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AJFC 43: Herman vs Tarona PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tix Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brosif Stalin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stalin has chosen Welcome to Jamrock - Damian Marley as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tix Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brosif Stalin!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Stalin.
Pain misses with a takedown attempt - Stalin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stalin tries to close the distance and clinch but Pain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stalin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stalin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stalin misses with a few strikes there.
Stalin throws a leg kick which misses Pain's front leg but catches the back leg as Pain tries to avoid it.
Stalin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stalin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pain.
Stalin cracks Pain with a good jab.
Stalin misses the jab.
Brosif Stalin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Tix Pain has been cut.
Stalin is looking to slow Pain down with leg kicks.
Stalin scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalin tries to bum rush Pain with a series of wild strikes but Pain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stalin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stalin.
Stalin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stalin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stalin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pain with a poor takedown
and Stalin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stalin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pain misses with a takedown attempt
and Stalin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tix Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pain is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalin tries to clinch but Pain moves out of range.
Stalin fails to land with a series of punches.
Pain with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Stalin.
Stalin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stalin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pain.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stalin.
Stalin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stalin tries to clinch but Pain is having none of it.
Pain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Pain. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stalin lands a left and a right that send Pain crashing to the mat, dazed. Stalin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Pain is rocked!
Stalin lands with a big left! Pain is wobbled badly! Stalin comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Pain to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brosif Stalin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Cottero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kabir Mehra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mehra is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nature. The key to victory for Tommy Cottero has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Cottero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kabir Mehra!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cottero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cottero swats away the attempt to clinch by Mehra.
Cottero tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mehra counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mehra.
Cottero misses with the head strike.
Cottero throws a punch but it's blocked by Mehra.
Cottero tries to throw a body punch but Mehra avoids it by throwing Cottero back against the cage.
Cottero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cottero throws a punch but it's blocked by Mehra.
A short right from Cottero.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cottero.
Cottero misses with a punch to the body.
Cottero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cottero misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cottero struggles to land a body shot inside as Mehra controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehra prevents a body shot from Cottero.
Cottero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cottero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mehra trying to stall but Cottero improves his position.
Cottero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mehra's elbow.
Cottero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cottero misses with a punch on the inside.
Mehra stalling against the cage.
A short left from Cottero.
Cottero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cottero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Cottero.
Cottero being controlled against the cage.
Cottero pushes Mehra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cottero.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cottero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cottero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mehra blocks a body shot from Cottero.
A short right from Cottero on the inside.
Mehra blocks an uppercut.
Cottero tries to throw a body punch but Mehra avoids it by throwing Cottero back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cottero is leaning against Mehra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cottero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mehra content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cottero has had enough of the clinch but Mehra keeps him there for the moment.
Cottero misses with a body punch.
Mehra stalling the fight.
Cottero misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mehra blocking some punches.
Cottero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cottero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cottero misses with a punch on the inside.
Mehra stalling in the clinch.
Cottero has a couple of punches blocked by Mehra.
Cottero tries to work over Mehra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cottero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mehra's elbow.
Mehra has Cottero pressed against the cage, preventing Cottero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cottero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cottero has a couple of punches blocked by Mehra.
Cottero is trying to break the clinch but Mehra has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cottero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mehra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cottero is keeping busy.
Mehra controlling the action here for a moment.
Mehra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cottero working aggressively here.
Mehra dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cottero misses with a punch to the body.
Cottero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cottero can't find room to land a body shot as Mehra controls the action.
Cottero throws a punch but it's blocked by Mehra.
Cottero has a couple of punches blocked by Mehra.
Cottero misses with a body punch.
Cottero misses with a punch to the body.
Cottero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cottero tries to throw a body punch but Mehra avoids it by throwing Cottero back against the cage.
Cottero swings wildly with an uppercut but Mehra uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cottero struggles to land a body shot inside as Mehra controls his hands.
Mehra stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cottero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cottero is keeping busy.
Cottero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cottero lands a nice shot to the body.
Cottero works on Mehra's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cottero has a couple of punches blocked by Mehra.
Mehra blocks a body shot from Cottero.
Cottero working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mehra prevents a body shot from Cottero.
Cottero is trying to break the clinch but Mehra is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Cottero fails to land.
Mehra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mehra prevents a body shot from Cottero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Cottero dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cottero throws an overhand right that lands on Mehra's shoulder, as Mehra tries to avoid the shot.
Cottero misses with a hook to the body
and Mehra counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mehra.
Cottero throws a punch but it's blocked by Mehra.
A nice left hand lands by Cottero.
Cottero struggles to land a body shot inside as Mehra controls his hands.
Mehra prevents a body shot from Cottero.
Cottero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mehra's elbow.
Cottero can't find room to land a body shot as Mehra controls the action.
Cottero misses with some punches.
Cottero is working Mehra over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Cottero.
Cottero can't find room to land a body shot as Mehra controls the action.
Cottero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cottero pushes Mehra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cottero misses with the head strike.
Cottero misses with a body punch.
Cottero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Cottero fails to land.
Cottero being controlled against the cage.
Cottero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cottero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cottero misses with the head strike.
Cottero throws a punch but it's blocked by Mehra.
Cottero digs a right hand underneath Mehra's ribcage. Mehra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cottero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cottero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cottero throws a head punch that misses.
Cottero has had enough of the clinch but Mehra keeps him there for the moment.
Cottero struggles to land a body shot inside as Mehra controls his hands.
Cottero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Mehra to work.
Cottero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mehra backwards.
Mehra prevents a body shot from Cottero.
Stalling in the clinch from Mehra.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mehra.
Cottero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cottero misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mehra blocking some punches.
Cottero wants to break free but Mehra has control.
A head punch on the inside from Cottero fails to land.
Mehra blocks an uppercut.
Cottero misses with the head strike.
Cottero can't find room to land a body shot as Mehra controls the action.
Cottero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mehra stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mehra.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cottero misses with a punch to the body.
Mehra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mehra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mehra stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Mehra's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Cottero scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cottero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cottero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mehra's elbow.
Cottero misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cottero.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mehra takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hook to the body lands for Cottero.
Mehra is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cottero tries a body shot but Mehra blocks it.
Cottero works on Mehra's body with a couple of short punches.
Mehra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cottero tries a body shot but Mehra blocks it.
Cottero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mehra prevents a body shot from Cottero.
Cottero cracks Mehra with a nice body shot.
Mehra is breathing heavily.
Cottero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cottero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cottero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cottero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mehra backwards.
A short body shot lands from Cottero as the two fighters clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cottero lands a body shot.
Cottero has a couple of punches blocked by Mehra.
Mehra blocks a body shot from Cottero.
Mehra trying to control the position but instead, Cottero has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mehra into the cage.
Cottero is working Mehra over against the cage.
Cottero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cottero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cottero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cottero misses with a wild body shot.
Cottero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Cottero dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cottero swings for the body but Mehra moves out of range.
Mehra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cottero.
Mehra takes one on the button.
A jab from Cottero misses.
Cottero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mehra was well out of range. Poor timing from Cottero.
Cottero just misses with a punch to the body.
Cottero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mehra staying out of range there.
Mehra is looking to clinch but Cottero is avoiding it.
Mehra blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Cottero.
Mehra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cottero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mehra on the side of the head.
Mehra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mehra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tommy Cottero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cottero to score with a decent uppercut.
Cottero looks to score with a jab to the body but Mehra is just out of range.
Mehra ducks under a wild hook from Cottero.
Cottero throws a hook to the side of Mehra's head but Mehra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cottero forces Mehra back against the cage and clinches.
Cottero wants to get back to striking at distance but Mehra won't allow it.
Cottero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cottero misses with the head strike.
Mehra wants to stall.
Cottero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehra prevents a body shot from Cottero.
A short right from Cottero.
Stalling in the clinch from Mehra.
Cottero has a couple of punches blocked by Mehra.
Cottero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mehra backwards.
Cottero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cottero tries to throw a body punch but Mehra avoids it by throwing Cottero back against the cage.
Cottero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cottero lands with a light punch inside.
Cottero working aggressively here.
Cottero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mehra.
Mehra blocks a body shot from Cottero.
Cottero swings wildly with an uppercut but Mehra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cottero swings wildly with an uppercut but Mehra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mehra prevents a body shot from Cottero.
Cottero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cottero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cottero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cottero misses with a punch to the body.
Cottero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cottero misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Cottero.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mehra taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cottero is trying to force a seperation but Mehra has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cottero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cottero.
Nice body punch from Cottero - that landed with a thud.
Tommy Cottero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mehra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cottero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cottero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cottero has a couple of punches blocked by Mehra.
Nice body punch from Cottero.
Cottero working aggressively here.
Cottero lands with a left to the head.
Cottero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cottero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cottero is working Mehra over against the cage.
Cottero struggles to land a body shot inside as Mehra controls his hands.
Cottero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cottero misses with a punch on the inside.
Mehra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cottero is leaning against Mehra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mehra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cottero misses with some punches.
Cottero misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Cottero - that landed with a thud.
Cottero lands a shot to the body.
Cottero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cottero misses with a punch to the body.
Cottero is trying to force a seperation but Mehra has the dominant position.
Good body shot from Cottero.
Cottero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cottero has a couple of punches blocked by Mehra.
A left hand lands to the body for Cottero.
Cottero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mehra.
Kabir Mehra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cottero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Cottero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cottero 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Cottero!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cristian de Souza Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cristian de Souza Augusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Augusto dodges the punch combination from Dux.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dux scores with a jab. Augusto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dux looks to land a combination but Augusto avoids it well.
Dux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux loads up on a big right hand but Augusto slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Augusto blocks a head kick by Dux.
Dux moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux throws a series of strikes that have Augusto backpedaling.
It looks like Cristian de Souza Augusto has been cut.
Dux misses with the combination.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augusto.
Dux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Augusto momentarily.
Dux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dux swinging wildly here.
Dux misses with the combination.
Dux lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux fails to land with a series of punches.
Dux lands a big head kick that sends Augusto tumbling to the mat! Dux takes a step backwards and waves Augusto back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Augusto 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!
Dux throws a hook but Augusto avoids it easily.
Oh Augusto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Dux - that's a beauty! Augusto is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Dux can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Dux!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Hoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Kamikaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryu Hoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshi Kamikaze!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoshi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kamikaze decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kamikaze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kamikaze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kamikaze decides to stand up.
Kamikaze scores a takedown into full mount!
Hoshi can't escape the position.
Hoshi tries to lock up and control but Kamikaze gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kamikaze tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hoshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kamikaze controlling the position easily from mount.
Kamikaze avoids the attempt from Hoshi to control.
Hoshi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshi is looking for a sweep. Kamikaze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamikaze is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hoshi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kamikaze performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hoshi trying to control here.
Hoshi is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamikaze controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kamikaze stops Hoshi from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Kamikaze. No joy for Hoshi on that attempt.
Kamikaze shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hoshi is trying to defend but Kamikaze finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kamikaze in particular looking to stall.
Kamikaze throwing shots but Hoshi is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kamikaze passes to side control.
Kamikaze has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A nice combination there by Hoshi.
Kamikaze misses with a takedown
and Hoshi counters with a left and a right that stings Kamikaze.
Kamikaze looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yoshi Kamikaze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamikaze shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hoshi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kamikaze stands up.
Kamikaze with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoshi counters with a good low kick that Kamikaze was not able to check.
Hoshi misses with a takedown
and Kamikaze counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Hoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoshi tries to kick Kamikaze off but Kamikaze keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kamikaze trying to mount his opponent but Hoshi defends it.
Hoshi keeping hold of Kamikaze's head, controlling as best he can.
Kamikaze is pressing down on Hoshi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hoshi is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi wants to improve his position but Kamikaze is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kamikaze in particular looking to stall.
Kamikaze blocks the strikes from Hoshi.
Kamikaze not doing much 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!
Hoshi is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoshi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Kamikaze dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kamikaze gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoshi counters with a three punch combo that has Kamikaze backing up. Kamikaze nods at Hoshi to acknowledge the strikes.
Hoshi is looking to clinch.
Hoshi doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamikaze circles away.
Kamikaze shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoshi counters by clinching up.
Kamikaze is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ryu Hoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Kamikaze.
Hoshi wants the takedown. Kamikaze is fighting it off but Hoshi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kamikaze's guard against the cage.
Hoshi throws and elbow that misses. Kamikaze uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hoshi's guard. Nice move by Kamikaze!
Kamikaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoshi is pulling down on Kamikaze's head to control his posture.
Kamikaze is breathing heavily.
Hoshi is looking to stand up but Kamikaze isn't so interested in that idea.
Hoshi 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamikaze is one step ahead there.
Kamikaze stays in close to Hoshi's body and controls the position.
Kamikaze passes Hoshi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kamikaze controlling the pace.
Hoshi wants to improve his position but Kamikaze is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kamikaze passes to side control.
Kamikaze content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kamikaze stands up.
Kamikaze doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Hoshi counter with a right hand.
Kamikaze misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoshi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kamikaze really felt that one!
Hoshi takes the fight into the clinch.
Hoshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamikaze doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hoshi counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi misses with a takedown attempt
and Kamikaze decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hoshi's guard.
Hoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoshi, not yet.
Hoshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoshi wants to stand but Kamikaze is controlling the position.
Kamikaze passes into half guard.
Kamikaze wants to control but Hoshi is keeping him busy.
Hoshi trying to control here.
Hoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoshi punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kamikaze closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kamikaze working the ground and pound from side control.
Hoshi is being controlled here.
Hoshi throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Hoshi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kamikaze has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kamikaze with a poor takedown
and Hoshi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kamikaze misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoshi counters with a left and a right that stings Kamikaze.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoshi is looking to clinch.
Kamikaze gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hoshi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamikaze manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoshi manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Kamikaze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hoshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kamikaze misses with a takedown
and Hoshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoshi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kamikaze jumps guard and drags Hoshi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hoshi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kamikaze is pulling down on Hoshi's head. It's preventing any offense from Hoshi, at least for the moment.
Hoshi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kamikaze is proving hard to escape from.
Kamikaze looking for a guillotine here but Hoshi defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamikaze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoshi is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshi throwing strikes from guard but Kamikaze blocks nicely.
Hoshi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hoshi chips away with some ground and pound.
Hoshi wanted to stand there but Kamikaze had control of the position.
Kamikaze 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.
Kamikaze preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hoshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kamikaze feints and as Hoshi raises his hands in defense, Kamikaze changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kamikaze gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoshi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoshi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kamikaze counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kamikaze is working for a submission of some sort.
Kamikaze wants to pass to mount but Hoshi is defending the position.
Yoshi Kamikaze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kamikaze content to control rather than advance.
Hoshi is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamikaze seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kamikaze stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hoshi moves into range and clinches up with Kamikaze.
Hoshi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kamikaze pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Hoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamikaze is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoshi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hoshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kamikaze ducks under a wild hook from Hoshi.
Kamikaze misses with a takedown
and Hoshi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hoshi looks to clinch
so Kamikaze counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kamikaze sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hoshi controls Kamikaze momentarily but Kamikaze frees himself.
Yoshi Kamikaze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamikaze slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Kamikaze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kamikaze winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Kamikaze!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akira Ryusendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Burczymucha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryusendo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tarantanantan. Stefan Burczymucha acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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170 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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175 lbs
6 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Ryusendo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Stefan Burczymucha!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burczymucha misses with a few strikes there.
Ryusendo tries to clinch but Burczymucha is having none of it.
Ryusendo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burczymucha but Burczymucha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A swing and a miss from Ryusendo.
Burczymucha blocks a jab.
Ryusendo has Burczymucha up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryusendo manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryusendo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burczymucha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burczymucha wants to control from the top but Ryusendo keeps moving.
Burczymucha scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczymucha tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryusendo is retaining full guard.
Burczymucha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ryusendo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burczymucha is aware though and is defending well.
Ryusendo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burczymucha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryusendo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burczymucha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryusendo is keeping the position for now.
Ryusendo is working an open guard so Burczymucha takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Burczymucha wants to clinch but Ryusendo slips to the side
enabling Ryusendo to counter with a crisp jab.
Burczymucha slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryusendo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burczymucha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryusendo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryusendo prevents Burczymucha from standing back up.
Burczymucha wants to get back to full guard.
Burczymucha is looking to control Ryusendo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burczymucha avoid being mounted?
Ryusendo wants to work for an arm triangle but Burczymucha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ryusendo wants to work for an arm triangle but Burczymucha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ryusendo is breathing heavily.
Burczymucha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryusendo is trying to control. Burczymucha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burczymucha wants to improve his position but Ryusendo is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burczymucha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryusendo, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burczymucha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Burczymucha breaks the clinch.
Burczymucha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryusendo as he avoids it easily.
Ryusendo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Ryusendo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryusendo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burczymucha counters with a nice leg kick.
Burczymucha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ryusendo.
Burczymucha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ryusendo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryusendo trying to control but Burczymucha is working from the bottom.
Ryusendo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burczymucha's guard.
Burczymucha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ryusendo wants to free his trapped foot but Burczymucha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burczymucha trying to control here.
Ryusendo prevents Burczymucha from improving his position.
Ryusendo 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burczymucha is looking to improve his position.
Burczymucha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ryusendo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Ryusendo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick by Ryusendo misses
and Burczymucha counters with a straight right hand.
Burczymucha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ryusendo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burczymucha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burczymucha clinches up against the cage.
Ryusendo tries to pull guard but Burczymucha won't allow it.
Burczymucha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ryusendo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burczymucha counters with a left and a right that stings Ryusendo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Ryusendo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burczymucha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryusendo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryusendo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczymucha gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Burczymucha gets back to full guard.
Burczymucha pushes Ryusendo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Akira Ryusendo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Ryusendo with that takedown attempt.
Burczymucha scores with a takedown into Ryusendo's guard.
Burczymucha stands and steps away. Ryusendo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burczymucha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burczymucha tries to clinch there but Ryusendo circles away.
Ryusendo scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryusendo has control of Burczymucha's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Burczymucha regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Burczymucha is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burczymucha is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ryusendo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Burczymucha manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Burczymucha struggling a bit here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ryusendo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burczymucha as he avoids it easily.
Burczymucha bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burczymucha tries to move to mount but Ryusendo blocks the move with his legs.
Burczymucha decides to stand back up. Burczymucha steps back and let's Ryusendo get back to his feet.
Burczymucha digs a good hook to Ryusendo's body.
Ryusendo misses with a takedown
and Burczymucha counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Burczymucha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burczymucha lands with a good body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryusendo has his takedown stuffed
and Burczymucha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Burczymucha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ryusendo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ryusendo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burczymucha throws a combination. Ryusendo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ryusendo fails with the takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burczymucha.
Burczymucha misses with a takedown attempt
and Ryusendo counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burczymucha is trying to improve his position.
Ryusendo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burczymucha has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burczymucha is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ryusendo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Ryusendo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Burczymucha gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ryusendo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Burczymucha still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Burczymucha has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Burczymucha staying calm.
Burczymucha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ryusendo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ryusendo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Burczymucha has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burczymucha decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Akira Ryusendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burczymucha wants to clinch.
Ryusendo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Burczymucha did well to prevent Ryusendo getting side control.
Ryusendo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burczymucha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ryusendo wants to work for an arm triangle but Burczymucha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burczymucha is looking to improve his position.
Akira Ryusendo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burczymucha gets full guard.
Burczymucha wants to sweep here but Ryusendo controlling him for the moment.
Ryusendo wants to pass the guard but Burczymucha is keeping the position.
Burczymucha tries to strike from the bottom.
Burczymucha is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burczymucha moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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.
Some wild striking there from Burczymucha.
Burczymucha misses with a head kick.
Burczymucha misses with a low kick.
Burczymucha wants to clinch
and Ryusendo counters with a straight right hand.
Burczymucha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ryusendo is fending him off so far but Burczymucha persists. Nope, Ryusendo circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick from Ryusendo is predictable there
and Burczymucha counters with a single leg into guard. Ryusendo didn't expect that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Burczymucha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burczymucha 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan Burczymucha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Cordero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Nero (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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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enzo Cordero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steven Nero!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordero throws a body punch but Nero moves out of range.
Nero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cordero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cordero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nero tries to clinch up.
Nero forces Cordero back against the cage and clinches.
Nero tries a knee to the head but Cordero blocks it.
Cordero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nero has Cordero pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nero trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nero landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nero looking to throw knees to the head but Cordero is blocking nicely.
Cordero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nero just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cordero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Cordero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nero is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nero should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nero connects with a knee to the head.
Nero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cordero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nero putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cordero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nero unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cordero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cordero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nero landing knees to the head.
Cordero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nero smiles and moves away.
Nero tries to close the distance and clinch but Cordero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cordero thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero moves in looking to clinch but Cordero pushes him off.
Cordero swats away the attempt to clinch by Nero.
Nero is looking to clinch but Cordero is avoiding it.
Cordero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nero tries to clinch up but Cordero circles away and keeps his distance.
Nero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Nero.
Nero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cordero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nero moves in looking to clinch but Cordero pushes him off.
Cordero circles away from the clinch attempt.
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.
Cordero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cordero fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nero.
Cordero lands with a good body shot.
Nero looks gassed!
A nice leg kick lands there from Nero.
Nero wants to clinch.
Cordero throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steven Nero will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cordero misses the jab.
Cordero misses with a looping left.
Nero throws a head kick that misses.
Nero tries to close the distance and clinch but Cordero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cordero thows a body shot but no joy.
Nero moves in looking to clinch but Cordero pushes him off.
Cordero keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nero doesn't manage to clinch there - Cordero circles away.
Cordero throws a jab but it's blocked by Nero.
Nero is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nero was well out of range. Poor timing from Cordero.
Nero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cordero.
Steven Nero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cordero.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nero wants to clinch.
Nero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nero is looking to clinch but Cordero is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cordero scores with a hook to the body. Nero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nero staying out of range there.
Steven Nero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nero.
Cordero avoids the head kick by Nero.
Nero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cordero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nero tries to clinch there but Cordero circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nero moves away.
Nero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cordero looks to score with a jab to the body but Nero is just out of range.
Nero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cordero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nero - that will leave a mark!
Nero moves in looking to clinch but Cordero pushes him off.
Cordero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cordero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nero tries to close the distance and clinch but Cordero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cordero.
Cordero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nero manages to avoid it.
Nero tries to clinch but Cordero is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nero lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cordero will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cordero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cordero misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Nero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cordero avoids the head kick by Nero.
Nero tries to clinch up but Cordero circles away and keeps his distance.
Nero doesn't manage to clinch there - Cordero circles away.
Nero wants to clinch up but Cordero keeps it at a distance.
Cordero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nero wants to clinch up but Cordero keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nero moves away.
Nero tries to clinch but Cordero is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Cordero.
Nero throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cordero.
Cordero is looking to wear down Nero with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nero throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nero is looking to clinch.
Nero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cordero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nero goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cordero pulls guard successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordero 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.
Nero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cordero is working an open guard so Nero takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nero is looking to clinch.
Nero throws a head kick but Cordero moves out of range.
Nero connects with a high kick.
Nero tries to clinch up but Cordero circles away and keeps his distance.
Nero throws a sloppy head kick and Cordero moves out of range easily.
Cordero swings for the body but Nero moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero ducks under a wild hook from Cordero.
Cordero takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cordero keeps the fight on the outside.
Cordero just misses with a punch to the body.
Cordero keeps the fight on the outside.
Cordero stuns Nero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nero connects with a high kick.
Nero tries to clinch but Cordero is having none of it.
Nero moves in looking to clinch but Cordero pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nero.
Cordero punishes Nero's body with a nice straight punch.
Cordero has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nero.
Nero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cordero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nero moves in looking to clinch but Cordero pushes him off.
Nero tries to close the distance and clinch but Cordero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Enzo Cordero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steven Nero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nero lands with a kick to the temple. Cordero shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Nero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nero winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Nero!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buhawi Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack comes to the cage accompanied by enter sandman. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buhawi Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jack moves into the clinch.
Jack successfully pulls guard.
Zero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jack pushes Zero off and scrambles back to his feet.
No joy there for Jack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jack misses with a low kick.
Jack stalks Zero and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zero's face. Zero staggers backwards, shaken.
Zero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jack is fending him off so far but Zero persists. Nope, Jack circles away and we're back to standing.
Zero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Jack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jack throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zero fails with a takedown attempt.
Buhawi Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Zero.
Jack throws a head kick but Zero moves out of range.
Buhawi Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jack swinging wildly here.
Jack throws a hook but Zero avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jack misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zero.
Jack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zero slips a jab and a cross from Jack.
Zero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jack lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jack walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Danga de danga de dang - Jack scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zero swats away the attempt to clinch by Jack.
Jack goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zero blocks the body kick.
Zero dodges the punch combination from Jack.
Jack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jack as he avoids it easily.
Jack misses with a head kick.
Zero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jack pinned against the cage. Jack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jack loads up on a big right hand but Zero slips the punch.
Jack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buhawi Jack dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zero walks into a jab.
Jack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jack tries to clinch there but Zero circles away.
No luck for Zero with that takedown attempt.
Zero tries to keep at a distance but Jack has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zero has managed to get both his arms back between Jack's legs - danger averted.
Jack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zero defends it easily.
Zero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jack working for a triangle but Zero defends it easily.
Jack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jack is keeping the position for now.
Jack has his foot on Zero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zero works his way back into a safe position though.
Jack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zero is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Zero is defending well. Jack quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Zero has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jack celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buhawi Jack!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mister Gloves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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170 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mister Gloves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Collins!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins wants to clinch up but Gloves keeps it at a distance.
Gloves throws a lazy right hand but Collins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Collins doesn't manage to clinch there - Gloves circles away.
Gloves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Gloves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Collins tries to clinch there but Gloves circles away.
Gloves throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
Gloves looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Collins doesn't manage to clinch there - Gloves circles away.
A left lands for Collins.
Gloves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gloves digs a good hook to Collins's body.
Collins fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gloves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gloves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Gloves does it's job there.
Gloves keeps the fight on the outside.
Gloves moves into the clinch.
Gloves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gloves jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins defending well as Gloves loads up on a big left hand.
Gloves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gloves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gloves tries to break free but Collins pushes him back against the cage.
Collins has Gloves pressed against the cage, preventing Gloves from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gloves is looking to break free of the clinch but Collins has double underhooks.
Gloves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gloves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gloves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gloves avoids a wild elbow strike from Collins.
Gloves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gloves misses with a body shot.
Gloves connects with a nice looking jab.
Collins moves out of range as Gloves strikes.
Collins is looking to clinch but Gloves is avoiding it.
Gloves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Collins in his tracks.
Mister Gloves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gloves lands a head shot.
Collins tries to keep at a distance but Gloves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Collins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gloves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gloves clinches.
Collins wants to stall.
Gloves tries to break free but Collins pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gloves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gloves scores with a jab. Collins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Gloves. That snapped Collins's head back.
Gloves looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
Gloves stalks Collins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Collins's face. Collins staggers backwards, shaken.
Collins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Collins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Collins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Collins is working an open guard so Gloves takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gloves throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Gloves lands a glancing blow to the side of Collins's head.
Gloves lands a slapping body shot.
Gloves throws a jab but it's blocked by Collins.
Nice uppercut there from Gloves.
Collins tries to clinch but Gloves is having none of it.
Gloves clinches with his opponent.
Collins keeps control of Gloves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gloves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gloves has closed the distance and engaged Collins in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gloves is trying to break the clinch but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
Collins tries to pull guard but Gloves holds him up against the cage and eventually Collins drops back down to his feet.
Gloves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Collins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Collins moves in looking to clinch but Gloves pushes him off.
Collins slips a jab and a cross from Gloves.
Gloves throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Collins is looking to clinch.
Gloves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Gloves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Collins doesn't seem phased though.
Gloves lunges at Collins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Collins's hand.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Gloves misses its intended target.
Gloves misses with a straight left.
Gloves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gloves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Gloves misses its intended target.
Gloves is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gloves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gloves.
A swing and a miss from Gloves.
Gloves is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Collins.
Collins tries to keep at a distance but Gloves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gloves tries to break free but Collins pushes him back against the cage.
Gloves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
Gloves breaks from the clinch.
Gloves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Gloves.
Gloves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Collins.
Nice defenses there by Collins.
Collins fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Gloves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gloves scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gloves uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gloves scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gloves stuns Collins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Gloves 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.
Collins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gloves throws out the jab.
Gloves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gloves takes the fight into the clinch.
Gloves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gloves.
Collins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gloves works Collins's body with a nice hook.
Gloves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gloves connects with a single shot there.
Gloves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gloves misses with a two punch combination.
Good exchange - Gloves coming out on top.
Gloves closes the distance and clinches.
Gloves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gloves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gloves is trying to force a seperation but Collins has the dominant position.
Collins misses with an elbow strike.
Collins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gloves is defending well for now.
Gloves is trying to force a seperation but Collins has the dominant position.
Gloves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gloves can't break the clinch.
Collins lands a good knee to the midsection. Gloves won't want to take too many of those.
Collins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloves tries to circle away but Collins has him pinned against the cage.
Collins tries a knee to the head but Gloves blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gloves as Collins tries to tie him up.
Gloves is trying to break the clinch but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
Gloves wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gloves is trying to break free.
Gloves blocks an elbow strike.
Gloves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gloves bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gloves throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Collins slips a straight right by Gloves.
Gloves misses with a straight right.
Collins wants to clinch up but Gloves keeps it at a distance.
Gloves scores with a jab.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins slips under a jab.
Gloves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Collins tries to keep at a distance but Gloves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Collins misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gloves wants to break free but Collins has control.
A frustrated look appears on Gloves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gloves breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Gloves misses its intended target.
Collins shoots in and drives through. Gloves sprawls well.
Gloves clinches but Collins breaks the clinch
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gloves.
A big left from Gloves misses.
Gloves connects with a body shot.
Collins slips a straight right by Gloves.
Gloves throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gloves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gloves misses with a straight left.
Gloves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Collins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Collins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Gloves.
Gloves jabs Collins right on the nose. Collins blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Collins.
Collins walks into a straight right hand from Gloves.
Gloves's corner calls for a 1-2. Gloves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab from Gloves.
A big left from Gloves misses.
Collins tries to clinch up but Gloves circles away and keeps his distance.
Gloves has closed the distance and engaged Collins in a clinch.
Gloves can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gloves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Collins keeps control of Gloves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gloves is trying to force a seperation but Collins has the dominant position.
Gloves breaks the clinch.
Mister Gloves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins moves in looking to clinch but Gloves pushes him off.
Collins throws a head kick but Gloves moves out of range.
Gloves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Collins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Gloves misses its intended target.
Gloves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gloves misses with a two punch combination.
Collins moves forwards but Gloves connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Collins slips under a jab.
Gloves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gloves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gloves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins doesn't manage to clinch there - Gloves circles away.
Gloves throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Collins to counter with a crisp jab.
Gloves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gloves lands a glancing blow to the side of Collins's head.
A jab from Gloves misses.
Jab from Gloves.
Gloves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Gloves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Gloves dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gloves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Collins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gloves blocks it with crossed arms.
Collins prevents Gloves from breaking the clinch.
Collins pushes off an throws an elbow but Gloves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gloves wants to break the clinch but can't.
Collins throws an elbow that misses.
Gloves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Collins scores with a knee to the head.
Gloves tries to break the clinch but Collins is controlling the position.
Gloves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gloves wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gloves wants to break free but Collins has control.
Collins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gloves is defending well for now.
Gloves blocks the elbow strike.
Gloves has had enough of the clinch but Collins keeps him there for the moment.
Collins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gloves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Gloves.
A jab from Gloves misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gloves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Collins slips a jab and a cross from Gloves.
Gloves moves into range and clinches up with Collins.
A frustrated look appears on Gloves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gloves is trying to break the clinch but Collins is controlling him.
Gloves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Collins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloves wants to get back to striking at distance but Collins won't allow it.
Collins keeps control of Gloves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gloves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gloves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gloves has Collins up against the cage in a clinch.
Collins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gloves is trying to break free.
Gloves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gloves throws an overhand right that lands on Collins's shoulder, as Collins tries to avoid the shot.
Gloves lands a really nice looking cross but Collins seems unphased.
A jab from Gloves misses.
Collins is looking to clinch but Gloves is avoiding it.
Gloves throws out a loose jab but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins moves out of range as Gloves strikes.
Gloves lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Collins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gloves closes the distance and pushes Collins back into the cage.
Collins stalling in the clinch but Gloves improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gloves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Collins is trying to stall.
Gloves is looking to break free of the clinch but Collins has double underhooks.
Gloves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Gloves as he connects with a hook.
Collins moves away from the strike by Gloves.
Collins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gloves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Collins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Collins.
Collins prevents Gloves from breaking the clinch.
Gloves manages to break the clinch.
Collins keeps the fight on the outside.
Gloves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.
Gloves misses with a body punch
and Collins counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gloves is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gloves is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Collins tries to clinch there but Gloves circles away.
Gloves misses with a straight left.
Gloves works Collins's body with a nice hook.
Gloves looks to throw the jab but Collins is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gloves lands a nice shot that snaps Collins's head back.
Danga de danga de dang - Gloves scores with a four punch combination!
Gloves throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gloves scores with a jab. Collins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gloves connects with a jab.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Gloves.
Collins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Collins walks into a stiff left hand from Gloves.
A jab from Gloves does it's job there.
Collins moves in looking to clinch but Gloves pushes him off.
Collins wants to clinch.
Gloves throws a good cross that connects.
Gloves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Collins counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gloves lands the left hand.
Gloves moves into the clinch successfully.
Gloves tries to break free but Collins pushes him back against the cage.
Collins tries to pull guard but Gloves won't allow it.
Gloves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gloves tries to break the clinch but Collins is controlling the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Collins.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gloves breaks the clinch.
Gloves lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gloves throws a series of strikes that have Collins backpedaling.
Gloves moves into the clinch successfully.
Collins has Gloves pressed against the cage, preventing Gloves from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gloves takes a knee right on the jaw!
Collins keeps control of Gloves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Collins lands an elbow just above Gloves 's eye.
Collins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gloves breaks the clinch.
Collins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steve Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Gloves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Gloves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gloves 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Gloves!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shinnosuke Nohara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nohara's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dame Dame no Uta. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones's choice of entrance music: You Dont Know - 50 Cent. Shinnosuke Nohara could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George Jones's chin.
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174 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinnosuke Nohara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nohara throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Nohara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nohara pinned against the cage. Nohara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones throws a hook but Nohara blocks it.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Nohara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nohara putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nohara throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Nohara has the dominant position.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Nohara.
Nohara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nohara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nohara scores a nice knee to the body.
Nohara lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like George Jones has been cut.
Nohara misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Nohara pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shinnosuke Nohara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Jones.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nohara lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nohara throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nohara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones throws a jab when Nohara was well out of range.
Nohara looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Nohara throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nohara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shinnosuke Nohara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Nohara.
Nohara misses with a series of wild punches.
Nohara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nohara.
Nohara misses with an uppercut.
Nohara tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Nohara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nohara is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Nohara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nohara tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Nohara.
Nohara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones misses with a hook. Nohara ducked under it nicely.
Nohara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Nohara moved away.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Nohara lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
Shinnosuke Nohara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nohara moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nohara is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Nohara circles away and we're back to standing.
Nohara throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones throws the left hand but Nohara avoids the punch easily.
Nohara misses with a straight right.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nohara to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Nohara.
Nohara connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nohara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nohara throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nohara. Jones shrugs it off though.
Jones blocks a head kick by Nohara.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nohara.
Nohara throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nohara lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nohara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nohara misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Nohara lands a head kick!
Nohara lands with a nice body kick.
Jones looks gassed!
Nohara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Nohara moves into the clinch.
Nohara digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nohara avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nohara misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nohara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nohara working Jones over with knees to the body.
Nohara with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Nohara.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up George Jones's cut even more.
Nohara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nohara lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Jones is rocked!
Knees to the body from Nohara.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Nohara finish him?
Nohara lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
A knee to the head by Nohara.
The cut above George Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nohara.
Nohara landing knees to the body.
Nohara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nohara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Nohara lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nohara lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
George Jones's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nohara lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Nohara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Nohara.
Nohara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinnosuke Nohara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nohara misses with a body kick.
Nohara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nohara blocks a leg kick.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nohara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nohara's waist but Nohara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Nohara tries to clinch up.
Nohara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nohara.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Nohara moved out of range nicely.
Nohara scores with a three punch combo!
Jones is breathing heavily.
Nohara delivers a nice body kick.
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jones moves out of range as Nohara throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoids the head kick by Nohara.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nohara.
Nohara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nohara misses with the body kick
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Nohara.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Nohara.
Nohara is looking to land body kicks.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nohara throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones slips a straight right by Nohara.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nohara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nohara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nohara thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nohara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nohara moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nohara missing with knees to the body.
Shinnosuke Nohara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nohara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nohara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nohara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nohara gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nohara lands a nice knee to the body.
Nohara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Nohara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nohara lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at George Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shinnosuke Nohara!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peewee Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and julius tarona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
163 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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171 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peewee Herman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, julius tarona!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
tarona throws a big shot that misses.
tarona scores with a jab to the jaw.
tarona throws a jab when Herman was well out of range.
tarona takes a kick to the side of the head.
Herman ducks under a wild hook from tarona.
Herman moves out of range of the strikes.
Herman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as tarona throws out the jab.
Herman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from tarona.
tarona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
tarona throws a hook but Herman blocks it.
tarona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Herman.
tarona tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Herman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from tarona.
tarona blocks a head kick by Herman.
tarona throws a lazy right hand but Herman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
tarona looks to throw the jab but Herman is out of range.
tarona throws a big shot that misses.
Herman moves out of range as tarona strikes.
Herman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Herman blocks a jab.
tarona throws a jab when Herman was well out of range.
Herman slips under a jab.
tarona looks to land a right hand but Herman moved out of range.
Herman jabs tarona right on the nose. tarona blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - tarona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Herman defending well as tarona loads up on a big left hand.
Herman scores with a leg kick.
Herman ducks under a wild hook from tarona.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
tarona misses with a straight left.
Herman blocks a jab.
tarona misses with an uppercut. Herman saw that one coming.
Herman ducks under a wild hook from tarona.
Herman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of tarona's head.
tarona missing with a left hand there. Herman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Herman misses with a head kick.
tarona misses with an uppercut.
tarona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
tarona missing with a left hand there. Herman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Herman moves forwards but tarona connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Herman slips a straight right by tarona.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as tarona throws out the jab.
tarona connects with a single shot there.
Herman lands with a straight right. tarona didn't see that one coming.
tarona scores with a decent looking hook.
julius tarona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
tarona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Herman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
tarona might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Herman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
tarona misses with an uppercut. Herman saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from tarona misses the target.
tarona loads up on a big right hand but Herman slips the punch.
Herman drops his hands momentarily and tarona takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Herman connects with a solid leg kick.
tarona misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
tarona looks to throw the jab but Herman is out of range.
tarona throws a jab when Herman was well out of range.
tarona looks to land a left hand but Herman moved out of range nicely.
tarona misses the jab.
The fighters circling - tarona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
tarona misses the jab.
Herman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Herman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
tarona gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Herman moves out of range as tarona strikes.
tarona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Herman.
tarona slips under a jab from Herman.
A swing and a miss from tarona.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peewee Herman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Herman throws a head kick that tarona semi-blocks.
tarona throws the left hand but Herman avoids the punch easily.
Herman slips a straight right by tarona.
Herman throws a head kick that half lands.
Herman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
tarona throws a hook but Herman blocks it.
tarona misses with a looping left.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Herman here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
tarona thows a left - swing and a miss!
tarona darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
tarona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Herman.
tarona jabs Herman right on the nose. Herman blinks but takes it well.
Herman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Herman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman slips under a jab from tarona.
Herman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from tarona.
tarona connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Herman ducks under a wild hook from tarona.
tarona misses with a straight right.
Herman slips under a jab from tarona.
Herman defending well as tarona loads up on a big left hand.
Herman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
tarona misses with a straight right.
tarona missing with a left hand there. Herman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Herman defending well as tarona loads up on a big left hand.
tarona throws a jab when Herman was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
tarona throws a jab but it's blocked by Herman.
Herman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
tarona misses with a hook.
Herman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Herman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as tarona throws out the jab.
tarona tests Herman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Herman moves out of range of the strikes.
tarona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Herman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Herman fakes the leg kick and cracks tarona in the body.
tarona throws a lazy right hand but Herman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
tarona misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
tarona throws out a powerful jab.
tarona takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Herman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Herman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Herman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of tarona's head.
Herman blocks a jab.
tarona lands with an uppercut that bounces Herman off the cage and back into rage.
tarona throws a jab when Herman was well out of range.
tarona connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by tarona.
A slow jab from tarona misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
tarona misses with a looping left.
tarona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Herman.
Herman ducks under a wild hook from tarona.
tarona throws a lazy right hand but Herman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
tarona connects with a right hand. Herman shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
tarona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Herman moves out of range as tarona strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Herman.
A big right from tarona misses.
tarona's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
tarona lands a really nice looking cross but Herman seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peewee Herman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
tarona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Herman.
Herman moves away from the strike by tarona.
tarona misses with an uppercut. Herman saw that one coming.
Herman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from tarona.
Herman misses the jab.
tarona misses with a looping left.
tarona throws a shot from downtown. Herman moves away and avoids it.
Peewee Herman is winning the standup battle so far.
Herman scores with a hook to the body. tarona takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
tarona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from tarona.
tarona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Herman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
tarona scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Herman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman slips a straight right by tarona.
tarona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Herman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Herman defending well as tarona loads up on a big left hand.
Herman defending well as tarona loads up on a big left hand.
tarona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Herman.
tarona throws a hook to the side of Herman's head but Herman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
tarona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Herman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Herman throws a sloppy head kick and tarona moves out of range easily.
tarona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Herman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Herman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Herman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from tarona.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Herman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from tarona.
Herman slips under a jab from tarona.
tarona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Herman slips a straight right by tarona.
Donk. Herman catches tarona right on the button with a cross.
tarona connects with a right hand. Herman shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Herman.
Herman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as tarona throws out the jab.
tarona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Herman throws a head kick but tarona moves out of range.
tarona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman slips under a jab.
tarona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Herman.
The fighters circling - tarona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Herman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Herman defending well as tarona loads up on a big left hand.
Herman moves away from the strike by tarona.
tarona throws a hook to the side of Herman's head but Herman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
tarona misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Herman.
tarona misses with an uppercut.
tarona looks to land a left hand but Herman moved out of range nicely.
tarona throws a hook but Herman blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
tarona bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
tarona throws an overhand right that lands on Herman's shoulder, as Herman tries to avoid the shot.
Herman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
tarona misses with an uppercut.
Herman slips a straight right by tarona.
Good standup being displayed there by tarona as he connects with a hook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Herman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Herman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
tarona throws a jab when Herman was well out of range.
tarona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Herman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from tarona.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Peewee Herman did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Herman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from tarona.
tarona lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Herman moves out of range of the strikes.
Herman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Herman slips a straight right by tarona.
tarona misses with a looping left.
Herman misses with a looping right.
tarona missing with a left hand there. Herman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
tarona misses with an uppercut.
tarona throws a big shot that misses.
Herman defending well as tarona loads up on a big left hand.
tarona missing with a left hand there. Herman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
tarona on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Herman throws a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Herman.
Herman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from tarona.
tarona throws a hook but Herman blocks it.
Herman moves out of range of the strikes.
Herman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Herman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
tarona throws a hook to the side of Herman's head but Herman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
tarona misses with a hook. Herman ducked under it nicely.
tarona missing with a left hand there. Herman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from tarona misses the target.
Herman ducks under a wild hook from tarona.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from tarona.
Herman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from tarona.
Herman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from tarona misses its intended target.
Herman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from tarona.
Herman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Herman.
tarona misses with an uppercut. Herman saw that one coming.
tarona throws a shot from downtown. Herman moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
tarona misses with an uppercut. Herman saw that one coming.
A head kick from Herman lands but tarona takes it in his stride.
tarona looks to throw the jab but Herman is out of range.
tarona throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from tarona.
Herman slips under a jab.
tarona throws a hook but Herman blocks it.
tarona throws a big shot that misses.
Herman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
tarona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Herman.
tarona throws a lazy right hand but Herman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Herman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Herman slips under a jab.
tarona misses with a straight left.
Herman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Herman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as tarona throws out the jab.
Herman lands a two punch combo.
A swing and a miss from tarona.
tarona misses with a straight left.
tarona misses the jab.
Herman throws a sloppy head kick and tarona moves out of range easily.
Herman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Herman thuds his shin into the meat of tarona's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peewee Herman had his way with julius tarona in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Herman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from tarona.
Herman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
tarona throws out a loose jab but Herman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herman moves out of range of the strikes.
Herman ducks under a wild hook from tarona.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Herman.
tarona misses the jab.
tarona misses with a hook. Herman ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman ducks under a wild hook from tarona.
tarona loads up on a big right hand but Herman slips the punch.
tarona throws the left hand but Herman avoids the punch easily.
Herman throws a head kick but tarona moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
tarona misses with a straight right.
tarona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from tarona misses.
tarona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
tarona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Herman slips under a jab.
tarona misses with an uppercut. Herman saw that one coming.
Herman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
tarona misses with a looping left.
tarona misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from tarona.
Herman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
tarona jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Herman defending well as tarona loads up on a big left hand.
tarona throws a big shot that misses.
tarona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
tarona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Herman.
Herman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
tarona throws a shot from downtown. Herman moves away and avoids it.
tarona throws a hook but Herman avoids it easily.
tarona misses with a looping right.
Herman slips a straight right by tarona.
Herman staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
tarona throws out a loose jab but Herman uses good head movement to avoid it.
tarona lands with a straight right. Herman didn't see that one coming.
tarona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
tarona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Herman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
tarona misses with a looping left.
Herman blocks a jab.
Herman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
tarona misses with a looping right.
tarona misses the jab.
tarona missing with a left hand there. Herman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Herman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big left from tarona misses.
tarona misses with a straight left.
Herman moves away from the strike by tarona.
Herman slips under a jab from tarona.
tarona takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A big right from tarona misses.
tarona lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Herman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herman scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
tarona misses with a looping right.
Herman blocks a jab.
julius tarona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peewee Herman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from tarona misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peewee Herman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Herman 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peewee Herman!
Peewee Herman retains his welterweight title!
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