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ZAN 23:Fortune vs Dragon PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zhen Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaxon James (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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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zhen Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaxon James!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaxon James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Long fails in his attempt to clinch.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Long tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Long manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Long will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James slips nicely into half guard.
James not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Long actively working from the bottom here.
Long looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Long looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James wants to pass the guard but Long is defending well.
Long tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
James lands with a punch from half guard.
James thows a huge punch but Long dodges it nicely.
James is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Long looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Long with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
James is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
James lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Long is breathing heavily.
Long takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Long working to try and regain half guard.
James lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Long taking shots to the head.
James scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Long?
James working the ground and pound effectively.
Long knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James lands a heavy elbow.
Long is bucking up trying to escape but James cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Long can't escape the position.
Long takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
James landing strikes, looking to finish!
Long tries to reverse the position but James maintains control.
James connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
James lands a big shot there that rocks Long but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns Long that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, James cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Long is looking to improve his position but James isn't that keen on the idea.
Long is working hard here to advance position.
James landing strikes from the mount and Long is in trouble!
James lands with some strikes.
Long working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a big elbow.
James lands a big shot there that rocks Long but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Long is desperately trying to improve his position but James has a good base and remains in mount.
Long regains half guard.
James working the head and body with strikes.
James is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
James seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Long looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of James's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take James's back!
Long is trying to stick to James's back but James is turning into Long. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Long's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by James.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Long swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James scoring with punches from side control.
Long is trying to improve his position.
James scoring with punches and elbows.
James cracks Long with a big elbow.
Long is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
James scoring with punches from side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Long lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Long's guard.
Long working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Long is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon James 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.
Long lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
James shoots in for a takedown but Long shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James misses with a double jab
and Long counters with a left and a right that stings James.
Long misses with a series of wild punches.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
James gets a takedown into half guard.
Long looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jaxon James has got the better of the ground game so far.
James lands strikes from half guard.
James winds up and cracks Long with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Long is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
James working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from James.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Long.
Zhen Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon James.
Long lands with a right hand.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
James misses with a combination
and Long counters with a flying knee. Nice.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Long counters with an inside leg kick.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Long to counter with a crisp jab.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Long counters with a head kick.
James throws a combination that misses
and Long counters with a flying knee. Nice.
James tries to bum rush Long with a series of wild strikes but Long uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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.
James takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Long to counter with a crisp jab.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Long counters with a head kick.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
James is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
Long tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
James landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
James is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. James connects with a nice short shot to Long's temple.
James winds up and cracks Long with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Long counters with a left and a right that stings James.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Long's waist but Long gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
James feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Long is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Long works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Long's brow.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
Long is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
Long is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Long looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Long counters with a head kick.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
James working the ground and pound from side control.
Long tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Long tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Long connects with a high kick.
Long wants to clinch.
Long avoids a punch combination nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by James.
Long taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on James's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
James working the ground and pound.
James looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Long is avoiding damage well.
James tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Long gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Long is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James thows a big elbow that misses.
Long working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Long is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.
James lands a couple of elbows.
Long looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
Long looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James scores a takedown into full mount!
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.
Long tries to reverse the position but James maintains control.
James lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
James landing punches.
Long is working to get back to half guard.
James breaks from Long's wrist control and lands an elbow.
James working the ground and pound effectively.
Long tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Long tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Long in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! James connects with a massive shot to the dome!
James prevents Long from getting the reversal.
James lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James working the ground and pound effectively.
Long is looking to get to half guard.
James with shots to the head and body - Long looks very uncomfortable down there.
James is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Long keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
James landing strikes from the mount.
James raining down shots from the mount!
James breaks from Long's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Long slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
James is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
James drops an elbow to the side of Long's head.
James scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jaxon James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four 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.
Long is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
James seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
James is keen to just control but Long is a slippery customer.
Long looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Long looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Long is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
Long is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zhen Long has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxon James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got James 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Richer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolph Lundgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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226 lbs
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261 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Richer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dolph Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richer instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Lundgren.
Lundgren can't get the takedown.
Richer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lundgren has him pressed against the cage.
Lundgren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Richer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Richer is looking to control Lundgren's arms but Lundgren gets an underhook and turns him. Now Richer has his back to the cage.
Lundgren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richer throws a series of punches but Lundgren moves out of range.
Richer looks to land a left hand but Lundgren moved out of range nicely.
Lundgren throws a series of punches but Richer moves out of range.
Richer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Richer misses with a wild combination.
Lundgren fails with the takedown.
Jonathan Richer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dolph Lundgren.
A left lands for Richer.
Richer misses with a few strikes there.
Lundgren tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Richer counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richer lands a jab-cross combination.
Richer misses with a double jab.
Richer tries to clinch but Lundgren is having none of it.
Richer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lundgren blocking some punches.
Richer lands with a right to the head.
Lundgren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richer lands a nice shot that snaps Lundgren's head back.
Lundgren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richer.
Richer stalks Lundgren and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lundgren's face. Lundgren staggers backwards, shaken.
Richer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lundgren tries for a takedown but Richer circles away easily
and Richer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Richer lands a glancing blow to the side of Lundgren's head.
Richer drops Lundgren with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Lundgren! Richer dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Richer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corey Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves comes to the cage accompanied by Shadows fall - Still I Rise. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Corey Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Huang!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huang.
Alves misses with a wild combination.
Huang shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Huang was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Huang misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Huang misses with a head shot.
Huang lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alves hang on?
Huang misses with a head shot.
Huang throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang controlling the position easily from mount.
Alves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Huang tries to control but Alves wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huang throwing strikes here but Alves is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
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.
You get the feeling that Alves really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Alves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Huang wants to control the pace but Alves is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Huang there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Huang sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Huang wants to control the pace but Alves is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Huang.
Huang trying to control but Alves is having none of it.
Huang thowing shots but they're missing.
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.
Huang goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Alves turns into him and now he's in Huang's guard.
Alves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alves wants to stand but Huang has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Huang looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Huang dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alves throws a series of punches but Huang moves out of range.
Alves misses with a series of wild punches.
Huang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alves is fending him off so far but Huang persists. Nope, Alves circles away and we're back to standing.
Alves misses with a two punch combination.
Huang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huang.
Corey Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Huang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alves misses with the combination.
Huang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alves tries to avoid it but Huang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alves to the ground. Alves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Alves as Huang shoots in.
Corey Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Huang.
Alves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alves shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Huang desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Huang is trying to maintain the position but Alves is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Huang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alves's guard.
Huang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alves wants to stand and escape but Huang is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang thows a big elbow that misses.
Huang is looking to work some ground and pound but Alves has wrist control.
Huang wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alves tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Huang is able to avoid easily.
Alves fails to land with a series of punches.
Alves throws a leg kick but Huang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
Alves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Huang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alves.
Alves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Huang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alves checks it well.
Alves throws a right hand that Huang ducks under and follows up with a left that Huang also avoids with ease.
Corey Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alves.
Alves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alves slips a jab and a cross from Huang.
Alves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice combination there by Alves.
Some wild striking there from Alves.
No joy there for Alves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Alves dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Huang throws a shot from downtown. Alves moves away and avoids it.
Huang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alves counters with a nice uppercut.
Alves scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Huang blocks a low kick nicely.
Huang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alves fails to land with a series of punches.
Alves throws a combination that misses
and Huang counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alves won't be happy with that.
Huang is looking to take a break and control but Alves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huang decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Huang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alves counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang wants to control but Alves postures up.
Huang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Huang manages to get back to half guard.
Huang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Huang manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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.
Alves is squirming around, avoiding Huang's attempts to control the action.
Huang throwing strikes here but Alves is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Huang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Huang has control of Alves's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alves regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang content just to control the position here.
Huang is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Alves is in real trouble.
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.
Alves covering up well and avoiding damage.
Huang struggling to keep hold of the position.
Even with his hooks in, Huang manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Alves showing good submission defense here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Huang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Huang 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Huang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matsuyama Kaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rodriguez's choice of entrance music: My time is NOW!. Erwin Rodriguez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
163 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matsuyama Kaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Erwin Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Rodriguez blocks the leg kick.
Rodriguez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kaku to the mat! Kaku manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodriguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodriguez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaku keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Kaku keeps moving.
Kaku wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriguez is fighting to break Kaku's control of his arms but Kaku is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez looking to sit in guard and control but Kaku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kaku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaku has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted.
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kaku passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rodriguez is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rodriguez is keen to just control but Kaku is a slippery customer.
Rodriguez seems to be looking for submissions.
Kaku trying to control from the bottom.
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but Kaku is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodriguez to get the leverage.
Rodriguez stalling away here and it's allowed Kaku to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
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.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
Rodriguez throwing strikes but missing.
Kaku wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Kaku.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erwin Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rodriguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kaku can pounce on him.
Kaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kaku throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez fails to land the takedown.
Kaku scores with a nice body kick.
Kaku throws a leg kick that misses.
Kaku misses with a jab to the body
and Rodriguez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kaku's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez trying to control but Kaku is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez gets to his feet. Kaku looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rodriguez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaku is trying to improve his position.
Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rodriguez decides to stand back up. Rodriguez steps back and let's Kaku get back to his feet.
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.
Good shot there by Kaku.
Good work by Rodriguez as he checks the leg kick.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kaku trying to control from the bottom.
Rodriguez is working for a submission of some sort.
Rodriguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez prevents Kaku from improving his position.
Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Kaku is defending it quite comfortably.
Kaku is controlling Rodriguez's trapped leg to prevent Rodriguez from advancing to side control.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
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.
Rodriguez wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Kaku uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kaku throws a sloppy body shot
and Rodriguez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kaku's guard now.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaku is keeping the position for now.
Rodriguez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kaku dives on top into guard.
Kaku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez's sensitive parts.
Kaku throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Kaku throws a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kaku.
Kaku throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kaku connects with a looping right hand.
Kaku throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Kaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the strikes.
Erwin Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaku throws a leg kick but Rodriguez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kaku scores with the left hand. Rodriguez knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Kaku.
Matsuyama Kaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaku scores with a spinning back kick!
Kaku jabs Rodriguez right on the nose. Rodriguez blinks but takes it well.
Kaku lands a head shot.
Kaku lands a front kick.
Kaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaku misses the target.
Rodriguez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rodriguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Kaku.
Kaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsuyama Kaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuyama Kaku is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kaku is fending him off so far but Rodriguez persists. Nope, Kaku circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaku is looking to land body kicks.
Kaku lands a head kick. Rodriguez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A good leg kick by Kaku.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kaku, right into the meat.
Kaku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kaku throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Kaku misses with a hook.
Rodriguez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Kaku misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaku throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez shoots in but Kaku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matsuyama Kaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erwin Rodriguez.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs Kaku's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kaku pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.
Kaku throws a leg kick but Rodriguez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rodriguez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kaku throws a head kick that half lands.
Kaku scores with a nice right hand.
Matsuyama Kaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaku misses the target.
Kaku misses with a low kick.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaku tests Rodriguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kaku swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there.
Rodriguez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kaku is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kaku has escaped and now he's on top!
Erwin Rodriguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaku won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matsuyama Kaku showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodriguez 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erwin Rodriguez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kob Nitaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Ma Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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221 lbs
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211 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kob Nitaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kim Ma Cho!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nitaya gets a clinch.
Ma Cho has clasped his hands together around Nitaya's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ma Cho goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nitaya has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ma Cho but great work by Nitaya.
Ma Cho can't do much from the bottom here.
Nitaya decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nitaya connects with a solid leg kick.
Nitaya scoring well with a low kick there.
Ma Cho looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nitaya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ma Cho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ma Cho takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Kim Ma Cho has been cut.
Ma Cho sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nitaya has closed the distance and engaged Ma Cho in a clinch.
Nitaya lands a knee to the body.
Nitaya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nitaya crunches a lovely knee into Ma Cho's ribcage.
Nitaya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nitaya lands a good knee to the midsection. Ma Cho won't want to take too many of those.
Nitaya landing knees to the head.
Nitaya lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitaya working Ma Cho over with knees to the body.
Nitaya unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ma Cho tries to break the clinch but Nitaya is controlling the position.
Knees to the body from Nitaya.
Nitaya landing knees to the body.
Nitaya scores a nice knee to the body.
Nitaya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nitaya missing with knees to the body.
Nitaya tries to land a knee to the head but Ma Cho blocks with his arms.
Nitaya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ma Cho is defending well for now.
Ma Cho fails to pull guard.
Ma Cho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ma Cho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kob Nitaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Ma Cho.
Ma Cho fails to pull guard.
Nitaya lands a knee to the head.
Nitaya working Ma Cho over with knees to the body.
Nitaya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ma Cho lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nitaya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nitaya tries to land knees in the clinch but Ma Cho avoids the damage to the body.
Nitaya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ma Cho blocks it with crossed arms.
Ma Cho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nitaya is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nitaya missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitaya lands a nice knee to the body.
Nitaya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nitaya connects with a knee to the head.
Ma Cho manages to pull guard.
Ma Cho looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nitaya passes into side control.
Ma Cho tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Nitaya stands up and beckons Ma Cho to his feet.
Nitaya scores with a leg kick.
Ma Cho checks a leg kick nicely.
Ma Cho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nitaya as he avoids it easily.
Nitaya pushes Ma Cho up against the cage in a clinch.
Ma Cho tries to pull guard but Nitaya won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ma Cho jumps guard but Nitaya stands there with Ma Cho around his waist. Ma Cho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ma Cho takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nitaya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nitaya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nitaya connects with a knee to the head.
Ma Cho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nitaya misses with a knee to the head.
Nitaya tries to land knees in the clinch but Ma Cho avoids the damage to the body.
Ma Cho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nitaya takes the fight into the clinch.
Ma Cho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ma Cho managing to block the knees to the body from Nitaya.
Nitaya crunches a lovely knee into Ma Cho's ribcage.
Nitaya tries to land a knee to the head but Ma Cho blocks with his arms.
Nitaya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ma Cho lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ma Cho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nitaya walks away with a smile on his face. Ma Cho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ma Cho shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nitaya's guard.
Ma Cho throws and elbow that misses. Nitaya uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ma Cho's guard. Nice move by Nitaya!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ma Cho looking for subs off his back but Nitaya has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ma Cho wants to improve his position but Nitaya is controlling well.
Ma Cho tries to kick Nitaya off but Nitaya keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ma Cho wants to stand back up but Nitaya manages to pass into side control.
Nitaya stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kob Nitaya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kim Ma Cho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nitaya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nitaya scoring well with a low kick there.
Ma Cho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nitaya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ma Cho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nitaya.
Kob Nitaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nitaya tries to clinch up but Ma Cho circles away and keeps his distance.
Ma Cho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nitaya can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nitaya, right into the meat.
Nitaya moves into range and clinches up with Ma Cho.
Nitaya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nitaya connects with a knee to the head.
Ma Cho takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nitaya landing knees to the head.
Ma Cho managing to block the knees to the body from Nitaya.
Nitaya tries a knee to the head but Ma Cho blocks it.
Nitaya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ma Cho can do to turn this around?
Ma Cho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nitaya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ma Cho in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Nitaya.
Kob Nitaya has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nitaya tries a knee to the head but Ma Cho blocks it.
Nitaya prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kob Nitaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Ma Cho.
Nitaya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ma Cho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nitaya walks away with a smile on his face. Ma Cho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nitaya closes the distance and pushes Ma Cho back into the cage.
Ma Cho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nitaya scores with a knee to the head.
Nitaya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nitaya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ma Cho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ma Cho tries to pull guard but Nitaya holds him up against the cage and eventually Ma Cho drops back down to his feet.
Ma Cho fails to pull guard.
Ma Cho takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nitaya scores with a knee to the head.
Nitaya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nitaya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ma Cho is defending well for now.
Ma Cho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ma Cho fails to pull guard.
Nitaya using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nitaya lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ma Cho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nitaya misses with a knee strike.
Nitaya landing knees to the body.
Nitaya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ma Cho in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nitaya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nitaya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nitaya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ma Cho's face.
Nitaya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ma Cho's efforts to push away.
Ma Cho works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ma Cho trying to control but Nitaya is working from the bottom.
Ma Cho looking to pass the guard.
Ma Cho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ma Cho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nitaya is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nitaya has escaped and now he's on top!
Ma Cho is working an open guard so Nitaya takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ma Cho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nitaya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nitaya doesn't manage to clinch there - Ma Cho circles away.
Nitaya feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ma Cho's calf.
Ma Cho shoots in for a takedown but Nitaya shows good takedown defense.
Ma Cho tries to keep at a distance but Nitaya has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Nitaya.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nitaya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nitaya working Ma Cho over with knees to the body.
Nitaya working Ma Cho over with knees to the body.
Nitaya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ma Cho lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ma Cho has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nitaya uses from the top position.
Ma Cho working for a triangle but Nitaya defends it easily.
Nitaya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ma Cho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nitaya has managed to get both his arms back between Ma Cho's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ma Cho looking to control.
Nitaya gets to his feet. Ma Cho looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kob Nitaya dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kim Ma Cho's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Nitaya clinches with his opponent.
Nitaya tries to land knees in the clinch but Ma Cho avoids the damage to the body.
Nitaya working Ma Cho over with knees to the body.
Nitaya looking to throw knees to the head but Ma Cho is blocking nicely.
Ma Cho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nitaya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ma Cho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nitaya walks away with a smile on his face. Ma Cho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nitaya slips a jab and a cross from Ma Cho.
Ma Cho has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nitaya.
Nitaya clinches.
Knees to the body from Nitaya.
Nitaya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nitaya trying to land knees to the body.
Ma Cho pulls Nitaya into guard.
Nitaya is looking to stand up but Ma Cho won't let him.
Ma Cho trying to keep a closed guard but Nitaya is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ma Cho looking for subs off his back but Nitaya has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ma Cho flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nitaya decides to stand up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nitaya.
Ma Cho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nitaya sprawls well. Nitaya wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ma Cho gets slowly back to his feet.
Kob Nitaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Ma Cho.
Nitaya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ma Cho.
Nitaya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ma Cho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ma Cho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nitaya can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitaya gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nitaya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nitaya lands a good knee to the midsection. Ma Cho won't want to take too many of those.
Nitaya scores with a knee to the head.
Ma Cho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nitaya smiles and moves away.
Nitaya cracks the inside of Ma Cho's front leg.
Nitaya will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kob Nitaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Ma Cho with that takedown attempt.
Ma Cho shoots in for a takedown but Nitaya shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crunch! Nitaya slams his shin into Ma Cho's torso.
Nitaya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nitaya throws a leg kick which misses Ma Cho's front leg but catches the back leg as Ma Cho tries to avoid it.
Nitaya throws a leg kick which misses Ma Cho's front leg but catches the back leg as Ma Cho tries to avoid it.
Ma Cho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nitaya throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Ma Cho with that takedown attempt.
Nitaya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nitaya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ma Cho's sensitive parts.
Nitaya tries to clinch there but Ma Cho circles away.
Nitaya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nitaya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kob Nitaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nitaya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nitaya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ma Cho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nitaya.
Nitaya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ma Cho's sensitive parts.
Nitaya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nitaya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nitaya.
Ma Cho misses the jab.
Nitaya keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nitaya.
A head kick from Nitaya lands but Ma Cho takes it in his stride.
Ma Cho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nitaya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ma Cho.
Nitaya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nitaya moves into the clinch.
Nitaya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ma Cho.
Ma Cho looking for a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nitaya obliges.
Nitaya unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nitaya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ma Cho blocks it with crossed arms.
Nitaya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kim Ma Cho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ma Cho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nitaya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ma Cho is trying to force a seperation but Nitaya has the dominant position.
Nitaya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ma Cho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nitaya's elbow.
Ma Cho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nitaya smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kob Nitaya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nitaya 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 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kob Nitaya!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Derman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato Silva has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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230 lbs
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236 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Derman!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Derman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Derman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Derman has hold of one of Silva's legs. Silva is fighting the takedown attempt but Derman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Derman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Derman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Derman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Derman but Derman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Derman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Derman is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Silva has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Derman is looking to defend but Silva has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Derman! Silva pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Derman taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Renato Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wan Tan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Leopold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wan Tan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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169 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wan Tan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryan Leopold!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopold with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leopold lands a glancing blow to the side of Tan's head.
It looks like Wan Tan has been cut.
Leopold throws a low kick, looking for Tan's leg but Tan calmly moves out of range.
Leopold throws a leg kick but Tan moved away.
Tan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leopold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tan was well out of range. Poor timing from Leopold.
Tan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tan looks to land a left hand but Leopold moved out of range nicely.
Tan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leopold scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopold throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leopold moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tan shoots in looking for a takedown. Leopold tries to sprawl out of it but Tan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leopold manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leopold is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tan rather than just go for the knockout.
Leopold darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Leopold. No joy for Tan on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wan Tan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leopold throws a good cross that connects.
Leopold stuns Tan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leopold lands a right hook to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Tan. 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Leopold connects with a body shot.
Leopold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leopold is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leopold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tan doesn't seem bothered though.
Leopold is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tan is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tan misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Leopold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wan Tan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leopold scores with a jab to the body.
Leopold paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Leopold connects with a right hand. Tan shakes it off.
Leopold jabs at Tan's body.
Leopold fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopold lands a slapping body shot.
Leopold jabs at Tan's body.
Leopold lands a right hook to the body.
Tan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leopold connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Leopold.
Leopold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leopold fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leopold stalks Tan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tan's face. Tan staggers backwards, shaken.
Wan Tan's cut is getting worse.
Tan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leopold throws a series of strikes that have Tan backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopold with a hook.
Wan Tan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bryan Leopold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leopold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leopold lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leopold lands a right hook to the body.
Bryan Leopold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Leopold.
Leopold lands with a straight right. Tan didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leopold connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tan. Tan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Leopold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wan Tan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Leopold's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Leopold duly obliges.
Tan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leopold lands with a good body shot.
Leopold ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leopold works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leopold bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tan's head backwards.
Jeez, Wan Tan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopold is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leopold connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leopold jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wan Tan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bryan Leopold!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Rourk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seiji Minoshima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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19
190 lbs
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192 lbs
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Rourk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seiji Minoshima!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minoshima misses with a head kick.
Rourk shoots in looking for a takedown. Minoshima tries to sprawl out of it but Rourk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Minoshima manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Rourk with that takedown attempt.
Minoshima closes the distance and pushes Rourk back into the cage.
Minoshima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Minoshima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Minoshima changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Michael Rourk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Minoshima. No joy for Rourk on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Rourk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minoshima tests Rourk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Michael Rourk has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rourk misses with a takedown attempt - Minoshima sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rourk is breathing heavily.
Minoshima cracks Rourk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Minoshima is looking to clinch but Rourk is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourk swats away the attempt to clinch by Minoshima.
Minoshima wants to clinch up but Rourk keeps it at a distance.
Minoshima throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rourk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Minoshima has managed to clinch.
Minoshima digs a right hand underneath Rourk's ribcage. Rourk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Minoshima scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Minoshima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Minoshima lands a right hand.
Rourk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Minoshima breaks the clinch.
Minoshima lands a head shot.
Minoshima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Minoshima fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minoshima tries to close the distance and clinch but Rourk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Minoshima throws a head kick that misses.
Minoshima closes the distance and clinches.
Minoshima stalling.
Minoshima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rourk shoots in but Minoshima avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rourk closes the distance and clinches up with Minoshima, looking for a takedown. Rourk pushes Minoshima against the cage but Minoshima circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Minoshima closes the distance and pushes Rourk back into the cage.
Minoshima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Minoshima.
Minoshima scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minoshima.
Minoshima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minoshima.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Minoshima.
Minoshima lands a right hand.
Minoshima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rourk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Minoshima tries to avoid it but Rourk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Minoshima to the ground. Minoshima escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Minoshima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rourk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rourk has hold of Minoshima's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Minoshima manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Minoshima tries to hold on but Rourk pushes him away.
Minoshima wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourk with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Minoshima blocking the ground and pound.
Rourk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Minoshima is trying to stand but he's just given Rourk his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minoshima tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seiji Minoshima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Rourk's cut.
That's time! Rourk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rourk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circling - Minoshima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seiji Minoshima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Minoshima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rourk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Minoshima as he avoids it easily.
Minoshima leaves Rourk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Rourk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minoshima moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Minoshima.
A short right from Minoshima on the inside.
Minoshima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Minoshima breaks the clinch.
Rourk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Minoshima but Minoshima pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Minoshima leaves Rourk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rourk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Minoshima pinned against the cage. Minoshima gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourk swats away the attempt to clinch by Minoshima.
Minoshima gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Minoshima scores with a shoulder strike.
Rourk jumps guard but Minoshima stands there with Rourk around his waist. Rourk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Minoshima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minoshima effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minoshima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rourk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minoshima lands with a right to the head.
Minoshima breaks the clinch.
Rourk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Minoshima as he avoids it easily.
Minoshima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rourk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minoshima defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rourk.
Minoshima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Minoshima misses with a series of wild punches.
Rourk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Minoshima as he avoids it easily.
Rourk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Minoshima avoids it really well and circles away.
Seiji Minoshima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rourk checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minoshima keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Minoshima drives through and clinches with Rourk against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Minoshima - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Minoshima lands with a right to the head.
Minoshima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seiji Minoshima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Minoshima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Minoshima slows down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Minoshima.
Rourk takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Minoshima.
A nice left hand lands by Minoshima.
Minoshima stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minoshima scores with a shoulder strike.
Minoshima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rourk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Minoshima stuffs the takedown attempt from Rourk. Rourk gets slowly back to his feet.
Minoshima closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rourk shoots in but no luck this time.
Minoshima clinches with his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Minoshima - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Minoshima continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minoshima digs a right hand underneath Rourk's ribcage. Rourk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seiji Minoshima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Rourk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A jab-cross combination lands for Minoshima and sends Rourk crashing to the mat! Minoshima follows him down to the mat - Rourk regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Rourk is rocked!
Rourk is looking to improve his position.
Rourk wants to control but Minoshima is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rourk regains full guard. Nicely done.
Minoshima trying to control but Rourk is working from the bottom.
Rourk wants to sweep but no luck.
Rourk trying to control the position.
Rourk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Minoshima defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minoshima seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rourk looking to control.
Minoshima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rourk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minoshima has managed to get both his arms back between Rourk's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minoshima trying to control but Rourk is working from the bottom.
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.
Rourk working a defensive guard here.
Minoshima tries to stand but Rourk is controlling from the bottom.
Rourk controls Minoshima momentarily but Minoshima frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rourk is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minoshima keeping moving, preventing Rourk from controlling successfully.
Rourk works over Minoshima with some ground and pound from guard.
Rourk trying to control the position from guard on top but Minoshima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rourk is standing up over Minoshima. Minoshima looks to escape but Rourk dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rourk wants to control but Minoshima is keeping him busy.
Minoshima wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Rourk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Minoshima, who protects the arm well.
Rourk wants to control but Minoshima is keeping him busy.
Seiji Minoshima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Minoshima regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rourk's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Michael Rourk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minoshima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rourk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Michael Rourk.
Nice sprawl there from Minoshima as Rourk shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seiji Minoshima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Minoshima 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seiji Minoshima!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Fortune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguelito Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevor Fortune could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Miguelito Dragon's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trevor Fortune!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miguelito Dragon!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragon misses with a looping right.
Fortune avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dragon throws a head kick but Fortune moves out of range.
Dragon clinches with his opponent.
Dragon missing with knees to the body.
Dragon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fortune's elbow.
Dragon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fortune.
Fortune gets through Dragon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fortune tries to stall but Dragon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fortune blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragon.
Fortune is looking to control Dragon's arms but Dragon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fortune has his back to the cage.
Dragon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dragon misses with a punch to the body.
Dragon lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Dragon.
Dragon takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Dragon.
Fortune is breathing heavily.
Dragon lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dragon scores with a shot to the side of Fortune's head.
Dragon tries to land knees in the clinch but Fortune avoids the damage to the body.
Dragon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dragon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dragon lands a body punch.
Fortune managing to block the knees to the body from Dragon.
Dragon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dragon tries to land knees in the clinch but Fortune avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dragon works on Fortune's body with a couple of short punches.
Dragon trying to land knees to the body.
Fortune pushes Dragon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dragon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dragon misses with a knee strike.
Dragon misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dragon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dragon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragon.
Dragon missing with knees to the body.
Fortune misses with some punches.
Fortune tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragon's elbow.
Dragon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fortune's elbow.
Dragon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dragon lands a right hand.
Dragon cracks Fortune with a nice body shot.
Dragon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Dragon.
Fortune avoiding damage as Dragon throws knees to the body.
Dragon cracks Fortune with a nice body shot.
Dragon missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Fortune as the two fighters clinch.
Dragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Dragon - that landed with a thud.
Dragon lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fortune blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dragon lands a body punch.
Dragon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fortune blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fortune taking a breather.
Dragon tries to land knees in the clinch but Fortune avoids the damage to the body.
Dragon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortune lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dragon.
A body shot lands from Dragon.
Dragon tries to work over Fortune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortune lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
Still in the clinch, Dragon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortune misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fortune takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fortune doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dragon misses with a punch to the body.
Dragon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fortune wants to stall.
Dragon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fortune lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Fortune.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortune.
Dragon misses with a punch to the body.
Fortune prevents a body shot from Dragon.
Dragon misses with a punch to the body.
Fortune misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Dragon as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dragon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortune.
Dragon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fortune lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fortune lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
Fortune misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dragon blocks an uppercut.
Dragon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fortune is defending well for now.
Fortune lands a nice uppercut.
Fortune scores with a hook to the body.
Dragon tries to work over Fortune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortune on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fortune lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fortune is trying to maintain a safe position but Dragon gets an underhook and turns Fortune into the cage.
Dragon trying to land knees to the body.
Dragon letting Fortune take a breather here.
Dragon lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Dragon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dragon is leaning against Fortune and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fortune prevents a body shot from Dragon.
Dragon tries to land knees in the clinch but Fortune avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Fortune.
Dragon missing with knees to the body.
Fortune is stalling here.
Dragon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dragon letting Fortune take a breather here.
A short uppercut from Fortune.
Dragon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fortune's elbow.
Fortune lands a shot to the body.
Fortune is leaning against Dragon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fortune makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fortune avoiding damage as Dragon throws knees to the body.
Dragon missing with knees to the body.
Fortune lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortune.
Fortune is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguelito Dragon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fortune closes the distance and clinches.
Dragon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fortune has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Fortune.
Miguelito Dragon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fortune on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dragon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fortune blocks a body shot from Dragon.
Fortune is working Dragon over against the cage.
Fortune stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dragon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fortune lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dragon cracks Fortune with a nice body shot.
Dragon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fortune avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Dragon fails to land.
Dragon misses with a punch to the body.
Dragon tries to work over Fortune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortune prevents a body shot from Dragon.
Dragon tries to land knees in the clinch but Fortune avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dragon takes a shot to the head.
The referee calls for Fortune to work.
A nice left hand lands by Fortune.
Dragon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fortune.
A body shot lands from Dragon.
Dragon struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortune controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortune lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dragon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Fortune.
Fortune blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortune lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
Dragon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortune lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dragon or not.
Fortune avoiding damage as Dragon throws knees to the body.
Fortune lands a body punch.
Fortune stalling the fight.
Fortune lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
Fortune pushes Dragon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fortune presses Dragon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fortune works on Dragon's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Fortune as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Fortune.
Fortune manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Fortune.
Fortune will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dragon up against the cage.
Fortune is working Dragon over against the cage.
Dragon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dragon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fortune.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortune.
A short body shot lands from Dragon as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Fortune.
Dragon misses with an elbow over the top.
Fortune throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dragons head.
Fortune is working Dragon over against the cage.
Dragon throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortune.
Fortune displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dragon up against the cage.
Fortune's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dragon struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortune controls his hands.
Dragon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fortune is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Dragon.
Fortune is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fortune lands a shoulder strike.
Dragon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortune lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Dragon.
Dragon tries to work over Fortune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortune scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortune lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortune lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fortune lands with a left to the head.
Fortune lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Fortune on the inside.
Dragon tries a body shot but Fortune blocks it.
Fortune lands a shot to the body.
Dragon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortune scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fortune lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fortune.
Fortune blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fortune scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fortune has Dragon pushed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Fortune.
Fortune has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fortune lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fortune controlling the action here for a moment.
Dragon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dragon can't find room to land a body shot as Fortune controls the action.
Fortune makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortune lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
A short right from Fortune on the inside.
A hook to the body from Fortune.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fortune.
Fortune scores with a shoulder strike.
Dragon trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Fortune.
Dragon trying to land knees to the body.
Fortune lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fortune lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fortune is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fortune lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fortune wants to stall.
Dragon lands a body shot.
Dragon blocking some punches.
Fortune lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dragon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fortune.
Fortune works on Dragon's body with a couple of short punches.
Fortune lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Dragon - that landed with a thud.
Dragon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fortune.
Fortune lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Fortune dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fortune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fortune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dragon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fortune moves into the clinch.
Fortune lands with a right to the head.
Dragon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fortune.
Dragon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hook to the body lands for Dragon.
Dragon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fortune blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dragon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fortune.
Dragon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fortune.
Fortune lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dragon tries a body shot but Fortune blocks it.
Dragon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fortune is stalling here.
Fortune throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dragon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dragon letting Fortune take a breather here.
Fortune misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortune blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fortune lands a hook that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
A short uppercut from Fortune.
Fortune has a couple of punches blocked by Dragon.
A body shot lands from Dragon.
Dragon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right hand to the body from Dragon.
Nice body punch from Dragon - that landed with a thud.
Dragon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fortune's elbow.
Fortune stalling in the clinch but Dragon improves position.
Fortune stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dragon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fortune avoids it.
Fortune blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fortune prevents a body shot from Dragon.
A left hand lands to the body for Fortune.
Fortune on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fortune lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fortune is leaning against Dragon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dragon.
Dragon misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fortune.
Fortune pushes Dragon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dragon tries a body shot but Fortune blocks it.
Fortune prevents a body shot from Dragon.
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.
Fortune lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
Nice body punch from Fortune.
Fortune is working Dragon over against the cage.
Fortune on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Fortune - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fortune presses Dragon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Fortune scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fortune works on Dragon's body with a couple of short punches.
Dragon misses with a body punch.
Dragon tries to work over Fortune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortune avoiding damage as Dragon throws knees to the body.
Dragon struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortune controls his hands.
Fortune scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Fortune as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Fortune as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fortune creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fortune lands a body punch.
Fortune pushes Dragon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fortune lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Fortune.
Dragon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortune leaning against his opponent.
Dragon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fortune blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon can't find room to land a body shot as Fortune controls the action.
Fortune lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
Dragon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fortune.
Dragon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fortune digs a right hand into Dragon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dragon's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fortune.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dragon lands a shot to the body.
Dragon tries a body shot but Fortune blocks it.
Dragon tries a body shot but Fortune blocks it.
Fortune prevents a body shot from Dragon.
Dragon misses with a punch to the body.
Fortune working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dragon misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Fortune.
Fortune scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dragon can't find room to land a body shot as Fortune controls the action.
Fortune prevents a body shot from Dragon.
Fortune scores with a shoulder strike.
Fortune lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
Fortune gets through Dragon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Fortune.
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.
Fortune lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
Fortune lands a body punch.
Dragon pushes Fortune back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dragon throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortune.
A left hand lands to the body for Fortune.
Dragon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fortune avoids it.
Fortune lands a nice shot to the body.
Dragon letting Fortune take a breather here.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortune.
Fortune prevents a body shot from Dragon.
Fortune lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dragon tries to work over Fortune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dragon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fortune.
Dragon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fortune.
Fortune makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fortune lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fortune lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
Fortune lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fortune.
Fortune lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
Fortune working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dragon is leaning against Fortune and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Fortune clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dragon closes the distance but Fortune moves to the side
and Fortune counters with a left and a right that stings Dragon.
Fortune scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dragon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fortune counters by moving into the clinch.
Dragon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Fortune.
Dragon scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Fortune.
Fortune looking to stall.
Fortune is leaning against Dragon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fortune prevents a body shot from Dragon.
Dragon missing with knees to the body.
Dragon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fortune or not.
Fortune throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dragons head.
Fortune lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dragon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fortune gets through Dragon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fortune lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
Fortune working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dragon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dragon misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortune is trying to stall.
Dragon tries to work over Fortune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortune lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dragon misses with a body punch.
Fortune just leaning against Dragon, taking a breather.
Dragon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Fortune.
Fortune lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Fortune.
Fortune taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dragon can't find room to land a body shot as Fortune controls the action.
Dragon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fortune will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dragon up against the cage.
Fortune lands a shot to the body.
Fortune misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fortune swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragon is working Fortune over against the cage.
Dragon takes a shot to the head.
Dragon landing knees to the body.
Dragon struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortune controls his hands.
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.
A short body shot lands from Fortune as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dragon.
Dragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortune working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dragon trying to land knees to the body.
Dragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortune is working Dragon over against the cage.
Fortune looking to stall.
Fortune lands a left hand.
Dragon misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragon tries to throw a body punch but Fortune avoids it by throwing Dragon back against the cage.
Dragon struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortune controls his hands.
Dragon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Fortune.
Fortune manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dragon misses with a body punch.
Fortune digs a right hand underneath Dragon's ribcage. Dragon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fortune controlling the action here for a moment.
Fortune lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortune lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dragon missing with knees to the body.
Dragon misses with a knee strike.
Dragon tries to throw a body punch but Fortune avoids it by throwing Dragon back against the cage.
Fortune gets through Dragon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Fortune.
Fortune lands a body shot.
Fortune is leaning against Dragon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fortune cracks Dragon with a nice body shot.
Fortune lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Fortune - that landed with a thud.
Fortune lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dragon misses with a body punch.
Fortune lands a hook that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
A hook to the body from Fortune.
Fortune managing to block the knees to the body from Dragon.
Fortune lands an uppercut.
Fortune lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Fortune.
A hook to the body from Fortune.
Dragon swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortune pushes Dragon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fortune lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortune lands with a short shot to the head.
Dragon tries to work over Fortune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortune softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fortune lands a body punch.
Dragon struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortune controls his hands.
Fortune managing to block the knees to the body from Dragon.
Fortune is leaning against Dragon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fortune lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dragon missing with knees to the body.
Dragon trying to land knees to the body.
Fortune lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fortune stalling against the cage.
Fortune lands with a short shot to the head.
Dragon swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dragon tries to work over Fortune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fortune working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fortune lands a nice shot to the body.
Fortune lands a nice uppercut.
Fortune lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
Dragon misses with a body punch.
Fortune slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Fortune had his way with Miguelito Dragon in that round.
That's time! Fortune's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dragon looks to clinch
and Fortune counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Fortune. That snapped Dragon's head back.
Dragon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fortune holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fortune scores with a shot to the side of Dragon's head.
Dragon tries a body shot but Fortune blocks it.
Fortune misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dragon tries to work over Fortune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortune throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fortune pushes Dragon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fortune throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dragons head.
Fortune works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dragon misses with a punch to the body.
Fortune lands a right hand.
Dragon missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Fortune.
Fortune makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fortune lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortune.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fortune.
Fortune lands a nice shot to the body.
Dragon struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortune controls his hands.
A short left from Fortune.
Fortune lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortune.
Fortune leaning against his opponent.
Dragon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortune manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fortune lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fortune lands a hook that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
Fortune is pushing Dragon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dragon can't find room to land a body shot as Fortune controls the action.
A hook to the body from Dragon.
Fortune lands an uppercut.
Fortune stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fortune scores with a shot to the side of Dragon's head.
Fortune presses Dragon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fortune swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fortune's elbow.
Dragon blocking some punches.
Fortune is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dragon is keeping busy.
Fortune has a couple of punches blocked by Dragon.
Dragon lands a left hand.
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.
Dragon lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Dragon.
Fortune blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dragon misses with an elbow strike.
Dragon misses with a body punch.
Dragon throws a head punch that misses.
Dragon misses with a body punch.
Fortune blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fortune blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fortune scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fortune is trying to maintain a safe position but Dragon gets an underhook and turns Fortune into the cage.
Dragon can't find room to land a body shot as Fortune controls the action.
Fortune scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dragon fails to land.
Fortune lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Fortune.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fortune.
Dragon working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Fortune.
Dragon tries a body shot but Fortune blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Fortune.
Fortune is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dragon is keeping busy.
A short body shot lands from Fortune as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon trying to land knees to the body.
Fortune softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fortune holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dragon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dragon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fortune's elbow.
Fortune lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fortune creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miguelito Dragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Dragon.
Nice body punch from Fortune - that landed with a thud.
Dragon lands a nice shot to the body.
Fortune lands with a right to the head.
Fortune fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fortune.
Dragon misses with a body punch.
Dragon can't find room to land a body shot as Fortune controls the action.
A body shot lands from Dragon.
Dragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortune blocks a body shot from Dragon.
Dragon works on Fortune's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fortune.
Dragon misses with a body punch.
Dragon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fortune is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Fortune.
Trevor Fortune is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragon missing with knees to the body.
Dragon tries to work over Fortune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortune slows down the pace here.
Dragon can't find room to land a body shot as Fortune controls the action.
Fortune prevents a body shot from Dragon.
Dragon misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortune.
Fortune works on Dragon's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fortune.
Dragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortune prevents a body shot from Dragon.
Fortune lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fortune managing to block the knees to the body from Dragon.
Dragon tries to land knees in the clinch but Fortune avoids the damage to the body.
Dragon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Fortune showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fortune 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Fortune!
Trevor Fortune retains his middleweight title!
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