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Prelude to A CHAMPION 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Rip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Yoho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny Yoho is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Rip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Yoho!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rip throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yoho's waist but Yoho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rip off to one side.
Rip takes a swing at Yoho's ribcage but misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Yoho scores with a four punch combination!
Yoho scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rip is trying to improve his position.
Rip bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rip misses with a takedown attempt
and Yoho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoho is pressing down on Rip's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rip is holding on for now.
Rip avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yoho.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rip is trying to stand up here but Yoho is controlling him well.
Yoho is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rip still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rip has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Rip working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yoho is trying to improve his position.
Yoho wants to get back to his feet but Rip drags him back down.
Rip stands up.
Rip looks to land a combination but Yoho avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoho shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rip napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yoho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rip is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rip is trying to control Yoho's posture but Yoho avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rip is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rip is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Yoho dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rip looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Yoho keeping moving, preventing Rip from controlling successfully.
Rip in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rip wanted to stand there but Yoho had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rip decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Yoho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yoho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Yoho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rip wants to sweep but no luck.
Yoho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rip looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rip looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rip!
Rip lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rip is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Yoho can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yoho is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rip asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Yoho taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoho is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Rip dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice body kick from Rip.
Rip darts in and clinches Yoho up against the cage.
Yoho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rip walks away with a smile on his face. Yoho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rip tries to clinch but Yoho moves away
and Yoho counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rip!
Kenny Yoho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rip is looking to improve his position but Yoho isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rip is squirming around, avoiding Yoho's attempts to control the action.
Rip tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yoho controlling his opponent.
Rip is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Yoho looking for a guillotine from mount but Rip is having none of it.
Rip manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rip has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yoho is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rip manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rip keeping moving, preventing Yoho from controlling successfully.
Yoho stopping the sweep attempt from Rip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rip looking for a guillotine here but Yoho defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rip keeping moving, preventing Yoho from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenny Yoho.
I think Yoho 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Yoho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silent Slugger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Halik ni Hudas. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Silent Slugger!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Slugger misses with a takedown
so Pacquiao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Slugger is pulling down on Pacquiao's head to control his posture.
Pacquiao controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pacquiao gets to his feet - Slugger follows without any prompting.
Pacquiao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Slugger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao moves into full guard.
Pacquiao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing Slugger from controlling successfully.
Pacquiao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pacquiao wants to stand and escape but Slugger is having none of it.
Slugger wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slugger trying to control but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Slugger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pacquiao counters with a single leg into guard. Slugger didn't expect that.
Pacquiao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pacquiao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slugger is keeping the position for now.
Pacquiao slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pacquiao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Pacquiao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pacquiao shoots in but no luck this time.
Pacquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacquiao tries to clinch up but Slugger circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Slugger.
Slugger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pacquiao counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slugger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pacquiao gets control of Slugger's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pacquiao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Slugger trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacquiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slugger preventing the sweep.
Slugger trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacquiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pacquiao is pulling down on Slugger's head. It's preventing any offense from Slugger, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pacquiao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slugger is controlling him.
Pacquiao is controlling Slugger's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slugger trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacquiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pacquiao has his hands on Slugger's head, controlling the position.
Slugger trying to control but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pacquiao trying to control the position here.
Slugger wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Pacquiao dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Slugger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pacquiao tries to stand and escape but Slugger is controlling the position.
Pacquiao looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pacquiao has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Slugger's thigh. Slugger counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Pacquiao controlling from the top position.
Slugger keeping full guard, as Pacquiao tries to pass.
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.
Pacquiao stays in close to Slugger's body and controls the position.
Slugger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slugger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pacquiao controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Junior Pacquiao just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Pacquiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slugger.
Pacquiao closes the distance and pushes Slugger back into the cage.
Pacquiao has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Slugger regains guard immediately.
Slugger trying to control the position.
Pacquiao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slugger for as long as he can get away with.
Pacquiao looking to pass the guard.
Pacquiao gets to his feet. Slugger looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Pacquiao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pacquiao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Pacquiao!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between gordon Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, gordon Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ken Zero!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Price throws a head kick that misses.
Zero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Price defends it nicely.
Zero moves out of range of the body kick from Price.
Zero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Price's guard.
Price throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zero wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Zero gets to his feet - Price follows without any prompting.
Both fighters circling a little - Price finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zero shoots in and bounces Price off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Price might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Price looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zero trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Price controls Zero momentarily but Zero frees himself.
Zero trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zero prevents Price from getting back to his feet.
Price wriggles free and stands up.
Zero tries for a takedown but Price sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Price.
Price clinches up against the cage.
Price manages to break the clinch.
Price looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Price circles away.
gordon Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Zero.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zero working a defensive guard here.
Price wants to stand and escape but instead Zero has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Price is breathing heavily.
Price is wriggling around but Zero manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Price wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zero performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zero decides to return to a standing position.
Zero misses with a takedown attempt
and Price counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Price is controlling him.
Price gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Price has taken the fight to the clinch.
Price manages to break the clinch.
Price lands with a kick to the ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Price.
Zero has his takedown stuffed
and Price makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zero really felt that one!
Price keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Price lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Price stuffs the takedown attempt from Zero. Zero gets slowly back to his feet.
Price scores with a spinning back kick!
Zero takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price clinches up with Zero and pushes him back against the cage.
Price pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Price scores with a kick to the body.
Price lands with a kick to the ribs.
Price pushes Zero up against the cage in a clinch.
Price breaks the clinch.
Price thows a body kick. Zero tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Price instigates a clinch.
Price breaks from the clinch.
Price pushes Zero away with a front kick.
Price has Zero up against the cage in a clinch.
Price jumps guard and drags Zero to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Price uses the cage to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Price finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
gordon Price dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Price drives through and clinches with Zero against the cage.
Zero has Price pressed against the cage, preventing Price from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Price pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Price has taken the fight to the clinch.
Price wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Price tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Price tries to break free but Zero pushes him back against the cage.
Zero is working for takedown but Price is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zero goes for a takedown attempt but Price pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Price.
Zero has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Price.
Price fails in his attempt to clinch.
Price moves into the clinch.
Price drags the fight down to the ground.
Price pushes Zero off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Zero swats away the attempt to clinch by Price.
Ken Zero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zero shoots and misses
and Price counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
gordon Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Zero.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Price has Zero up against the cage in a clinch.
Price breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Price throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Price lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zero takes a step back to recover.
Zero with a poor takedown
and Price counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Price decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zero, up you get!
Price throws a head kick that half lands.
Price closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Price breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Price breaks from the clinch.
Zero misses with a takedown attempt
and Price counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Price drives through and clinches with Zero against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Price looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Price tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zero drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Price has his feet on Zero's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and Zero moves out of range easily.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Price has managed to clinch.
Price has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zero pulls guard effortlessly.
Price trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zero's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zero trying to keep a closed guard but Price is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price trying to control but Zero is working from the bottom.
Zero throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Price escapes and throws Zero's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The referee asks Price politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Price prefers to stall for the moment though.
Zero is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Price has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Price stands up and beckons Zero to his feet.
Price scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Price showed some decent athleticism there.
Zero actively working from the bottom here.
Price is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zero is just riding it out for now. Price eventually gives up the hold.
Price wants to stand up but Zero has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
gordon Price dominated that second round.
That's time! Price's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Price counters with a solid body kick.
Price bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Zero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Price decides to stand back up.
Price has Zero up against the cage in a clinch.
Zero is working for takedown but Price is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Price gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
gordon Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Zero.
Price pulls Zero into guard.
Price has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zero off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Zero throws a series of punches but Price avoids them all with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Price, right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Price moves into the clinch successfully.
Price lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price pulls guard.
Price is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zero is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zero cracks Price with a solid left hand.
Price looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zero passes into half guard.
Zero wants to take a breather but Price is having none of it.
Price looks like he's trying to stand up.
Price is refusing to be controlled, as Zero sits in half guard.
Zero lands strikes from half guard.
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.
Zero throwing shots but Price is blocking nicely.
Price is looking to escape.
Zero controlling the action here.
Price looking for submissions off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Price avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Price with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zero counters by clinching up.
Price pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Price makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body kick from Price.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Price, right into the meat.
Price scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zero tries to get to full guard but Price has control of the leg.
Zero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Price gets to his feet. Zero looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Price throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zero fails with the takedown
and Price counters by clinching up.
Price breaks the clinch.
Price moves into the clinch.
Zero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Price tries to clinch but Zero moves away
and Zero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Price closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Price with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zero wants to control but Price is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Zero to stand up.
Price gets the takedown into side control.
Ken Zero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
gordon Price is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zero seems a little lost for a moment, as Price dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
gordon Price showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Price has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... gordon Price!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steffen Goetze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Pawalszczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pawalszczyk has chosen One More Time as his entrance music. Mateusz Pawalszczyk will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steffen Goetze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mateusz Pawalszczyk!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goetze closes the distance and clinches.
Pawalszczyk looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Goetze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pawalszczyk has Goetze pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Goetze manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goetze prevents Pawalszczyk from breaking the clinch.
Goetze wants the takedown. Pawalszczyk is fighting it off but Goetze persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pawalszczyk's guard against the cage.
Goetze sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pawalszczyk's guard.
Goetze takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Goetze not doing much here.
Goetze postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Pawalszczyk to stand up.
Mateusz Pawalszczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pawalszczyk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goetze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pawalszczyk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goetze moves into the clinch successfully.
Goetze pulls guard successfully.
Pawalszczyk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goetze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pawalszczyk is fighting to break Goetze's control of his arms but Goetze is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goetze has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pawalszczyk should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Goetze has tightened it up now! Pawalszczyk should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steffen Goetze!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chucky Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pjotr Mirnakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chucky Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pjotr Mirnakov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore has a takedown stuffed.
Mirnakov tries to close the distance and clinch but Moore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moore wants to clinch up but Mirnakov keeps it at a distance.
Mirnakov shoots and misses
and Moore counters with a shoot takedown. Mirnakov fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mirnakov trying to keep a closed guard but Moore is proving a slippery customer.
Mirnakov keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Moore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moore wanted to stand there but Mirnakov had control of the position.
Moore wants to control from the top but Mirnakov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mirnakov on the ground.
Mirnakov keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Moore tries to clinch up
and Mirnakov counters with a three punch combo that has Moore backing up. Moore nods at Mirnakov to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Mirnakov. No joy for Moore on that attempt.
Moore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chucky Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mirnakov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moore counters with a three punch combo that has Mirnakov backing up. Mirnakov nods at Moore to acknowledge the strikes.
Mirnakov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moore circles away.
Moore fails to land the takedown.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Moore keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirnakov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mirnakov somewhat.
Moore takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mirnakov tries to clinch but Moore moves out of range.
Mirnakov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moore as he avoids it easily.
Mirnakov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moore counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mirnakov!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore content just to control the position here.
Moore throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirnakov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Moore working the ground and pound effectively.
Mirnakov is looking to get to half guard.
Moore takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Poor strikes thrown by Moore there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mirnakov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Moore trying to control but Mirnakov is having none of 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.
Moore thowing shots but they're missing.
Mirnakov tries to lock up and control but Moore gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Moore raining down shots from the mount!
Moore blocks Mirnakov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Moore misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chucky Moore dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moore.
Moore shoots for a takedown but Mirnakov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mirnakov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moore fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chucky Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore shoots in looking for a takedown. Mirnakov tries to sprawl out of it but Moore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mirnakov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mirnakov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirnakov misses with a takedown
and Moore decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mirnakov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirnakov looking for a guillotine here but Moore defends easily.
Moore missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moore wants to get up but he can't break Mirnakov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Moore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mirnakov controls Moore momentarily but Moore frees himself.
Mirnakov being controlled here, momentarily.
Mirnakov keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mirnakov 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.
Moore wants to pass the guard but Mirnakov is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mirnakov dives in and grabs Moore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moore pushes down on Mirnakov's head and hops out.
Mirnakov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moore counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mirnakov won't be happy with that.
Mirnakov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Moore.
Moore moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Moore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mirnakov lands with a good body shot.
Mirnakov has his takedown stuffed
and Moore counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Moore stays in close to Mirnakov's body and controls the position.
Mirnakov trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mirnakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mirnakov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Moore tries to stand but Mirnakov is controlling from the bottom.
Moore 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chucky Moore dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mirnakov sprawls well. Mirnakov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moore gets slowly back to his feet.
Mirnakov closes the distance and clinches.
Moore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mirnakov prevents it.
Mirnakov wants a takedown but no success here.
Moore looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chucky Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirnakov decides to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moore wants to control from the top but Mirnakov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mirnakov controls Moore momentarily but Moore frees himself.
Mirnakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moore is one step ahead there.
Moore throws a strike but Mirnakov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Mirnakov from controlling successfully.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown by Moore or perhaps it was just good defense by Mirnakov which made him look bad.
Chucky Moore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mirnakov wants to clinch
and Moore counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mirnakov won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mirnakov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mirnakov is trying to escape the position but Moore is controlling the position.
An elbow from Moore crashes against the mat.
Mirnakov wants to control but Moore postures up.
Mirnakov is looking for a sweep.
Mirnakov can't do much from the bottom here.
Chucky Moore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch but Mirnakov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mirnakov tries a low kick but Moore avoids it.
Mirnakov fails to land the takedown.
Moore closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mirnakov wants to control but Moore is keeping busy.
Moore stalling.
Mirnakov is looking to control Moore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mirnakov avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Chucky Moore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moore, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chucky Moore!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Saburo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Silva (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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165 lbs
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adam Saburo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Silva!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Saburo shoots in.
Saburo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Saburo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Saburo throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Saburo trying to control from the bottom.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Saburo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva avoids the attempt from Saburo to control.
Saburo is looking to get to half guard.
Saburo tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Silva looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Saburo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva controlling from the full mount.
Saburo tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
Saburo tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
Silva putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Silva cracks Saburo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Saburo is trying desperately to improve position.
Saburo wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva landing punches.
Saburo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva landing strikes from the mount.
Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Saburo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Saburo is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva looking to control but Saburo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a couple of short strikes.
Saburo tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Silva is landing with some decent strikes but Saburo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Saburo tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
Saburo is breathing heavily.
Silva lands with some strikes.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva looking to control but Saburo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saburo tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saburo fails with the takedown
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Saburo gets control of Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Saburo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Saburo is retaining full guard.
Saburo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Saburo gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Saburo is looking to clinch.
Saburo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saburo won't be happy with that.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saburo keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saburo is being controlled here.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Saburo is looking to reverse the position.
Saburo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saburo prevents Silva from improving position.
Saburo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Silva is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Saburo tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Saburo is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva avoids the attempt from Saburo to control.
Saburo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva lands a heavy elbow.
Silva is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Saburo is working to get back to half guard.
Saburo wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saburo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saburo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Silva.
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.
Saburo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva breaks from Saburo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Silva controlling from the full mount.
Silva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Saburo looks a forlorn figure.
Saburo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Saburo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Silva 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!
Saburo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice body kick from Saburo.
Saburo tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Saburo fakes the leg kick and cracks Silva in the body.
Saburo with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saburo won't be happy with that.
Saburo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Silva is trying for a kimura here. Saburo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Silva wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Silva!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Crunkski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Noriega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Crunkski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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220 lbs
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217 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Crunkski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Noriega!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunkski misses with a few strikes there.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crunkski throws out the jab.
Crunkski blocks a jab.
Noriega lands a right hook to the body.
Crunkski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega swings for the body but Crunkski moves out of range.
Noriega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Noriega shoots in but no luck this time.
The fighters circling - Crunkski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crunkski's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Crunkski duly obliges.
It looks like Javier Noriega has been cut.
Crunkski is looking to score with low kicks.
Crunkski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Crunkski cracks Noriega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crunkski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crunkski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Crunkski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Noriega punishes Crunkski's body with a nice straight punch.
Crunkski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunkski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crunkski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Noriega pushes Crunkski up against the cage in a clinch.
Crunkski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Noriega struggles to land a body shot inside as Crunkski controls his hands.
Crunkski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Noriega leaning against his opponent.
Crunkski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crunkski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Noriega jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crunkski walks away with a smile on his face. Noriega gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Noriega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crunkski misses with a low kick.
Crunkski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Noriega counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Mike Crunkski has been cut.
Noriega is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crunkski rather than just go for the knockout.
Noriega closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Noriega lands in his opponent's guard.
Crunkski is breathing heavily.
Noriegais looking to pass into half guard but Crunkski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Crunkski is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Crunkski!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noriega has hold of Crunkski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Crunkski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Noriega goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Crunkski turns into him and now he's in Noriega's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crunkski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noriega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Noriega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crunkski preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crunkski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crunkski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crunkski throws a strike but Noriega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Noriega drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crunkski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crunkski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crunkski!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noriega manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Noriega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crunkski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Crunkski wants to improve his position but Noriega is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crunkski is trying to maintain the position but Noriega is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike Crunkski will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Crunkski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noriega.
Crunkski wants to slow Noriega down by chopping away at his legs.
Crunkski throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Crunkski.
Noriega shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crunkski but Crunkski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crunkski misses with a wild combination.
Noriega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunkski misses with a wild body shot.
Crunkski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crunkski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Noriega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunkski throws out a powerful jab.
Noriega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crunkski.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crunkski moves away.
Crunkski throws a front kick aimed at Noriega's knee but Noriega avoids it well.
Noriega gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crunkski has had enough of the clinch but Noriega keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crunkski.
Noriega looking to slow down the pace here.
Noriega jumps guard but Crunkski stands there with Noriega around his waist. Noriega gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mike Crunkski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Noriega.
Noriega tries to work over Crunkski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noriega working aggressively here.
Crunkski tries to break the clinch but Noriega is controlling the position.
Crunkski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Noriega lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crunkski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noriega slowing the pace effectively.
Crunkski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crunkski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crunkski lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crunkski walks away with a smile on his face. Noriega gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crunkski throws a combination that misses
and Noriega moves into the clinch.
Crunkski prevents a body shot from Noriega.
Crunkski wants to break free but Noriega has control.
Noriega can't find room to land a body shot as Crunkski controls the action.
A short right from Crunkski.
Crunkski has had enough of the clinch but Noriega keeps him there for the moment.
Crunkski tries to circle away but Noriega has him pinned against the cage.
Noriega fails to pull guard.
Noriega lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crunkski or not.
Noriega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crunkski wants to break free but Noriega has control.
Noriega dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Noriega lands a nice shot to the body.
Noriega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noriega slows down the pace here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega jumps guard but Crunkski stands there with Noriega around his waist. Noriega gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Noriega cracks Crunkski with a nice body shot.
Crunkski swings wildly with an uppercut but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega lands a body shot.
Crunkski is trying to break the clinch but Noriega has him pressed against the cage.
Crunkski tries to break free but Noriega pushes him back against the cage.
Noriega misses with a punch on the inside.
Noriega tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crunkski tries to break free but Noriega pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Noriega.
Noriega pulls guard.
Noriega is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crunkski is aware though and is defending well.
Crunkski throws a big right hand that misses.
Noriega has his foot on Crunkski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crunkski works his way back into a safe position though.
Crunkski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crunkski connects with a couple of short punches.
Noriega is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Crunkski has his hands clasped together but Noriega extends an breaks Crunkski's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Noriega.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Noriega!
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