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NYF Fight Night Tokyo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddie McGee (ranked 5714 p4p, 25358 weight class) and Camus Miklotov (ranked 487 p4p, 512 weight class). McGee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is bat outta hell song. Freddie McGee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Camus Miklotov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Freddie McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Camus Miklotov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miklotov tries to land a leg kick but McGee saw it coming and moves away.
Miklotov throws a head kick but McGee moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Miklotov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McGee fails with the takedown
and Miklotov counters with a big head kick but McGee shrugs it off.
McGee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Miklotov on his heels. He'll look to pass Miklotov's guard now, I'm sure.
McGee is looking to work some ground and pound but Miklotov has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McGee lands a couple of elbows.
 Miklotov is rocked!
McGee arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Miklotov's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Freddie McGee!
During a confident post fight interview, Freddie McGee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Pereira (ranked 5175 p4p, 25014 weight class) and Mike Montana (ranked 457 p4p, 512 weight class). Montana comes into a darkened arena with his song building. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVaVydg28Qk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harrison Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Montana!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Montana trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montana tries to stand but Pereira is controlling from the bottom.
Montana preventing the sweep.
Montana is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pereira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pereira tries to get out of the position.
Pereira working a defensive guard but Montana manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira is looking for a sweep.
Montana swings around for an armbar but Pereira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Montana's guard.
Pereira looking to sit in guard and control but Montana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Montana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pereira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montana trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montana might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pereira haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira controlling Montana's posture.
Montana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Montana stopping the sweep attempt from Pereira.
Montana is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pereira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Montana on the ground.
Pereira has a closed guard, preventing Montana from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pereira trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Montana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pereira misses with a lunging right hand
and Montana counters with a stiff right hand.
Montana throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily.
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montana.
Montana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pereira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Montana. Montana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
 It looks like Mike Montana has been cut.
Harrison Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pereira scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pereira misses with a looping left.
Montana lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Montana shoots in and drives through. Pereira sprawls well.
Pereira scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montana moves into the clinch.
Pereira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Pereira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pereira missing with a left hand there. Montana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pereira lands a jab to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira fails to land with a series of punches.
Montana clinches up against the ropes.
Pereira has had enough of the clinch but Montana keeps him there for the moment.
Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montana's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Pereira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Montana's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Montana avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Montana changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Montana closes the distance and pushes Pereira back into the ropes.
Pereira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pereira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montana doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Pereira counter with a right hand.
Montana needs to keep his hands up - Pereira had a free shot at his head there.
Montana rushes Pereira and presses him up against the ropes.
Montana digs a right hand into Pereira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pereira's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike Montana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harrison Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Montana.
Montana avoids the body shot from Pereira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana shoots and misses
and Pereira counters with a straight right hand.
Montana throws a leg kick
and Pereira counters with a left and a right that stings Montana.
Pereira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pereira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pereira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pereira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pereira throws a right and a left that Montana avoids nicely.
Pereira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Montana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
Pereira throws the left hand but Montana avoids the punch easily.
Montana takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Montana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pereira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montana is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montana doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira circles away.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick and Montana moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira drops Montana with a beautiful combination! Montana stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pereira is looking for the KO!
Montana is still on wobbly legs! Can Pereira finish him?
Montana blocks a head kick by Pereira.
Montana has a takedown stuffed.
Montana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pereira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Montana somewhat.
Montana seems to have recovered his senses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pereira.
Pereira lands a glancing blow to the side of Montana's head.
Pereira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Montana throws a sloppy head kick
and Pereira counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pereira sprawls well. Pereira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montana gets slowly back to his feet.
Harrison Pereira is winning the standup battle so far.
Montana is breathing heavily.
Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montana was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira.
Pereira lands with a right hand.
Montana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pereira. Montana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Pereira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pereira.
Pereira thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Montana if he has to take too many more of those.
Pereira lands a big right hand that sends Montana crashing to the mat! Pereira stays standing though and waves Montana back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Montana tries to land knees in the clinch but Pereira avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira tries to throw a body punch but Montana avoids it by throwing Pereira back against the ropes.
Pereira breaks from the clinch.
Pereira scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick from Pereira, right into the meat of the thigh.
Montana has managed to clinch.
Montana ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Montana no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Montana being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pereira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira stopping the sweep attempt from Montana.
Montana looking for a guillotine here but Pereira defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Pereira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Montana's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Montana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pereira wants to get back to his feet but Montana is dominant here and he's now got Pereira's back!
Montana tries to get the hooks in deep but Pereira pushed the leg off.
Montana is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pereira fending off the submission attempt from Montana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira showing good submission defense here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana missing with strikes.
Montana controlling the position well here. Pereira rolled but Montana kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
Pereira wants to control his opponent's hands but Montana gets his hands free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Montana landing with strikes.
Montana looking to hold on to the position here but Pereira rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Montana is stalling in the full guard.
Montana would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Montana connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is controlling Montana's posture.
Pereira is looking to stand up but Montana isn't so interested in that idea.
Pereira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around?
Montana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Montana with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Montana fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pereira to the ground. Montana is now in Pereira's guard.
Mike Montana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pereira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira keeping full guard, as Montana tries to pass.
Pereira trying to control the position.
Montana looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harrison Pereira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Montana tries to free his leg and advance position but Pereira is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Montana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pereira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Pereira!
During a confident post fight interview, Harrison Pereira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Miocic (ranked 4390 p4p, 3814 weight class) and Yargon Juuj (ranked 408 p4p, 378 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Miocic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yargon Juuj!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miocic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juuj was well out of range. Poor timing from Miocic.
Juuj drops Miocic with a beautiful combination! Miocic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Juuj is looking for the KO!
 Miocic is rocked!
 It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
Juuj falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miocic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Miocic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miocic tries for a takedown but Juuj sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miocic seems to have got his legs back now.
Miocic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juuj.
Juuj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miocic at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miocic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Juuj paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Juuj with the counter takedown but Miocic avoids it easily.
Juuj wobbles Miocic with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Juuj dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Miocic to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yargon Juuj!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeShaun Dupree Holton (ranked 1944 p4p, 3752 weight class) and Ranganathan Iyer (ranked 260 p4p, 421 weight class). 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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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeShaun Dupree Holton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ranganathan Iyer!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupree Holton gets caught flat footed, as Iyer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dupree Holton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Iyer wants to control from the top but Dupree Holton keeps moving.
Dupree Holton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Iyer manages to get himself to full guard.
Dupree Holton pushes down on Iyer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton is trying for a kimura here. Iyer looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dupree Holton wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DeShaun Dupree Holton!
A victorious DeShaun Dupree Holton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Mendes (ranked 1530 p4p, 2568 weight class) and Ludvig Eriksson (ranked 182 p4p, 282 weight class). Mendes comes to the ring accompanied by Future - Last Breath. Eriksson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by THICC THICCLY. Paulo Mendes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ludvig Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Eriksson misses the target.
Mendes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Eriksson throws a lazy right hand but Mendes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eriksson digs a good body shot into Mendes's ribs.
Eriksson lands with a hook. Mendes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Eriksson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mendes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eriksson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Eriksson lands a body shot.
Eriksson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eriksson misses with a straight right.
Eriksson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Eriksson duly obliges.
It looks like Paulo Mendes has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eriksson tests Mendes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eriksson lands an overhand right.
Eriksson misses the shot to the body.
Eriksson lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Eriksson misses.
Eriksson tries to move into range but Mendes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mendes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Eriksson is trying to improve his position.
Mendes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mendes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes lands a nice forearm strike.
Mendes scoring with punches and elbows.
Eriksson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mendes scoring with punches from side control.
Mendes lands an elbow.
Eriksson is trying to get back to half guard.
Eriksson wants to control but Mendes postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Eriksson is looking to regain half guard here but Mendes keeps moving and retains side control.
Mendes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eriksson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Eriksson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Eriksson is looking to control Mendes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eriksson avoid being mounted?
Eriksson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mendes is thwarting Eriksson's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mendes works his way into side control.
Mendes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eriksson taking a bit of punishment here - Mendes scoring with strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Eriksson is looking to reverse the position.
Mendes is staying tight to Eriksson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mendes is putting a hurting on Eriksson here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes working the ground and pound from side control.
Eriksson tries to improve position but can't.
Eriksson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Eriksson is trying to work for a sweep but Mendes has mounted him!
Mendes is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mendes wants to control the pace but Eriksson is squirming around nicely.
Eriksson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mendes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendes looking to control but Eriksson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eriksson is desperately trying to improve his position but Mendes has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paulo Mendes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paulo Mendes'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.
Mendes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eriksson is fending him off so far but Mendes persists. Nope, Eriksson circles away and we're back to standing.
Eriksson throws a shot from downtown. Mendes moves away and avoids it.
Mendes slips a jab from Eriksson.
Jab, jab by Mendes - just one landing.
Ludvig Eriksson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mendes slips a jab from Eriksson.
Eriksson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendes.
Mendes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paulo Mendes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eriksson misses with an uppercut
and Mendes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendes lands a jab-cross combination.
Eriksson throws a hook to the side of Mendes's head but Mendes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Mendes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mendes with a jab.
Eriksson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes lands with a nice combination. Eriksson backs away looking to recover.
Eriksson is rocked!
Mendes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Eriksson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eriksson looks to land a left hand but Mendes moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Eriksson.
Eriksson takes a swing at Mendes's ribcage but misses.
Eriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eriksson scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson slips under a jab from Mendes.
Eriksson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Eriksson loads up on a big right hand but Mendes slips the punch.
Mendes misses with the combination.
Mendes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eriksson.
Mendes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Eriksson misses the target.
Ludvig Eriksson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eriksson misses with a straight left.
Mendes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eriksson looks to land a left hand but Mendes moved out of range nicely.
Mendes with a hook.
Ludvig Eriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eriksson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mendes on the side of the head.
Mendes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Eriksson misses with a combination
and Mendes counters with a straight right hand.
Mendes connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eriksson looks to land a combination but Mendes avoids it well.
Mendes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A jab from Eriksson finds it's way through Mendes's defenses.
Eriksson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Eriksson misses.
Mendes scores with a nice strike.
Eriksson connects with a single shot there.
Eriksson misses with a looping right.
Eriksson misses with a straight left.
Eriksson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendes walks into a jab.
Mendes misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Mendes.
Mendes cracks Eriksson with an open hand slap.
Mendes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eriksson.
Eriksson fails to land with a series of punches.
Mendes tries to counter with a takedown but Eriksson is quick to defend against it.
Eriksson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mendes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Eriksson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendes.
The fighters circling - Mendes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eriksson throws out a counter right but Mendes avoids it with no problem.
Mendes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eriksson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Eriksson misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mendes misses the target.
Mendes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Eriksson scores with a hook.
Mendes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Eriksson has his foot on Mendes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendes works his way back into a safe position though.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Mendes landing some decent shots from guard.
Eriksson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mendes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mendes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura but Eriksson is defending well.
Eriksson is looking to improve his position.
Mendes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eriksson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eriksson manages to get to full guard.
Mendes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eriksson's head.
Paulo Mendes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendes connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Mendes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Mendes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Eriksson throws a right hand that misses
and Mendes counters with a one-two to the body.
Ludvig Eriksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eriksson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendes circles away quickly and effectively.
Mendes defending well as Eriksson loads up on a big left hand.
Eriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eriksson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendes was well out of range. Poor timing from Eriksson.
Mendes misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eriksson.
Nice uppercut lands for Eriksson. That snapped Mendes's head back.
Eriksson throws an overhand right that lands on Mendes's shoulder, as Mendes tries to avoid the shot.
Mendes scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Eriksson.
Eriksson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mendes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendes lands a jab to the nose.
Mendes scores with a sloppy right hand. Eriksson should have avoided that one.
Eriksson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Eriksson drops Mendes with a nice combination! Eriksson dives into Mendes's guard, looking to finish!
Mendes is rocked!
Mendes looking to control.
Eriksson postures up in Mendes's guard and throws a big left but Mendes blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eriksson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendes's guard.
Eriksson thows a huge punch but Mendes dodges it nicely.
Mendes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mendes.
Eriksson wants to pass the guard but Mendes is keeping the position.
Eriksson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mendes to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Eriksson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mendes pulls down on the head and he's put Eriksson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paulo Mendes!
Paulo Mendes decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ruiz (ranked 1850 p4p, 5705 weight class) and Reece Robertson (ranked 211 p4p, 486 weight class). Ruiz comes to the ring accompanied by DB7 - Squid Game Drill. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Ruiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reece Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Robertson looks to land a combination but Ruiz avoids it well.
Robertson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ruiz ducks under a wild hook from Robertson.
Ruiz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Robertson scores with a jab.
A big right from Robertson misses.
Ruiz thinks about countering with a head kick.
Robertson throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruiz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robertson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robertson.
Robertson misses with an uppercut
and Ruiz counters with a body kick that stops Robertson in his tracks momentarily.
Robertson throws a left that rocks Ruiz and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Robertson dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Ruiz regain composure!
Ruiz is rocked!
It looks like Anthony Ruiz has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson cracks Ruiz with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Robertson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Ruiz is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Robertson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reece Robertson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mae Joon (ranked 1197 p4p, 1041 weight class) and Joanderson Ribeiro (ranked 151 p4p, 127 weight class). Ribeiro has chosen Tropkillaz-Gorilla as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mae Joon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joanderson Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Joon is looking to regain half guard here but Ribeiro keeps moving and retains side control.
Joon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ribeiro is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ribeiro looking to control but Joon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joon is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribeiro has a good base and remains in mount.
Ribeiro postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Joon looks a forlorn figure.
Joon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Joon is working hard here to advance position.
Ribeiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joon is trying desperately to improve position.
Joon is squirming around, avoiding Ribeiro's attempts to control the action.
Joon is working to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro content just to control the position here.
Joon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to take a break and control but Joon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ribeiro lands a nice short elbow.
Joon trying to get back to full guard but Ribeiro takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Joon is trying desperately to improve position.
Ribeiro scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ribeiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joon can't escape the position.
Ribeiro with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joon is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribeiro has a good base and remains in mount.
Ribeiro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ribeiro tries to control but Joon wriggling away.
Joon tries to reverse the position but Ribeiro maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ribeiro in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Joon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joon keeps working.
Ribeiro lands strikes from half guard.
Joon is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ribeiro is tapping! Great win for Joon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mae Joon!
Mae Joon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hideo Tokoro (ranked 2109 p4p, 2444 weight class) and Grant Daws (ranked 232 p4p, 269 weight class). Tokoro comes to the ring accompanied by Blksmiith - Gore-Tex Covers my Soul. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hideo Tokoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Grant Daws !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daws takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Daws works Tokoro's body with a nice hook.
Daws connects with a single shot there.
Daws digs a good body shot into Tokoro's ribs.
Tokoro has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tokoro.
Daws misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Tokoro.
Tokoro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Daws is looking to control Tokoro's arms but Tokoro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daws has his back to the ropes.
Tokoro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tokoro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Tokoro.
Daws is looking to control Tokoro's arms but Tokoro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daws has his back to the ropes.
Daws wants to stall.
Tokoro tries to throw a body punch but Daws avoids it by throwing Tokoro back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokoro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daws can't find room to land a body shot as Tokoro controls the action.
Daws is trying to stall.
Daws is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tokoro is keeping busy.
Daws is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Tokoro tries to throw a body punch but Daws avoids it by throwing Tokoro back against the ropes.
Daws doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokoro lands a nice shot to the body.
Tokoro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daws .
Tokoro scores with a shot to the side of Daws 's head.
Tokoro swings wildly with an uppercut but Daws uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokoro digs a right hand underneath Daws 's ribcage. Daws let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tokoro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daws backwards.
Daws taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tokoro misses with some punches.
Tokoro struggles to land a body shot inside as Daws controls his hands.
Tokoro misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Tokoro.
Daws prevents a body shot from Tokoro.
Tokoro working aggressively here.
Tokoro lands a body punch.
Tokoro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tokoro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daws tries to work over Tokoro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tokoro pushes Daws back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Tokoro.
Tokoro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Tokoro.
Tokoro has a couple of punches blocked by Daws .
Tokoro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tokoro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tokoro struggles to land a body shot inside as Daws controls his hands.
A short right from Tokoro.
Daws goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tokoro scores with a hook to the body.
Tokoro lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro lands a shot to the body.
Tokoro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daws backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokoro misses with a punch on the inside.
Daws is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tokoro is keeping busy.
Tokoro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daws slows down the pace here.
Tokoro tries to throw a body punch but Daws avoids it by throwing Tokoro back against the ropes.
Tokoro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Tokoro.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Daws has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tokoro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Daws can turn it around.
Daws blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Tokoro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Daws on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tokoro scores with a body shot.
Tokoro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Daws misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tokoro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daws 's elbow.
Tokoro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Tokoro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tokoro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daws s head.
Tokoro misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daws .
Daws tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tokoro's elbow.
Tokoro tries a body shot but Daws blocks it.
Tokoro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tokoro lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daws .
Tokoro working aggressively here.
Daws wants to stall.
Tokoro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tokoro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tokoro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tokoro working aggressively here.
Tokoro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daws can do to turn this around?
The referee is keeping an eye on Daws - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tokoro gets through Daws 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daws lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tokoro or not.
Tokoro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro tries to work over Daws 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Tokoro on the inside.
Tokoro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Daws blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hideo Tokoro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tokoro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daws looking to stall.
Daws struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokoro controls his hands.
Daws tries a body shot but Tokoro blocks it.
Daws goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daws tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tokoro misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro lands a nice shot to the body.
Tokoro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Daws - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tokoro lands a hook that snaps the head of Daws backwards.
Tokoro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daws .
Tokoro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tokoro working aggressively here.
Tokoro blocks an uppercut.
Tokoro pushes Daws back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tokoro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daws trying to control the position but instead, Tokoro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daws into the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro swings wildly with an uppercut but Daws uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Daws blocks a body shot from Tokoro.
Daws misses with some punches.
Daws misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daws prevents a body shot from Tokoro.
Daws blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tokoro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tokoro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokoro misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Tokoro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tokoro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hideo Tokoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokoro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daws is rocked!
A big left from Daws misses.
Tokoro is looking to counter punch.
Daws is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokoro finish him?
Tokoro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daws 's hands.
Hideo Tokoro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tokoro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daws takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daws seems to have recovered his senses.
Tokoro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daws doesn't seem bothered though.
Daws slips a jab and a cross from Tokoro.
Tokoro throws a body punch but Daws moves out of range.
Tokoro forces Daws back against the ropes and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokoro tries a body shot but Daws blocks it.
A hook to the body from Tokoro.
Daws trying to control the position but instead, Tokoro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daws into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokoro cracks Daws with a nice body shot.
Tokoro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daws blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Tokoro.
Daws 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tokoro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Tokoro.
Tokoro misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tokoro.
Tokoro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tokoro pushes Daws back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Tokoro fails to land.
Tokoro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Tokoro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tokoro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tokoro working aggressively here.
Tokoro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tokoro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daws s head.
Daws blocks a body shot from Tokoro.
Tokoro scores with a shoulder strike.
Tokoro pushes Daws back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daws .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tokoro.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tokoro blocks a body shot from Daws .
Daws tries to throw a body punch but Tokoro avoids it by throwing Daws back against the ropes.
Daws 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daws tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daws lands a body shot.
Daws taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Tokoro as the two fighters clinch.
Daws takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Tokoro.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daws .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daws misses with a punch on the inside.
Daws misses with a body punch.
Tokoro has a couple of punches blocked by Daws .
Tokoro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daws looking to slow down the pace here.
Tokoro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokoro lands a nice shot to the body.
Tokoro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Daws tries to throw a body punch but Tokoro avoids it by throwing Daws back against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Tokoro as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokoro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grant Daws has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hideo Tokoro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tokoro lands a hook that snaps the head of Daws backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hideo Tokoro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tokoro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideo Tokoro!
Hideo Tokoro made sure to mention his sponsor, 30th Century Beer Store in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hideyoshi Yamasaki (ranked 2487 p4p, 2232 weight class) and Henry Python (ranked 274 p4p, 243 weight class). Yamasaki's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2Pac - Only God Can Judge Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hideyoshi Yamasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Python!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamasaki throws a sloppy body shot
and Python counters with a thumping low kick.
Yamasaki looks to throw the jab but Python is out of range.
Yamasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Python was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Python avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Python moves away.
Yamasaki looks to land a combination. Python sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Python changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Python lands a jab to Yamasaki's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki throws a looping overhand right but Python ducks down to avoid it.
Yamasaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Despite the aggression on Python's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hideyoshi Yamasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Yamasaki misses.
Python throws a counter combo.
A slow jab from Python misses its intended target.
Python avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Python pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamasaki misses with the combination.
Python throws a leg kick but Yamasaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yamasaki is looking to counter punch.
Yamasaki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Python is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yamasaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yamasaki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Python makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yamasaki really felt that one!
Python misses with a series of wild punches.
Python looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yamasaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Python connects with a jab.
Python on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yamasaki throws a good cross that connects.
Yamasaki throws a shot from downtown. Python moves away and avoids it.
Python takes a swing at Yamasaki's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki throws a front kick aimed at Python's knee but Python avoids it well.
Python takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Python avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Python gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yamasaki.
Python throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Python.
Yamasaki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Python connects with a looping right hand.
Yamasaki misses with a low kick as Python jumps back.
Python swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yamasaki moves out of range as Python strikes.
Yamasaki with a nice cross.
Yamasaki defending well as Python loads up on a big left hand.
Python uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamasaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki slips a straight right by Python.
A bone on bone clash there as Python blocks the leg kick.
Yamasaki looks to land a combination but Python avoids it well.
Yamasaki blocks a leg kick.
Yamasaki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Python counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamasaki scores with a nice right hand.
Yamasaki throws a looping overhand right but Python ducks down to avoid it.
Python looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yamasaki throws a jab when Python was well out of range.
Yamasaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Python throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamasaki throws a leg kick but Python checks it.
Python fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Python misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamasaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Python is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Python throws a leg kick but Yamasaki checks it.
Python lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yamasaki with a hook.
Yamasaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Python. Python circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yamasaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yamasaki throws a head kick that misses.
Python avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Python ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Python throws a shot from downtown. Yamasaki moves away and avoids it.
Yamasaki misses with a double jab.
Yamasaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Python avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hideyoshi Yamasaki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Python slips a straight right by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yamasaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yamasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Python looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Yamasaki throws a leg kick but Python sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Python misses with a wild combination.
Yamasaki is looking for a counter combo.
Python uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Python ducks under a wild hook from Yamasaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python throws a leg kick
and Yamasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Python misses with the body kick
and Yamasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Python might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Yamasaki has got the better of the exchanges.
Python looks to land a left hand but Yamasaki moved out of range nicely.
Yamasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Python can do to turn this around?
Yamasaki scores with a nice right hand.
Hideyoshi Yamasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamasaki missing with a left hand there. Python was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Python throws out a counter right but Yamasaki avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot by Yamasaki.
Python walks into a stiff left hand from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Yamasaki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Python backs up against the ropes.
Yamasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yamasaki moves away from the strike by Python.
Yamasaki ducks under a wild hook from Python.
Yamasaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Python throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamasaki tries to score with a low kick but Python moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Yamasaki misses.
Python is looking for the big counter here.
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!
Yamasaki misses with a hook
letting Python counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki moves away from the strike by Python.
Yamasaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yamasaki misses with a looping left.
Python throws a low kick but Yamasaki avoids it.
Python slips a jab and a cross from Yamasaki.
Python looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Python attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Python is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki throws a chopping leg kick but Python manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Python misses.
Yamasaki misses with a low kick.
Python lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yamasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Yamasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Python.
Yamasaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Python! But no joy.
Yamasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Python counters with a thumping low kick.
Yamasaki throws a right hand that misses
and Python counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python scores with a push kick.
Python tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yamasaki takes a swing at Python's ribcage but misses.
Python is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab lands there for Yamasaki.
Yamasaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yamasaki throws a hook to the side of Python's head but Python sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henry Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Python misses with a few strikes there.
Yamasaki scores with a body shot.
Python scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good shot there by Yamasaki.
Python staying out of range there.
Yamasaki throws a series of punches but Python moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Python.
Python keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamasaki.
Python slips under a jab from Yamasaki.
Python is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Python connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yamasaki's hands.
Python looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Python takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Python cracks a nice hook into Yamasaki's ribs.
Python shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Yamasaki misses its intended target.
Yamasaki throws a solid leg kick but Python takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yamasaki.
Yamasaki looks to land a combination but Python avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Python.
Python avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Python! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hideyoshi Yamasaki dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Yamasaki works Python's body with a nice hook.
Python throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Python thumps Yamasaki with a low kick.
Yamasaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yamasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Python counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Python has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Python throws a series of strikes that have Yamasaki backpedaling.
Yamasaki motions for Python to come forward. Yamasaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Python on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yamasaki scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Python.
Yamasaki scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Python misses.
Yamasaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good work by Yamasaki as he checks the leg kick.
Python cracks Yamasaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yamasaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Python flicks out a counter leg kick but Yamasaki steps away.
Nice shot lands for Python.
Python ducks under a wild hook from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Python.
Yamasaki looks to throw the jab but Python is out of range.
Yamasaki lands with a nice combination. Python backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Henry Python has been cut.
Python dodges the punch combination from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Python can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python misses with a hook
letting Yamasaki counter with a right hand.
Yamasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Python.
Python is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yamasaki with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Python blocks a jab.
Python throws a hook but Yamasaki avoids it easily.
Yamasaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Python cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamasaki throws a leg kick but Python sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yamasaki throws the left hand but Python avoids the punch easily.
Python slips a jab and a cross from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki misses with a right hand
and Python makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Python lands a head kick. Yamasaki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Python displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamasaki throws out the jab.
Yamasaki lunges at Python with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Python's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki scores with a three punch combo!
Python tries to bum rush Yamasaki with a series of wild strikes but Yamasaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Yamasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yamasaki misses with a looping left.
Yamasaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yamasaki misses with a straight right.
Yamasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henry Python has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Python misses with a body kick.
Yamasaki lands a head shot.
Yamasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Python moves away.
Python ducks right into an uppercut from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki avoids a kick to the body.
Python uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamasaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamasaki throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamasaki misses the jab.
Python swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Yamasaki counter with a right hand.
Yamasaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yamasaki throws a leg kick but Python sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yamasaki connects with a jab.
Yamasaki slips a jab and a cross from Python.
Yamasaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yamasaki throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.
Yamasaki throws a body punch but Python moves out of range.
Hideyoshi Yamasaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yamasaki sizes up Python with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hideyoshi Yamasaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yamasaki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideyoshi Yamasaki!
Hideyoshi Yamasaki bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nakagome Kakuzo (ranked 1211 p4p, 1118 weight class) and Kaiden Walsh (ranked 154 p4p, 144 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nakagome Kakuzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaiden Walsh!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakuzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Walsh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kakuzo.
Walsh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kakuzo lands with a right hand.
Walsh stuffs the takedown attempt from Kakuzo. Kakuzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Walsh misses with a straight right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kakuzo or perhaps it was just good defense by Walsh, which made it look bad.
Kakuzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walsh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo lands a head kick!
Kakuzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walsh.
Kakuzo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Walsh to the mat! Walsh manages to get full guard.
Kakuzo postures up in Walsh's guard and throws a big left but Walsh blocks it.
Walsh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kakuzo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuzo throws a big right hand that misses.
Kakuzo landing some decent shots from guard.
Kakuzo trying to control but Walsh is working from the bottom.
Kakuzo throwing strikes from guard but Walsh blocks nicely.
Kakuzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walsh is keeping the position for now.
Kakuzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kakuzo throws a big right hand that misses.
Kakuzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walsh is keeping the position for now.
Kakuzo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kakuzo throwing strikes from guard but Walsh blocks nicely.
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.
Walsh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kakuzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kakuzo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kakuzo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kakuzo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Walsh for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Walsh stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakagome Kakuzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Kakuzo. That snapped Walsh's head back.
Kakuzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kakuzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Kakuzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Walsh tries to move into range but Kakuzo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kakuzo wants to clinch up but Walsh keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walsh! But no joy.
Kakuzo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kakuzo tries to pull guard but Walsh won't allow it.
Walsh working aggressively here.
Kakuzo blocks an uppercut.
Walsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kakuzo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walsh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Walsh smiles and moves away.
Nakagome Kakuzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakuzo drives through and clinches with Walsh against the ropes.
Kakuzo is trying to pull guard but Walsh turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Kakuzo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walsh pulls his leg out and moves away.
A nice combination there by Kakuzo.
Kaiden Walsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walsh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kakuzo scores with a jab.
Kakuzo swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Walsh counter with a right hand.
Walsh throws a big shot that misses.
Walsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kakuzo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakagome Kakuzo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kakuzo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Walsh was covering up waiting for the punch and Kakuzo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kakuzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kakuzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kakuzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kakuzo stays in close to Walsh's body and controls the position.
Kakuzo throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh trying to control the position here.
Walsh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kakuzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kakuzo trying to control but Walsh is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kakuzo trying to control but Walsh is working from the bottom.
Walsh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kakuzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walsh is keeping the position for now.
Kakuzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Walsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kakuzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walsh can do to turn this around?
Walsh keeps the fight on the outside.
Kakuzo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Walsh checks a leg kick.
Walsh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kakuzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walsh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kakuzo.
Walsh walks into a left hand.
Kakuzo misses with a wild body shot.
Kakuzo throws a series of punches but Walsh moves out of range.
Walsh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walsh needs to keep his hands up - Kakuzo had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakuzo throws an off balance right hand
enabling Walsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Kakuzo cracks Walsh with an open hand slap.
Kakuzo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kakuzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Walsh tries to sprawl out of it but Kakuzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Walsh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Walsh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kakuzo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Walsh is out of range and Kakuzo settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walsh! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo ducks under a wild hook from Walsh.
Nice body punch from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo tries to clinch up but Walsh circles away and keeps his distance.
Kakuzo has a takedown stuffed.
Walsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kakuzo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kakuzo digs a good body shot into Walsh's ribs.
Kakuzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kakuzo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Walsh.
Kakuzo scores with a leg kick.
Walsh throws a looping overhand right but Kakuzo ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kakuzo connects with a high kick.
Walsh throws the left hand but Kakuzo avoids the punch easily.
Kakuzo moves out of range as Walsh strikes.
A nice combination there by Kakuzo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walsh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kakuzo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walsh circles away quickly and effectively.
Walsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kakuzo is looking to land body kicks.
Kakuzo slips a straight right by Walsh.
Kakuzo scores with a decent looking hook.
Walsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kakuzo works Walsh's body with a nice hook.
Kakuzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walsh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakagome Kakuzo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab lands there for Kakuzo.
Kakuzo ducks under a wild hook from Walsh.
Kakuzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walsh throws out a counter right but Kakuzo avoids it with no problem.
Kakuzo misses the shot to the body.
Walsh might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kakuzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walsh doesn't seem bothered though.
Kakuzo is looking to slow Walsh down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Walsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kakuzo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kakuzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo scores with the left hand. Walsh knows he should have avoided that one.
Kakuzo with the inside leg kick.
Walsh with a nice cross.
Kakuzo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kakuzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Nakagome Kakuzo has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Kakuzo misses
and Walsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kakuzo lands a really nice looking cross but Walsh seems unphased.
Nakagome Kakuzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Kakuzo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Walsh connects with the punch.
Walsh lands a lovely overhand right.
Kakuzo is rocked!
Kakuzo rushes Walsh and presses him up against the ropes.
A short right from Walsh.
Kakuzo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Kakuzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakuzo ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kakuzo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kakuzo seems to have got his legs back now.
Walsh trying to control but Kakuzo is working from the bottom.
Kakuzo 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walsh defends well.
Kakuzo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kakuzo wants to sweep here but Walsh controlling him for the moment.
Walsh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kakuzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walsh is aware though and is defending well.
Kakuzo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kakuzo looking for a guillotine here but Walsh defends easily.
Kakuzo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Walsh passes into half guard.
Kakuzo looking for submissions off his back.
Kakuzo trying to control here.
Walsh is trying to control. Kakuzo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kakuzo moves into full guard.
Kakuzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kakuzo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Walsh has picked Kakuzo up and slammed him! Kakuzo can't keep hold of the triangle and Walsh manages to pass to side control!
Walsh working away.
Kakuzo is looking to regain half guard here but Walsh keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Kakuzo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kakuzo is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakagome Kakuzo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nakagome Kakuzo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Good standup being displayed there by Kakuzo as he connects with a hook.
Kakuzo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Walsh.
A big right from Kakuzo misses.
It seemed like Walsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kakuzo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kakuzo wants to clinch.
Kakuzo clobbers Walsh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kakuzo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walsh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kakuzo somewhat.
Walsh throws out a counter right but Kakuzo avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh misses with a hook.
Kakuzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Walsh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kakuzo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakagome Kakuzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kakuzo can't break the clinch.
Kakuzo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Walsh misses with some punches.
Kakuzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walsh prevents the takedown attempt.
Walsh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Walsh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kakuzo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Walsh to keep the fight standing.
Walsh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kakuzo or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo blocking some punches.
Walsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kakuzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Kakuzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kakuzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaiden Walsh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kakuzo tries to land knees in the clinch but Walsh avoids the damage to the body.
Walsh misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Walsh fails to land.
Kakuzo is working for takedown but Walsh is calmly controlling the position for now.
Walsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Kakuzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walsh has a couple of punches blocked by Kakuzo.
Kakuzo working hard to break the clinch.
Walsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walsh has a couple of punches blocked by Kakuzo.
Kakuzo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walsh just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Walsh misses with some punches.
Kakuzo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Walsh to keep the fight standing.
Walsh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kakuzo tries to work over Walsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kakuzo takes a shot to the head.
Walsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kakuzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walsh prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Walsh fails to land.
Kakuzo blocks an uppercut.
Walsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kakuzo misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walsh.
Kakuzo tries to pull guard but Walsh won't allow it.
Kakuzo goes for a takedown attempt but Walsh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Walsh ducks under a wild hook from Kakuzo.
Walsh moves out of range of the body kick.
Kakuzo is looking to clinch.
Walsh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kakuzo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kakuzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kakuzo looks to land a left hand but Walsh moved out of range nicely.
Kakuzo throws a head kick but Walsh moves out of range.
Walsh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kakuzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walsh throws out a loose jab but Kakuzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakuzo looks for a takedown but Walsh sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiden Walsh dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Nakagome Kakuzo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Walsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kakuzo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kakuzo lands a jab to the head.
Walsh tries to sprawl but Kakuzo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kakuzo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kakuzo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walsh's head.
Kakuzo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Walsh is refusing to be controlled, as Kakuzo sits in half guard.
Kakuzo throwing shots but Walsh is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Walsh has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Walsh is staying active underneath Kakuzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh has hold of Kakuzo's hands but Kakuzo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Walsh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kakuzo lands strikes from half guard.
Kakuzo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kakuzo drops an elbow to the side of Walsh's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walsh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kakuzo is trying to control. Walsh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kakuzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kakuzo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Walsh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kakuzo.
Kaiden Walsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walsh is refusing to be controlled, as Kakuzo sits in half guard.
Kakuzo working over Walsh with some ground and pound. Walsh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kakuzo is trying to control. Walsh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walsh is looking to control Kakuzo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walsh avoid being mounted?
Kakuzo throwing shots but Walsh is blocking nicely.
Kakuzo wants to take a breather but Walsh is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kakuzo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Walsh napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Walsh is not content to let Kakuzo control the position.
Kakuzo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kakuzo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kakuzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walsh keeps working.
Kakuzo throws a strike aimed at the side of Walsh's head but Walsh avoids it well.
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.
Kakuzo trying to control the action but Walsh is working from the bottom.
Kakuzo working the ground and pound but Walsh is defending the strikes.
Kakuzo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walsh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuzo working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nakagome Kakuzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kakuzo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:45
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:45
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakagome Kakuzo!
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