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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between IT TI (ranked 4738 p4p, 4143 weight class) and Ken Aoiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, IT TI!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ken Aoiki!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TI dives in and grabs Aoiki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aoiki pushes down on TI's head and hops out.
Aoiki blocks a head kick by TI.
And Aoiki tries to counter it with a takedown but TI pushes his down on his head and steps out.
TI will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aoiki throws an overhand right that lands on TI's shoulder, as TI tries to avoid the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from TI.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for IT TI. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoiki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aoiki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but TI defends it well.
TI misses with a low kick.
Aoiki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
TI pushes Aoiki off and gets back to his feet.
TI avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoiki is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from TI does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Aoiki misses.
TI is looking to counter with a body kick.
TI tries to clinch up
and Aoiki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
TI wants to get back to his feet but Aoiki passes into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nice strikes from Aoiki there.
TI really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
TI is trying to control but can't.
Aoiki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoiki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aoiki wants to pass to mount but TI is defending the position.
Aoiki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aoiki lands a nice short elbow.
TI throws a strike from the bottom but Aoiki passes into side control!
Aoiki trying to control the position but TI is working away.
Aoiki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused TI some visible discomfort.
TI on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if TI tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoiki landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TI takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
TI struggling a bit here.
TI is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aoiki connects with a decent elbow.
Aoiki lands some shots froms side control.
TI looking for a sweep but Aoiki has passed into full mount! Oh no!
TI knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aoiki on the ground.
TI is working to get back to half guard.
TI takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
TI in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoiki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
TI takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Aoiki avoids the attempt from TI to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoiki with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TI is squirming around, avoiding Aoiki's attempts to control the action.
TI wants to control but Aoiki is having none of it.
TI flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Aoiki raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Aoiki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A low kick from TI is predictable there
so Aoiki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
TI has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Aoiki has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
 TI is rocked!
Oh TI is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aoiki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed TI clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
TI seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoiki connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for TI to escape the position.
TI is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Aoiki is punishing TI with some ground and pound.
Aoiki throwing damaging strikes from the back! TI could be in trouble here!
TI defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Aoiki's arms.
Aoiki gets his hands free as TI looks to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TI is trying to break free.
Aoiki punishes TI with strikes from the back mount.
Aoiki scores with punches to the body.
Aoiki lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can TI hold on?!
TI is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Aoiki is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Aoiki gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Aoiki gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Aoiki apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Aoiki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aoiki leaves TI with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
TI defending well as Aoiki loads up on a big left hand.
Aoiki misses with an uppercut.
TI dives in for a single leg takedown but Aoiki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoiki has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but TI regains guard immediately.
Aoiki is standing up over TI. TI looks to escape but Aoiki dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TI taking a bit of punishment here - Aoiki scoring with strikes.
Aoiki scoring with punches from side control.
TI is looking for a sweep.
Aoiki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aoiki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
TI regains half guard.
TI tries to get to full guard but Aoiki has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoiki working TI over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoiki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
TI has a hand on Aoiki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Aoiki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
TI is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
TI is in a horrible position here. Aoiki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aoiki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ken Aoiki has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TI tries to lock up and control but Aoiki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aoiki connects with a bit shot that sees TI covering up! More strikes from Aoiki and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Aoiki is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Aoiki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Steve (ranked 4173 p4p, 4562 weight class) and Laser Fints (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Laser Fints!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fints misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fints drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steve will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steve is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Fints from controlling successfully.
Steve looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steve is looking for a triangle but Fints pushes his legs off easily.
Steve keeping full guard, as Fints tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fints throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fints tries to free his leg and advance position but Steve is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fints accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fints looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steve fails with a takedown attempt.
Fints is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fints.
Steve shoots in for a takedown but Fints shows good takedown defense.
Steve gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steve just leaning against Fints, taking a breather.
Steve jumps guard but Fints stands there with Steve around his waist. Steve gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Steve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve tries to break the clinch but Fints is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fints avoiding damage as Steve throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Fints's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fints pulls guard successfully.
Steve knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fints on the ground.
Fints being controlled here, momentarily.
Fints is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steve defends well.
Fints wants to sweep here but Steve controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steve trying to control the position from guard on top but Fints is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steve postures up.
Fints keeping moving, preventing Steve from controlling successfully.
Steve avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fints closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Steve did well to prevent Fints getting side control.
Steve is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steve looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fints is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fints looks winded!
Steve wants to improve his position but Fints is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steve is refusing to be controlled, as Fints sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laser Fints dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Steve shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steve's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steve duly obliges.
Steve misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fints tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fints scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Steve on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steve tries to get out of the position.
Steve is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fints connects with a decent elbow.
Fints throws an elbow but Steve slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fints misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Steve tries to control but Fints manages to take his back.
Fints has good solid back control here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve prevents Fints from getting a body triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve rolls, trying to escape but Fints keeps control of the position.
Fints gets his hands free as Steve looks to control.
Steve is trying to get back to his feet but Fints has full control of the position and if anything, Steve has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fints is not going to allow Steve to sit and survive in this position.
Steve tries to roll but Fints sticks to his back.
Laser Fints has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Fints trying to control.
Steve trying to control the hands but Fints won't let him.
Fints tries to keep control of the position but Steve is staying busy.
Steve can't escape the position.
Steve preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fints.
Fints controlling well, preventing Steve from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve wants to control his opponent's hands but Fints gets his hands free.
Fints wants to control but Steve is keeping busy.
Fints is breathing heavily.
Steve is trying to stand back up.
Fints has the hooks in. Steve is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Steve is keeping busy.
Fints has the hooks in. Steve is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steve trying to control the hands but Fints breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fints is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fints missing with strikes from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laser Fints showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Steve has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fints stalling in the clinch but Steve improves position.
Steve is looking to break free of the clinch but Fints has double underhooks.
Steve is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fints gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fints has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fints prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fints has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Steve uses from the top position.
Steve controlling from the top position.
Fints keeping full guard, as Steve tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fints scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve swats away the attempt to clinch by Fints.
Steve shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fints but Fints pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Steve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve shoots in looking for a takedown but Fints manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steve's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steve misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fints.
Steve rushes Fints and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fints jumps guard and drags Steve to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fints throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Steve lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fints working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steve doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steve manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fints takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steve wants to control from the top but Fints keeps moving.
Steve controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fints looking for a sweep. Not yet Fints, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fints manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Steve working a defensive guard here.
Fints trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steve wants to stand up but Fints is controlling him.
Steve looking for a guillotine here but Fints defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fints postures up.
Steve is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steve dives in for a single leg takedown but Fints sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steve sets himself, and Fints steps forward looking for the clinch! Steve avoids it this time.
Steve is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fints gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steve wants to take the fight to the mat but Fints manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fints swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve is looking to counter the offense by Fints and move into the clinch.
William Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laser Fints is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laser Fints comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fints 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Laser Fints!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Laser Fints!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Laser Fints!
Laser Fints wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremiah Salem (ranked 4421 p4p, 4195 weight class) and Tia Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeremiah Salem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tia Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salem fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tanaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Salem closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tanaka quickly recovers to half guard.
Salem trying to control from half guard but Tanaka is working away.
Tanaka is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salem thows a huge punch but Tanaka dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salem throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tanaka wants to get back to full guard.
Tanaka holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tanaka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tanaka is controlling Salem's trapped leg to prevent Salem from advancing to side control.
Salem thows a huge punch but Tanaka dodges it nicely.
Salem missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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.
Tanaka is controlling Salem's trapped leg to prevent Salem from advancing to side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tanaka clinches with his opponent.
Salem wants to take the fight to the mat but Tanaka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tanaka tries to work over Salem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanaka lands a nice uppercut.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tanaka has Salem pressed against the cage.
Tanaka stalling in the clinch.
Tanaka is working Salem over against the cage.
Salem jumps guard and drags Tanaka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Salem lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tanaka wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Salem has passed into side control.
Tanaka wants to control but Salem postures up.
Tanaka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Salem wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Salem tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tanaka is not content to let Salem control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Salem has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tanaka!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tanaka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Salem trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah Salem dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Salem misses with a body kick.
Tanaka throws a shot from downtown. Salem moves away and avoids it.
Salem was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jeremiah Salem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Tanaka does no damage.
Tanaka moves into range and clinches up with Salem.
Salem is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tanaka to keep the fight standing.
Salem is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tanaka to keep the fight standing.
Tanaka digs a right hand underneath Salem's ribcage. Salem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Salem fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremiah Salem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Tanaka.
Salem is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salem ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Salem no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Salem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Salem wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salem is looking to stand up but Tanaka isn't so interested in that idea.
Salem has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Salem is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tanaka is aware though and is defending well.
Tanaka is stalling in the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salem is trying to keep Tanaka in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salem shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tanaka pinned against the cage. Tanaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salem moves in looking to clinch but Tanaka pushes him off.
Salem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tanaka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Salem tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Tanaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tanaka pushes Salem up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka stalling the fight.
Tanaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tanaka scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salem tries for a takedown but Tanaka manages to get underhooks.
Tanaka lands a shot to the body.
Tanaka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tanaka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tanaka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tanaka lands a left hand.
Tanaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tanaka.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tanaka.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tanaka.
Tanaka scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka just leaning against Salem, taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Tanaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tanaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salem backwards.
Tanaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Salem backwards.
Tanaka lands a right hand.
Tanaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salem backwards.
Tanaka lands a shoulder strike.
Tia Tanaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Tanaka on the inside.
Salem is rocked!
A body shot lands from Tanaka.
Oh Salem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salem is trying to pull guard but Tanaka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short body shot lands from Tanaka as the two fighters clinch.
Salem seems to have got his legs back now.
Tanaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Tanaka on the inside.
Tanaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Tanaka.
Tanaka creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Salem with a big uppercut! Salem tries to clinch up but Tanaka pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Salem to the mat! Salem covers up and Tanaka unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tia Tanaka!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Caol Hioki (ranked 4408 p4p, 4370 weight class) and Marcus Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caol Hioki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Day!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hioki cracks a nice hook into Day's ribs.
Marcus Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Hioki misses the target.
Day tries to clinch up but Hioki circles away and keeps his distance.
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
Hioki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hioki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Day walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hioki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Day has Hioki up against the cage in a clinch.
Day wants to break free but Hioki has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day is trying to maintain a safe position but Hioki gets an underhook and turns Day into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hioki.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hioki lands a shot to the body.
Day pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hioki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Day wants a takedown but no success here.
Day goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Day tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hioki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Day is trying to stall.
Hioki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Day.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hioki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Day's efforts to push away.
Hioki manages to break the clinch.
Day fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hioki avoids it really well and circles away.
Caol Hioki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Day.
Day is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hioki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hioki slaps away a takedown attempt from Day, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hioki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Day bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hioki is looking to regain half guard here but Day keeps moving and retains side control.
Day in side control, throwing shots but Hioki defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hioki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Day wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Day working away.
Day has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Day shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hioki as he jumps to the side.
Day tries to clinch but Hioki moves out of range.
Hioki throwing a counter right hand but Day manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Hioki misses its intended target.
Day keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hioki.
Day lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hioki closes the distance and pushes Day back into the cage.
Hioki avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Day with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hioki manages to break the clinch.
Caol Hioki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hioki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
Day tries for a takedown but Hioki circles away easily
and Hioki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Day with that takedown attempt.
Hioki throws a good cross that connects.
Day wants to clinch but Hioki slips to the side
and Hioki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Day thinking.
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!
Day tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Hioki misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Hioki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hioki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caol Hioki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Day gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hioki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Day thinking.
Hioki loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.
Day shoots and misses
and Hioki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hioki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Day fails with the takedown.
Caol Hioki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Day.
Day moves in looking to clinch but Hioki pushes him off.
Day slips a jab from Hioki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day wants to clinch.
Hioki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Day.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day shoots in for a takedown but Hioki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hioki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Day has a takedown stuffed.
Day tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hioki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hioki is looking to counter punch.
Day misses with the combination.
Hioki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hioki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Day can do to turn this around?
Hioki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hioki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hioki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hioki blocks a low kick nicely.
As Day looks to move away, Hioki throws a big counter combo but Day just gets out of the way.
Day tries to clinch up but Hioki circles away and keeps his distance.
Hioki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hioki misses with a body shot.
Hioki swats away the attempt to clinch by Day.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
Hioki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hioki lands an overhand right.
Day defending well as Hioki loads up on a big left hand.
Day darts in trying to clinch
enabling Hioki to counter with a crisp jab.
Day fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Day shoots in for a double leg but Hioki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Day shoots in but Hioki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hioki throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hioki thuds his right hand into Day's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
Hioki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hioki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Hioki as Day shoots in.
Day shoots in for a takedown but Hioki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Day is breathing heavily.
Day walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hioki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Day momentarily.
Hioki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
 Day is rocked!
Day moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Day is still on wobbly legs! Can Hioki finish him?
Hioki misses with a looping left.
Day gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Day or perhaps it was just good defense by Hioki, which made it look bad.
Hioki avoids the head kick by Day.
No luck for Day with that takedown attempt.
Hioki gets tackled into the cage by Day. Day maintains the clinch.
Day seems to have recovered his senses.
Day tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hioki smiles and moves away.
Day dives in for a single leg takedown but Hioki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hioki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Day checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hioki throws out a loose jab but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day tries to move into range but Hioki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caol Hioki dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hioki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hioki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Day misses with an uppercut
and Hioki counters with a nice uppercut.
Day fails in his attempt to clinch.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Day closes the distance and clinches up with Hioki, looking for a takedown. Day pushes Hioki against the cage but Hioki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Day looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hioki cracks Day with an open hand slap.
Day takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Day shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hioki as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hioki lands with a nice combination. Day backs away looking to recover.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Day.
Caol Hioki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Day.
Day takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Day with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hioki counters by clinching up.
Hioki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Day tries to work over Hioki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hioki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caol Hioki is winning the standup battle so far.
Hioki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hioki throws a hook but Day blocks it.
Hioki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hioki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hioki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Day changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hioki tries to avoid it but Day manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hioki to the ground. Hioki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Day throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hioki to counter with a crisp jab.
Hioki throws a jab when Day was well out of range.
Day walks into a stiff left hand from Hioki.
Marcus Day is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hioki as he avoids it easily.
Hioki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Day darts in looking for a takedown but Hioki gets double underhooks and turns Day into the cage.
Hioki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hioki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hioki scores with a hook.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
Hioki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Day manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day needs to keep his hands up - Hioki had a free shot at his head there.
Hioki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
Day drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hioki throws a shot from downtown. Day moves away and avoids it.
Day shoots and misses
and Hioki moves into the clinch.
Hioki prevents the takedown attempt.
Caol Hioki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Day takes a shot to the head.
Day has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Day is trying to pull guard but Hioki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hioki has Day pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Hioki to work.
Marcus Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hioki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Day backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caol Hioki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hioki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Caol Hioki!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Caol Hioki!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Caol Hioki!
Caol Hioki wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tournament Dom (ranked 0 p4p, 4149 weight class) and Shinya Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tournament Dom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Sakurai!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dom drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sakurai keeping moving, preventing Dom from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dom trying to move into half guard but instead Sakurai has managed to sweep!
Dom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakurai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dom managing to control the position.
Dom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai won't allow Dom to sweep him here.
Dom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sakurai on the ground.
Dom pulls Sakurai in close to prevent any damage.
Sakurai trying to control but Dom is working from the bottom.
Sakurai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dom is keeping the position for now.
Dom wants to sweep here but Sakurai controlling him for the moment.
Sakurai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sakurai working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dom is looking for a sweep.
Sakurai is looking to take a break and control but Dom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dom is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Dom's face as Sakurai controls the position.
Sakurai passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dom!
Sakurai controlling the position easily from mount.
Sakurai is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Dom is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Dom flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Sakurai anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Dom and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Sakurai slips an arm under Dom chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Sakurai has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Sakurai is squeezing on Dom like an anaconda would it's prey. Dom fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shinya Sakurai!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jari Sillanpaa (ranked 4564 p4p, 4667 weight class) and Adam Alexis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sillanpaa comes to the cage accompanied by Jari Sillanpää-Satulinna. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Counter fighter
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Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jari Sillanpaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adam Alexis!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexis fails with the takedown
and Sillanpaa counters with a takedown into side control.
Alexis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sillanpaa lands some shots froms side control.
Sillanpaa working away.
The strikes coming from Sillanpaa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Alexis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alexis takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Alexis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sillanpaa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sillanpaa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sillanpaa has an Americana. Alexis didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sillanpaa is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sillanpaa hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jari Sillanpaa!
During a confident post fight interview, Jari Sillanpaa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Silas T Berry (ranked 4710 p4p, 3067 weight class) and Zhao Ming (ranked 140 p4p, 312 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Silas T Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zhao Ming!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ming leaves Berry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Berry misses with a takedown attempt - Ming sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ming raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ming tries to clinch but Berry is having none of it.
Berry drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ming sprawls and moves away.
Ming moves in looking to clinch but Berry pushes him off.
Ming lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Berry circles away quickly and effectively.
Berry shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silas T Berry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Berry. No joy for Ming on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry gets caught flat footed, as Ming shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Berry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ming's guard.
Ming controls Berry momentarily but Berry frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ming has his foot on Berry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berry works his way back into a safe position though.
Berry distracts Ming with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berry trying to control but Ming is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berry passes into half guard.
Berry slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
Ming is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Berry has latched onto it... Big trouble! Berry pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ming is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Berry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Silas T Berry!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josh Lim (ranked 4709 p4p, 4159 weight class) and Shinji Takaida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Counter fighter
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josh Lim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Takaida!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takaida circles away quickly and effectively.
Josh Lim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takaida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lim has closed the distance and engaged Takaida in a clinch.
Lim tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takaida smiles and moves away.
Lim shoots in for a takedown but Takaida shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Lim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takaida moves into range and clinches up with Lim.
Nice body punch from Takaida - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takaida.
Lim tries to pull guard but Takaida won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takaida lands with a light punch inside.
Lim tries to pull guard but Takaida forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Takaida avoids a wild elbow strike from Lim.
Lim tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takaida just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takaida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaida avoiding damage as Lim throws knees to the body.
Lim really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lim looking for a takedown.
Takaida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lim or not.
Lim is breathing heavily.
Takaida lands with a left to the head.
Takaida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Takaida.
Takaida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lim takes a shot to the head.
Takaida scores with a shoulder strike.
Takaida avoiding damage.
Takaida lands a shoulder strike.
Lim prevents Takaida from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lim tries to break free but Takaida pushes him back against the cage.
Lim misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Takaida.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takaida's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Takaida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takaida walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Lim drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Takaida swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Lim's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinji Takaida!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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