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KAMIKAZE 39: Poison PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sascha Koniezko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinsuke Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koniezko comes to the cage accompanied by Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix). Shinsuke Kobayashi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sascha Koniezko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinsuke Kobayashi!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koniezko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kobayashi.
Koniezko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Koniezko tries to bum rush Kobayashi with a series of wild strikes but Kobayashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sascha Koniezko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koniezko clinches.
Kobayashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kobayashi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Koniezko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kobayashi has his feet on Koniezko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Koniezko forces Kobayashi back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobayashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kobayashi is trying to break free.
Kobayashi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kobayashi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kobayashi breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Kobayashi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobayashi. Koniezko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobayashi swinging wildly here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koniezko or perhaps it was just good defense by Kobayashi, which made it look bad.
Kobayashi is looking for the big counter here.
Kobayashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koniezko.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koniezko is defended easily by Kobayashi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sascha Koniezko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koniezko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koniezko forces Kobayashi back against the cage and clinches.
Kobayashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kobayashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Koniezko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kobayashi.
Koniezko misses with a takedown attempt - Kobayashi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koniezko tries for a takedown but Kobayashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kobayashi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Koniezko clinches.
Koniezko gets through Kobayashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kobayashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kobayashi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Koniezko is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koniezko clinches with his opponent.
Kobayashi tries to break the clinch but Koniezko is controlling the position.
Kobayashi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Koniezko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Koniezko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kobayashi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kobayashi breaks from the clinch.
Kobayashi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koniezko.
Koniezko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kobayashi misses with a few strikes there.
Koniezko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kobayashi avoids it.
Koniezko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kobayashi sprawls well. Kobayashi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koniezko gets slowly back to his feet.
Kobayashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi throws a head kick that misses.
Kobayashi misses with a double jab.
Koniezko shoots for a takedown but Kobayashi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Koniezko fails with the takedown
and Kobayashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koniezko tries for a takedown but Kobayashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Koniezko clinches.
Kobayashi is trying to break the clinch but Koniezko has him pressed against the cage.
Koniezko tries to pull guard but Kobayashi won't allow it.
Kobayashi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kobayashi wants to break free but Koniezko has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinsuke Kobayashi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Koniezko shoots in and gets a takedown into Kobayashi's guard.
Koniezko gets to his feet - Kobayashi follows without any prompting.
Koniezko clinches up with Kobayashi and pushes him back against the cage.
Kobayashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koniezko has managed to clinch.
Kobayashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koniezko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kobayashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koniezko dives in and grabs Kobayashi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kobayashi pushes down on Koniezko's head and hops out.
Kobayashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kobayashi throws a right and a left that Koniezko avoids nicely.
Koniezko throws a big counter combination but Kobayashi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Koniezko throws the left hand but Kobayashi avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Kobayashi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koniezko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sascha Koniezko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koniezko moves into the clinch successfully.
Kobayashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koniezko closes the distance and pushes Kobayashi back into the cage.
Kobayashi is trying to push Koniezko away but Koniezko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kobayashi working hard to break the clinch.
Sascha Koniezko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kobayashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Kobayashi.
Koniezko moves into the clinch.
Koniezko tries to pull guard but Kobayashi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Koniezko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kobayashi's efforts to push away.
Kobayashi has had enough of the clinch but Koniezko keeps him there for the moment.
Kobayashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi throws a series of punches but Koniezko avoids them all with ease.
Shinsuke Kobayashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kobayashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kobayashi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kobayashi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koniezko tries for a takedown but Kobayashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sascha Koniezko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kobayashi misses with a double jab.
Koniezko moves into the clinch.
Kobayashi is trying to push Koniezko away but Koniezko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kobayashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koniezko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kobayashi manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi lands a two punch combo.
Kobayashi with a jab.
Kobayashi misses with the combination.
Kobayashi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koniezko.
Koniezko scores with a hook.
Koniezko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kobayashi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koniezko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobayashi manages to avoid it.
Kobayashi misses with a double jab
and Koniezko moves into the clinch.
Kobayashi manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koniezko rushes Kobayashi and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobayashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kobayashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kobayashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koniezko closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Kobayashi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kobayashi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Koniezko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kobayashi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Koniezko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kobayashi misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinsuke Kobayashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Koniezko throws a right and a left that Kobayashi avoids nicely.
Koniezko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kobayashi is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koniezko is defended easily by Kobayashi.
Koniezko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobayashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kobayashi looking for a guillotine here but Koniezko defends easily.
Kobayashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koniezko stands and steps away. Kobayashi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Koniezko scores with a takedown into Kobayashi's guard.
Koniezko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No joy there for Koniezko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kobayashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koniezko shoots for a double leg takedown but Kobayashi sprawls well. He's pushed Koniezko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sascha Koniezko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kobayashi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Koniezko feints and as Kobayashi raises his hands in defense, Koniezko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kobayashi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Koniezko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobayashi is trying to force a seperation but Koniezko has the dominant position.
Koniezko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koniezko lands with a short shot to the head.
Koniezko pulls guard successfully.
Koniezko working a defensive guard here.
Kobayashi stands up over Koniezko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kobayashi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koniezko keeping full guard, as Kobayashi tries to pass.
Sascha Koniezko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koniezko is trying to control the position but Kobayashi postures up.
Kobayashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Koniezko is retaining full guard.
Kobayashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koniezko managing to control the position.
Kobayashi wants to get up but he can't break Koniezko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi gets to his feet - Koniezko follows without any prompting.
Koniezko closes the distance and pushes Kobayashi back into the cage.
Kobayashi is trying to break the clinch but Koniezko has him pressed against the cage.
Kobayashi can't break the clinch.
Kobayashi tries to break the clinch but Koniezko is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Kobayashi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Koniezko wants a takedown.
Kobayashi working hard to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koniezko.
Koniezko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kobayashi misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Koniezko misses the target.
Kobayashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobayashi. Koniezko does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koniezko closes the distance and clinches up with Kobayashi, looking for a takedown. Koniezko pushes Kobayashi against the cage but Kobayashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kobayashi throws a counter combo.
Koniezko closes the distance and clinches.
Kobayashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kobayashi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koniezko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Koniezko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Koniezko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kobayashi uses from the top position.
Kobayashi throws an elbow that misses. Koniezko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kobayashi's guard. Nice move by Koniezko!
Sascha Koniezko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Kobayashi 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.
Kobayashi is looking for a triangle but Koniezko pushes his legs off easily.
Koniezko connects with a couple of short punches.
Shinsuke Kobayashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koniezko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kobayashi's head.
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 Sascha Koniezko.
I think Kobayashi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinsuke Kobayashi!
In his post fight interview, Shinsuke Kobayashi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Sascha Koniezko spoke after the fight, saying 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin McCartney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mchale Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCartney's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lord of the Boy. Mchale Garcia will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Austin McCartney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mchale Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Garcia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Garcia is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McCartney has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Garcia is looking to defend but McCartney has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Garcia! McCartney pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Garcia taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Austin McCartney!
Our winner, Austin McCartney, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Kaczjarg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaczjarg is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: BMTH - Alligator Blood. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
38 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adrian Kaczjarg!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kaczjarg manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kaczjarg wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Johnson manages to pass to side control.
Kaczjarg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kaczjarg tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczjarg wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Kaczjarg defends it.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kaczjarg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson 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.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kaczjarg's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has isolated one of Kaczjarg's arms. Kaczjarg looking to fight him off but Johnson twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Johnson!
Luke Johnson 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Bob Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Oshiro (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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trey Oshiro!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oshiro dodges the punch combination from Cook.
Oshiro tries to counter with a clinch but Cook shakes him off and moves away.
Oshiro shoots in for a takedown but Cook shows good takedown defense.
Cook appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oshiro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cook counters with a series of strikes. Oshiro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oshiro closes the distance and clinches.
Oshiro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oshiro tries to pull guard but Cook won't allow it.
Oshiro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oshiro being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oshiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Cook avoids the damage to the body.
Oshiro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cook prevents a body shot from Oshiro.
Oshiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cook smiles and moves away.
Bob Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Oshiro.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oshiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cook is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oshiro tries to clinch but Cook is having none of it.
Oshiro darts in trying to clinch
and Cook counters with a crisp one two that drops Oshiro! Cook thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Oshiro to his feet! Oshiro is in big trouble!
Oshiro is rocked!
Oshiro gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bob Cook!
An out of breath Bob Cook thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kohei Kiyasu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fenton Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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130 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kohei Kiyasu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fenton Hilton!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiyasu shoots in looking for a takedown but Hilton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kiyasu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kiyasu tries to keep at a distance but Hilton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kiyasu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiyasu is looking to control Hilton's arms but Hilton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kiyasu has his back to the cage.
Hilton scores with a shoulder strike.
Hilton pushes Kiyasu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hilton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kiyasu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hilton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hilton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kiyasu backwards.
Hilton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kiyasu backwards.
Kiyasu tries to land knees in the clinch but Hilton avoids the damage to the body.
Kiyasu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Hilton on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiyasu misses with the head strike.
Hilton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Kohei Kiyasu has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hilton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hilton lands a nice elbow.
Kiyasu is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kiyasu's defenses.
Oh Kiyasu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hilton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hilton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiyasu.
Hilton digs a right hand underneath Kiyasu's ribcage. Kiyasu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kiyasu working hard to break the clinch.
Hilton lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Hilton.
Hilton lands a nice elbow.
Kiyasu misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hilton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kiyasu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hilton scores with a shot to the side of Kiyasu's 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!
Hilton lands with a right to the head.
Hilton lands with a light punch inside.
Kiyasu lands with a right to the head.
Kiyasu misses with an elbow over the top.
Hilton avoids a wild elbow strike from Kiyasu.
Kiyasu missing with knees to the body.
Hilton lands a nice elbow.
Kohei Kiyasu's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiyasu takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hilton.
Nice body punch from Hilton - that landed with a thud.
Hilton lands an elbow inside.
Hilton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clinched against the cage, Hilton lands a big elbow that drops Kiyasu! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Kiyasu is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fenton Hilton!
Our winner, Fenton Hilton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryker Byrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byrd comes to the cage accompanied by ACDC- For those about to rock. Luke Jackson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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22
178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryker Byrd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luke Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Byrd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Byrd on the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Byrd.
Byrd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byrd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson stalks Byrd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Byrd's face. Byrd staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Byrd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Byrd moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrd scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Luke Jackson has been cut.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson moves out of range as Byrd strikes.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson jabs at Byrd's body.
Byrd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Byrd counters with a straight that turns Jackson's legs to rubber! Byrd pushes forward with more strikes and Jackson goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryker Byrd!
Ryker Byrd took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'My opponent had a terrible record coming into this fight but make no mistake - anyone i put my hands on inside this cage is in trouble. I dont care what your plan is - once i hit you your world starts to melt. Stay tuned.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kugimiya Masato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Carpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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26
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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25
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kugimiya Masato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Carpe!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carpe shoots in and drives through. Masato sprawls well.
Masato slaps away a takedown attempt from Carpe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Masato.
Carpe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masato appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carpe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Masato sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carpe somewhat.
Kugimiya Masato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Carpe.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carpe or perhaps it was just good defense by Masato, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masato tries a head kick but it misses.
Carpe misses with a takedown attempt
so Masato counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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.
Carpe is looking to stand up but Masato isn't so interested in that idea.
Masato wants to control from the top but Carpe keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masato stays in close to Carpe's body and controls the position.
Carpe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Masato is controlling him.
Masato pushing down on Carpe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Masato looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Masato is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Masato working Carpe over with strikes.
Masato wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carpe keeps working.
Still in half guard, Masato seems content to control.
Masato tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carpe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpe looking for submissions off his back.
Masato works his way into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masato trying to control the position but Carpe is working away.
Carpe is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Masato moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Masato connects with an inside leg kick.
Carpe darts in looking for a takedown but Masato gets double underhooks and turns Carpe into the cage.
Masato changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carpe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masato counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Masato shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carpe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Masato passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Carpe!
Masato working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Masato can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carpe is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kugimiya Masato dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Masato tries to clinch up.
Carpe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Masato shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Masato was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Carpe is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Masato tries to advance to mount but Carpe denies him.
Masato content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masato tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've been informed that Carpe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masato wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carpe keeps working.
Carpe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Masato passes the guard and advances to mount!
Carpe really wants to buck Masato off and get back to his feet.
Masato controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masato can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carpe is looking to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Masato's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kugimiya Masato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masato sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Masato wants to control the pace but Carpe is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masato controlling from mount.
Masato trying to control but Carpe is having none of it.
Masato controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masato looking to control but Carpe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carpe is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Masato swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Carpe is now in Masato's guard. A big mistake from Masato there, giving up the dominant position!
Masato tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carpe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Carpe stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Masato has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Carpe manages to get his head free but now Masato has transitioned to an armbar! Carpe grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Masato! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kugimiya Masato!
Kugimiya Masato took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, SHINTO for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Fjeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fjeld might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Little Big - Big Dick. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
345 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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270 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magnus Fjeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ellis checks a leg kick.
Ellis is looking to slow Fjeld down with leg kicks.
Ellis has managed to clinch.
Ellis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Ellis.
Ellis keeps control of Fjeld as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Fjeld's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ellis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ellis drops Fjeld onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fjeld is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fjeld is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellis throws a big uppercut that drops Fjeld! More strikes from Ellis and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fjeld lies dazed against the cage as Ellis celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Ellis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Escrima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escrima comes to the cage accompanied by Bamboleo. On his way into the cage it seems that Miguel Escrima has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Miguel Escrima seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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32
165 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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42
167 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Escrima!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Rock!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escrima.
Escrima misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Escrima misses the target.
Escrima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Escrima closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Escrima throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escrima loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock blocks a jab.
Escrima throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rock misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escrima rushes Rock and presses him up against the cage.
Escrima digs a right hand underneath Rock's ribcage. Rock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escrima misses with a punch to the body.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escrima misses with some punches.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Escrima up against the cage.
Escrima has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Escrima has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Escrima presses Rock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escrima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escrima misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock is trying to break the clinch but Escrima is controlling him.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock is trying to force a seperation but Escrima has the dominant position.
Escrima fails to pull guard.
Rock is struggling to control the position.
Escrima throws a head punch that misses.
Escrima misses with a punch to the body.
Rock blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Rock prevents a body shot from Escrima.
Escrima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escrima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Escrima blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock prevents a body shot from Escrima.
Escrima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock digs a right hand into Escrima's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escrima's gas tank.
Escrima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Escrima tries to pull guard but Rock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Escrima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escrima working aggressively here.
Rock is trying to break the clinch but Escrima is controlling him.
Escrima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Escrima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escrima can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Escrima pulls guard effortlessly.
Rock looking to pass the guard.
Escrima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rock wants to control from the top but Escrima keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escrima can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rock controls the pace.
Escrima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rock is aware though and is defending well.
Escrima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Escrima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Escrima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rock defends well.
Rock stopping the sweep attempt from Escrima.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escrima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Escrima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rock is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Escrima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Escrima scoring well with a low kick there.
Escrima misses with a body punch
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escrima throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escrima misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Escrima misses.
Escrima misses with a body punch
and Rock counters with a left and a right that stings Escrima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escrima misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Rock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rock, as that shot connected.
Escrima cracks Rock with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escrima.
Escrima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escrima is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Escrima lands with an overhand left.
Escrima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Escrima thinking.
Rock moves away from the strike by Escrima.
A nice side step and Rock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Escrima looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
Escrima throws a sloppy body shot
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Escrima lands with a hook. Rock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escrima attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Rock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escrima throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Lance Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escrima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escrima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escrima tries to clinch up but Rock circles away and keeps his distance.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Rock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escrima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escrima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Escrima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escrima misses with a looping right.
Rock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Escrima with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escrima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch lands to the side of Escrima 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escrima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escrima misses with a low kick.
Escrima misses with a looping left.
Escrima gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Rock.
Escrima successfully pulls guard.
Escrima working for a triangle but Rock defends it easily.
Rock trying to control but Escrima is working from the bottom.
Rock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Escrima keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escrima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Escrima working for a triangle but Rock defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Escrima dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Escrima has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Escrima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Rock misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escrima can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from Escrima.
Escrima throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escrima throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rock takes a swing at Escrima's ribcage but misses.
Escrima pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Escrima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rock lands an overhand right.
Rock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escrima throwing a counter right hand but Rock manages to avoid it.
Miguel Escrima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escrima keeps Rock at a distance using the push kick.
Rock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escrima.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escrima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Escrima.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock lunges at Escrima with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escrima's hand.
Escrima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Escrima with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escrima throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escrima missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rock! But no joy.
Escrima slips a jab and a cross from Rock.
Miguel Escrima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escrima tests Rock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escrima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escrima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Escrima misses its target.
Escrima misses with a low kick.
As Escrima backs off Rock throws a huge counter combo but Escrima manages to avoid it all.
Rock looks to score with a jab to the body but Escrima is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Escrima misses.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Escrima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rock slips a jab and a cross from Escrima.
Escrima stuns Rock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lance Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rock walks into a straight right hand from Escrima.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Rock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escrima.
Escrima is looking to clinch.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Escrima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escrima has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Escrima!
Miguel Escrima retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Miguel Escrima, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fubar Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tribbiani Joey (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fubar Teller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Teller.
Teller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Joey sprawls well initially but Teller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Joey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Teller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Teller won't allow Joey to sweep him here.
Teller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joey working for a triangle but Teller defends it easily.
Teller cracks Joey with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller throwing strikes from guard but Joey blocks nicely.
Teller trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Teller is one step ahead there.
Joey trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teller wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Joey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Teller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joey can't keep his opponent in guard - Teller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Teller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Joey wants to improve his position but Teller is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Teller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joey is just riding it out for now. Teller eventually gives up the hold.
Teller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joey defending well though.
Teller prevents Joey from improving his position.
Joey is pressing down on Teller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Teller looking to pass the guard.
Teller trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Teller is really struggling to control Joey but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Joey is trying to control the position but Teller postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teller manages to get himself to full guard.
Joey passes Teller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Joey has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Joey is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Teller is in real trouble.
Joey tightening his grip on Teller, looking for the choke.
Teller can't escape the position.
Teller is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Teller's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Joey seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Teller's chin but Teller turns very nicely into Joey's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Teller.
Joey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teller has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joey tries to free his leg and advance position but Teller is retaining full guard.
Teller 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tribbiani Joey 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.
Joey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Teller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joey tries for a takedown but Teller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joey scores with a takedown into Teller's guard.
Teller wants to sweep but no luck.
Joey is looking to advance position but Teller has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Joey regains half guard.
Tribbiani Joey has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Teller lands a nice short elbow.
Joey won't allow Teller to pass to mount.
Joey tries to roll over but Teller keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey trying to control here.
Teller prevents Joey from improving his position.
Teller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Joey!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller lands a big shot there that rocks Joey but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Joey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Teller dominating with strikes here.
Teller lands a big elbow.
Teller with good strikes from the mount here!
Joey regains half guard.
Teller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Joey is rocked!
Teller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Joey is still in real trouble! Can Teller finish him?
Teller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Joey wants to improve his position but Teller is controlling well.
Joey seems to have recovered his senses.
Teller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joey gets back to full guard.
Teller preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller throwing strikes from guard but Joey blocks nicely.
Joey is trying to hold Teller in close to prevent damage but Teller has managed to pass into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Teller is working away from the top position though.
Teller wants to control but Joey is keeping him busy.
Teller is looking to advance position but Joey won't allow it.
Joey is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Joey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joey trying to hold on to Teller's head to control him but Teller postures up.
Joey looking for submissions off his back.
Joey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Teller 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.
Joey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joey wants to sweep but no luck.
Teller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Teller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joey's head.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Teller from controlling successfully.
Joey working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Teller tries to free his leg and advance position but Joey is retaining full guard.
Teller passes Joey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey is pressing down on Teller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Teller throwing strikes from guard but Joey blocks nicely.
Teller trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Teller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Joey looking to control.
Teller stays in close to Joey's body and controls the position.
Joey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teller manages to get himself to full guard.
Joey is looking to advance position but Teller has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Teller wants to control the pace but Joey is squirming around nicely.
Teller connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fubar Teller dominated that second round.
That's time! Teller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Joey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joey wants to clinch up but Teller keeps it at a distance.
Joey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Teller counters with a shoot takedown. Joey fights it but they end up in guard.
Joey looking for a sweep. Not yet Joey, not yet.
Joey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Teller works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Joey wants to improve his position but Teller is controlling well.
Teller wants to pass to mount but Joey is defending the position.
Teller content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller winds up and cracks Joey with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Teller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joey can do to turn this around?
Joey is refusing to be controlled, as Teller sits in half guard.
Teller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey looking for submissions off his back.
Teller is nestled in close to Joey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Teller trying to control from half guard but Joey is working away.
Teller moves nicely into side control.
Joey tries to buck Teller off but Teller is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Joey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Joey stops Teller from passing to mount.
Teller scoring with punches and elbows.
Joey gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Teller preventing the sweep.
Teller passes Joey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to control but Teller is keeping busy.
Teller looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Teller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Teller is working for a submission of some sort.
Joey wants to get back to full guard.
Joey gets full guard.
Joey trying to keep a closed guard but Teller is proving a slippery customer.
Joey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey controlling the position.
Teller preventing the sweep.
Joey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Teller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Teller trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Teller works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Teller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Joey wants to control but Teller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Joey is refusing to be controlled, as Teller sits in half guard.
Joey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey controlling Teller's posture.
Teller with a nice head shot there.
Teller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Teller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Joey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Teller cracks Joey with a solid left hand.
Teller wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Teller passes Joey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Teller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joey keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joey is looking to improve his position.
Teller has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fubar Teller clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Teller misses with a leg kick.
Teller lets loose with a powerful body kick. Joey will feel that in the morning.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Teller.
Joey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joey moves out of range of the body kick.
Teller cracks a nice hook into Joey's ribs.
Teller keeps Joey at a distance using the push kick.
Joey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Teller, right into the meat.
Tribbiani Joey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teller motions for Joey to come forward. Teller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joey lands with a nice combination. Teller backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Fubar Teller has been cut.
Joey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Teller is defended easily by Joey.
It seemed like Joey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Teller sprawls well initially but Joey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Joey prevents Teller from improving his position.
Joey wants to pass to mount but Teller is defending the position.
Teller is pressing down on Joey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Joey trying to move into half guard but instead Teller has managed to sweep!
Teller is working Joey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller postures up and lands a big shot to Joey's brow.
Joey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Teller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Joey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Teller trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joey pulls Teller in close to prevent any damage.
Teller trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Teller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Teller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Teller trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Teller's guard.
Joey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Teller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teller is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller trying to control the position.
Joey tries to free his leg and advance position but Teller is retaining full guard.
Joey advances position into side control!
Teller is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Joey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Teller is trying to control but can't.
Teller looking for submissions off his back.
Joey is looking to advance position but Teller won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joey is looking for a kimura but Teller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joey to get the leverage.
Teller wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tribbiani Joey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fubar Teller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Teller misses with a takedown attempt - Joey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joey gets a takedown into half guard.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Teller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey is looking to advance position but Teller won't allow it.
Teller gets back to full guard.
Teller wants to sweep but no luck.
Joey tries to free his leg and advance position but Teller is retaining full guard.
Joey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Teller working for a triangle but Joey defends it easily.
Teller trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Teller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Teller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joey is looking to slow Teller down with leg kicks.
Teller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Joey.
Teller connects with an inside leg kick.
Joey fails to land the takedown.
That kick from Teller tenderised Joey's leg. Joey is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey scores with a shot to the body.
Joey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Teller's sensitive parts.
Teller tries for a takedown but Joey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Teller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Joey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Joey is trying to maintain the position but Teller is very close to passing his half guard.
Teller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Teller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Teller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joey keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joey is looking to improve his position.
Teller passes the guard and advances to mount!
Teller looking to control but Joey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joey tries to lock up and control but Teller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joey is trying desperately to improve position.
Teller postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Joey looks a forlorn figure.
Teller lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fubar Teller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Teller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:47
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fubar Teller!
Fubar Teller retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Fubar Teller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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