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AJFC 51: Herman vs Digornio PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coulton Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stan Best!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Coulton Maguire!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Best looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Maguire!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maguire can do anything to dispel that myth.
Best lands a heavy elbow.
Maguire avoids a series of strikes thrown by Best.
Best thowing shots but they're missing.
Best can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maguire is looking to escape.
Best thowing shots but they're missing.
Best breaks from Maguire's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best raining down shots from the mount!
Best trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maguire is trying desperately to improve position.
Best sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Best punishing his opponent with strikes.
Best trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maguire is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Best thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Maguire sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Best is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Maguire reverses the position - he's now on top in Best's guard.
Maguire scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maguire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire throws a strike but Best rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maguire is pulling down on Best's head. It's preventing any offense from Best, at least for the moment.
Maguire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Best.
Best is breathing heavily.
Maguire seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
Best throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maguire managing to control the position.
Best throws and elbow that misses. Maguire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Best's guard. Nice move by Maguire!
Maguire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Best's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Best dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maguire feints and as Best raises his hands in defense, Maguire changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Best keeping full guard, as Maguire tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maguire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maguire won't allow Best to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maguire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maguire with a nice head shot there.
Maguire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maguire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maguire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Best keeping full guard, as Maguire tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maguire working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maguire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maguire landing some decent shots from guard.
Maguire cracks Best with a solid left hand.
Maguire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maguire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maguire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Best's head.
Maguire chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire chips away with some ground and pound.
Maguire working some strikes from top position.
Maguire scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Best preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maguire postures up and lands a big shot to Best's brow.
Maguire pushes down on Best's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maguire lands strikes from half guard.
Best wants to get back to his feet.
Maguire working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best taking some punishment here, with Maguire in his half guard.
Maguire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maguire drops an elbow to the side of Best's head.
Maguire working the head and body with strikes.
Maguire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maguire winds up and cracks Best with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Best on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Best has hold of Maguire's hands but Maguire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire working the head and body with strikes.
Maguire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maguire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Maguire connects with a nice short shot to Best's temple.
Best blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maguire.
Maguire looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maguire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Maguire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maguire working Best over with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maguire slips a nice elbow through Best's hands, connecting with Best's forehead.
Maguire throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coulton Maguire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Maguire gets a takedown into half guard.
Maguire trying to control the action but Best is working from the bottom.
Maguire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maguire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Best's head.
Maguire is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Best is trying to stand up here but Maguire is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Maguire there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maguire 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 one minute gone in the round.
Maguire working over Best with some ground and pound. Best looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Best avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maguire.
Maguire trying to control from half guard but Best is working away.
Best on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Best keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maguire lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maguire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire wants to take a breather but Best is having none of it.
Maguire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Best with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Maguire.
Maguire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maguire is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Coulton Maguire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maguire scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maguire is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maguire is nestled in close to Best, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Best is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maguire scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire working Best over with strikes.
Maguire looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Best is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maguire scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maguire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Best with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maguire is nestled in close to Best, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maguire is trying to control. Best wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maguire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Best defending well though.
Maguire scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maguire working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Best regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Maguire.
Maguire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maguire trying to control the position from guard on top but Best is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maguire throws a big right hand that misses.
Maguire throwing strikes but missing.
Maguire throwing strikes from guard but Best blocks nicely.
Maguire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coulton Maguire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maguire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coulton Maguire!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Yu is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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279 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joseph Bruce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Yu!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu misses with a few strikes there.
Bruce misses with a wild body shot.
Yu scores with a sloppy right hand. Bruce should have avoided that one.
Yu avoids the body shot from Bruce.
Bruce fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut there from Yu.
A punch lands to the side of Yu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yu misses with a few strikes there.
Yu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yu misses with the combination.
Yu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bruce is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bruce gets underhooks to prevent Yu's takedown attempt.
Yu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joseph Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Yu.
Yu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yu checks a leg kick.
Yu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yu cracks Bruce with a good jab.
Bruce slips under a jab from Yu.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yu looks to land a combination but Bruce avoids it well.
Yu gets a takedown into half guard.
Bruce blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bruce's head.
Yu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yu lands with a punch from half guard.
Yu is controlling the pace.
Yu is trying to control the action in half guard but Bruce is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bruce defending well though.
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.
Yu drops an elbow to the side of Bruce's head.
Bruce blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yu.
Bruce pushes Yu off looking to stand but Yu dives back in and keeps control.
Yu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yu in particular looking to stall.
Bruce keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bruce has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yu throwing shots but Bruce is blocking nicely.
Yu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bruce defending well though.
Bruce wants to get back to his feet.
Bruce blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yu.
Yu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bruce fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yu throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Bruce stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Yu follows into mount!
Bruce is rocked!
Yu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bruce hang on?
Oh Bruce is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yu unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Bruce wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Yu celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Yu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedricio Warum (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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270 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Peter Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pedricio Warum!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warum fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Warum persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Warum jumps into side control!
Warum moves into full mount!
Warum goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Warum is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson tries to stand but Warum is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Warum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Warum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson gets to his feet. Warum looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Peter Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Warum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson lands a left and a right that send Warum crashing to the mat, dazed. Jackson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Pedricio Warum has been cut.
Warum looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warum tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a stiff jab that staggers Warum - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Jackson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyuzo Mifune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caine Paine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyuzo Mifune has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyuzo Mifune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caine Paine!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paine 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.
Mifune is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paine is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Paine wants to control from the top but Mifune keeps moving.
Paine landing some decent shots from guard.
Mifune is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paine defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Paine working some strikes from top position.
Mifune is trying to control the position but Paine postures up.
Paine scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paine with a nice head shot there.
Paine scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mifune is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paine thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mifune is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paine is aware though and is defending well.
Mifune looking for a guillotine here but Paine defends easily.
Mifune is breathing heavily.
Paine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paine cracks Mifune with a solid left hand.
Mifune looking to control.
Paine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mifune's head.
Paine is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Paine trying to control but Mifune is working from the bottom.
Mifune is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paine postures up and lands a big shot to Mifune's brow.
Paine scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paine is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mifune might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paine wants to control from the top but Mifune keeps moving.
Paine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Paine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Paine lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mifune down.
Paine cracks Mifune with a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paine scoring with punches and elbows.
Paine in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mifune takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Paine working the ground and pound from side control.
Paine cracks Mifune with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Paine scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paine lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mifune down.
Paine cracks Mifune with a big right hand but Mifune just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Paine cracks Mifune with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paine grinds an elbow into Mifune's temple.
Paine landing strikes.
Paine is working Mifune over with some ground and pound from side control.
Paine in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mifune tries to buck Paine off but Paine is having none of it.
Paine scoring with punches and elbows.
Paine working the ground and pound.
Paine works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Paine working the head with strikes.
Paine scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mifune to see if he's OK.
Mifune takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Paine is looking to take a break and control but Mifune is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifune tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Paine working the ground and pound.
Paine scores with punches from side control.
Mifune seems a little lost for a moment, as Paine dominates the positioning.
Paine scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mifune to see if he's OK.
Paine lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Mifune's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paine scoring with punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mifune can't do much from the bottom here.
Mifune is looking to regain half guard here but Paine keeps moving and retains side control.
Paine lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caine Paine dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Paine shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Paine scoring with some ground and pound.
Caine Paine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mifune is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paine landing with the ground and pound.
Paine wants to pass the guard but Mifune is keeping the position.
Paine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mifune's head.
Paine chips away with some ground and pound.
Paine works over Mifune with some ground and pound from guard.
Paine distracts Mifune with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Paine is pushing down on Mifune's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mifune is fighting to maintain full guard but Paine has managed to sneak the leg through.
Paine drops an elbow to the side of Mifune's head.
Mifune on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifune is staying active underneath Paine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mifune is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paine scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paine passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mifune!
Paine scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The referee warns Mifune that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Paine.
Mifune is looking to improve his position but Paine isn't that keen on the idea.
Paine lands a nice shot to the head.
Paine controlling from the full mount.
Mifune is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paine postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mifune looks a forlorn figure.
Paine punishing his opponent with strikes.
Paine landing shots from mount.
Paine fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mifune tries to hold on but Paine postures up.
Mifune really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paine controlling from mount.
Mifune wants to control but Paine is having none of it.
Paine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paine wants to control the pace but Mifune is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifune is looking to improve his position but Paine isn't that keen on the idea.
Paine lands a nice shot to the head.
Paine working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mifune is in a horrible position here. Paine smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Paine lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mifune hang on?
Paine cracks Mifune with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Paine lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mifune hang on?
Paine wants to control the pace but Mifune is squirming around nicely.
Paine with the ground and pound from mount.
Paine lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifune in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Paine looking to finish Mifune with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mifune!
Paine punishing his opponent with strikes.
Paine putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Paine working the ground and pound effectively.
Paine lands with some strikes.
Paine landing strikes from the mount and Mifune is in trouble!
Mifune tries to hold on but Paine pushes him away.
Paine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mifune is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mifune is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Paine landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caine Paine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Paine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mifune looking for a guillotine here but Paine defends easily.
Paine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mifune has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mifune's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paine scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paine landing some decent shots from guard.
Paine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paine passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Paine looks up at the clock and then as Mifune takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Paine smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mifune is working to avoid the ground and pound but Paine connects with a decent elbow.
Mifune taking a bit of punishment here - Paine scoring with strikes.
Paine working the head with strikes.
Paine looks up at the clock and then as Mifune takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Paine smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mifune can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Paine's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Paine working the head with strikes.
Mifune taking a bit of punishment here - Paine scoring with strikes.
Paine tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mifune's legs.
Paine lands a decent elbow from side control.
Paine working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mifune can't do much from the bottom here.
Paine working the head and body with strikes.
Paine works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mifune wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mifune doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paine slips nicely into half guard.
Paine is nestled in close to Mifune, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Paine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Paine working Mifune over with strikes.
Mifune is trying to control but can't.
Mifune actively working from the bottom here.
Mifune is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paine pulls his head out easily.
Paine scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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.
Paine winds up and cracks Mifune with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mifune with the active half guard here but Paine passes nicely into side control.
Paine working the head with strikes.
Paine cracks Mifune with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mifune can't do much from the bottom here.
Paine in side control lands a decent elbow.
Paine looks up at the clock and then as Mifune takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Paine smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mifune tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paine landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kyuzo Mifune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paine working the ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caine Paine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 24:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caine Paine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenpachi Zaraki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Rockwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockwell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Voices. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
196 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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24
205 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenpachi Zaraki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Simon Rockwell!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaraki shoots for a double leg takedown but Rockwell sprawls well. He's pushed Zaraki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zaraki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zaraki wants to control but Rockwell is keeping him busy.
Rockwell actively working from the bottom here.
Zaraki throwing shots but Rockwell is blocking nicely.
Rockwell tries to roll over but Zaraki keeps him under control.
Zaraki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rockwell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rockwell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaraki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rockwell tries to avoid it but Zaraki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rockwell to the ground. Rockwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rockwell.
Zaraki fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenpachi Zaraki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Rockwell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaraki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rockwell throws a head kick but Zaraki moves out of range.
Rockwell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaraki.
Rockwell slaps away a takedown attempt from Zaraki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zaraki shoots for a double leg takedown but Rockwell sprawls well. He's pushed Zaraki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zaraki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zaraki.
Zaraki tries for a takedown but Rockwell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zaraki is breathing heavily.
Rockwell throws a body kick that misses.
Zaraki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rockwell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rockwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zaraki trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaraki 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell is pulling down on Zaraki's head to control his posture.
Zaraki throws a strike but Rockwell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zaraki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rockwell defends it easily.
Zaraki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rockwell is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rockwell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zaraki is looking for a sweep.
Rockwell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zaraki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rockwell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zaraki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zaraki taking a bit of punishment here - Rockwell scoring with strikes.
Zaraki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zaraki is trying to get back to half guard.
Zaraki is trying to control Rockwell's posture but Rockwell avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rockwell decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zaraki to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell tries a head kick but it misses.
Rockwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaraki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rockwell!
Zaraki dominating with strikes here.
Zaraki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rockwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zaraki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zaraki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaraki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rockwell is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaraki is looking for a triangle but Rockwell pushes his legs off easily.
Zaraki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rockwell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simon Rockwell will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rockwell tries a head kick but it misses.
Rockwell tests Zaraki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horrible takedown by Zaraki or perhaps it was just good defense by Rockwell which made him look bad.
Rockwell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rockwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zaraki slips a jab and a cross from Rockwell.
Rockwell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rockwell stuffs the takedown.
Rockwell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rockwell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rockwell connects with a single shot there.
Zaraki fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenpachi Zaraki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Rockwell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rockwell misses with a head kick.
Zaraki shoots in looking for a takedown. Rockwell tries to sprawl out of it but Zaraki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rockwell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zaraki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rockwell defends it nicely.
Rockwell stalks Zaraki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zaraki's face. Zaraki staggers backwards, shaken.
Zaraki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rockwell tests Zaraki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kenpachi Zaraki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Rockwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rockwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell cracks Zaraki with an open hand slap.
Rockwell cracks Zaraki with a good jab.
Rockwell connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockwell throws a right and a left that Zaraki avoids nicely.
Zaraki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rockwell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rockwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
A right-left combo lands from Rockwell.
Rockwell leaves Zaraki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zaraki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Kenpachi Zaraki has been cut.
Rockwell misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaraki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rockwell with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell stuffs the takedown attempt from Zaraki. Zaraki gets slowly back to his feet.
Simon Rockwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaraki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zaraki fails with a takedown attempt.
Zaraki fails to land the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Rockwell.
Rockwell lands a jab-cross combination.
Rockwell throws a sloppy head kick and Zaraki moves out of range easily.
Rockwell takes a swing at Zaraki's ribcage but misses.
Rockwell lands a two punch combo.
Rockwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Rockwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice takedown defense from Rockwell. No joy for Zaraki on that attempt.
Rockwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rockwell pushes Zaraki away with a front kick.
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!
A shot to the liver by Rockwell. Beautiful body shot.
Rockwell misses with a head kick.
Rockwell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rockwell misses with the combination.
Zaraki moves forwards but Rockwell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice sprawl there from Rockwell as Zaraki shoots in.
Rockwell scores with a nice strike.
Rockwell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zaraki avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Rockwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenpachi Zaraki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rockwell cracks Zaraki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rockwell throws a shot to the body.
Zaraki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rockwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zaraki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rockwell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rockwell misses with a double jab.
No luck for Zaraki with that takedown attempt.
Rockwell throws a head kick that misses.
Rockwell misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zaraki shoots for a double leg takedown but Rockwell sprawls well. He's pushed Zaraki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenpachi Zaraki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockwell lands a jab to Zaraki's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Simon Rockwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rockwell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zaraki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rockwell throws a push kick but Zaraki slaps the foot to one side.
Zaraki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rockwell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zaraki somewhat.
Zaraki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zaraki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rockwell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rockwell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rockwell tries a head kick but it misses.
Rockwell throws a low kick but Zaraki avoids it.
Rockwell tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rockwell throws a nice head kick!
Zaraki shoots in for a double leg but Rockwell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rockwell slaps away a takedown attempt from Zaraki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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!
Rockwell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rockwell misses with a wild combination.
Kenpachi Zaraki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockwell lands with an overhand left.
Rockwell lands a jab.
Zaraki shoots for a double leg takedown but Rockwell sprawls well. He's pushed Zaraki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rockwell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A good leg kick by Rockwell.
Zaraki avoids the head kick by Rockwell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Zaraki shoots in for a takedown but Rockwell shows good takedown defense.
Rockwell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rockwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rockwell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rockwell throws a leg kick but Zaraki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rockwell throws a head kick that misses.
Rockwell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zaraki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rockwell defends it nicely.
Zaraki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rockwell scores with a one two! Zaraki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kenpachi Zaraki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell jabs Zaraki right on the nose. Zaraki blinks but takes it well.
Rockwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockwell throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockwell tests Zaraki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaraki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rockwell counters with a stiff right hand.
Rockwell misses with a low kick as Zaraki jumps back.
Rockwell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Rockwell.
Rockwell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice jab there from Rockwell.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaraki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rockwell blocks a jab.
Rockwell misses with a double jab.
Rockwell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Rockwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rockwell 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 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Rockwell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gar Diu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustavsson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shotgun Blues. Diu has chosen Pulse as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gar Diu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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189 lbs
8 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Gustavsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Gar Diu!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustavsson throws a lazy right hand but Diu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diu throws a solid leg kick but Gustavsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diu.
Diu misses the shot to the body.
Diu is looking to clinch but Gustavsson is avoiding it.
Gustavsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Diu is just out of range.
Gustavsson wants to clinch but Diu slips to the side
and Diu counters with a left to the body.
Gustavsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gustavsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Diu checks a leg kick.
Diu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gustavsson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Gustavsson misses.
Diu slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Gustavsson as he connects with a hook.
Gustavsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diu as he jumps to the side.
A lazy left from Diu finds it's target.
Diu tries to clinch but Gustavsson is having none of it.
Gustavsson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diu misses with a straight right.
Diu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gustavsson.
Gustavsson slips under a jab.
Diu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diu cracks the inside of Gustavsson's front leg.
Diu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gustavsson's sensitive parts.
Diu moves out of range of the strikes.
Diu leaves Gustavsson 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 Alex Gustavsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diu tries to clinch up but Gustavsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A solid leg kick lands there for Diu.
Gustavsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diu lands with a good body shot.
Gustavsson is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diu.
Diu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gustavsson throws an overhand right that lands on Diu's shoulder, as Diu tries to avoid the shot.
Diu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gustavsson's head.
It looks like Alex Gustavsson has been cut.
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!
Diu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diu scores with a knee to the head.
Gustavsson avoiding damage as Diu throws knees to the body.
Gustavsson avoiding damage as Diu throws knees to the body.
Diu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gustavsson is defending well for now.
Diu missing with knees to the body.
Gustavsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diu tries a knee to the head but Gustavsson blocks it.
Gustavsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gustavsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diu looking to throw knees to the head but Gustavsson is blocking nicely.
Diu effectively controlling the action here.
Gustavsson is trying to break the clinch but Diu has him pressed against the cage.
Gustavsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gustavsson breaks the clinch.
Diu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gustavsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gustavsson misses with a body shot.
Gustavsson throws a leg kick
and Diu counters with a thumping low kick.
Diu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gustavsson misses the jab.
Diu missing with a left hand there. Gustavsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gustavsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gustavsson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gustavsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diu tries to clinch but Gustavsson moves out of range.
Diu connects with a solid leg kick.
Diu lands with a right hand.
Gustavsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gustavsson misses with an uppercut.
Gustavsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diu. Diu obviously looking to wear him down.
Diu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustavsson.
Gustavsson works over Diu's head and body with a nice combination.
Gustavsson misses with a jab to the body
and Diu counters with an inside leg kick.
Diu is looking to slow Gustavsson down with leg kicks.
Diu tries to clinch up
and Gustavsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gustavsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gustavsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diu.
Gustavsson lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diu darts in trying to clinch
and Gustavsson counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Diu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gustavsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diu misses with a body shot.
Diu has Gustavsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Diu working Gustavsson over with knees to the body.
Diu missing with knees to the body.
Gustavsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gustavsson up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Diu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustavsson stalling in the clinch.
Diu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gustavsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gar Diu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Gustavsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diu lands with a thumping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Diu.
Diu scores with a leg kick.
Diu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gustavsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Diu.
Diu forces Gustavsson back against the cage and clinches.
Come on Diu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Diu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gustavsson.
Diu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diu is trying to stall.
Diu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gustavsson avoids it.
Diu tries to land knees in the clinch but Gustavsson avoids the damage to the body.
Diu missing with knees to the body.
Diu stalling in the clinch but Gustavsson improves position.
Gustavsson is trying to break the clinch but Diu is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gustavsson avoids it.
Diu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diu with a knee to the head.
Gustavsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gustavsson is out of range and Diu settles back down.
Gustavsson with a hook.
Gustavsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diu tries to avoid it but Gustavsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diu to the ground. Diu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diu moves out of range of the leg kick from Gustavsson.
Alex Gustavsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustavsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diu can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gustavsson, as that shot connected.
Gustavsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gustavsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A cross from Gustavsson lands.
Gustavsson lands a really nice looking cross but Diu seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gustavsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gustavsson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Gustavsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gustavsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diu. Diu obviously looking to wear him down.
Gustavsson misses with a hook. Diu ducked under it nicely.
Gustavsson misses with a looping left.
Gustavsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gustavsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gustavsson with good strikes from the mount here!
Gustavsson landing strikes from the mount and Diu is in trouble!
Gustavsson is landing with some decent strikes but Diu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Diu turns into him and now he's in Gustavsson's guard.
Gustavsson working a defensive guard here.
Diu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gustavsson's head.
Diu preventing the sweep.
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.
Gustavsson keeping moving, preventing Diu from controlling successfully.
Diu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gustavsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Diu throws a jab when Gustavsson was well out of range.
Gar Diu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gustavsson lands with a hook. Diu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diu slaps away a takedown attempt from Gustavsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diu throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gustavsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diu blocks a jab.
Diu moves into the clinch.
Diu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gar Diu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alex Gustavsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gustavsson throws an overhand right that lands on Diu's shoulder, as Diu tries to avoid the shot.
Diu throws a hook but Gustavsson avoids it easily.
Diu connects with a body shot.
Diu is looking to clinch.
Diu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gustavsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diu.
Diu digs a good hook to Gustavsson's body.
Diu looks to land a left hand but Gustavsson moved out of range nicely.
Diu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diu moves away from the strike by Gustavsson.
Gustavsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Diu moves out of range of the strikes.
Diu clinches up with Gustavsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Diu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Diu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gustavsson.
Diu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Diu misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gustavsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gustavsson digs a right hand underneath Diu's ribcage. Diu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gustavsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diu trying to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diu.
Gustavsson managing to block the knees to the body from Diu.
Diu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gustavsson can't break the clinch.
Diu trying to stall but Gustavsson improves his position.
Diu trying to land knees to the body.
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.
Gustavsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diu stops a takedown attempt from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson has had enough of the clinch but Diu keeps him there for the moment.
Gustavsson tries to stall but Diu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gustavsson managing to block the knees to the body from Diu.
Diu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gustavsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diu tries to land a knee to the head but Gustavsson blocks with his arms.
Diu missing with knees to the body.
Gar Diu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gustavsson avoiding damage as Diu throws knees to the body.
Gustavsson tightens his grip and picks Diu up, before dumping him to the ground. Diu manages to land in guard.
Gustavsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gustavsson.
Alex Gustavsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gustavsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diu has momentary wrist control but Gustavsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Gustavsson lands a couple of elbows.
Gustavsson throws a strike but Diu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Diu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diu controlling from the top position.
Gustavsson keeping moving, preventing Diu from controlling successfully.
Diu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gar Diu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diu 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gar Diu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haywood Jablowme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haywood Jablowme has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sub Zero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Haywood Jablowme!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jablowme misses with a looping right.
Zero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jablowme sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jablowme gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jablowme manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zero is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jablowme is working for a guillotine from mount but Zero frees his head quite easily.
Zero is working to get back to half guard.
Jablowme is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Zero can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jablowme punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jablowme looking to secure an arm triangle but Zero defends it well.
Jablowme is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zero can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zero is working to get back to half guard.
Zero is squirming around, avoiding Jablowme's attempts to control the action.
Zero is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme lands a big shot there that rocks Zero but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jablowme with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zero regains half guard.
Zero gets back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zero is breathing heavily.
Zero lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jablowme!
Jablowme tries to hold on but Zero pushes him away.
Zero is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jablowme has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jablowme wants to control but Zero is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme throwing hammer fists to the chest of Zero. What's that going to do exactly?
Jablowme is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zero goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jablowme is on top in guard.
Jablowme thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jablowme trying to control the position from guard on top but Zero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zero wants to sweep but no luck.
Jablowme trying to control but Zero is working from the bottom.
Jablowme passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jablowme tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jablowme has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jablowme's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zero.
Zero lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jablowme!
Jablowme tries to reverse the position but Zero maintains control.
Zero goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jablowme turns into him and now he's in Zero's guard.
Jablowme trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Haywood Jablowme will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jablowme sprawls well. Jablowme wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zero gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zero shoots for a double leg takedown but Jablowme sprawls well. He's pushed Zero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zero shoots in but Jablowme avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Zero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Zero or perhaps it was just good defense by Jablowme which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jablowme tries for a takedown but Zero circles away easily
and Zero counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jablowme is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jablowme is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jablowme has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zero looking for a sweep. Not yet Zero, not yet.
Jablowme is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zero is on top in guard.
Jablowme has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zero is pushing down on Jablowme's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jablowme is fighting to maintain full guard but Zero has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zero pulls his head out easily.
Zero seems to be working for a kimura but Jablowme defends the submission attempt.
Zero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jablowme looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jablowme is trying to control but can't.
Zero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Zero dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jablowme misses with a low kick as Zero jumps back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jablowme closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jablowme is aware though and is defending well.
Zero keeping moving, preventing Jablowme from controlling successfully.
Zero 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.
Zero manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jablowme sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jablowme wants to control but Zero is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jablowme sees it coming and defends easily.
Jablowme is trying to maintain the position but Zero is very close to passing his half guard.
Jablowme wants to improve his position but Zero is controlling well.
Jablowme trying to control but Zero postures up.
Jablowme is trying to get back to full guard.
Zero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jablowme looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zero is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jablowme to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Jablowme has his foot on Zero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zero works his way back into a safe position though.
Zero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zero postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jablowme is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zero, into his guard.
Jablowme stopping the sweep attempt from Zero.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haywood Jablowme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jablowme 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haywood Jablowme!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Roosevelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Reznar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reznar has chosen m.o.v.e - BREAK IN2 THE NITE as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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221 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Roosevelt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brett Reznar!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roosevelt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roosevelt clinches up against the cage.
Reznar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roosevelt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reznar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reznar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reznar lands a two punch combo.
Roosevelt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Roosevelt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roosevelt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reznar leaves Roosevelt 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 Frank Roosevelt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reznar lands with a slapping head kick.
Brett Reznar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Roosevelt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reznar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roosevelt's hands.
Roosevelt is rocked!
Reznar lands with a big right hook that stumbles Roosevelt - he's out on his feet here! Reznar follows up with another monster hook that separates Roosevelt from consciousness! Roosevelt falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Reznar stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brett Reznar!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shingo Takeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is .. Takeda is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: TAKEDA. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shingo Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Takeda ducks down to avoid it.
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Takeda jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takeda thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Takeda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takeda throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takeda throws out the jab.
Jones is looking to clinch but Takeda is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Takeda.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Takeda throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones has Takeda up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Takeda tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Takeda breaks the clinch.
Takeda throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takeda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takeda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takeda tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Takeda's head back.
Takeda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Takeda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
Takeda misses with a straight left.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Takeda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takeda tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones clinches.
Takeda digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Takeda blocks an elbow strike.
Takeda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takeda breaks the clinch.
Takeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Takeda counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takeda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takeda rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Takeda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Takeda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shingo Takeda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takeda circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takeda counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeda tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Takeda throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Takeda.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shingo Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Takeda.
Takeda throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takeda throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Takeda pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Takeda blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Takeda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeda was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Takeda takes one to the chin there.
Takeda misses with a kick to the body.
Takeda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
A jab from Takeda misses.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Takeda moved out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Takeda napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Takeda tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Takeda managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.
Takeda wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones wants to control for a moment but Takeda uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Takeda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Takeda is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Takeda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones is looking to control Takeda's arms but Takeda gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Takeda dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takeda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takeda lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Takeda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takeda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that George Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Takeda misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Takeda's head back.
Takeda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Takeda.
Takeda misses the jab.
Jones blocks a jab.
Takeda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Takeda throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like George Jones has been cut.
Takeda tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Takeda moves into the clinch successfully.
Takeda works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Takeda wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Takeda breaks from the clinch.
Takeda lands with a right hand.
Takeda moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takeda instigates a clinch.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Takeda dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Takeda lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Takeda manages to break the clinch.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Takeda.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takeda throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Takeda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Takeda counters with a one-two to the body.
Takeda lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Takeda.
Takeda lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Takeda saw that one coming.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takeda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones is rocked!
George Jones's cut is getting worse.
Takeda closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Takeda manages to break the clinch.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries to clinch up
and Takeda counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Takeda closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Takeda pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takeda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Takeda working hard to break the clinch.
Takeda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Takeda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takeda throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Takeda stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takeda cracks Jones with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Jones tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Takeda pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Jones is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shingo Takeda!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peewee Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freschetta Digornio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Digornio's choice of entrance music: I, Galactus. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peewee Herman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freschetta Digornio!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Digornio misses with a hook.
A jab from Digornio does it's job there.
Herman takes one on the button.
Herman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Herman.
Digornio takes a swing at Herman's ribcage but misses.
Digornio misses with a double jab.
Digornio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herman.
Digornio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Digornio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Herman counters with a leg kick.
Herman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Herman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Digornio throws a right hand that Herman ducks under and follows up with a left that Herman also avoids with ease.
Digornio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Herman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Herman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Digornio.
Digornio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Digornio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digornio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Digornio misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Digornio misses.
Digornio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Digornio misses.
Digornio takes a swing at Herman's ribcage but misses.
Digornio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herman.
Digornio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Herman ducks under a wild hook from Digornio.
Digornio misses with a straight left.
Herman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Digornio.
Digornio misses with a combination
and Herman counters with a good low kick that Digornio was not able to check.
Digornio scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Digornio misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Herman.
Herman throws a head kick that misses.
Digornio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Herman was well out of range. Poor timing from Digornio.
Herman throws a chopping leg kick but Digornio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Digornio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Digornio misses with a straight left.
Herman needs to keep his hands up - Digornio had a free shot at his head there.
Herman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Herman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Digornio.
Herman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Digornio tries to bum rush Herman with a series of wild strikes but Herman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Digornio misses its intended target.
Digornio misses the shot to the body.
Herman slips a straight right by Digornio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digornio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Herman circles away quickly and effectively.
Digornio throws a hook to the side of Herman's head but Herman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Digornio throws a jab but it's blocked by Herman.
Herman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Herman moves away from the strike by Digornio.
Digornio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Herman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Digornio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Herman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Digornio avoids the head kick by Herman.
Freschetta Digornio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Digornio misses.
Digornio throws the left hand but Herman avoids the punch easily.
Herman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Digornio's hands.
Digornio digs a good body shot into Herman's ribs.
Herman defending well as Digornio loads up on a big left hand.
Digornio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Herman backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman blocks a jab.
Digornio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Herman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Digornio with a jab.
Digornio misses with a body punch
and Herman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Digornio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Herman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Digornio's knee momentarily.
Digornio throws a body punch but Herman moves out of range.
Herman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Digornio throws a body punch but Herman moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Herman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Digornio misses.
Digornio throws a jab but it's blocked by Herman.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Digornio looks to land a right hand but Herman moved out of range.
A jab from Digornio misses.
Herman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freschetta Digornio dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Digornio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Herman slips a jab and a cross from Digornio.
Digornio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herman.
Herman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Digornio.
Digornio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Digornio throws a looping overhand right but Herman ducks down to avoid it.
Digornio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Herman defending well as Digornio loads up on a big left hand.
Digornio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Herman on the side of the head.
Herman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Digornio.
Digornio lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Digornio.
Digornio looks to land a left hand but Herman moved out of range nicely.
Digornio misses with a looping left.
Freschetta Digornio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digornio misses with a few strikes there.
Herman throws a leg kick but Digornio moved away.
Herman slips under a jab.
Herman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Digornio lands with a right hand.
Digornio misses with a body punch
and Herman counters with a head kick.
Digornio misses with a series of wild punches.
A lazy left from Digornio finds it's target.
Digornio misses with a hook.
Digornio lands a two punch combo.
Digornio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Herman.
Herman moves out of range of the strikes.
Digornio misses with a body shot.
Digornio thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Digornio blocks a head kick by Herman.
Digornio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Digornio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Herman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Freschetta Digornio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Digornio tries to bum rush Herman with a series of wild strikes but Herman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Digornio misses with a body shot.
Digornio falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Herman counter with a right hand.
Digornio misses with an uppercut. Herman saw that one coming.
Herman blocks a jab.
Herman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Herman dodges the punch combination from Digornio.
Digornio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Herman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digornio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Herman.
Herman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Digornio.
Herman misses with a low kick.
Herman ducks under a wild hook from Digornio.
Herman lands with an overhand left.
Digornio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Digornio misses with a body shot
and Herman counters with a nice leg kick.
Herman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Digornio momentarily.
The fighters circling - Digornio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Digornio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herman.
Digornio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herman.
Digornio throws a sloppy body shot
and Herman counters with a head kick.
Digornio scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Digornio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Digornio throws a combination that misses
and Herman counters with a nice body shot.
Digornio looks to land a left hand but Herman moved out of range nicely.
Digornio lands a slapping body shot.
Digornio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Herman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Herman.
Digornio connects with the punch.
Digornio misses with a body shot.
Digornio missing with a left hand there. Herman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Digornio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Herman - that will leave a mark!
Digornio scores with a punch to the head.
Herman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Herman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freschetta Digornio 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!
Digornio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Herman drops his hands momentarily and Digornio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Digornio misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Herman finds it's target.
Digornio throws a hook but Herman blocks it.
Digornio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Digornio looks to land a right hand but Herman moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Digornio as he connects with a hook.
Digornio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Herman counters with a head kick. That will keep Digornio thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Herman takes one to the side of the head.
Herman scores with a head kick.
Digornio scores with a decent looking hook.
Herman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Herman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digornio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Herman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Digornio connects with the punch.
Digornio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Herman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Digornio throws a jab when Herman was well out of range.
Digornio throws the left hand but Herman avoids the punch easily.
Digornio throws out a loose jab but Herman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Digornio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Digornio throws a body punch but Herman moves out of range.
Digornio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Herman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Digornio throws a series of punches but Herman moves out of range.
Herman tries to move into range but Digornio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman throws a chopping leg kick but Digornio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Herman ducks under a wild hook from Digornio.
No joy there for Digornio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Digornio lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice body kick there by Herman.
Herman misses with a head kick.
Digornio throws a big shot that misses.
Digornio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Digornio throws a big shot that misses.
Digornio misses with a straight right.
Digornio looks to land a right hand but Herman moved out of range.
Herman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Digornio.
Danga de danga de dang - Digornio scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman moves out of range as Digornio strikes.
Herman staying out of range there.
Digornio throws a series of punches but Herman moves out of range.
Digornio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Herman counters with a head kick. That will keep Digornio thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Digornio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Herman.
Herman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Digornio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Digornio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Herman.
Digornio checks a leg kick.
Digornio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Digornio misses with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Digornio.
Digornio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Herman misses with a double jab
enabling Digornio to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Digornio.
Digornio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Digornio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Herman.
Some wild striking there from Digornio.
Herman moves away from the strike by Digornio.
Digornio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Herman.
Digornio misses with a straight right.
Digornio misses the jab.
Digornio lunges at Herman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Herman's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Digornio misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freschetta Digornio really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Digornio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Digornio throws a right hand that Herman ducks under and follows up with a left that Herman also avoids with ease.
Digornio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Digornio does no damage.
Digornio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Digornio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Digornio misses.
A big left from Digornio misses.
A swing and a miss from Digornio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Herman loads up on a big right hand but Digornio slips the punch.
Digornio throws a looping overhand right but Herman ducks down to avoid it.
Digornio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Digornio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digornio misses with a shot to the body
and Herman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Digornio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Herman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Herman walks into a left hand.
Digornio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Digornio throws an overhand right that lands on Herman's shoulder, as Herman tries to avoid the shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Herman!
Digornio misses with a straight left.
Herman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Digornio.
Digornio misses with a double jab.
Digornio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Herman throws a right and a left that Digornio avoids nicely.
Digornio misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Digornio misses the jab.
Digornio cracks Herman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Digornio jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Digornio.
Digornio looks to land a combination. Herman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Herman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Digornio.
Digornio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Herman throws a sloppy head kick and Digornio moves out of range easily.
Digornio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Digornio misses with a wild body shot.
Digornio's corner calls for a 1-2. Digornio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Digornio misses with a jab to the body
and Herman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Digornio misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Herman.
Digornio misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Digornio misses the target.
Digornio checks a low kick from Herman.
Digornio misses with a straight right.
Digornio misses with an uppercut.
Digornio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Herman circles away quickly and effectively.
Herman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Digornio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Herman throws a head kick that misses.
Digornio connects with a right hand. Herman shakes it off.
Herman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Digornio throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Herman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Digornio throws a body punch but Herman moves out of range.
Herman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Herman scores with a head kick.
Digornio throws a jab but it's blocked by Herman.
Digornio throws a right hand that Herman ducks under and follows up with a left that Herman also avoids with ease.
Digornio throws a jab when Herman was well out of range.
Herman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Digornio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Herman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Digornio misses the target.
Herman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Digornio's sensitive parts.
Digornio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Herman moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freschetta Digornio dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Digornio tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Herman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Digornio.
Digornio throws a hook to the side of Herman's head but Herman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Digornio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Herman counters with an outside leg kick.
Digornio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Digornio takes a swing at Herman's ribcage but misses.
Digornio looks to score with a jab to the body but Herman is just out of range.
Herman throws a head kick that misses.
Digornio blocks a head kick by Herman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Digornio scores with a jab.
Digornio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Herman defending well as Digornio loads up on a big left hand.
Digornio swings for the body but Herman moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman avoids the body shot from Digornio.
Herman misses with a head kick.
Digornio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herman just misses with a punch to the body.
Digornio lands with an uppercut that bounces Herman off the cage and back into rage.
Digornio misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Digornio!
Digornio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Herman slips a jab from Digornio.
Digornio tries to bum rush Herman with a series of wild strikes but Herman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Digornio blocks a jab.
Digornio stalks Herman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Herman's face. Herman staggers backwards, shaken.
A good leg kick by Herman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Digornio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Digornio swings for the body but Herman moves out of range.
Herman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Digornio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Digornio.
Digornio looks to land a combination but Herman avoids it well.
Herman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Herman slips under a jab from Digornio.
Digornio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Herman counters with a nice leg kick.
Digornio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Herman.
A big left from Digornio misses.
Digornio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Herman counters with a good low kick that Digornio was not able to check.
Digornio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digornio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Herman.
Digornio misses with a looping left.
Digornio connects with a crisp jab.
Digornio misses with a looping left.
Herman throws out a loose jab but Digornio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Digornio swinging wildly here.
Digornio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Herman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Digornio throws a sloppy body shot
and Herman counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Digornio misses its intended target.
Digornio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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.
Digornio misses with a wild body shot.
Herman staying out of range there.
Digornio connects with a single shot there.
Herman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Digornio throws a hook but Herman blocks it.
Herman throws a sloppy head kick and Digornio moves out of range easily.
Digornio throws a shot from downtown. Herman moves away and avoids it.
Digornio misses with a double jab.
Digornio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Herman avoids the body shot from Digornio.
Digornio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Herman.
A jab from Digornio misses.
Peewee Herman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Digornio scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Freschetta Digornio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Digornio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freschetta Digornio!
Freschetta Digornio is the new welterweight champion!
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