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PFC 12: Heavyweights Collide PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Uderzacz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michal Uderzacz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michal Uderzacz!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uderzacz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Uderzacz is controlling him.
Uderzacz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Uderzacz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee has his feet on Uderzacz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Uderzacz shoots in and bounces Lee off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Uderzacz 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.
Lee pushes Uderzacz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uderzacz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Uderzacz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lee tries to kick Uderzacz off in order to stand up. Uderzacz Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Uderzacz trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Uderzacz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Uderzacz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to buck Uderzacz off.
Lee being controlled for a moment.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Uderzacz drags him back down.
Lee trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Uderzacz is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Uderzacz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Uderzacz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Uderzacz trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uderzacz stops Lee from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Uderzacz slips under a jab.
Lee tries to clinch up but Uderzacz circles away and keeps his distance.
Uderzacz circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uderzacz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Uderzacz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee pushes Uderzacz off looking to stand but Uderzacz dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michal Uderzacz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Uderzacz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee tries to clinch but Uderzacz moves out of range.
Lee lands a big head kick that sends Uderzacz tumbling to the mat! Lee takes a step backwards and waves Uderzacz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Uderzacz is rocked!
Lee tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Uderzacz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uderzacz is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Uderzacz is defended easily by Lee.
Uderzacz seems to have recovered his senses.
Uderzacz drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uderzacz won't allow Lee to get back to his feet.
Uderzacz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Uderzacz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Uderzacz won't allow Lee to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Uderzacz from controlling successfully.
Lee keeping full guard, as Uderzacz tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Uderzacz circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Uderzacz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uderzacz shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Uderzacz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Uderzacz is breathing heavily.
Lee lands a big head kick that sends Uderzacz tumbling to the mat! Lee takes a step backwards and waves Uderzacz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Uderzacz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee is trying to stand.
Uderzacz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee has one foot on Uderzacz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lee lands a big head kick that sends Uderzacz tumbling to the mat! Lee takes a step backwards and waves Uderzacz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Uderzacz throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Michael Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Uderzacz crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Lee!
Michael Lee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Rodri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sendou Kitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitano has chosen Yoshida Brothers - Ibuki as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Rodri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sendou Kitano!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitano lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Jose Rodri has been cut.
Kitano sends Rodri crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kitano is motioning to the referee to let Rodri up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rodri is rocked!
Rodri leaves his chin hanging out and Kitano seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Rodri crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sendou Kitano!
In his post fight interview, Sendou Kitano gave a big smile as he said 'I told you I would butcher this poor man, and I'll do the same to any that stands between me and the belt.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Pezzulla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Von Magnaron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Pezzulla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Von Magnaron!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pezzulla throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Magnaron's head.
Pezzulla throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Magnaron fails with the takedown
and Pezzulla counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Pezzulla looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magnaron tries for a takedown but Pezzulla sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pezzulla closes the distance and clinches.
Magnaron is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pezzulla is defending well.
Mirko Pezzulla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Von Magnaron.
Magnaron drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pezzulla gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Magnaron has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pezzulla is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pezzulla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pezzulla pushes Magnaron away with a front kick.
Pezzulla throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnaron looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pezzulla is fending him off so far but Magnaron persists. Nope, Pezzulla circles away and we're back to standing.
Magnaron tries for a takedown but Pezzulla circles away easily
and Pezzulla counters with a nice leg kick.
Magnaron looks winded!
Pezzulla lands a leg kick that knocks Magnaron off balance momentarily.
Pezzulla bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pezzulla plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pezzulla lands a head kick!
Von Magnaron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnaron with a poor takedown
and Pezzulla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pezzulla thumps Magnaron with a low kick.
Pezzulla connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magnaron takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Magnaron is rocked!
Nice takedown defense from Pezzulla. No joy for Magnaron on that attempt.
Pezzulla lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Magnaron is still on wobbly legs! Can Pezzulla finish him?
Magnaron on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Magnaron shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pezzulla counters with an outside leg kick.
Magnaron seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magnaron shoots and misses
and Pezzulla counters with a stiff right hand.
Pezzulla throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Whack! Pezzulla lands a heavy head kick that drops Magnaron. The ref tackles Pezzulla to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Magnaron was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mirko Pezzulla!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aleks Breznhev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichiro Zakayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
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144 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleks Breznhev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichiro Zakayama!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zakayama goes for a double leg but Breznhev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Breznhev continues to drive forward.
Zakayama misses with a takedown
and Breznhev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zakayama's 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.
Zakayama has momentary wrist control but Breznhev slips an elbow through the middle.
Breznhev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zakayama's head.
Breznhev cracks Zakayama with a solid left hand.
Zakayama controls Breznhev momentarily but Breznhev frees himself.
Zakayama wants to sweep here but Breznhev controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakayama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zakayama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Breznhev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breznhev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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.
Zakayama looks winded!
Zakayama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Breznhev is aware though and is defending well.
Breznhev lands a couple of digs.
Breznhev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Breznhev scoring with some ground and pound.
Breznhev is working Zakayama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zakayama keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
Breznhev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Breznhev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Breznhev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zakayama's head.
Breznhev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zakayama's head.
Breznhev cracks Zakayama with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Breznhev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Breznhev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Breznhev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Breznhev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zakayama's head.
Zakayama is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breznhev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zakayama is still in real trouble! Can Breznhev finish him?
Zakayama has momentary wrist control but Breznhev slips an elbow through the middle.
Breznhev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zakayama on the ground.
Breznhev gets to his feet and stands over Zakayama, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Zakayama felt that one! Breznhev unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Zakayama from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleks Breznhev!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conor McNugget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michinori Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Conor McNugget has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Conor McNugget seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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270 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Conor McNugget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michinori Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNugget shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aoki as he avoids it easily.
McNugget dives in for a single leg takedown but Aoki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Aoki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McNugget.
Michinori Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNugget closes the distance and clinches up with Aoki, looking for a takedown. McNugget pushes Aoki against the ropes but Aoki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McNugget. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNugget takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Conor McNugget has been cut.
Aoki stuffs the takedown attempt from McNugget. McNugget gets slowly back to his feet.
Aoki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McNugget shoots in for a takedown but Aoki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aoki lands a nice leg kick that just misses McNugget's sensitive parts.
Aoki clinches up with McNugget and pushes him back against the ropes.
Aoki connects with a knee to the head.
Aoki landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki connects with a knee to the head.
Aoki scores a nice knee to the body.
McNugget is breathing heavily.
Aoki with a knee to the head.
Aoki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McNugget is trying to maintain a safe position but Aoki gets an underhook and turns McNugget into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aoki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McNugget takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aoki connects with a knee to the head.
Aoki holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
McNugget takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aoki is stalling here.
McNugget is trying to push Aoki away but Aoki has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Aoki landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Aoki.
Aoki connects with a knee to the head.
Conor McNugget's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aoki connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki connects with a knee to the head.
Aoki with a knee to the head.
Aoki controlling the action here for a moment.
Aoki scores with a knee to the head.
McNugget takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aoki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aoki connects with a nasty looking knee right to McNugget's face.
I was talking to McNugget's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A knee to the head by Aoki.
Aoki lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aoki crunches a lovely knee into McNugget's ribcage.
Aoki scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Aoki.
Aoki scores with a knee to the head.
Aoki with a knee to the head.
Aoki lands a knee to the head.
McNugget has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Aoki connects with a knee to the head.
McNugget is trying to pull guard but Aoki has him pressed against the ropes.
Aoki connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki has McNugget pushed against the ropes.
McNugget is trying to pull guard but Aoki has him pressed against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Aoki.
A knee to the head by Aoki.
Aoki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aoki scores with a knee to the head.
McNugget can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Aoki.
McNugget wants to get back to striking at distance but Aoki won't allow it.
Aoki landing knees to the head.
Aoki connects with a knee to the head.
Aoki connects with a nasty looking knee right to McNugget's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki with a knee to the head.
Aoki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McNugget has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McNugget is trying to force a seperation but Aoki has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michinori Aoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conor McNugget's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McNugget walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aoki.
Aoki throws a lazy body kick
and McNugget counters with a straight right hand.
Aoki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McNugget. That did some damage!
Nice takedown defense from Aoki. No joy for McNugget on that attempt.
McNugget chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aoki can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aoki.
McNugget fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aoki clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNugget can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McNugget. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki lands a knee to the head.
Aoki displaying some good clinch control by pressing McNugget up against the ropes.
Aoki holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McNugget wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aoki connects with a knee to the head.
Aoki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aoki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McNugget takes a knee right on the jaw!
McNugget takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aoki connects with a knee to the head.
Aoki connects with a knee to the head.
Aoki connects with a nasty looking knee right to McNugget's face.
Aoki landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki landing knees to the head.
Aoki throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNugget is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aoki obliges.
Aoki connects with a nasty looking knee right to McNugget's face.
Aoki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Aoki pushes McNugget back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McNugget wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aoki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Aoki.
McNugget has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aoki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aoki scores with a knee to the head.
Aoki scores with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aoki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNugget working hard to break the clinch.
McNugget takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Aoki.
Aoki prevents a body shot from McNugget.
Aoki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A knee to the head by Aoki.
Aoki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aoki.
Aoki stalling.
Aoki landing knees to the head.
McNugget looking for a takedown.
Aoki stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNugget tries to pull guard but Aoki won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Aoki.
Aoki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McNugget up against the ropes.
Aoki scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McNugget takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aoki working McNugget over with knees to the body.
Aoki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McNugget tries to pull guard but Aoki holds him up against the ropes and eventually McNugget drops back down to his feet.
Aoki landing knees to the head.
McNugget takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michinori Aoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conor McNugget's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Aoki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aoki tries a head kick but it misses.
McNugget fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McNugget takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aoki feints and then cracks McNugget's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McNugget down.
Aoki moves into range and clinches up with McNugget.
McNugget is trying to push Aoki away but Aoki has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
McNugget fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aoki connects with a nasty looking knee right to McNugget's face.
Aoki looking to throw knees to the head but McNugget is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aoki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aoki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McNugget has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McNugget wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is pressed up against the ropes. McNugget has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aoki down to the mat. Aoki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McNugget. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aoki.
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aoki gets a clinch.
Aoki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aoki lands a knee to the head.
McNugget looking to slow down the pace here.
Aoki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Aoki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aoki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aoki keeps control of McNugget as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McNugget is trying to maintain a safe position but Aoki gets an underhook and turns McNugget into the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki with a knee to the head.
Aoki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aoki looking to throw knees to the head but McNugget is blocking nicely.
McNugget is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Aoki to keep the fight standing.
McNugget is trying to push Aoki away but Aoki has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Aoki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Aoki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNugget stalling in the clinch but Aoki improves position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aoki scores with a knee to the head.
McNugget is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aoki with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aoki lands a good knee to the midsection. McNugget won't want to take too many of those.
Aoki scores with a knee to the head.
McNugget is trying to pull guard but Aoki turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
McNugget takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aoki prevents the takedown attempt.
Aoki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Aoki scores with a knee to the head.
Michinori Aoki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aoki scores with a shot to the side of McNugget's head.
A knee to the head by Aoki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNugget tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aoki leaning his opponent against the ropes.
The referee calls for Aoki to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki connects with a knee to the head.
Aoki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aoki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aoki with a knee to the head.
Aoki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Conor McNugget has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aoki landing knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michinori Aoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aoki 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 24:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michinori Aoki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Lazada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Albin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazada comes to the ring accompanied by Home - Phillip Phillips. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Lazada !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Elias Albin!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Albin.
Albin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Albin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lazada could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Albin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Albin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lazada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Albin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lazada !
Albin takes Lazada 's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lazada is in trouble.
Albin looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Lazada taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elias Albin!
Elias Albin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masaya Ishida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoko Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight 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, Masaya Ishida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoko Honda!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ishida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Honda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ishida.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Honda is defended easily by Ishida.
Honda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Honda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ishida defends it nicely.
Masaya Ishida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoko Honda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda misses with a takedown attempt
and Ishida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Honda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ishida counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda darts in looking for a takedown but Ishida gets double underhooks and turns Honda into the ropes.
Honda shoots in and gets a takedown into Ishida's guard.
Honda trying to control but Ishida is working from the bottom.
Ishida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ishida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Honda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Honda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ishida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Honda is one step ahead there.
Honda trying to control but Ishida is working from the bottom.
Ishida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishida looking for a guillotine here but Honda defends easily.
Ishida has his foot on Honda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Honda works his way back into a safe position though.
Ishida 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.
Honda wants to control from the top but Ishida keeps moving.
Ishida is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ishida is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Honda trying to control but Ishida is working from the bottom.
My spies in Bonsai Club MMA inform me that Honda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ishida looking for a guillotine here but Honda defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Honda defends well.
Ishida keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
Ishida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ishida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ishida is keen to just control but Honda is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Honda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ishida.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishida throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Honda is looking to escape.
Ishida drops an elbow to the side of Honda's head.
Ishida stops Honda from getting back to his feet.
Honda has hold of Ishida's hands but Ishida slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ishida missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ishida throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ishida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ishida stops Honda from getting back to his feet.
Ishida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masaya Ishida dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Ishida leaves Honda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ishida tried to counter with a leg kick but Honda avoided it.
Honda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Honda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ishida as he avoids it easily.
Ishida throws a hook but Honda avoids it easily.
Honda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ishida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masaya Ishida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoko Honda.
Honda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ishida swivels and escapes.
Honda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ishida to the mat! Ishida manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishida trying to control the position.
Ishida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Honda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Ishida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ishida has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Honda 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 Ishida.
Ishida is trying to get back to half guard.
Ishida parries the strikes from Honda easily there. Honda is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ishida to escape.
Ishida tries to buck Honda off but Honda is having none of it.
Honda is looking to take a break and control but Ishida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ishida sneaks back into half guard.
Ishida has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishida manages to get to full guard.
Honda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ishida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Honda postures up in Ishida's guard and throws a big left but Ishida blocks it.
Ishida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 preventing the sweep.
Honda works over Ishida with some ground and pound from guard.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Ishida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ishida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Honda is one step ahead there.
Ishida working for a triangle but Honda defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda looking to pass the guard.
Honda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Honda preventing the sweep.
Honda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ishida's head.
Ishida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Honda's guard.
Honda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ishida.
Ishida wants to control from the top but Honda keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honda is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Ishida presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Honda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Honda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Honda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ishida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Honda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ishida attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Honda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Ishida. No joy for Honda on that attempt.
Ishida appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Honda is breathing heavily.
Ishida shoots in and drives through. Honda sprawls well.
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 Masaya Ishida 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.
Honda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Honda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ishida avoids it really well and circles away.
Honda has a takedown stuffed.
Ishida throwing a counter right hand but Honda manages to avoid it.
Honda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ishida's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ishida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ishida manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Honda manages to get himself to full guard.
Ishida keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Honda's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishida tries to free his leg and advance position but Honda is retaining full guard.
Ishida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Honda can do to turn this around?
Ishida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ishida wants to pass the guard but Honda is keeping the position.
Ishida landing with the ground and pound.
Ishida throws a strike but Honda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ishida keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ishida is on top in guard.
Ishida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ishida won't allow Honda to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ishida wants to control from the top but Honda keeps moving.
Ishida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Masaya Ishida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ishida wants to control but Honda is keeping him busy.
Honda wants to get back to his feet.
Ishida tries to advance to mount but Honda denies him.
Ishida trying to control the action but Honda is working from the bottom.
Honda is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Ishida has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishida tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ishida landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Honda is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ishida asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ishida in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ishida trying to control the position but Honda is working away.
Honda is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Ishida has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishida sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Honda is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ishida is working Honda over with some ground and pound from side control.
Honda prevents Ishida from improving position.
Honda wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Honda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ishida working the head with strikes.
Honda tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ishida lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ishida thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ishida with good strikes from the mount here!
Ishida unloading with bombs!
Honda is rocked!
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!
Honda wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masaya Ishida clearly takes 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.
Ishida connects with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Ishida.
Yoko Honda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Honda shoots in and drives through. Ishida sprawls well.
Masaya Ishida is winning the standup battle so far.
Honda tries for a takedown but Ishida circles away easily
and Ishida counters with a nice uppercut.
Honda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ishida to the mat! Ishida manages to get full guard.
Ishida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ishida here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Honda is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Honda is refusing to be controlled, as Ishida sits in half guard.
Ishida wants to pass to mount but Honda is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishida is looking to take a break and control but Honda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ishida looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Honda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ishida.
Honda tries to kick Ishida off but Ishida keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ishida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ishida tries to pass to full mount but Honda defends it.
Honda regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ishida.
Ishida stands and throws Honda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ishida trying to control the action but Honda is working from the bottom.
Ishida landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Honda wants to get back to his feet but Ishida drags him back down.
Honda prevents Ishida from moving into mount.
Ishida creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Honda managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ishida.
Ishida tries to move to mount but Honda blocks the move with his legs.
Honda is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Ishida has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishida scores with punches from side control.
Ishida trying to control the position but Honda is working away.
Ishida lands some shots froms side control.
Ishida scoring with punches and elbows.
Honda tries to escape but Ishida is in control.
Ishida moves into full mount!
Ishida scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Honda is still in real trouble! Can Ishida finish him?
Ishida cracks Honda with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masaya Ishida!
Masaya Ishida retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Masaya Ishida made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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