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kronosson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kronosson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kronosson is wriggling around but Watana manages to pass to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kronosson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Watana tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kronosson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kronosson is looking to escape.
Kronosson gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zeus Kronosson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Watana shoots in but no luck this time.
Watana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kronosson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kronosson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Watana has him pressed against the ropes.
Kronosson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kronosson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Watana sprawls well. Watana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kronosson gets slowly back to his feet.
Watana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kronosson or perhaps it was just good defense by Watana, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watana tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kronosson defends well and Watana ends up having to push Kronosson into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zeus Kronosson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Songswat Watana.
Watana avoids a kick to the body.
Watana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kronosson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Watana swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Watana walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kronosson.
Watana is breathing heavily.
Kronosson throws a combination. Watana tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kronosson tries for a takedown but Watana circles away easily
enabling Watana to counter with a crisp jab.
Kronosson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Watana looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kronosson lands a nice short elbow.
Watana taking some punishment here, with Kronosson in his half guard.
Kronosson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronosson trying to control the action but Watana is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kronosson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronosson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Watana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kronosson misses with an uppercut.
Watana scores with a jab. Kronosson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Watana closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kronosson to the mat! Kronosson manages to get full guard.
Kronosson wants to stand up but Watana is controlling him.
Kronosson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Watana has his hands clasped together but Kronosson extends and breaks Watana's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kronosson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zeus Kronosson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between cs ss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nosyaj Rram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nosyaj Rram is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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22
154 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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21
143 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, cs ss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nosyaj Rram!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rram throws a body shot but no joy.
Rram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ss.
Rram tests ss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rram lands a body shot.
Rram throws a right hand that ss ducks under and follows up with a left that ss also avoids with ease.
ss tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rram defends well and ss ends up having to push Rram into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rram unleashes a big counter combination but ss bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rram lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
ss dives in for a single leg takedown but Rram sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Rram misses with a looping left.
ss darts in looking for a takedown but Rram gets double underhooks and turns ss into the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for cs ss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ss avoids a punch combination nicely.
ss tries to counter with a takedown but Rram is quick to defend against it.
ss dives in and grabs Rram's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rram pushes down on ss's head and hops out.
As ss backs off Rram throws a huge counter combo but ss manages to avoid it all.
Rram stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rram wants it to stay on the feet.
ss slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
ss takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rram stuffs the takedown attempt from ss. ss gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
ss fails with a takedown attempt.
Rram lands a right hook to the body.
Rram scores with a jab to the body.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
ss attempts a counter takedown but Rram avoids it well and moves away.
ss shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rram as he jumps to the side.
Rram defends well against a solid takedown attempt from ss.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ss shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rram napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ss working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
ss looks up at the clock and then as Rram takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, ss smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
ss working the ground and pound from side control.
Rram looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
ss working the ground and pound.
ss scoring with punches from side control.
ss sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rram is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
ss trying to control the action but Rram is working from the bottom.
ss in side control, throwing shots but Rram defends.
ss is looking to take a break and control but Rram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
ss scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rram to see if he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rram can do anything to dispel that myth.
ss moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ss grinds an elbow into Rram's temple.
ss landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Check out the look on ss's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
ss connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rram some visible discomfort.
ss in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
ss looks up at the clock and then as Rram takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, ss smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
ss connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rram some visible discomfort.
ss landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
ss is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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 fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Check out the look on ss's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ss is putting a hurting on Rram here, landing some big shots from side control.
ss 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.
ss lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rram is not content to let ss control the position.
Rram taking a bit of punishment here - ss scoring with strikes.
ss wants to control but Rram is keeping him busy.
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!
Rram takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
ss trying to control the position but Rram is working away.
ss lands a decent elbow from side control.
ss landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
ss tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rram defends well and ss ends up having to push Rram into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rram throws a right hand that ss ducks under and follows up with a left that ss also avoids with ease.
Rram stuffs the takedown attempt from ss. ss gets slowly back to his feet.
Rram's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rram duly obliges.
Rram scores with a nice strike.
ss dives in for a single leg takedown but Rram sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for cs ss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
ss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rram sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten ss somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram throws a big shot that misses.
ss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rram as he avoids it easily.
ss tries for a takedown but Rram sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rram connects with a crisp jab.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
ss misses with a takedown attempt
and Rram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
ss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rram.
Rram keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ss shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rram as he jumps to the side.
Rram throws a right and a left that ss avoids nicely.
ss shoots in for a takedown but Rram shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
ss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rram as he avoids it easily.
ss takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rram throws a right hand that ss ducks under and follows up with a left that ss also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and ss counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram is trying to stand back up but ss is controlling him
ss is nestled in close to Rram, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rram on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
ss scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rram is looking for a sweep. ss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from ss there.
ss working Rram over with strikes.
ss scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rram is breathing heavily.
ss looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rram with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
ss lands with a punch from half guard.
ss looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
ss landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from ss.
ss winds up and cracks Rram with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ss working the head and body with strikes.
cs ss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
ss seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. ss connects with a nice short shot to Rram's temple.
ss wants to take a breather but Rram is having none of it.
ss working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
ss working Rram over with strikes.
ss is looking to take a break and control but Rram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with ss in particular looking to stall.
ss working over Rram with some ground and pound. Rram looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ss working Rram over with strikes.
ss is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
ss lands with a punch from half guard.
ss controlling the pace.
Rram really doesn't want to stay on the ground with ss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. ss lands a nice short elbow.
ss winds up and cracks Rram with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
ss looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
ss is trying to control the action in half guard but Rram is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
ss with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
ss landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
ss scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rram on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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 cs ss will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rram's jab looks to have found its range, popping ss under the eye.
ss goes for a double leg but Rram avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Rram continues to drive forward.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
ss dives in and grabs Rram's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rram pushes down on ss's head and hops out.
Rram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
ss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Rram. No joy for ss on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for cs ss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rram sizes up ss with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rram lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rram scores with a body shot.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by ss.
ss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rram tries to avoid it but ss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rram to the ground. Rram escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ss gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ss fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rram lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
ss changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from ss is defended easily by Rram.
Rram scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rram enables ss to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rram manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
ss scoring with punches to the head and body.
ss scoring with punches to the head and body.
ss postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
ss content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ss works over Rram with some ground and pound from guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
ss works over Rram with some ground and pound from guard.
ss scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
ss controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rram has momentary wrist control but ss slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells ss's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
ss works over Rram with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells ss's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
ss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
ss lands a couple of decent looking shots.
ss wants to control from the top but Rram keeps moving.
ss lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ss is working Rram over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
ss works over Rram with some ground and pound from guard.
ss content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
ss is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells ss's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
ss lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
ss chips away with some ground and pound.
ss makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
ss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
ss is working Rram over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
ss is working Rram over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
ss working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rram's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ss wants to control from the top but Rram keeps moving.
ss keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rram's head.
ss landing with the ground and pound.
ss is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
ss with a nice head shot there.
ss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
ss distracts Rram with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
ss is in close to Rram's body, working some short punches and elbows.
ss landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells ss's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ss is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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 cs ss.
I think ss has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... cs ss!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Du Yuesheng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Lazada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazada is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Been Thru the Storm - The Roots feat. Stevie Wonder. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Du Yuesheng!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Lazada !
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yuesheng has Lazada up against the ropes in a clinch.
Yuesheng working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yuesheng scores with a shoulder strike.
Yuesheng keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lazada 's efforts to push away.
Yuesheng lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yuesheng lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Yuesheng.
Yuesheng definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lazada is trying to pull guard but Yuesheng has him pressed against the ropes.
Lazada looks winded!
Yuesheng lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yuesheng avoiding damage as Lazada throws knees to the body.
Yuesheng breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yuesheng scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yuesheng lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuesheng scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Gabriel Lazada has been cut.
Yuesheng lands a jab to Lazada 's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuesheng lands a big uppercut and Lazada crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lazada looks OK. Yuesheng waves Lazada back to his feet!
Lazada glances at the clock... BAM! Yuesheng nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Lazada crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Lazada is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Du Yuesheng!
Du Yuesheng is the new light heavyweight champion!
Gabriel Lazada was interviewed post fight and said 'Well that was a good fight gotta give credit to my opponent his good he was more prepared coming into this fight and i want to thank everyone who showed up tonight. i want to thank for the support and for now i'll go back to the drawing board and start all over.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yuzan Yakuza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghani Ogle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuzan Yakuza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ghani Ogle!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakuza thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Ogle. Beautiful body shot.
Ogle takes a swing at Yakuza's ribcage but misses.
Ogle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yakuza was well out of range. Poor timing from Ogle.
Yakuza misses with a body shot.
Ogle misses with a looping left.
Yakuza swings for the body but Ogle moves out of range.
Ogle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yakuza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ogle moves away.
A nice side step and Ogle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yakuza connects with a body shot that sends Ogle's belly button to the back.
Yakuza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ogle has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakuza misses the jab.
Ogle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ogle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yakuza tries to move into range but Ogle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ogle swings for the body but Yakuza moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogle throws a body punch but Yakuza moves out of range.
Ogle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yakuza moves into range and clinches up with Ogle.
Yakuza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ogle backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Yakuza.
Yakuza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Yakuza.
A head punch on the inside from Yakuza fails to land.
Ogle tries to break free but Yakuza pushes him back against the ropes.
Ogle wants to stall.
Yakuza swings wildly with an uppercut but Ogle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakuza lands with a right to the head.
Yakuza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yakuza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ogle is trying to break the clinch but Yakuza is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakuza tries to throw a body punch but Ogle avoids it by throwing Yakuza back against the ropes.
Yakuza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ogle has had enough of the clinch but Yakuza keeps him there for the moment.
Yakuza pushes Ogle back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yakuza lands a right hand.
Ogle is looking to break free of the clinch but Yakuza has double underhooks.
Yakuza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ogle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ogle takes a shot to the head.
Yakuza tries to throw a body punch but Ogle avoids it by throwing Yakuza back against the ropes.
Yakuza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Yakuza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ogle misses with a punch to the body.
Yakuza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ogle is trying to break free.
Yakuza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ogle or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ogle tries a body shot but Yakuza blocks it.
A short left from Yakuza.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ogle.
Yakuza throws a head punch that misses.
Yakuza lands a shot to the body.
Yakuza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yakuza misses with the head strike.
Yakuza has Ogle pressed against the ropes, preventing Ogle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yakuza misses with a punch on the inside.
Yakuza lands a hook that snaps the head of Ogle backwards.
A right hand to the body from Yakuza.
Yakuza scores with a shoulder strike.
Yakuza throws a head punch that misses.
Ogle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yakuza misses the shot to the body.
Ogle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakuza looks to throw the jab but Ogle is out of range.
Yakuza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ogle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ogle looks to land a combination but Yakuza avoids it well.
Yakuza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yakuza is looking to wear down Ogle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yakuza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Yakuza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Yakuza misses
and Ogle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yakuza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yakuza moves away from the strike by Ogle.
Ogle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yakuza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice combination there by Yakuza.
Ogle misses with a wild body shot.
Ogle misses with a jab to the body
and Yakuza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yakuza tries to clinch but Ogle is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuzan Yakuza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ogle takes a swing at Yakuza's ribcage but misses.
Yakuza throws a hook but Ogle blocks it.
Ogle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yakuza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ogle misses with a hook
letting Yakuza counter with a right hand.
Ogle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yakuza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yakuza thuds a left hand into Ogle's body.
Ogle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yakuza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ogle on the side of the head.
Yakuza swings for the body but Ogle moves out of range.
Ogle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ogle blocks a jab.
Ogle misses with a body shot.
Yakuza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ogle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghani Ogle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Ogle misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yakuza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Ogle - just one landing.
Yakuza lands the left hand.
Yakuza sizes up Ogle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ogle just misses with a punch to the body.
Ogle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yakuza moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ogle. Yakuza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ogle ducks under a wild hook from Yakuza.
A nice side step and Ogle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yakuza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yakuza throwing a counter right hand but Ogle manages to avoid it.
Ogle moves away from the strike by Yakuza.
Ogle swings for the body but Yakuza moves out of range.
Yakuza throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakuza looks to land a left hand but Ogle moved out of range nicely.
Yakuza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yakuza throws a right hand that misses
and Ogle counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ogle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ogle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yakuza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ogle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ogle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yakuza in his tracks.
Ogle scores with a decent looking hook.
Yakuza misses with a hook to the body
and Ogle counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ogle. Yakuza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yakuza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ogle throws a jab when Yakuza was well out of range.
Yakuza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yakuza tests Ogle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogle throws a body shot but no joy.
Ogle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yakuza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ogle staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Ogle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ogle misses with a body shot.
Ogle walks into a stiff left hand from Yakuza.
Yakuza swings for the body but Ogle moves out of range.
Ogle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ogle circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Ogle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ogle stuns Yakuza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ogle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ogle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogle lands a glancing blow to the side of Yakuza's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ogle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yakuza moves away.
Yakuza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ogle lands a nice looking body shot.
Yakuza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ogle throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ogle misses the target.
Yakuza slips a jab from Ogle.
Ogle throws a body shot but no joy.
Ogle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yakuza.
Ogle misses with a straight right.
Ogle cracks Yakuza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yakuza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yakuza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ogle slips a jab and a cross from Yakuza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghani Ogle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ogle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yakuza scores with a hook.
Yakuza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ogle's head backwards.
Yakuza scores with a hook to the body. Ogle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ogle digs a good hook to Yakuza's body.
Ogle ducks under a wild hook from Yakuza.
Yakuza rushes Ogle and presses him up against the ropes.
Ogle working hard to break the clinch.
Ogle stalling in the clinch but Yakuza improves position.
Yakuza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ogle's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakuza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ogle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yakuza is keeping busy.
Yakuza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yakuza lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogle blocking some punches.
Yakuza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ogle backwards.
Still in the clinch, Yakuza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yakuza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yakuza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ogle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ogle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yakuza to score with a decent uppercut.
Ogle just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Yakuza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ogle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yakuza moves away.
Yakuza digs a good hook to Ogle's body.
A nice combination there by Ogle.
Yakuza scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ogle throws a body punch but Yakuza moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogle throws a body punch but Yakuza moves out of range.
Ogle throws an overhand right that lands on Yakuza's shoulder, as Yakuza tries to avoid the shot.
Yakuza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yakuza digs a good body shot into Ogle's ribs.
Yakuza misses with a lunging right hand
and Ogle counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Yakuza misses.
Yakuza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ogle.
Ogle takes one to the chin there.
Yakuza misses with a looping left.
Yakuza misses with a lunging right hand
and Ogle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ogle scores with a hook.
Yakuza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yakuza cracks Ogle with an open hand slap.
Yakuza moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogle throws a right hand that Yakuza ducks under and follows up with a left that Yakuza also avoids with ease.
Yakuza moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ogle takes a swing at Yakuza's ribcage but misses.
Ogle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yakuza.
Yakuza just misses with a punch to the body.
Yakuza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ogle.
Ogle misses the shot to the body.
Yakuza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ogle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ogle misses with a wild body shot.
Yakuza misses with a hook
and Ogle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ogle jabs Yakuza right on the nose. Yakuza blinks but takes it well.
Ogle walks into a jab.
Ogle lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yakuza to score with a decent uppercut.
Ghani Ogle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakuza throws a hook to the side of Ogle's head but Ogle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yakuza throws a body punch but Ogle moves out of range.
Ogle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ogle takes a swing at Yakuza's ribcage but misses.
Yakuza avoids the body shot from Ogle.
Ogle takes a swing at Yakuza's ribcage but misses.
Yakuza clinches with his opponent.
Yakuza struggles to land a body shot inside as Ogle controls his hands.
Ogle is trying to push Yakuza away but Yakuza has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Yakuza lands a shoulder strike.
Yakuza is struggling to control the position.
Yakuza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuzan Yakuza clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yakuza throws a right and a left that Ogle avoids nicely.
Ogle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ogle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ogle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ogle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yakuza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ogle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yakuza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yakuza has managed to clinch.
Yakuza pushes Ogle back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yakuza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ogle backwards.
Ogle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ogle throws a body shot but no joy.
Ogle drops his hands momentarily and Yakuza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Ogle takes a swing at Yakuza's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakuza ducks right into an uppercut from Ogle.
Yakuza throws a shot to the body.
Yakuza slips under a jab from Ogle.
Yakuza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ogle misses with a looping right.
Ogle lands with a cross.
Ogle throws an overhand right that lands on Yakuza's shoulder, as Yakuza tries to avoid the shot.
Ogle misses the shot to the body.
Yakuza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ogle connects with the punch.
Ogle throws a body punch but Yakuza moves out of range.
Ogle throws a sloppy body shot
and Yakuza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yakuza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yakuza lands with an overhand left.
A shot to the liver by Ogle. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakuza moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakuza lands with a left to the head.
Yakuza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short left from Yakuza.
Yakuza misses with some punches.
Yuzan Yakuza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yakuza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yakuza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yakuza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yakuza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ogle backwards.
Yakuza misses with the head strike.
Yakuza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yakuza cracks Ogle with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Yakuza.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakuza.
Yakuza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ogle is looking to control Yakuza's arms but Yakuza gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ogle has his back to the ropes.
Yakuza has a couple of punches blocked by Ogle.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yakuza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yakuza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yakuza struggles to land a body shot inside as Ogle controls his hands.
Ogle is trying to maintain a safe position but Yakuza gets an underhook and turns Ogle into the ropes.
Ogle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Yakuza.
Yakuza lands a hook that snaps the head of Ogle backwards.
Ogle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ogle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yakuza has him pressed against the ropes.
Ogle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Ogle fails to land.
Yakuza lands with a short shot to the head.
Yakuza prevents Ogle from breaking the clinch.
Ogle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yakuza lands with a left to the head.
Yakuza tries to throw a body punch but Ogle avoids it by throwing Yakuza back against the ropes.
Yakuza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ogle can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Yakuza - that landed with a thud.
Ogle breaks the clinch.
Yakuza clinches with his opponent.
Yakuza misses with some punches.
Yakuza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakuza working aggressively here.
Ogle is trying to force a seperation but Yakuza has the dominant position.
Ogle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ogle blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuzan Yakuza had his way with Ghani Ogle in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A swing and a miss from Yakuza.
Yakuza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ogle throws a body shot but no joy.
Ogle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yakuza counters with a straight right hand.
Ogle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ogle throws a body shot but no joy.
Ogle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Ogle misses.
Yakuza avoids the body shot from Ogle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ogle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yakuza throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Ogle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yakuza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yakuza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ogle.
Ogle looks to score with a jab to the body but Yakuza is just out of range.
Ogle throws a hook but Yakuza blocks it.
Ogle defending well as Yakuza loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yakuza. Ogle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yakuza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ogle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yakuza blocks a jab.
Ogle looks to score with a jab to the body but Yakuza is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogle throws a series of punches but Yakuza moves out of range.
Ogle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yakuza.
Yakuza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ogle.
Ogle just misses with a punch to the body.
Ogle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ogle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yakuza.
Ogle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ogle connects with a crisp jab.
Yakuza wants to clinch
and Ogle counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yakuza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ogle ducks under a wild hook from Yakuza.
A jab from Yakuza misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogle scores with a jab to the body.
Ogle moves away from the strike by Yakuza.
Yakuza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ogle misses the shot to the body.
Ogle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yakuza.
Ogle lands a nice shot to the body.
Yuzan Yakuza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yakuza swings widly with a right hand
and Ogle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yakuza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yakuza looks to land a left hand but Ogle moved out of range nicely.
Ogle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ogle scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Yakuza misses the target.
Ogle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ghani Ogle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogle just misses with a punch to the body.
Yakuza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yakuza throws a big shot that misses.
Ogle misses with an uppercut
and Yakuza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ogle walks into a stiff left hand from Yakuza.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ogle looks to score with a jab to the body but Yakuza is just out of range.
Ogle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ogle lands with a shot to the body.
Ogle slips a straight right by Yakuza.
Yakuza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ogle.
Ogle throws a body shot but no joy.
Ogle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ghani Ogle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yakuza 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuzan Yakuza!
Yuzan Yakuza retains his welterweight title!
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