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RS 68 - Number One PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eichi Onizuka has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yuri Ivanov's chin.
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuri Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eichi Onizuka!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onizuka walks into a stiff left hand from Ivanov.
Ivanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Onizuka circles away.
Onizuka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Ivanov finds it's way through Onizuka's defenses.
Onizuka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ivanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Yuri Ivanov has been cut.
Onizuka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ivanov wants to clinch up but Onizuka keeps it at a distance.
Ivanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Onizuka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ivanov somewhat.
Onizuka throws a sloppy head kick and Ivanov moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Onizuka.
Onizuka throws a head kick but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov moves out of range as Onizuka throws a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Ivanov blocks the low kick.
Ivanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Onizuka.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Onizuka connects with a body shot.
Ivanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Onizuka.
Onizuka clinches but Ivanov breaks the clinch
and Ivanov counters with a left and a right that stings Onizuka.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Onizuka.
Onizuka misses with a head kick.
Onizuka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ivanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Onizuka throws a sloppy head kick and Ivanov moves out of range easily.
Ivanov lands an overhand right.
Ivanov has closed the distance and engaged Onizuka in a clinch.
Ivanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Onizuka backwards.
Ivanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ivanov lands a body shot.
Onizuka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ivanov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ivanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ivanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Onizuka.
Onizuka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ivanov is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ivanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Ivanov can't find room to land a body shot as Onizuka controls the action.
Onizuka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Onizuka tries to land knees in the clinch but Ivanov avoids the damage to the body.
A right hand to the body from Ivanov.
Ivanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ivanov cracks Onizuka with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Onizuka.
Onizuka looks gassed!
Ivanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Ivanov lands with a light punch inside.
Ivanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ivanov works on Onizuka's body with a couple of short punches.
Ivanov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onizuka is trying to stall.
Ivanov lands a shoulder strike.
Ivanov lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivanov.
Onizuka prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Onizuka.
Ivanov gets through Onizuka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ivanov is working Onizuka over against the cage.
Ivanov lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Ivanov.
Ivanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Onizuka or not.
Ivanov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Onizuka is trying to keep an underhook but Ivanov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ivanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Onizuka keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ivanov in particular looking to stall.
Ivanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Onizuka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ivanov trying to control the action but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
Ivanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Onizuka can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to pass the guard but Onizuka is defending well.
Onizuka tries to roll over but Ivanov keeps him under control.
Ivanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Onizuka defending well though.
Onizuka is refusing to be controlled, as Ivanov sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Onizuka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ivanov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Onizuka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ivanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Onizuka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ivanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ivanov's back!
Ivanov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Onizuka's guard. Nice work there by Ivanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Ivanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Ivanov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice body punch from Ivanov.
Ivanov rushes Onizuka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Onizuka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ivanov avoids it.
Ivanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Onizuka trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Ivanov.
Ivanov lands with a left to the head.
Ivanov working aggressively here.
Ivanov lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivanov.
Ivanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ivanov scores with a hook to the body.
Onizuka tries to stall but Ivanov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Ivanov as the two fighters clinch.
Onizuka trying to stall but Ivanov improves his position.
Ivanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Onizuka.
Onizuka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ivanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ivanov lands a nice uppercut.
Onizuka is breathing heavily.
Ivanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Onizuka backwards.
A body shot lands from Ivanov.
Ivanov has Onizuka pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ivanov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Onizuka tumbling to the mat - Ivanov dives into Onizuka's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ivanov lands a couple of digs.
Ivanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Onizuka has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onizuka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Onizuka keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ivanovis looking to pass into half guard but Onizuka pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Onizuka is in guard.
Onizuka preventing the sweep.
Ivanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Onizuka throws a head kick but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Onizuka was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanov.
A punch combination from Ivanov misses.
Onizuka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Onizuka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ivanov counters with a series of strikes. Onizuka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Onizuka avoids them all with ease.
Onizuka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ivanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Onizuka's head.
Ivanov blocks a head kick by Onizuka.
Ivanov loads up on a big right hand but Onizuka slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is looking to clinch but Onizuka is avoiding it.
Ivanov clinches.
Ivanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Ivanov.
Ivanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Onizuka backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Ivanov.
Onizuka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ivanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Onizuka.
Ivanov lands a body shot.
Onizuka tries to land a knee to the head but Ivanov blocks with his arms.
Onizuka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Ivanov.
Ivanov tightens his grip and picks Onizuka up, before dumping him to the ground. Onizuka manages to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Onizuka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ivanov trying to control but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
Ivanov lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ivanov lands a couple of elbows.
Onizuka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ivanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Onizuka 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanov landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Ivanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Ivanov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ivanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ivanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Onizuka.
Ivanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Onizuka.
Onizuka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ivanov as Onizuka tries to tie him up.
Onizuka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ivanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Onizuka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ivanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Ivanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Onizuka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ivanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ivanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ivanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Onizuka trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ivanov.
Onizuka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ivanov is leaning against Onizuka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ivanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ivanov - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ivanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov lands a body shot.
Ivanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Onizukas head.
Ivanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Onizuka tries to land a knee to the head but Ivanov blocks with his arms.
Ivanov presses Onizuka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ivanov digs a right hand into Onizuka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Onizuka's gas tank.
Ivanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Onizuka backwards.
Ivanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Onizukas head.
Ivanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Onizuka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanov lands a shot to the body.
Ivanov is leaning against Onizuka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivanov.
Ivanov cracks Onizuka with a nice body shot.
Ivanov pushes Onizuka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Ivanov.
Ivanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Onizuka manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov works on Onizuka's body with a couple of short punches.
Ivanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ivanov presses Onizuka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ivanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Onizuka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Onizuka prevents it.
Ivanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ivanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Onizuka scores with a knee to the head.
Ivanov presses Onizuka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Ivanov.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ivanov pushes Onizuka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivanov managing to block the knees to the body from Onizuka.
Ivanov lands with a right to the head.
Ivanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ivanov as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is working for takedown but Onizuka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yuri Ivanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ivanov.
Ivanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ivanov wants a takedown but no success here.
Onizuka stalling in the clinch but Ivanov improves position.
Ivanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ivanov scores with a hook to the body.
Onizuka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ivanov is defending well for now.
Onizuka trying to stall but Ivanov improves his position.
Ivanov lands a shot to the body.
Eichi Onizuka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Onizuka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ivanov scores with a hook to the body.
Ivanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Onizuka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ivanov.
Ivanov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ivanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ivanov working some strikes from top position.
Ivanov looking to sit in guard and control but Onizuka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov striking off his back but it's not causing Onizuka any problems.
Ivanov wants to improve his position but instead Onizuka has moved into half guard.
Ivanov gets full guard.
Onizuka is looking to stand up but Ivanov won't let him.
Onizuka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ivanov has a closed guard, preventing Onizuka from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Onizuka!
Ivanov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Ivanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ivanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Ivanov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Lambert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lambert has chosen Prodigy - Smack my bitch Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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283 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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265 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Angel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cody Lambert!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambert throws a hook but Angel blocks it.
Lambert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Angel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Michael Angel has been cut.
Lambert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lambert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lambert just misses with a punch to the body.
Angel throws a sloppy head kick and Lambert moves out of range easily.
Lambert lands a big shot that drops Angel! Can he finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lambert wants to stand but Angel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Angel wants to sweep here but Lambert controlling him for the moment.
Lambert is pushing down on Angel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Angel is fighting to maintain full guard but Lambert has managed to sneak the leg through.
Angel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert tries to stand but can't do so whilst Angel controls his leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Angel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Angel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lambert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lambert throws a lazy head kick
and Angel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Angel from controlling successfully.
Angel is looking to advance position but Lambert has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lambert gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambert blocks a head kick by Angel.
Lambert misses with a series of wild punches.
A left and a right from Angel both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Cody Lambert has been cut.
Lambert looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lambert throws a right hand that Angel ducks under and follows up with a left that Angel also avoids with ease.
Lambert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lambert gets caught flat footed, as Angel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Angel from controlling successfully.
Lambert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Angel wants to pass the guard but Lambert is keeping the position.
Lambert really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Angel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lambert dives on top into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lambert trying to stand up but can't free himself from Angel's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Angel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lambert manages to get himself to full guard.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Angel from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angel forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cody Lambert will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Angel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch combination from Lambert misses.
Lambert misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Lambert as he connects with a hook.
Lambert throws a series of punches but Angel avoids them all with ease.
Lambert works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lambert swinging wildly here.
Lambert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Angel.
Angel shoots in but no luck this time.
Lambert throws a chopping leg kick but Angel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Angel tries to clinch up but Lambert circles away and keeps his distance.
Lambert swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Angel moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Angel fails to land.
Lambert working hard to break the clinch.
Lambert gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Angel.
Angel looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Angel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambert is pressed up against the cage. Angel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lambert down to the mat. Lambert avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Angel doesn't manage to clinch there - Lambert circles away.
Lambert throws a series of punches but Angel avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lambert.
Lambert throws a series of punches but Angel avoids them all with ease.
Jab, jab by Angel - just one landing.
Angel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Angel lands but Lambert takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Lambert is predictable there
and Angel counters by moving into the clinch.
Lambert wants to break free but Angel has control.
Angel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lambert backwards.
Angel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Angel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lambert dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Angel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lambert wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lambert.
Angel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lambert stops a takedown attempt from Angel.
Lambert blocks an uppercut.
Angel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angel working aggressively here.
Lambert is looking to break free of the clinch but Angel has double underhooks.
Angel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lambert is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lambert holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lambert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Angel lands a really nice looking cross but Lambert seems unphased.
Lambert checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cody Lambert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lambert fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lambert swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Angel.
Lambert misses with a few strikes there.
Lambert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Angel.
Lambert throws a series of strikes that have Angel backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lambert swinging wildly here.
Lambert throws a combination that misses
and Angel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lambert is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lambert throws a combination that misses
and Angel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lambert won't allow Angel to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lambert defends it well.
Angel 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.
Lambert wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angel trying to control from half guard but Lambert is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cody Lambert will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Lambert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Angel manages to avoid it.
Angel closes the distance and clinches.
Angel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Lambert's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Angel.
Angel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That has opened up Cody Lambert's cut even more.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Angel.
Angel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lambert backwards.
Angel wants the takedown. Lambert is fighting it off but Angel persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lambert's guard against the cage.
Angel wants to control from the top but Lambert keeps moving.
Lambert keeping full guard, as Angel tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Angel from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lambert is keeping the position for now.
Lambert is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Angel is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Angel is looking to advance position but Lambert has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Angel working to try and regain half guard.
Lambert stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Lambert misses with a double jab
and Angel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Angel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lambert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Angel from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel advances to half guard.
Lambert is trying to stand up here but Angel is controlling him well.
Angel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lambert's head.
Lambert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Angel.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lambert can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Angel trying to advance position but Lambert counters by regaining guard.
Cody Lambert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lambert is keeping the position for now.
Angel is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Angel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lambert 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Lambert!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Yrttiseppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Yrttiseppa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Finnish tango - Kohtalon tango. Lynch is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wild Thing. Eric Lynch told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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275 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaakko Yrttiseppa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lynch showed some decent athleticism there.
Yrttiseppa controlling the position for now.
Yrttiseppa tries to get to full guard but Lynch has control of the leg.
Yrttiseppa wants to get back to his feet.
Lynch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yrttiseppa is looking to improve his position.
Yrttiseppa is working hard here to advance position.
Lynch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lynch.
Yrttiseppa shoots and misses
so Lynch counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lynch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yrttiseppa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lynch 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.
Lynch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yrttiseppa is looking to regain half guard here but Lynch keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yrttiseppa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lynch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yrttiseppa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lynch wants to control but Yrttiseppa is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lynch is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Yrttiseppa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Yrttiseppa is trying to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Yrttiseppa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yrttiseppa showed some decent athleticism there.
Lynch wants to control but Yrttiseppa is keeping busy.
Lynch moves into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lynch working for a triangle but Yrttiseppa defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yrttiseppa scoring with some ground and pound.
Yrttiseppa wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
Lynch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lynch is looking for a triangle but Yrttiseppa pushes his legs off easily.
Lynch looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yrttiseppa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Yrttiseppa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yrttiseppa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lynch dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yrttiseppa has his takedown stuffed
and Lynch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lynch is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yrttiseppa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yrttiseppa has escaped and now he's on top!
Yrttiseppa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yrttiseppa trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Yrttiseppa has his hands clasped together but Lynch extends an breaks Yrttiseppa's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lynch.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Lynch!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kullervo Karvakorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tray Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bonkers By Dizee Rascal kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kullervo Karvakorva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tray Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karvakorva has a takedown stuffed.
Karvakorva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Roberts sprawls well initially but Karvakorva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roberts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karvakorva pulls his head out easily.
Roberts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karvakorva.
Roberts is trying to get back to full guard.
Roberts actively working from the bottom here.
Karvakorva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Roberts flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Karvakorva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roberts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karvakorva.
Karvakorva working over Roberts with some ground and pound. Roberts looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Karvakorva is thwarting Roberts's attempts to control the position.
Roberts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roberts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karvakorva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roberts moves into full guard.
Roberts looking for a guillotine here but Karvakorva defends easily.
Karvakorva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Karvakorva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roberts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karvakorva has managed to get both his arms back between Roberts's legs - danger averted.
Roberts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roberts manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karvakorva working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Roberts cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Karvakorva is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Karvakorva can't escape the position.
Karvakorva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Roberts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roberts thows a huge punch but Karvakorva dodges it nicely.
Karvakorva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Karvakorva wants to sweep but no luck.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Karvakorva keeps moving.
Roberts won't allow Karvakorva to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Karvakorva has momentary wrist control but Roberts slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karvakorva is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts has momentary wrist control but Karvakorva slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karvakorva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roberts looks gassed!
Roberts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karvakorva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karvakorva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roberts's head.
Karvakorva lands a couple of elbows.
Roberts working for a triangle but Karvakorva defends it easily.
Roberts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Karvakorva forces his way into half guard.
Karvakorva lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karvakorva.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roberts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roberts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Karvakorva landing with the ground and pound.
Roberts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karvakorva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Karvakorva working some strikes from top position.
Karvakorva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roberts's head.
Karvakorva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karvakorva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karvakorva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roberts throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kullervo Karvakorva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Roberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karvakorva fails with a takedown attempt.
Roberts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karvakorva on the side of the head.
Karvakorva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karvakorva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Roberts to score with a decent uppercut.
Roberts slaps away a takedown attempt from Karvakorva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kullervo Karvakorva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karvakorva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberts darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Kullervo Karvakorva has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roberts scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tray Roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roberts scores with a jab to the jaw.
Roberts circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Karvakorva to the canvas! Karvakorva doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Roberts keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tray Roberts!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Raiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Mustaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustaine has chosen This Day We Fight! by Megadeth as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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183 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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183 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Raiden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dave Mustaine!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustaine throws the kick towards the body but Raiden avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mustaine.
Mustaine tries to clinch but Raiden moves out of range.
Raiden misses with a head kick.
Jack Raiden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mustaine gets a clinch.
Raiden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mustaine just leaning against Raiden, taking a breather.
Raiden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mustaine avoids it.
Mustaine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mustaine managing to block the knees to the body from Raiden.
Mustaine tries to land knees in the clinch but Raiden avoids the damage to the body.
Mustaine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Mustaine.
Raiden walks into a straight right hand from Mustaine.
Raiden tries a head kick but it misses.
Mustaine moves in looking to clinch but Raiden pushes him off.
Mustaine moves into the clinch.
Mustaine looking to throw knees to the head but Raiden is blocking nicely.
Mustaine looking to throw knees to the head but Raiden is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Raiden takes a knee right on the jaw!
Raiden is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raiden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Raiden avoiding damage as Mustaine throws knees to the body.
Mustaine wants to stall.
Mustaine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mustaine.
Mustaine scores a nice knee to the body.
Raiden is breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mustaine trying to land knees to the body.
Mustaine tries to land knees in the clinch but Raiden avoids the damage to the body.
Raiden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mustaine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mustaine lands an elbow inside that Raiden shrugs off.
Mustaine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mustaine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mustaine misses with a body kick.
Raiden takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mustaine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mustaine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raiden, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Raiden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mustaine avoids it.
Mustaine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mustaine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raiden backwards.
A short right from Mustaine on the inside.
Mustaine throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raiden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mustaine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mustaine scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mustaine obliges.
Mustaine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mustaine lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raiden takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mustaine lands a knee to the body.
Mustaine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mustaine scores with a knee to the head.
Raiden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mustaine is stalling here.
Raiden tries to land knees in the clinch but Mustaine avoids the damage to the body.
Mustaine is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mustaine tries a knee to the head but Raiden blocks it.
Raiden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mustaine has Raiden pressed against the cage.
Mustaine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mustaine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Raiden's brow.
Raiden avoids a wild elbow strike from Mustaine.
Mustaine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raiden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mustaine works on Raiden's body with a couple of short punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustaine lands an elbow just above Raiden 's eye.
Raiden avoids a wild elbow strike from Mustaine.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Raiden obliges.
Raiden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mustaine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mustaine is trying to break the clinch but Raiden has him pressed against the cage.
Raiden lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mustaine.
Mustaine landing knees to the head.
Mustaine tries to land a knee to the head but Raiden blocks with his arms.
Raiden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Raiden looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Raiden avoiding damage as Mustaine throws knees to the body.
Mustaine tries a knee to the head but Raiden blocks it.
Raiden unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Raiden lands a knee to the head.
Mustaine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Raiden with a knee to the head.
Mustaine avoiding damage as Raiden throws knees to the body.
Mustaine breaks the clinch.
Mustaine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mustaine tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustaine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raiden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mustaine has closed the distance and engaged Raiden in a clinch.
Raiden blocks an elbow strike.
Mustaine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mustaine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Raiden is keeping busy.
Raiden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mustaine trying to land knees to the body.
Mustaine with a knee to the head.
Raiden lands a nice elbow.
Raiden crunches a lovely knee into Mustaine's ribcage.
Raiden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Raiden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mustaine is trying to break the clinch but Raiden is controlling him.
Raiden crunches a lovely knee into Mustaine's ribcage.
Raiden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mustaine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mustaine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raiden.
Raiden creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mustaine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raiden is defending well for now.
Raiden unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Raiden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mustaine stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Mustaine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Raiden throws a lazy head kick
and Mustaine counters by clinching up.
Mustaine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Raiden blocks it with crossed arms.
Raiden managing to block the knees to the body from Mustaine.
Mustaine throws an elbow that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mustaine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Raiden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mustaine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mustaine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Raiden blocks it with crossed arms.
Raiden is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mustaine breaks from the clinch.
A nice combination there by Mustaine.
Good exchange - Mustaine coming out on top.
Mustaine looks to land a combination but Raiden avoids it well.
Raiden moves into the clinch.
Mustaine breaks the clinch.
Raiden scores with a hook to the body. Mustaine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raiden has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mustaine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raiden lands a head kick!
Jack Raiden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raiden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raiden throws out a loose jab but Mustaine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mustaine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raiden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mustaine.
A solid body kick from Mustaine.
Mustaine slips a jab and a cross from Raiden.
Mustaine throws a series of strikes that have Raiden backpedaling.
Raiden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mustaine, right into the meat.
Mustaine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mustaine - that will leave a mark!
Mustaine has managed to clinch.
Mustaine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mustaine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustaine missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mustaine obliges.
Raiden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mustaine blocks it with crossed arms.
Mustaine tries to land a knee to the head but Raiden blocks with his arms.
Mustaine lands with a short shot to the head.
Mustaine landing knees to the head.
Mustaine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raiden.
Raiden avoiding damage as Mustaine throws knees to the body.
Raiden avoiding damage as Mustaine throws knees to the body.
Raiden lands a knee to the head.
Mustaine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Raiden lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mustaine managing to block the knees to the body from Raiden.
Mustaine connects with a knee to the head.
Mustaine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mustaine throws a hook but Raiden blocks it.
Mustaine on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mustaine connects with a high kick.
Raiden avoids a kick to the body.
Raiden throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustaine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mustaine lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mustaine content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Raiden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mustaine backwards.
Raiden managing to block the knees to the body from Mustaine.
Raiden is stalling here.
Mustaine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Raiden tries a knee to the head but Mustaine blocks it.
Mustaine tries to stall but Raiden uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Raiden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Raiden misses with a knee to the head.
Mustaine misses with a knee strike.
Mustaine tries to land knees in the clinch but Raiden avoids the damage to the body.
Raiden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mustaine blocks it with crossed arms.
Raiden avoiding damage as Mustaine throws knees to the body.
Raiden tries a knee to the head but Mustaine blocks it.
Mustaine is working Raiden over against the cage.
Raiden comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mustaine lands an elbow that stopped Raiden in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mustaine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Raiden tries to land knees in the clinch but Mustaine avoids the damage to the body.
Mustaine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mustaine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raiden.
Raiden lands a knee to the head.
Mustaine connects with a knee to the head.
Raiden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mustaine pushes off an throws an elbow but Raiden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Raiden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raiden throws an elbow but it misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mustaine obliges.
Mustaine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raiden.
A short right from Raiden.
Mustaine taking a breather.
Mustaine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Raiden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mustaine blocks it with crossed arms.
Mustaine blocks an elbow strike from Raiden.
Mustaine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mustaine throws an elbow that misses.
Raiden tries to land knees in the clinch but Mustaine avoids the damage to the body.
Mustaine trying to control the position but instead, Raiden has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mustaine into the cage.
Mustaine looking to throw knees to the head but Raiden is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Mustaine 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A head kick misses from Raiden.
Raiden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mustaine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raiden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mustaine throws a leg kick which misses Raiden's front leg but catches the back leg as Raiden tries to avoid it.
Raiden tries to clinch up but Mustaine circles away and keeps his distance.
Mustaine throws a sloppy head kick
and Raiden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mustaine misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Mustaine.
Raiden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mustaine blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Mustaine.
Raiden takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mustaine lands a knee to the body.
Raiden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dave Mustaine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Raiden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Raiden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mustaine looking to slow down the pace here.
Raiden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Raiden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mustaine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raiden backwards.
Raiden lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustaine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mustaine trying to land knees to the body.
Raiden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Raiden comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mustaine.
Mustaine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Raiden in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Raiden misses with an elbow over the top.
Raiden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mustaine misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Raiden as Mustaine tries to tie him up.
Raiden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mustaine tries to land knees in the clinch but Raiden avoids the damage to the body.
Raiden blocking some punches.
Raiden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raiden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mustaine dodges an elbow strike from Raiden.
Raiden has Mustaine pressed against the cage, preventing Mustaine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Raiden managing to block the knees to the body from Mustaine.
Raiden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mustaine up against the cage.
Mustaine tries to land knees in the clinch but Raiden avoids the damage to the body.
Jack Raiden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mustaine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mustaine trying to land knees to the body.
Raiden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mustaine managing to block the knees to the body from Raiden.
Mustaine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raiden.
Raiden avoiding damage as Mustaine throws knees to the body.
Mustaine blocks an elbow strike.
Raiden is looking to control Mustaine's arms but Mustaine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Raiden has his back to the cage.
Mustaine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raiden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Mustaine.
Mustaine lands a nice uppercut.
Mustaine scores with a hook to the body.
Mustaine crunches a lovely knee into Raiden's ribcage.
Raiden throws an elbow but it misses.
Raiden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mustaine.
Mustaine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mustaine with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knees to the body from Raiden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Mustaine.
Mustaine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raiden takes a swing at Mustaine's ribcage but misses.
Raiden tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mustaine counters with a low kick, right behind Raiden 's knee.
Raiden takes one to the chin there.
Mustaine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Raiden will feel that in the morning.
Mustaine scores with a one two! Raiden had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mustaine circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mustaine counters with a solid body kick.
Mustaine misses with a head kick.
Raiden lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Raiden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raiden throws a body punch but Mustaine moves out of range.
Raiden moves out of range as Mustaine throws a body kick.
Mustaine fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mustaine lands a front kick.
Raiden misses the jab.
Mustaine clinches with his opponent.
Raiden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mustaine avoids it.
Raiden takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short left from Mustaine.
Raiden tries to land a knee to the head but Mustaine blocks with his arms.
Mustaine landing knees to the head.
Mustaine lands with a right to the head.
Dave Mustaine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mustaine misses with an elbow strike.
Raiden pushes off an throws an elbow but Mustaine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Raiden blocks an elbow strike from Mustaine.
Mustaine manages to break the clinch.
Raiden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mustaine.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raiden tries to clinch but Mustaine moves out of range.
Raiden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mustaine darts in and clinches Raiden up against the cage.
Raiden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mustaine avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Mustaine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mustaine 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Mustaine!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rotte DeMauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enae Volare Mezzo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rotte DeMauler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar misses the jab.
Rotte DeMauler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeMauler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lesnar. That did some damage!
DeMauler scores with a leg kick.
Lesnar looks gassed!
DeMauler lands a big head kick that sends Lesnar tumbling to the mat! DeMauler takes a step backwards and waves Lesnar back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lesnar is rocked!
It looks like Fedor Lesnar has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeMauler throws a front kick that sends Lesnar stumbling back into the cage.
Lesnar is still on wobbly legs! Can DeMauler finish him?
DeMauler moves in looking to clinch but Lesnar pushes him off.
Lesnar seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeMauler. That's going to slow Lesnar down.
Crunch! DeMauler slams his shin into Lesnar's torso.
DeMauler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnar moves away.
DeMauler scores with a spinning back kick!
DeMauler scores with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by DeMauler.
Nice body kick from DeMauler.
DeMauler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DeMauler throws a head kick that misses.
DeMauler closes the distance and clinches.
DeMauler blocks a body shot from Lesnar.
Lesnar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DeMauler smiles and moves away.
DeMauler scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMauler thumps Lesnar with a low kick.
Lesnar walks into a straight right hand from DeMauler.
DeMauler misses with a straight left.
DeMauler throws a sloppy head kick and Lesnar moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from DeMauler.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeMauler, right into the meat.
DeMauler throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeMauler lands a big head kick that sends Lesnar tumbling to the mat! DeMauler takes a step backwards and waves Lesnar back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeMauler.
DeMauler throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeMauler throws a leg kick which misses Lesnar's front leg but catches the back leg as Lesnar tries to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeMauler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DeMauler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lesnar, pushing him back against the cage.
DeMauler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
DeMauler landing knees to the body.
Lesnar takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on DeMauler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lesnar tries for a takedown but DeMauler manages to get underhooks.
DeMauler lands an elbow inside.
Lesnar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from DeMauler.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from DeMauler.
DeMauler seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
DeMauler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lesnar avoids it.
DeMauler blocks an uppercut.
DeMauler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lesnar avoids it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
DeMauler landing knees to the body.
DeMauler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lesnar is defending well for now.
Lesnar can't get the takedown.
Rotte DeMauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Lesnar.
DeMauler lands a nice elbow.
DeMauler scores a nice knee to the body.
Lesnar takes a knee right on the jaw!
DeMauler looking to throw knees to the head but Lesnar is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DeMauler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lesnar avoids it.
Lesnar avoids a wild elbow strike from DeMauler.
DeMauler trying to control the position but instead, Lesnar has worked for underhooks and has pushed DeMauler into the cage.
Lesnar misses with a knee to the head.
Lesnar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but DeMauler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lesnar goes for a takedown in the clinch but DeMauler prevents it.
DeMauler tries to land knees in the clinch but Lesnar avoids the damage to the body.
DeMauler tries a knee to the head but Lesnar blocks it.
DeMauler connects with a knee to the head.
DeMauler unloads a knee to the mid-section.
DeMauler scores a nice knee to the body.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but DeMauler won't allow it.
Lesnar tries a knee to the head but DeMauler blocks it.
Lesnar blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DeMauler gets underhooks to prevent Lesnar's takedown attempt.
DeMauler lands a good knee to the midsection. Lesnar won't want to take too many of those.
DeMauler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
DeMauler misses with a knee to the head.
DeMauler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lesnar.
Lesnar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DeMauler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
DeMauler lands a good knee to the midsection. Lesnar won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by DeMauler.
Lesnar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lesnar misses with a body punch.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but DeMauler won't allow it.
DeMauler lands an elbow inside that Lesnar shrugs off.
DeMauler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lesnar is defending well for now.
DeMauler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lesnar takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnar blocks the elbow strike.
Lesnar drops down looking for an ankle pick but DeMauler pulls his leg out and moves away.
DeMauler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rotte DeMauler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Lesnar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
DeMauler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Lesnar is predictable there
and DeMauler counters with a good, hard body kick but Lesnar shrugs it off.
Lesnar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lesnar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by DeMauler.
DeMauler drives through and clinches with Lesnar against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from DeMauler.
DeMauler lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from DeMauler.
Lesnar takes a knee right on the jaw!
DeMauler lands a knee to the head.
DeMauler lands a damaging elbow.
DeMauler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lesnar can do to turn this around?
DeMauler lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar takes an elbow to the temple.
Lesnar fails to pull guard.
DeMauler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lesnar is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from DeMauler.
DeMauler lands a good knee to the midsection. Lesnar won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeMauler breaks from the clinch.
DeMauler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lesnar moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar slips a jab from DeMauler.
A big left from DeMauler misses.
A punch combination from Lesnar misses.
Lesnar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DeMauler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
DeMauler clobbers Lesnar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lesnar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from DeMauler finds it's way round the side to connect with Lesnar's head.
DeMauler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lesnar.
DeMauler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lesnar. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut there from DeMauler.
DeMauler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeMauler scores with a leg kick.
DeMauler drives through and clinches with Lesnar against the cage.
DeMauler tries to stall but Lesnar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
DeMauler landing knees to the head.
DeMauler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lesnar takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeMauler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lesnar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lesnar looking to throw knees to the head but DeMauler is blocking nicely.
DeMauler lands a knee to the head.
DeMauler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
DeMauler connects with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, DeMauler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lesnar's brow.
Lesnar jumps guard but DeMauler stands there with Lesnar around his waist. Lesnar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rotte DeMauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Lesnar.
A knee to the head by DeMauler.
DeMauler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lesnar's defenses.
DeMauler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
DeMauler lands a nice knee to the body.
Rotte DeMauler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
DeMauler landing knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, DeMauler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lesnar's brow.
DeMauler has Lesnar pushed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnar is trying to trip DeMauler. He has hold of a leg but DeMauler is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lesnar persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMauler trying to control the position here.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but DeMauler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeMauler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.
Lesnar looking to pass the guard.
DeMauler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lesnar on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
DeMauler controlling the position.
DeMauler wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
Lesnar has gone for a leg lock! DeMauler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lesnar's guard.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing DeMauler from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeMauler won't allow Lesnar to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rotte DeMauler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Lesnar's cut.
That's time! DeMauler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
DeMauler throws a lazy right hand but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rotte DeMauler is winning the standup battle so far.
DeMauler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DeMauler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeMauler tries to clinch there but Lesnar circles away.
DeMauler delivers a nice body kick.
DeMauler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DeMauler scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from DeMauler.
DeMauler lands with a nice body kick.
DeMauler throws a quick inside leg kick.
DeMauler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeMauler throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeMauler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DeMauler thumps Lesnar with a low kick.
DeMauler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lesnar's calf.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeMauler scores with a kick to the body.
DeMauler drives through and clinches with Lesnar against the cage.
DeMauler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMauler misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from DeMauler.
DeMauler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
DeMauler misses with a knee strike.
Lesnar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but DeMauler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
DeMauler putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lesnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lesnar avoiding damage as DeMauler throws knees to the body.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but DeMauler won't allow it.
DeMauler throws a knee to the head but misses.
DeMauler scores with a knee to the head.
DeMauler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lesnar throws an elbow but it misses.
DeMauler tries to land knees in the clinch but Lesnar avoids the damage to the body.
DeMauler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lesnar blocks it with crossed arms.
Lesnar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lesnar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DeMauler smiles and moves away.
Rotte DeMauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Lesnar.
Lesnar shoots for a takedown but DeMauler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fedor Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMauler moves out of range of the strikes.
Lesnar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lesnar moves out of range of the body kick.
DeMauler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DeMauler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lesnar moves out of range of the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeMauler, right into the meat.
DeMauler lands a jab.
DeMauler scores with a leg kick.
DeMauler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DeMauler jabs at Lesnar's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeMauler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeMauler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lesnar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Left hook, right uppercut from DeMauler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Lesnar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lesnar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
DeMauler fakes the leg kick and cracks Lesnar in the body.
DeMauler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
DeMauler misses with a kick to the body.
DeMauler circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lesnar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from DeMauler - the referee stops the clock and Lesnar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says DeMauler. Lesnar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fedor Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeMauler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lesnar walks forward, straight into a front kick from DeMauler.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeMauler.
Rotte DeMauler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from DeMauler.
DeMauler misses with a body kick.
DeMauler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by DeMauler.
DeMauler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeMauler tries to bum rush Lesnar with a series of wild strikes but Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMauler thows a body shot but no joy.
Lesnar moves in looking to clinch but DeMauler pushes him off.
DeMauler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lesnar is looking to clinch but DeMauler is avoiding it.
DeMauler has taken the fight to the clinch.
DeMauler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
DeMauler lands a nice knee to the body.
Lesnar takes a knee right on the jaw!
DeMauler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lesnar is defending well for now.
Lesnar takes a knee to the side of the body.
DeMauler lands an elbow that stopped Lesnar in his tracks for a moment.
DeMauler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lesnar avoids it.
Lesnar looking for a takedown.
DeMauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A swing and a miss from Lesnar.
Lesnar moves away from the strike by DeMauler.
Rotte DeMauler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeMauler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DeMauler stuns Lesnar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rotte DeMauler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DeMauler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rotte DeMauler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paco Taco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Thirtynine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taco comes to the cage accompanied by Angel Doze - Clack Clack. Thirtynine has chosen Speed 2 Remix by Tetsuya Komura as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Paco Taco has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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168 lbs
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169 lbs
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World class MT
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paco Taco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saku Thirtynine!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thirtynine throws a hook but Taco avoids it easily.
Thirtynine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taco.
Taco connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Taco.
Thirtynine misses with the combination.
No joy there for Thirtynine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Taco.
Taco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice sprawl there from Taco as Thirtynine shoots in.
Nice shot lands for Taco.
Saku Thirtynine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taco lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thirtynine bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taco is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thirtynine is controlling him well.
Thirtynine has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Taco is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taco is working hard here to advance position.
Thirtynine avoids the attempt from Taco to control.
Thirtynine is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Taco is surviving well by controlling Thirtynine's body position as best he can.
Thirtynine jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Taco is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Taco and Thirtynine has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Thirtynine looks gassed!
Thirtynine throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taco is trying to get back to half guard.
Thirtynine goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Taco has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thirtynine but great work by Taco.
Thirtynine is looking for a sweep.
Taco working away.
Thirtynine tries to control but Taco manages to take his back.
Taco has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Thirtynine.
Taco is riding his opponent, not letting Thirtynine buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taco lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Thirtynine trying to control the hands but Taco won't let him.
Taco lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Thirtynine tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thirtynine can't escape the position.
Taco looking to control but Thirtynine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thirtynine is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thirtynine tries to hold on but Taco postures up.
Taco controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paco Taco dominated that round.
That's time! Taco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thirtynine tries to score with a low kick but Taco moves his leg out of the way.
Thirtynine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taco tries a head kick but it misses.
Taco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thirtynine.
Taco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Taco dodges the punch combination from Thirtynine.
Taco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thirtynine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taco but Taco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Taco tries a head kick but it misses.
Saku Thirtynine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thirtynine is breathing heavily.
Taco dodges the punch combination from Thirtynine.
Taco dodges the punch combination from Thirtynine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taco connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thirtynine's head.
Thirtynine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taco tries to avoid it but Thirtynine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taco to the ground. Taco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paco Taco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Thirtynine.
A head kick misses from Taco.
Nice jab there from Taco.
Taco scores with a jab. Thirtynine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thirtynine shoots in and drives through. Taco sprawls well.
Taco thuds a left hand into Thirtynine's body.
Taco lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Taco throws a head kick that Thirtynine semi-blocks.
Paco Taco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thirtynine. That did some damage!
Taco cracks Thirtynine with an open hand slap.
Thirtynine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thirtynine misses with a hook. Taco ducked under it nicely.
Taco throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thirtynine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thirtynine swings around for an armbar but Taco sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thirtynine's guard.
Thirtynine being controlled here, momentarily.
Thirtynine striking off his back but it's not causing Taco any problems.
Thirtynine throws his legs up looking for a submission but Taco uses it to pass to side control.
A lull in the action here as Taco stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taco lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Thirtynine is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Taco stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thirtynine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taco postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Thirtynine to stand up.
Thirtynine closes the distance and clinches up with Taco, looking for a takedown. Thirtynine pushes Taco against the cage but Taco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Taco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taco.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab by Taco.
Thirtynine shoots in for a double leg but Taco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paco Taco is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick from Taco lands but Thirtynine takes it in his stride.
Taco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paco Taco dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Good shot there by Taco.
Taco throws a nice head kick!
Thirtynine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thirtynine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thirtynine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taco as he avoids it easily.
Thirtynine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taco throws a head kick that Thirtynine semi-blocks.
Thirtynine throws a right and a left that Taco avoids nicely.
Thirtynine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thirtynine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thirtynine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taco's waist but Taco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thirtynine off to one side.
Paco Taco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Thirtynine.
Taco lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thirtynine staying out of range there.
Thirtynine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taco throws a sloppy head kick and Thirtynine moves out of range easily.
Thirtynine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taco as he avoids it easily.
Taco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thirtynine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taco throws a head kick but Thirtynine moves out of range.
Taco throws an overhand right that lands on Thirtynine's shoulder, as Thirtynine tries to avoid the shot.
Thirtynine gets a takedown into half guard.
Taco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thirtynine is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine is looking for a kimura here.
Thirtynine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thirtynine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thirtynine seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Taco has recovered full guard.
Thirtynine tries to free his leg and advance position but Taco is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taco has Thirtynine pulled in close to control his posture.
Thirtynine trying to control but Taco is working from the bottom.
Thirtynine throwing strikes but missing.
Thirtynine is looking to work some ground and pound but Taco has wrist control.
Taco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Taco keeping moving, preventing Thirtynine from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thirtynine shoots in for a takedown but Taco shows good takedown defense.
Taco lands a head kick. Thirtynine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice body punch from Taco.
Saku Thirtynine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taco throws a head kick but Thirtynine moves out of range.
Taco throws a head kick but Thirtynine moves out of range.
Thirtynine lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thirtynine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thirtynine's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paco Taco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taco, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paco Taco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Lindberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sancho Zola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zola is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black Crow On A Tombstone by Satyricon. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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22
199 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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27
197 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Lindberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sancho Zola!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zola shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Zola misses.
Lindberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zola lands with a nice body punch.
Lindberg fails with the takedown
and Zola counters with a nice body shot.
Lindberg throws a jab when Zola was well out of range.
Zola shoots for a takedown but Lindberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zola misses with the combination.
Zola throws a jab when Lindberg was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindberg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zola throws a head kick that misses.
Lindberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zola.
Lindberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lindberg looks for a takedown but Zola sprawls well.
Lindberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lindberg is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zola lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Lindberg sprawling to the canvas. Zola follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Lindberg hang on?
Lindberg is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zola is nestled in close to Lindberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Lindberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zola is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Lindberg is hurt! He's hurt bad - Zola fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Lindberg from any more punishment! Congratulations to Zola! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sancho Zola!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivica Andric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akio Hideaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andric comes to the cage accompanied by The Crowning of Atlantis. Akio Hideaki acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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140 lbs
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26
142 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivica Andric!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akio Hideaki!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hideaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andric moves away.
Andric moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hideaki throws a hook but Andric blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hideaki misses the target.
Andric misses with a low kick.
Andric swings for the body but Hideaki moves out of range.
Andric stuffs the takedown attempt from Hideaki. Hideaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Hideaki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Andric counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hideaki thinking.
Hideaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hideaki misses the body punch
and Andric counters with a stiff right hand.
Andric keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hideaki misses with a looping right.
Hideaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andric counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hideaki misses the jab.
Akio Hideaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andric throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hideaki throws a big shot that misses.
Hideaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hideaki.
Ivica Andric is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andric slips a jab from Hideaki.
Andric displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hideaki.
Ivica Andric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akio Hideaki.
Hideaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hideaki misses with a hook.
Hideaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andric as he avoids it easily.
Hideaki misses with a double jab
and Andric counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andric is looking to wear down Hideaki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Andric scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hideaki throws out a loose jab but Andric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hideaki throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Andric lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hideaki doesn't seem phased though.
Hideaki fails with the takedown.
Hideaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Andric.
Hideaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andric counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hideaki is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hideaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Andric sprawls well. He's pushed Hideaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hideaki.
Hideaki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Andric counters with a three punch combo that has Hideaki backing up. Hideaki nods at Andric to acknowledge the strikes.
Hideaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andric circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hideaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andric ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andric slips under a jab from Hideaki.
Hideaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andric sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hideaki fails with the takedown.
Andric steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hideaki.
Hideaki lands a jab to Andric's midsection.
Andric ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andric fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hideaki.
Andric scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andric misses the shot to the body.
Andric bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hideaki misses with a shot to the body
and Andric counters with a stiff right hand.
Andric is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab lands there for Andric.
Hideaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andric counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hideaki shoots in but Andric avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hideaki is trying desperately to land a takedown but Andric is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hideaki.
Hideaki misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Andric. No joy for Hideaki on that attempt.
Hideaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andric as he avoids it easily.
Hideaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Andric counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hideaki looks gassed!
Andric lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivica Andric dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hideaki throws a jab when Andric was well out of range.
Hideaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Andric counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Andric finds it's way through Hideaki's defenses.
Hideaki misses with a straight left.
Hideaki throws the left hand but Andric avoids the punch easily.
Hideaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circling - Hideaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hideaki fails with the takedown
and Andric counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivica Andric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akio Hideaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hideaki misses with a body punch
and Andric counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hideaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andric counters with a nice body shot.
Andric scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andric slips a jab from Hideaki.
Hideaki is breathing heavily.
Andric ducks under a wild hook from Hideaki.
Hideaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andric circles away.
Hideaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hideaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hideaki is defended easily by Andric.
Hideaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hideaki dives in and grabs Andric's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andric pushes down on Hideaki's head and hops out.
Andric lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hideaki misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andric lands a body shot.
Andric darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hideaki walks into a stiff left hand from Andric.
Hideaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hideaki misses with a body shot
and Andric counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hideaki thinking.
Andric ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hideaki checks a leg kick.
Hideaki throws a hook to the side of Andric's head but Andric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andric moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Hideaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hideaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andric bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hideaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andric defends it nicely.
Hideaki misses with a body shot
and Andric counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hideaki blocks a leg kick.
Hideaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Andric counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andric lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hideaki at a distance.
Andric scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hideaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Andric scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andric scores with a shot to the body.
Andric steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hideaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hideaki misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Andric - just one landing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hideaki might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Andric has got the better of the exchanges.
Hideaki closes the distance and clinches up with Andric, looking for a takedown. Hideaki pushes Andric against the cage but Andric circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andric keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hideaki fails to land the takedown.
Hideaki walks into a jab.
Ivica Andric is winning the standup battle so far.
Hideaki shoots in for a takedown but Andric shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hideaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andric pinned against the cage. Andric gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Andric with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivica Andric dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Andric scores with a body shot.
Andric thuds a left hand into Hideaki's body.
Hideaki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andric counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andric fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hideaki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andric counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andric slips a jab from Hideaki.
A jab from Hideaki misses.
Andric with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the body from Hideaki misses
and Andric counters with a nice uppercut.
Hideaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Andric.
Andric lands a jab to the nose.
Hideaki misses with a hook.
Andric is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hideaki can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andric lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hideaki backs up against the cage.
Hideaki has his takedown stuffed
enabling Andric to counter with a crisp jab.
Hideaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hideaki misses with a body punch
and Andric counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hideaki thinking.
Hideaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andric scores with the left hand. Hideaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Hideaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hideaki misses with an uppercut. Andric saw that one coming.
Andric connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hideaki momentarily.
Andric tests Hideaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andric stuffs the takedown attempt from Hideaki. Hideaki gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Andric.
Hideaki shoots in and drives through. Andric sprawls well.
Ivica Andric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akio Hideaki.
Hideaki throws a sloppy body shot
and Andric counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andric scores with a shot to the body.
Andric lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hideaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Andric stuns Hideaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hideaki misses.
Andric is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hideaki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Andric is looking to escape.
Hideaki trying to control the action but Andric is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hideaki is looking for a kimura but Andric is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hideaki to get the leverage.
Hideaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andric does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andric kicks off Hideaki and gets to his feet.
Andric leaves Hideaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andric scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andric lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hideaki at a distance.
Andric moves out of range of the strikes.
Andric connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hideaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hideaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hideaki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andric counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andric scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andric lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Andric throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivica Andric clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hideaki misses with a body punch
and Andric counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hideaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andric pinned against the cage. Andric gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hideaki throws an overhand right that lands on Andric's shoulder, as Andric tries to avoid the shot.
Hideaki fails with the takedown
and Andric counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andric stuffs the takedown attempt from Hideaki. Hideaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Ivica Andric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akio Hideaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Andric catches Hideaki right on the button with a cross.
Hideaki is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hideaki misses with a body punch
and Andric counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hideaki misses with a shot to the body
and Andric counters with a nice uppercut.
Hideaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andric swivels and escapes.
Hideaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Hideaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andric counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andric is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hideaki misses with a body shot
and Andric counters with a nice uppercut.
Andric throws a shot to the body.
Hideaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hideaki throws a hook but Andric blocks it.
Andric slips under a jab.
Hideaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hideaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Andric finds it's way through Hideaki's defenses.
Hideaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andric works the jab nicely.
Andric connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andric thuds a left hand into Hideaki's body.
Andric lands with a good body shot.
Hideaki misses with a hook.
Andric lands with a good body shot.
Hideaki throws a hook to the side of Andric's head but Andric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andric scores with a jab to the body.
Andric lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andric scores with the left hand. Hideaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Hideaki misses with an uppercut. Andric saw that one coming.
Andric misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hideaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andric sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andric moves out of range of the strikes.
Hideaki misses with a hook to the body
and Andric makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andric misses with the combination.
Hideaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andric swivels and escapes.
Hideaki shoots in for a takedown but Andric shows good takedown defense.
Hideaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hideaki misses with a jab to the body
and Andric makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hideaki tries for a takedown but Andric circles away easily
and Andric counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andric lands a nice hook to Hideaki's body. Hideaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hideaki misses with a takedown
and Andric counters with a left to the body.
Andric connects with a looping right hand.
Andric digs a good body shot into Hideaki's ribs.
Hideaki throws a looping overhand right but Andric ducks down to avoid it.
Hideaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivica Andric had his way with Akio Hideaki in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hideaki throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Andric counter with a right hand.
Hideaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andric sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andric lands a nice shot to the body.
Andric slips under a jab.
Hideaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Andric sprawls well. He's pushed Hideaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice combination there by Andric.
Andric steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hideaki.
Hideaki misses with a shot to the body
and Andric counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andric throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hideaki is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Andric fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hideaki on the side of the head.
Andric blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andric scores with a hook to the body. Hideaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hideaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hideaki misses the body punch
and Andric counters with a straight right hand.
Andric fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andric ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hideaki misses with a straight left.
Hideaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hideaki lands in his opponent's guard.
Andric uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A slow jab from Hideaki misses its intended target.
Akio Hideaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hideaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andric swivels and escapes.
Ivica Andric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akio Hideaki.
Andric slips under a jab from Hideaki.
Hideaki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Andric counters with a left to the body.
Hideaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hideaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hideaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Hideaki.
Hideaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Andric tries to sprawl out of it but Hideaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andric manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andric lands a nice hook to Hideaki's body. Hideaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hideaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hideaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andric avoids it really well and circles away.
Andric jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hideaki has his takedown stuffed
and Andric connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hideaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andric but Andric pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andric displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hideaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andric moves out of range of the strikes.
Andric ducks under a wild hook from Hideaki.
Andric moves out of range of the strikes.
Andric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hideaki throws out the jab.
Jab from Andric.
Andric punishes Hideaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Andric lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hideaki throws a sloppy body shot
and Andric counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivica Andric showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andric, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:42
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:43
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivica Andric!
Ivica Andric is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tsuyoshi Nakayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauno Kaalikorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nakayama might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Vapors - Turning Japanese. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kauno Kaalikorva was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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192 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsuyoshi Nakayama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kauno Kaalikorva!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaalikorva throws a body punch but Nakayama moves out of range.
Kaalikorva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakayama manages to avoid it.
Nakayama tries to bum rush Kaalikorva with a series of wild strikes but Kaalikorva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kaalikorva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kauno Kaalikorva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakayama misses the jab.
A combination from Nakayama does no damage.
Kaalikorva scores with a hook to the body. Nakayama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nakayama misses with a hook. Kaalikorva ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Nakayama misses.
Nakayama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nakayama throws a shot from downtown. Kaalikorva moves away and avoids it.
Kaalikorva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakayama.
Nakayama misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakayama lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Kauno Kaalikorva has been cut.
The fighters circling - Nakayama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaalikorva throws a lazy right hand but Nakayama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakayama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakayama.
Nakayama throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tsuyoshi Nakayama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalikorva misses with a straight left.
Kaalikorva rushes Nakayama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kaalikorva swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakayama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaalikorva lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaalikorva blocks a body shot from Nakayama.
Kaalikorva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kaalikorva lands with a light punch inside.
Kaalikorva lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaalikorva lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Nakayama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kaalikorva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakayama working hard to break the clinch.
Nakayama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaalikorva blocks an uppercut.
Nakayama is trying to break the clinch but Kaalikorva has him pressed against the cage.
Nakayama blocks the elbow strike.
Kaalikorva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaalikorva presses Nakayama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kaalikorva misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Nakayama on the inside.
Kaalikorva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakayama or not.
Kaalikorva trying to land knees to the body.
Nakayama has had enough of the clinch but Kaalikorva keeps him there for the moment.
Nakayama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakayama lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaalikorva blocks a body shot from Nakayama.
Nakayama throws a head punch that misses.
Kaalikorva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nakayama is breathing heavily.
Kaalikorva cracks Nakayama with a nice body shot.
Kaalikorva prevents a body shot from Nakayama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nakayama misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaalikorva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nakayama backwards.
Nakayama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kaalikorva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakayama backwards.
Kaalikorva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakayama or not.
A short left from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nakayama lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kaalikorva tightens his grip and picks Nakayama up, before dumping him to the ground. Nakayama manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaalikorva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakayama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaalikorva passes into half guard.
Kaalikorva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kaalikorva lands a nice short elbow.
Kaalikorva wants to take a breather but Nakayama is having none of it.
Kaalikorva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kaalikorva is working for a kimura but Nakayama is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva trying to pass the guard but Nakayama defending well.
Kaalikorva uses his free foot to push down on Nakayama's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nakayama.
Nakayama wants to hold on but Kaalikorva pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kaalikorva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kaalikorva throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kaalikorva tries to control but Nakayama wriggling away.
Nakayama is trying to escape the mount.
Kaalikorva throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nakayama is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kaalikorva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kaalikorva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakayama is looking to improve his position but Kaalikorva isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Kaalikorva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauno Kaalikorva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kauno Kaalikorva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nakayama missing with a left hand there. Kaalikorva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuyoshi Nakayama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakayama lands with a hook. Kaalikorva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kaalikorva throws a shot from downtown. Nakayama moves away and avoids it.
Kaalikorva throws a lazy right hand but Nakayama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaalikorva swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Kaalikorva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaalikorva misses with a hook to the body
and Nakayama counters with a one-two to the body.
Nakayama avoids the body shot from Kaalikorva.
Nakayama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaalikorva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaalikorva lands a lovely overhand right.
Kaalikorva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nakayama manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kaalikorva stopping the sweep attempt from Nakayama.
Nakayama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalikorva looking to sit in guard and control but Nakayama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kaalikorva is looking for a triangle but Nakayama pushes his legs off easily.
Nakayama tries to stand but Kaalikorva is controlling from the bottom.
Kaalikorva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nakayama won't allow Kaalikorva to sweep him here.
Kaalikorva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakayama manages to get himself to full guard.
Nakayama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nakayama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaalikorva content to stall in guard here.
Nakayama is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nakayama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaalikorva passes into half guard.
Nakayama is looking for a sweep. Kaalikorva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakayama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kaalikorva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nakayama kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kaalikorva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kaalikorva prevents Nakayama from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakayama is looking for a sweep. Kaalikorva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaalikorva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kaalikorva is stalling here. Nakayama is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kaalikorva seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nakayama has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kaalikorva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nakayama off and has taken his back!
Nakayama looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kaalikorva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva is throwing shots to the body but Nakayama manages to wriggle free. Kaalikorva pounces on him again and ends up in Nakayama's guard.
Nakayama being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kauno Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kaalikorva.
Nakayama lands with a hook. Kaalikorva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kaalikorva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauno Kaalikorva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kauno Kaalikorva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kaalikorva blocks the body kick.
Nakayama checks a leg kick nicely.
Nakayama is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kaalikorva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kaalikorva clobbers Nakayama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kaalikorva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaalikorva misses with a body punch
and Nakayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaalikorva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva misses with an uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Nakayama.
Kaalikorva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nakayama counters with a two punch combo.
Nakayama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaalikorva finds it's way round the side to connect with Nakayama's head.
Nakayama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaalikorva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakayama. Kaalikorva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakayama ducks under a wild hook from Kaalikorva.
Nakayama throws a hook but Kaalikorva avoids it easily.
Kaalikorva doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakayama circles away.
Nakayama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaalikorva misses with a hook. Nakayama ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Nakayama misses.
Kaalikorva moves away from the strike by Nakayama.
Nakayama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kaalikorva misses with a double jab.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch up.
Kaalikorva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nakayama counters with a straight right hand.
Nakayama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch but Nakayama moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nakayama takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nakayama misses with a body shot
and Kaalikorva counters with a nice body shot.
Kaalikorva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nakayama on the side of the head.
Kaalikorva cracks Nakayama with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nakayama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaalikorva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakayama.
Nakayama throws a wild body kick that Kaalikorva sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Kaalikorva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakayama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaalikorva was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakayama.
Nakayama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakayama misses with a hook.
Nakayama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch up.
Nakayama throws a combination that misses
and Kaalikorva counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Nakayama lands.
Nakayama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaalikorva slips a jab from Nakayama.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaalikorva. Nakayama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaalikorva dodges the punch combination from Nakayama.
Kaalikorva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakayama throws a looping overhand right but Kaalikorva ducks down to avoid it.
Kaalikorva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakayama.
Nakayama throws a leg kick that misses.
Nakayama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaalikorva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakayama.
Kaalikorva with a poor takedown
and Nakayama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakayama loads up on a big right hand but Kaalikorva slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Kaalikorva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nakayama doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kaalikorva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakayama moves away.
Kaalikorva misses the shot to the body.
Kaalikorva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakayama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kaalikorva connects with a nice looking jab.
Kaalikorva throws a hook to the side of Nakayama's head but Nakayama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaalikorva gets a takedown into half guard.
Kaalikorva throwing shots but Nakayama is blocking nicely.
Kaalikorva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nakayama tries to roll over but Kaalikorva keeps him under control.
Kaalikorva is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tsuyoshi Nakayama did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kauno Kaalikorva's cut.
That's time! Nakayama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kaalikorva misses with a straight left.
Nakayama misses with a straight right.
Nakayama scores with a hook.
Tsuyoshi Nakayama is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaalikorva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nakayama finds it's way round the side to connect with Kaalikorva's head.
Nakayama jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nakayama walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kaalikorva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kaalikorva moves in looking to clinch but Nakayama pushes him off.
Nakayama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kaalikorva swings for the body but Nakayama moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakayama misses the target.
Kaalikorva lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakayama. Kaalikorva does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakayama throws a hook but Kaalikorva avoids it easily.
Kaalikorva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaalikorva wants to clinch.
A low kick from Nakayama is predictable there
and Kaalikorva counters with a left to the body.
Kaalikorva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nakayama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kaalikorva moves into the clinch.
Kaalikorva wants a takedown.
Kaalikorva working aggressively here.
Kaalikorva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakayama's elbow.
Nakayama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakayama misses with an uppercut.
Nakayama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Kaalikorva. Beautiful body shot.
Kaalikorva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakayama's waist but Nakayama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaalikorva off to one side.
Nakayama scores with a body shot.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakayama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaalikorva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva misses with a shot to the body
enabling Nakayama to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakayama throws a hook but Kaalikorva avoids it easily.
Nakayama tries to clinch but Kaalikorva moves out of range.
Kaalikorva misses with a body shot
and Nakayama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaalikorva scores with a jab. Nakayama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nakayama digs a good body shot into Kaalikorva's ribs.
Nakayama circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nakayama moves into the clinch.
Nakayama is leaning against Kaalikorva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kaalikorva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nakayama digs a right hand underneath Kaalikorva's ribcage. Kaalikorva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakayama lands a shot to the body.
Kaalikorva is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kaalikorva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaalikorva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tsuyoshi Nakayama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kauno Kaalikorva.
Nakayama lands a body shot.
Nakayama scores with a hook to the body.
Nakayama pushes Kaalikorva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nakayama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nakayama.
Nakayama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nakayama misses with a combination
and Kaalikorva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nakayama keeping full guard, as Kaalikorva tries to pass.
Kaalikorva prevents Nakayama from getting back to his feet.
Kaalikorva trying to control but Nakayama is working from the bottom.
Kaalikorva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nakayama manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kauno Kaalikorva has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kaalikorva tries to hold on but Nakayama pushes him away.
Kaalikorva is looking to get to half guard.
Kaalikorva looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakayama controlling from the full mount.
Kaalikorva is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoshi Nakayama had his way with Kauno Kaalikorva in that round.
The cut man is working on Kauno Kaalikorva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Nakayama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaalikorva lands a lovely overhand right.
Nakayama throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaalikorva.
Nakayama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaalikorva circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaalikorva. That snapped Nakayama's head back.
Nakayama lands with a straight right. Kaalikorva didn't see that one coming.
A shot to the body from Kaalikorva misses
and Nakayama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaalikorva misses with a looping left.
Kaalikorva ducks under a wild hook from Nakayama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaalikorva. Nakayama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakayama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakayama wants it to stay on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nakayama.
Nakayama misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Kaalikorva. Beautiful body shot.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch
and Nakayama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch up
and Nakayama counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kaalikorva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nakayama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaalikorva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kaalikorva looking to control but Nakayama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nakayama tries to hold on but Kaalikorva pushes him away.
BOOM! Kaalikorva connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nakayama is desperately trying to improve his position but Kaalikorva has a good base and remains in mount.
Kaalikorva controlling the pace for now.
Nakayama is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kaalikorva locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Nakayama is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kauno Kaalikorva! Kauno Kaalikorva retains his middleweight title!
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