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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Tyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hioshido Tamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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147 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stephen Tyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hioshido Tamada!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyre tries to clinch but Tamada is having none of it.
Tamada scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tyre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tyre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyre tries to clinch up but Tamada circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tamada throws out the jab.
Tyre tries to sprawl but Tamada drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tyre tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tamada has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tamada is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tyre can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tyre is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Tyre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tyre can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamada is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Tamada misses with a wild combination.
Tyre throws a head kick but Tamada moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tamada.
Tamada is looking to take a break and control but Tyre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tamada controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyre is looking to reverse the position.
Tyre is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tamada is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tyre is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hioshido Tamada!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaeomon Uchiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ying Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaeomon Uchiha could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ying Yang's chin.
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172 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaeomon Uchiha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ying Yang!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uchiha throws a right hand that Yang ducks under and follows up with a left that Yang also avoids with ease.
Uchiha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yang tries to clinch but Uchiha is having none of it.
Uchiha misses with an uppercut.
Yang looks for a takedown but Uchiha sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Uchiha as Yang shoots in.
Uchiha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yang.
Yang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Uchiha is out of range and Yang settles back down.
Kaeomon Uchiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Uchiha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yang misses with a kick to the body.
Uchiha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yang has a takedown stuffed.
Kaeomon Uchiha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ying Yang.
Uchiha avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yang doesn't manage to clinch there - Uchiha circles away.
Yang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut there from Uchiha.
Yang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uchiha sprawls well. Uchiha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yang gets slowly back to his feet.
Uchiha throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchiha misses with a hook.
Uchiha throws a right hand that Yang ducks under and follows up with a left that Yang also avoids with ease.
Yang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uchiha tries to avoid it but Yang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uchiha to the ground. Uchiha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Uchiha throws a series of punches but Yang avoids them all with ease.
Yang looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Uchiha tries to kick Yang off but Yang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yang is trying to control. Uchiha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Uchiha is trying to stand.
Uchiha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Uchiha tries to get out of the position.
Yang is keen to just control but Uchiha is a slippery customer.
Yang prevents Uchiha from standing back up.
Yang is keen to just control but Uchiha is a slippery customer.
Yang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Uchiha looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yang slips a jab and a cross from Uchiha.
Uchiha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yang circles away quickly and effectively.
Yang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Uchiha defends it nicely.
Yang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Uchiha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yang looks gassed!
Uchiha connects with a jab.
Yang has closed the distance and engaged Uchiha in a clinch.
Yang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Uchiha walks away with a smile on his face. Yang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Uchiha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uchiha looks to land a combination but Yang avoids it well.
No luck for Yang with that takedown attempt.
Yang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uchiha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uchiha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yang falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Uchiha counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uchiha throws a jab when Yang was well out of range.
Yang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uchiha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yang with a poor takedown
and Uchiha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaeomon Uchiha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Yang.
Uchiha lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Yang shoots for a double leg takedown but Uchiha sprawls well. He's pushed Yang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good shot there by Uchiha.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Uchiha!
Uchiha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Uchiha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Uchiha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yang counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yang.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uchiha pushes Yang off and scrambles back to his feet.
Yang slips a jab and a cross from Uchiha.
Uchiha tries to bum rush Yang with a series of wild strikes but Yang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha misses with a series of wild punches.
Yang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uchiha pinned against the cage. Uchiha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Uchiha misses with a series of wild punches.
Yang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uchiha.
Uchiha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uchiha misses with a few strikes there.
Uchiha misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Uchiha.
Uchiha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yang.
Yang shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kaeomon Uchiha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yang throws a head kick that misses.
Yang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yang is looking to clinch.
Uchiha lands with an overhand left.
Yang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uchiha.
Yang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uchiha misses the shot to the body.
Uchiha misses with a few strikes there.
Uchiha swinging wildly here.
Uchiha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uchiha fails to land with a series of punches.
Yang throws a sloppy head kick and Uchiha moves out of range easily.
Uchiha throws a right and a left that Yang avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yang misses with a wild combination.
Uchiha throws an overhand right that lands on Yang's shoulder, as Yang tries to avoid the shot.
Uchiha misses with a series of wild punches.
Uchiha tries to bum rush Yang with a series of wild strikes but Yang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kaeomon Uchiha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uchiha scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Uchiha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uchiha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Uchiha does no damage.
Uchiha swinging wildly here.
Uchiha misses with a wild combination.
Yang has his takedown stuffed
and Uchiha counters with a stiff right hand.
Yang fails with the takedown.
Yang is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yang is defended easily by Uchiha.
Kaeomon Uchiha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ying Yang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yang tries for a takedown but Uchiha circles away easily
and Uchiha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uchiha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Yang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Uchiha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uchiha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uchiha throws a right hand that Yang ducks under and follows up with a left that Yang also avoids with ease.
Uchiha lands with a right hand.
Yang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yang is rocked!
Yang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yang is still on wobbly legs! Can Uchiha finish him?
Uchiha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uchiha Rushes Yang and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Yang is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Uchiha Piles on the pressure and Yang crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaeomon Uchiha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hoyte Hologen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peters has chosen the Ong Bak theme as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
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195 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hoyte Hologen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jordan Peters!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peters throws a head kick that misses.
Hologen scores with a body shot.
Peters misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hologen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Peters tries a head kick but it misses.
Jordan Peters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hologen waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Peters. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Peters to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Peters is rocked!
It looks like Jordan Peters has been cut.
Peters can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hologen controls the pace.
Hologen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peters is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hologen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hologen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hologen working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hologen is looking to work some ground and pound but Peters has wrist control.
Hologen trying to control but Peters is working from the bottom.
Hologen distracts Peters with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hologen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hologen throwing strikes but missing.
Hologen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hologen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hologen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hologen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hologen landing some decent shots from guard.
Hologen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hologen lands a couple of elbows.
Hologen scoring with some ground and pound.
Hologen landing some decent shots from guard.
Hologen is looking to work some ground and pound but Peters has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hologen is looking to work some ground and pound but Peters has wrist control.
Hologen distracts Peters with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hologen landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hologen trying to control the position from guard on top but Peters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hologen cracks Peters with a solid left hand.
Hologen pushes down on Peters's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Peters tries to kick Hologen off but Hologen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Peters looks gassed!
Nice strikes from Hologen there.
Hologen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hologen working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hologen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hologen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peters's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hologen connects with a nice short shot to Peters's temple.
Peters wants to get back to his feet.
Hologen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hologen working Peters over with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hologen lands with a punch from half guard.
Peters is still in real trouble! Can Hologen finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hologen lands strikes from half guard.
Peters is not content to let Hologen control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoyte Hologen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Peters's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Peters looks to land a combination but Hologen avoids it well.
Peters seems to have recovered his senses.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hologen! Peters is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hoyte Hologen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Water Melon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliseo Seterra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seterra has chosen Before I forget as his entrance music. Eliseo Seterra has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Water Melon's chin.
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155 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Water Melon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eliseo Seterra!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melon looks to land a body kick but Seterra moved away.
Seterra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Melon circles away quickly and effectively.
Melon misses with a head kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Seterra.
Seterra is trying to get an arm triangle but Melon is defending well.
Seterra cracks Melon with a big elbow.
Seterra is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Melon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Seterra trying to control the action but Melon is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Melon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Seterra tries for a kimura but Melon is defending well.
Seterra is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Melon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Seterra tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seterra moves into full mount!
Seterra swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Melon is now in Seterra's guard. A big mistake from Seterra there, giving up the dominant position!
Melon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melon wants to stand but Seterra has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Melon trying to control the position from guard on top but Seterra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seterra throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Seterra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Melon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Melon looking to sit in guard and control but Seterra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seterra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Seterra postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Melon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Seterra, into his guard.
Seterra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliseo Seterra dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Melon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Seterra.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Melon!
It looks like Eliseo Seterra has been cut.
Melon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seterra tries to avoid it but Melon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seterra to the ground. Seterra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Melon, right into the meat.
Melon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seterra shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Melon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Seterra.
Seterra is looking to take a break and control but Melon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seterra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Melon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Seterra.
Seterra is breathing heavily.
Seterra seems to be looking for submissions.
Seterra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Melon sees it coming and defends easily.
Seterra is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Seterra is looking for a kimura but Melon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Seterra to get the leverage.
Seterra wants to work for an arm triangle but Melon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Seterra is trying to control. Melon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Seterra is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Melon trying to hold on to Seterra's head to control him but Seterra postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seterra tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Melon.
Seterra scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Seterra prevents Melon from improving his position.
Seterra working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Seterra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Melon is just riding it out for now. Seterra eventually gives up the hold.
Seterra prevents Melon from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Seterra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Seterra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melon keeps working.
Seterra stands up and beckons Melon to join him on the feet.
Melon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Seterra thows a leg kick but Melon checks it
and Melon counters with a big head kick but Seterra shrugs it off.
Seterra misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eliseo Seterra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eliseo Seterra's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Seterra goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Melon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melon stuffs the takedown.
Seterra on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Melon misses with a kick to the body.
Melon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Seterra has his takedown stuffed
and Melon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Seterra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Water Melon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliseo Seterra.
Melon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Seterra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Melon swivels and escapes.
Melon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Seterra's calf.
Melon scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seterra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Melon can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Melon scores with a kick to the body.
Melon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Melon throws the kick towards the body but Seterra avoids it.
Seterra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Melon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Melon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Seterra's calf.
Melon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seterra was well out of range. Poor timing from Melon.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Seterra.
Melon lands a high kick!
Melon cracks the inside of Seterra's front leg.
Seterra's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Melon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch combination from Melon misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seterra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Melon as he jumps to the side.
Melon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Melon throws a nice head kick!
Melon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Seterra throws a looping overhand right but Melon ducks down to avoid it.
Melon misses with a body kick.
Melon throws a head kick that misses.
Melon leaves Seterra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Melon thumps Seterra with a low kick.
Melon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seterra circles away quickly and effectively.
Melon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seterra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melon feints and then cracks Seterra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seterra down.
Melon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Seterra, as that shot connected.
Seterra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Melon. Melon obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Melon as Seterra shoots in.
Seterra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Melon.
Melon throws a leg kick which misses Seterra's front leg but catches the back leg as Seterra tries to avoid it.
Melon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Seterra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Melon.
Seterra takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by Melon.
Melon throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seterra misses with a double jab
and Melon counters with an inside leg kick.
Water Melon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seterra.
A jab from Seterra misses.
Water Melon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seterra blocks a leg kick.
Seterra fails to land with a series of punches.
Seterra avoids the head kick by Melon.
Eliseo Seterra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Melon shoots in but Seterra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Seterra 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.
Seterra thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Seterra throwing strikes from guard but Melon blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Water Melon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Seterra has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliseo Seterra!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Malfacine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruno Malfacine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawkins lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Malfacine misses the target.
Hawkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Malfacine.
Malfacine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Malfacine working the ground and pound but Hawkins is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malfacine throws a strike aimed at the side of Hawkins's head but Hawkins avoids it well.
Malfacine lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malfacine throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hawkins wants to control but Malfacine postures up.
Hawkins tries to improve position but can't.
Malfacine 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.
Malfacine wants to control but Hawkins is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Malfacine.
Malfacine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Malfacine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hawkins dodges the ground and pound from Malfacine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malfacine throwing strikes but Hawkins manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Malfacine is not content to let Hawkins control the position.
Malfacine is looking to regain half guard here but Hawkins keeps moving and retains side control.
Hawkins is working Malfacine over with some ground and pound from side control.
Malfacine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hawkins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Malfacine trying to control here.
Hawkins is looking to advance position but Malfacine won't allow it.
Malfacine preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hawkins is trying to control. Malfacine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Malfacine keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Malfacine is looking to control Hawkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malfacine avoid being mounted?
Malfacine is looking to improve his position.
Hawkins is keen to just control but Malfacine is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hawkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Malfacine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hawkins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malfacine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hawkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malfacine.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawkins misses the target.
Malfacine avoids the body shot from Hawkins.
Malfacine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins throws a lazy right hand but Malfacine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malfacine misses with a looping right.
Malfacine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hawkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Malfacine shoots in for a double leg but Hawkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big right from Malfacine misses.
Hawkins staying out of range there.
Hawkins keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Malfacine there.
Hawkins shoots and misses
and Malfacine counters with a single leg into guard. Hawkins didn't expect that.
Hawkins wants to stand and escape but Malfacine is having none of it.
Malfacine passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Malfacine advances to mount.
Hawkins has left one of his arms exposed and Malfacine doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Hawkins screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruno Malfacine!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Azato Yasutsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Argo Surtr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azato Yasutsune had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azato Yasutsune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Argo Surtr!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yasutsune throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Surtr throws a sloppy head kick and Yasutsune moves out of range easily.
Surtr throws a head kick that misses.
Yasutsune throws a low kick but it's checked well by Surtr.
Surtr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yasutsune feints and then cracks Surtr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Surtr down.
Yasutsune clinches with his opponent.
Yasutsune working Surtr over with knees to the body.
Yasutsune managing to block the knees to the body from Surtr.
Yasutsune has had enough of the clinch but Surtr keeps him there for the moment.
Yasutsune prevents Surtr from breaking the clinch.
Yasutsune tries a body shot but Surtr blocks it.
Surtr lands a nice knee to the body.
Surtr lands a knee to the body.
Yasutsune is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Surtr is defending well for now.
Surtr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yasutsune is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Surtr is defending well for now.
Yasutsune trying to stall but Surtr improves his position.
Yasutsune with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yasutsune throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Surtr blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surtr tries to land knees in the clinch but Yasutsune avoids the damage to the body.
Surtr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yasutsune with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Surtr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Surtr scores with a leg kick.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick
and Surtr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Surtr throws a leg kick
and Yasutsune counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yasutsune throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Surtr's head.
Good leg kick by Yasutsune there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Surtr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yasutsune takes a step back to recover.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yasutsune.
Yasutsune misses with the body kick
and Surtr counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yasutsune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Surtr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yasutsune was well out of range. Poor timing from Surtr.
Surtr scores with a sloppy right hand. Yasutsune should have avoided that one.
Surtr cracks the inside of Yasutsune's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune is breathing heavily.
Yasutsune misses with a leg kick
and Surtr counters with a low kick, right behind Yasutsune 's knee.
Yasutsune fails to land with a series of punches.
Yasutsune takes one to the chin there.
Yasutsune misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Surtr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yasutsune takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Surtr throws a body kick that misses.
Yasutsune takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yasutsune needs to keep his hands up - Surtr had a free shot at his head there.
Surtr is looking to slow Yasutsune down with leg kicks.
Yasutsune chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Surtr can pounce on him.
Yasutsune takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Surtr cracks the inside of Yasutsune's front leg.
Surtr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Surtr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surtr scores with a leg kick.
Surtr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yasutsune.
Surtr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yasutsune chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Surtr can pounce on him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Surtr.
Surtr is looking to slow Yasutsune down with leg kicks.
Surtr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Surtr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Surtr misses with a two punch combination.
Surtr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Surtr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yasutsune.
Surtr throws a leg kick which misses Yasutsune's front leg but catches the back leg as Yasutsune tries to avoid it.
Yasutsune on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Surtr. Surtr obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Surtr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yasutsune. Yasutsune obviously looking to wear him down.
Surtr misses with a head kick.
Yasutsune lands with a kick to the temple. Surtr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surtr wants to slow Yasutsune down by chopping away at his legs.
Surtr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yasutsune is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Surtr is looking to slow Yasutsune down with leg kicks.
Surtr lands a head kick. Yasutsune smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Surtr.
Yasutsune checks the leg kick.
Surtr throws the kick towards the body but Yasutsune avoids it.
Surtr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yasutsune misses with a leg kick
and Surtr counters with a good low kick that Yasutsune was not able to check.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick
and Surtr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Surtr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Surtr. Yasutsune shrugs it off though.
Surtr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Surtr rushes Yasutsune and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yasutsune letting Surtr take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Argo Surtr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Surtr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Surtr just misses with a punch to the body.
Yasutsune throws a right hand that Surtr ducks under and follows up with a left that Surtr also avoids with ease.
Yasutsune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Surtr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yasutsune misses with a leg kick
and Surtr counters with a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Surtr.
Surtr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yasutsune is out of range.
Surtr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yasutsune throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Surtr counters with a body kick that stops Yasutsune in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Surtr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Surtr scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Surtr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Surtr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Surtr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yasutsune. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surtr throws a head kick that half lands.
Surtr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yasutsune's sensitive parts.
Yasutsune on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Surtr. Surtr obviously looking to wear him down.
Surtr throws a leg kick which misses Yasutsune's front leg but catches the back leg as Yasutsune tries to avoid it.
Surtr misses with a series of wild punches.
Azato Yasutsune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yasutsune throws a lazy body kick
and Surtr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Surtr lands a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Yasutsune.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Surtr. Yasutsune shrugs it off though.
Surtr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yasutsune moves out of range of the body kick from Surtr.
Yasutsune wants to slow Surtr down by chopping away at his legs.
Surtr misses with a low kick as Yasutsune jumps back.
Surtr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Surtr - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surtr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Surtr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Surtr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Surtr throws a leg kick but Yasutsune moved away.
Surtr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Surtr.
Yasutsune slips a jab and a cross from Surtr.
Surtr feints and then cracks Yasutsune's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yasutsune down.
Surtr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Surtr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yasutsune chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Surtr can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Surtr, right into the meat.
Surtr pushes Yasutsune away with a front kick.
Yasutsune closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Surtr scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surtr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yasutsune takes a step back to recover.
Surtr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Surtr feints and then cracks Yasutsune's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yasutsune down.
Surtr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yasutsune.
Surtr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yasutsune avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Surtr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Surtr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good exchange - Surtr coming out on top.
Surtr fakes the leg kick and cracks Yasutsune in the body.
Surtr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yasutsune's sensitive parts.
Yasutsune takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Surtr thows a body kick. Yasutsune tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Surtr, right into the meat.
Surtr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yasutsune takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Surtr looks to land a body kick but Yasutsune moved away.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick
and Surtr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yasutsune takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Surtr throws a head kick that half lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Surtr.
Surtr lands a head kick!
Yasutsune will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Surtr.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Surtr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yasutsune keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Surtr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Argo Surtr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Yasutsune stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Surtr.
Surtr feints and then cracks Yasutsune's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yasutsune down.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick but Surtr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick that is checked
and Surtr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yasutsune's knee momentarily.
Surtr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yasutsune keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Surtr throws a low kick, looking for Yasutsune's leg but Yasutsune calmly moves out of range.
Yasutsune defending well as Surtr loads up on a big left hand.
Yasutsune moves out of range as Surtr throws a body kick.
Yasutsune pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick
and Surtr counters with a good, hard body kick but Yasutsune shrugs it off.
Surtr delivers a nice body kick.
Argo Surtr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Surtr throws a nice looking combination but Yasutsune bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yasutsune takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Surtr lands a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surtr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yasutsune's calf.
Yasutsune tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Surtr scores with a push kick.
Surtr scores with a leg kick.
Surtr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yasutsune circles away quickly and effectively.
Yasutsune takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Surtr closes the distance and clinches.
Surtr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Surtr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yasutsune blocks a jab.
Yasutsune pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick
and Surtr counters with a body kick that stops Yasutsune in his tracks momentarily.
Surtr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yasutsune's sensitive parts.
Yasutsune on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Surtr. Surtr obviously looking to wear him down.
Yasutsune gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Surtr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Surtr, right into the meat.
Surtr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yasutsune's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Surtr connects with a single shot there.
Surtr moves into range and clinches up with Yasutsune.
Surtr trying to land knees to the body.
Surtr working hard to break the clinch.
Surtr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yasutsune has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yasutsune trying to stall but Surtr improves his position.
Surtr trying to land knees to the body.
Surtr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Surtr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yasutsune checks a low kick from Surtr.
Surtr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Surtr tries to clinch but Yasutsune is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune looks to land a body kick but Surtr moved away.
Surtr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Surtr checks a leg kick.
Yasutsune checks the leg kick.
Yasutsune is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yasutsune throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yasutsune tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Surtr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Surtr fails to land with a series of punches.
Surtr is looking to chop away at Yasutsune's legs.
Surtr throws a leg kick that misses.
Yasutsune moves out of range as Surtr throws a body kick.
Surtr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Surtr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yasutsune tries to land a leg kick but Surtr saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Surtr.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yasutsune. That's going to slow Surtr down.
Surtr misses with a wild body shot.
Yasutsune misses with a body shot.
Surtr checks a leg kick.
Yasutsune checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice body kick there by Surtr.
Yasutsune throws a hook but Surtr avoids it easily.
Surtr throws a leg kick which misses Yasutsune's front leg but catches the back leg as Yasutsune tries to avoid it.
Surtr misses with a leg kick
and Yasutsune counters with a nice low kick that buckles Surtr's knee momentarily.
Azato Yasutsune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yasutsune fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Surtr is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Surtr.
Yasutsune misses with a leg kick.
Yasutsune is looking to land body kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Argo Surtr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Surtr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Argo Surtr!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Clemente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flex Kellosalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kellosalo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Contra - Jungle Jam . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthony Clemente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Flex Kellosalo!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clemente shoots in for a takedown but Kellosalo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Clemente with that takedown attempt.
Clemente fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Clemente. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Clemente or perhaps it was just good defense by Kellosalo which made him look bad.
Clemente shoots for a takedown but Kellosalo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kellosalo avoids the head kick by Clemente.
Clemente tries to clinch there but Kellosalo circles away.
Clemente is looking to clinch.
Clemente wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kellosalo scores with a hook.
A jab from Clemente misses.
Kellosalo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemente tries to clinch up.
Kellosalo forces Clemente back against the cage and clinches.
Kellosalo managing to block the knees to the body from Clemente.
Kellosalo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clemente avoids it.
Clemente tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clemente drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kellosalo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clemente takes one to the side of the head.
Clemente is rocked!
Kellosalo lands a jab to Clemente's midsection.
Oh Clemente is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clemente is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kellosalo throws a pinpoint strike between Clemente's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Clemente crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Kellosalo scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Flex Kellosalo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jiri Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hack MacDonald Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahokas comes to the cage accompanied by Shoot to Thrill by AC/DC. Hack MacDonald Jr 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jiri Ahokas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hack MacDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacDonald Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ahokas throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacDonald Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahokas tries to clinch but MacDonald Jr moves out of range.
Ahokas just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahokas misses with a leg kick
and MacDonald Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ahokas's knee momentarily.
MacDonald Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Ahokas dodges the punch combination from MacDonald Jr.
MacDonald Jr throws a jab when Ahokas was well out of range.
Ahokas throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacDonald Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahokas is looking to slow MacDonald Jr down with leg kicks.
MacDonald Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ahokas throws a lazy right hand but MacDonald Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Ahokas coming out on top.
MacDonald Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Ahokas throws a body kick that misses.
MacDonald Jr looks to land a combination but Ahokas avoids it well.
MacDonald Jr tries to land a leg kick but Ahokas saw it coming and moves away.
MacDonald Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacDonald Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Ahokas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahokas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MacDonald Jr cracks Ahokas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
MacDonald Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahokas throws out the jab.
MacDonald Jr tests Ahokas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahokas tried to score with a low kick but MacDonald Jr checks it.
Ahokas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacDonald Jr. That did some damage!
MacDonald Jr blocks a head kick by Ahokas.
Ahokas throws a leg kick which misses MacDonald Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as MacDonald Jr tries to avoid it.
Ahokas throws a leg kick which misses MacDonald Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as MacDonald Jr tries to avoid it.
Ahokas throws a head kick but MacDonald Jr moves out of range.
Ahokas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ahokas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacDonald Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacDonald Jr misses with a body shot.
MacDonald Jr tried to score with a low kick but Ahokas checks it.
Ahokas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacDonald Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacDonald Jr looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahokas connects with a solid leg kick.
Ahokas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacDonald Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ahokas throws a leg kick
and MacDonald Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahokas looks to land a body kick but MacDonald Jr moved away.
MacDonald Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Ahokas throws a leg kick which misses MacDonald Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as MacDonald Jr tries to avoid it.
Ahokas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahokas throws a leg kick which misses MacDonald Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as MacDonald Jr tries to avoid it.
Ahokas throws a sloppy head kick and MacDonald Jr moves out of range easily.
MacDonald Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ahokas throws a looping overhand right but MacDonald Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ahokas, right into the meat.
Ahokas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacDonald Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacDonald Jr avoids the head kick by Ahokas.
MacDonald Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ahokas tries to score with a low kick but MacDonald Jr moves his leg out of the way.
MacDonald Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacDonald Jr.
MacDonald Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahokas.
MacDonald Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ahokas. Ahokas obviously looking to wear him down.
MacDonald Jr throws a hook but Ahokas avoids it easily.
Ahokas checks the leg kick.
MacDonald Jr throws a body punch but Ahokas moves out of range.
Ahokas throws a leg kick but MacDonald Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ahokas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahokas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ahokas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and MacDonald Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MacDonald Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
MacDonald Jr defending well as Ahokas loads up on a big left hand.
Ahokas misses with a looping left.
Ahokas tries a low kick but MacDonald Jr avoids it.
MacDonald Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Ahokas.
Ahokas tries to work over MacDonald Jr's front leg with a kick but MacDonald Jr checks it.
A low kick from Ahokas misses
and MacDonald Jr counters with a good low kick that Ahokas was not able to check.
MacDonald Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ahokas misses with a leg kick
and MacDonald Jr counters with a big head kick but Ahokas shrugs it off.
MacDonald Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Ahokas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahokas connects with a solid leg kick.
Ahokas is really struggling to find his range with his punches. MacDonald Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
MacDonald Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahokas throws a head kick but MacDonald Jr moves out of range.
MacDonald Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ahokas thows a body kick. MacDonald Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ahokas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacDonald Jr throws a right and a left that Ahokas avoids nicely.
MacDonald Jr throws a leg kick which misses Ahokas's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahokas tries to avoid it.
MacDonald Jr motions for Ahokas to come forward. MacDonald Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ahokas's corner calls for a 1-2. Ahokas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahokas misses with a low kick.
Ahokas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and MacDonald Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
MacDonald Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from MacDonald Jr misses
and Ahokas counters with an inside leg kick.
MacDonald Jr tries to bum rush Ahokas with a series of wild strikes but Ahokas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiri Ahokas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A low kick from Ahokas is predictable there
and MacDonald Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ahokas's knee momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ahokas.
MacDonald Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Ahokas.
Ahokas misses with a low kick as MacDonald Jr jumps back.
Ahokas feints and then cracks MacDonald Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacDonald Jr down.
A head kick misses from MacDonald Jr.
Ahokas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from MacDonald Jr.
MacDonald Jr misses with a hook. Ahokas ducked under it nicely.
MacDonald Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacDonald Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahokas.
Ahokas is looking to land body kicks.
MacDonald Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ahokas checks it well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacDonald Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacDonald Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ahokas here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
MacDonald Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
MacDonald Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ahokas throws a leg kick that is checked
letting MacDonald Jr counter with a right hand.
MacDonald Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
MacDonald Jr tries to score with a low kick but Ahokas moves his leg out of the way.
Ahokas moves in looking to clinch but MacDonald Jr pushes him off.
MacDonald Jr misses with a body shot.
MacDonald Jr staying out of range there.
MacDonald Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahokas.
MacDonald Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good work by MacDonald Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Ahokas checks a leg kick.
Ahokas throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacDonald Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacDonald Jr throws a leg kick
and Ahokas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ahokas lands with a hook. MacDonald Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas throws a leg kick
and MacDonald Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacDonald Jr feints and then cracks Ahokas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahokas down.
Ahokas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahokas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahokas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ahokas throws a leg kick
and MacDonald Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Ahokas 's knee.
MacDonald Jr avoids the head kick by Ahokas.
A clash of legs there as Ahokas blocks the low kick.
MacDonald Jr scores with a nice strike.
Ahokas misses with an attempted mid kick.
MacDonald Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ahokas. Ahokas obviously looking to wear him down.
MacDonald Jr lands a jab to the nose.
MacDonald Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Ahokas's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDonald Jr misses the shot to the body.
Ahokas checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacDonald Jr looks to land a combination but Ahokas avoids it well.
MacDonald Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as MacDonald Jr blocks the leg kick.
MacDonald Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahokas throws out the jab.
MacDonald Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacDonald Jr throws a leg kick which misses Ahokas's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahokas tries to avoid it.
MacDonald Jr takes a swing at Ahokas's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
MacDonald Jr misses with a low kick.
MacDonald Jr throws the kick towards the body but Ahokas avoids it.
Ahokas misses with a series of wild punches.
Ahokas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick by Ahokas misses
and MacDonald Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ahokas is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ahokas is looking to clinch but MacDonald Jr is avoiding it.
Jiri Ahokas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahokas wants to land a leg kick but MacDonald Jr is out of range.
Ahokas pivots, looking for a leg kick but MacDonald Jr is out of range and Ahokas settles back down.
MacDonald Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahokas.
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.
Ahokas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacDonald Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ahokas throws a leg kick
and MacDonald Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jiri Ahokas is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from MacDonald Jr finds it's way through Ahokas's defenses.
Ahokas misses with a leg kick.
Ahokas looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
MacDonald Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahokas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Ahokas.
MacDonald Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahokas needs to keep his hands up - MacDonald Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Ahokas throws a low kick but it's checked well by MacDonald Jr.
Ahokas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahokas tries to land a front kick but MacDonald Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacDonald Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahokas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacDonald Jr.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by MacDonald Jr!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hack MacDonald Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
MacDonald Jr moves out of range as Ahokas throws a body kick.
MacDonald Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacDonald Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ahokas checks a leg kick.
Ahokas throws a low kick but MacDonald Jr avoids it.
Ahokas throws a front kick aimed at MacDonald Jr's knee but MacDonald Jr avoids it well.
Ahokas looks to score with a jab to the body but MacDonald Jr is just out of range.
MacDonald Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by MacDonald Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
MacDonald Jr throws a nice looking combination but Ahokas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MacDonald Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Ahokas moves out of range easily.
Ahokas thows a leg kick but MacDonald Jr checks it
and MacDonald Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahokas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ahokas throws a leg kick
and MacDonald Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacDonald Jr connects with a right hand. Ahokas shakes it off.
Ahokas misses with a leg kick.
Ahokas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ahokas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ahokas is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from MacDonald Jr is predictable there
and Ahokas counters with a nice leg kick.
MacDonald Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacDonald Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacDonald Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ahokas punishes MacDonald Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahokas misses with a body kick.
MacDonald Jr misses the shot to the body.
MacDonald Jr cracks Ahokas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
MacDonald Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ahokas. Ahokas obviously looking to wear him down.
Ahokas throws a leg kick
and MacDonald Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Ahokas checks a leg kick.
Ahokas throws a leg kick but MacDonald Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ahokas throws the left hand but MacDonald Jr avoids the punch easily.
Ahokas tries to land a front kick but MacDonald Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacDonald Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
MacDonald Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
MacDonald Jr blocks a head kick by Ahokas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ahokas. Ahokas obviously looking to wear him down.
MacDonald Jr motions for Ahokas to come forward. MacDonald Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacDonald Jr throws a combination that misses
and Ahokas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ahokas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacDonald Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahokas.
MacDonald Jr tries to land a front kick but Ahokas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ahokas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to MacDonald Jr's calf.
MacDonald Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahokas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ahokas misses with a hook.
Ahokas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and MacDonald Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahokas throws a leg kick
and MacDonald Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ahokas is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ahokas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A solid body kick from MacDonald Jr.
Good leg kick by MacDonald Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Ahokas is predictable there
and MacDonald Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
MacDonald Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ahokas.
MacDonald Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald Jr misses with a body shot.
MacDonald Jr wants to slow Ahokas down by chopping away at his legs.
Ahokas darts in and clinches MacDonald Jr up against the cage.
Ahokas keeps control of MacDonald Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ahokas trying to land knees to the body.
Ahokas trying to land knees to the body.
Ahokas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
MacDonald Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacDonald Jr moves out of range as Ahokas throws a body kick.
Ahokas is looking to score with low kicks.
Ahokas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacDonald Jr. MacDonald Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
MacDonald Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Ahokas misses with a looping right.
Ahokas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ahokas lands a head kick!
Ahokas tries to work over MacDonald Jr's front leg with a kick but MacDonald Jr checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Ahokas lands with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ahokas.
Ahokas throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacDonald Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacDonald Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ahokas's head.
MacDonald Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ahokas throws a combination that misses
and MacDonald Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Ahokas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
MacDonald Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacDonald Jr blocks the body kick.
Ahokas throws the left hand but MacDonald Jr avoids the punch easily.
Ahokas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacDonald Jr can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacDonald Jr wants to land a leg kick but Ahokas is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahokas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MacDonald Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ahokas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ahokas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hack MacDonald Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacDonald Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hack MacDonald Jr!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Max Cavalera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hashimoto Toyotasan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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148 lbs
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139 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Cavalera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hashimoto Toyotasan!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cavalera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Toyotasan, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Cavalera.
Cavalera keeps control of Toyotasan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Toyotasan trying to land knees to the body.
Toyotasan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Toyotasan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cavalera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cavalera jumps guard but Toyotasan stands there with Cavalera around his waist. Cavalera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cavalera is working for takedown but Toyotasan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cavalera avoiding damage as Toyotasan throws knees to the body.
Cavalera ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cavalera no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Toyotasan stays in close to Cavalera's body and controls the position.
Cavalera looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toyotasan won't allow Cavalera to sweep him here.
Cavalera is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toyotasan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cavalera's guard.
Cavalera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cavalera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cavalera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Toyotasan tries to avoid it but Cavalera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Toyotasan to the ground. Toyotasan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Cavalera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cavalera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Toyotasan circles away.
Cavalera fails with the takedown.
Cavalera is breathing heavily.
Cavalera shoots for a double leg takedown but Toyotasan sprawls well. He's pushed Cavalera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Toyotasan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toyotasan connects with a solid leg kick.
Toyotasan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Toyotasan wants it to stay on the feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Toyotasan.
Toyotasan scores with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Toyotasan.
Hashimoto Toyotasan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toyotasan misses with a body kick.
Cavalera wants to clinch up but Toyotasan keeps it at a distance.
Toyotasan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crunch! Toyotasan slams his shin into Cavalera's torso.
Toyotasan throws a head kick but Cavalera moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Toyotasan. Cavalera shrugs it off though.
Toyotasan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cavalera's calf.
Toyotasan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cavalera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toyotasan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toyotasan throws a wild body kick that Cavalera sees coming a mile off.
Cavalera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toyotasan. Toyotasan obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toyotasan is looking to slow Cavalera down with leg kicks.
Max Cavalera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toyotasan throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toyotasan scores with a leg kick.
Toyotasan is looking to slow Cavalera down with leg kicks.
Cavalera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Toyotasan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Toyotasan scores with a leg kick.
Toyotasan throws a chopping leg kick but Cavalera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cavalera sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cavalera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cavalera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toyotasan. Toyotasan obviously looking to wear him down.
Toyotasan lands with a kick to the temple. Cavalera shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Max Cavalera has been cut.
Toyotasan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hashimoto Toyotasan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Cavalera's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cavalera takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hashimoto Toyotasan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toyotasan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cavalera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cavalera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Toyotasan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Toyotasan throws a head kick but Cavalera moves out of range.
Toyotasan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toyotasan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good work by Cavalera as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toyotasan connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toyotasan throws a low kick but Cavalera avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toyotasan.
Toyotasan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Toyotasan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Toyotasan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Toyotasan.
Cavalera will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Toyotasan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Max Cavalera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cavalera moves out of range of the body kick from Toyotasan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Toyotasan.
Toyotasan throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Toyotasan.
Cavalera checks a low kick from Toyotasan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toyotasan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toyotasan tries to land a front kick but Cavalera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Toyotasan lands a head kick. Cavalera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Toyotasan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cavalera blocks the body kick.
Toyotasan looks for the body kick but Cavalera saw that one coming.
Toyotasan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Toyotasan throws a leg kick but Cavalera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cavalera throws a body kick that misses.
Toyotasan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toyotasan throws a head kick but Cavalera moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toyotasan lands with a kick to the temple. Cavalera shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Toyotasan throws a push kick but Cavalera slaps the foot to one side.
Cavalera checks a leg kick.
Cavalera misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toyotasan.
Cavalera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cavalera dives in and grabs Toyotasan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Toyotasan pushes down on Cavalera's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Cavalera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cavalera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Toyotasan.
Toyotasan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toyotasan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Toyotasan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Toyotasan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Toyotasan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cavalera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Toyotasan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cavalera is out of range and Toyotasan settles back down.
Toyotasan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toyotasan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cavalera is able to avoid easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cavalera tries to close the distance and clinch but Toyotasan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cavalera shoots for a double leg takedown but Toyotasan sprawls well. He's pushed Cavalera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Toyotasan cracks the inside of Cavalera's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hashimoto Toyotasan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Cavalera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Toyotasan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Toyotasan throws a low kick, looking for Cavalera's leg but Cavalera calmly moves out of range.
Cavalera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cavalera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toyotasan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Toyotasan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Toyotasan.
Cavalera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Toyotasan sprawls well. Toyotasan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cavalera gets slowly back to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Cavalera blocks the low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cavalera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Toyotasan pinned against the cage. Toyotasan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Cavalera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toyotasan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Toyotasan leaves Cavalera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cavalera tries for a takedown but Toyotasan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Toyotasan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Toyotasan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toyotasan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Max Cavalera's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera looks to score with a jab to the body but Toyotasan is just out of range.
Toyotasan is looking to slow Cavalera down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Toyotasan.
Toyotasan scores with a spinning back kick!
Toyotasan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cavalera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toyotasan can pounce on him.
Cavalera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Toyotasan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cavalera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Toyotasan throws a low kick but Cavalera moves out of range easily.
Toyotasan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cavalera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Toyotasan.
Toyotasan misses with a head kick.
Cavalera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toyotasan.
Toyotasan throws a front kick aimed at Cavalera's knee but Cavalera avoids it well.
Cavalera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toyotasan moves away.
Horrible takedown by Cavalera or perhaps it was just good defense by Toyotasan which made him look bad.
A solid body kick from Toyotasan.
Good leg kick by Toyotasan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Toyotasan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toyotasan throws a leg kick which misses Cavalera's front leg but catches the back leg as Cavalera tries to avoid it.
Toyotasan misses with a low kick.
Toyotasan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cavalera.
Toyotasan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Toyotasan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cavalera checks a low kick from Toyotasan.
Toyotasan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toyotasan keeps Cavalera at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toyotasan throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hashimoto Toyotasan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Cavalera's cut.
That's time! Cavalera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Toyotasan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cavalera sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Toyotasan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Toyotasan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toyotasan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toyotasan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cavalera avoids the head kick by Toyotasan.
Toyotasan scores with a nice body kick.
Toyotasan feints and then cracks Cavalera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cavalera down.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Toyotasan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cavalera checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toyotasan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Toyotasan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toyotasan.
Cavalera blocks a low kick nicely.
Toyotasan throws the kick towards the body but Cavalera avoids it.
Toyotasan throws a head kick but Cavalera moves out of range.
Toyotasan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cavalera.
A head kick from Toyotasan lands but Cavalera takes it in his stride.
Toyotasan throws a head kick that misses.
Cavalera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Toyotasan pinned against the cage. Toyotasan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Toyotasan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cavalera is out of range.
Cavalera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Toyotasan tries to avoid it but Cavalera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Toyotasan to the ground. Toyotasan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cavalera blocks a head kick by Toyotasan.
Some wild striking there from Cavalera.
A bone on bone clash there as Cavalera blocks the leg kick.
Cavalera blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera blocks the body kick.
Cavalera throws a body punch but Toyotasan moves out of range.
Cavalera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Cavalera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cavalera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Toyotasan cracks the inside of Cavalera's front leg.
Toyotasan tries to land a leg kick but Cavalera saw it coming and moves away.
Toyotasan cracks the inside of Cavalera's front leg.
Cavalera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Toyotasan lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toyotasan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Toyotasan wants to slow Cavalera down by chopping away at his legs.
Toyotasan throws a solid leg kick but Cavalera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Toyotasan.
Cavalera tries to clinch there but Toyotasan circles away.
Cavalera fails with the takedown.
Toyotasan throws a head kick that misses.
Cavalera avoids the head kick by Toyotasan.
A bone on bone clash there as Cavalera blocks the leg kick.
Cavalera tries to clinch up but Toyotasan circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hashimoto Toyotasan dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Max Cavalera'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cavalera fails to land the takedown.
Toyotasan throws a head kick that half lands.
Toyotasan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cavalera checks it well.
Toyotasan scores with a head kick.
Toyotasan throws a head kick but Cavalera moves out of range.
Cavalera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Toyotasan but Toyotasan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Toyotasan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cavalera is out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
An inside leg kick from Toyotasan misses.
Toyotasan leaves Cavalera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Cavalera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toyotasan misses with a head kick.
Cavalera is looking to clinch but Toyotasan is avoiding it.
Toyotasan lands a head kick!
Toyotasan misses with a body kick.
Cavalera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Toyotasan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cavalera somewhat.
Toyotasan misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Toyotasan. That's going to slow Cavalera down.
Toyotasan throws a body kick that misses.
Toyotasan looks for the body kick but Cavalera saw that one coming.
Toyotasan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Toyotasan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Toyotasan throws a body kick the misses
so Cavalera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Toyotasan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Toyotasan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera trying to control the position from guard on top but Toyotasan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toyotasan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cavalera is controlling him.
Toyotasan trying to keep a closed guard but Cavalera is proving a slippery customer.
Cavalera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toyotasan is keeping the position for now.
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.
Cavalera is working hard here to advance position.
Cavalera trying to move into half guard but instead Toyotasan has managed to sweep!
Cavalera controls Toyotasan momentarily but Toyotasan frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cavalera on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hashimoto Toyotasan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Toyotasan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 42:50
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 42:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hashimoto Toyotasan!
Hashimoto Toyotasan is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trey Hultquist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rural Advantage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Advantage has chosen Drain the Blood as his entrance music. Trey Hultquist is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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172 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trey Hultquist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rural Advantage!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hultquist jabs at Advantage's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Advantage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Advantage!
Advantage moves in looking to clinch but Hultquist pushes him off.
Advantage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hultquist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Advantage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hultquist is looking to break free of the clinch but Advantage has double underhooks.
Advantage is looking to break free of the clinch but Hultquist has double underhooks.
Advantage is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hultquist gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hultquist prevents Advantage from breaking the clinch.
Hultquist keeps control of Advantage as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hultquist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Hultquist's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hultquist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Advantage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Advantage is looking to clinch.
Advantage dips to his left and cracks Hultquist with an uppercut!
Hultquist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hultquist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hultquist lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Hultquist.
Hultquist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hultquist throws a one two combo.
A left lands for Advantage.
Advantage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Advantage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hultquist lands a lovely overhand right.
Advantage misses with a body punch
letting Hultquist counter with a right hand.
Advantage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hultquist moves away.
Rural Advantage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hultquist lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Advantage tests Hultquist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Advantage tries to clinch but Hultquist moves away
and Hultquist counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Advantage thinking.
Hultquist throws a nice looking combination but Advantage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hultquist lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Advantage staying out of range there.
Hultquist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Advantage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hultquist circles away quickly and effectively.
Advantage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hultquist throws a series of punches but Advantage moves out of range.
Advantage tries to clinch up.
Hultquist avoids the body shot from Advantage.
Advantage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hultquist.
Advantage dodges the punch combination from Hultquist.
Advantage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hultquist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hultquist throws a sloppy body shot
and Advantage counters with a left to the body.
Hultquist misses with a double jab
and Advantage counters with a left to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Advantage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Advantage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hultquist looks to score with a jab to the body but Advantage is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hultquist.
Advantage closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hultquist makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Advantage drives through and clinches with Hultquist against the cage.
Hultquist wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hultquist looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Hultquist's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hultquist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hultquist has had enough of the clinch but Advantage keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Advantage.
Hultquist is trying to break free.
Advantage tries to circle away but Hultquist has him pinned against the cage.
Advantage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hultquist keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Advantage wants to clinch up but Hultquist keeps it at a distance.
Hultquist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Advantage is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hultquist had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Advantage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hultquist's head backwards.
Advantage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Advantage tries to close the distance and clinch but Hultquist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Advantage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Advantage.
Hultquist works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Advantage is looking to clinch but Hultquist is avoiding it.
Advantage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Trey Hultquist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hultquist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Advantage looks to clinch
and Hultquist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Advantage doesn't manage to clinch there - Hultquist circles away.
Advantage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rural Advantage dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Advantage doesn't manage to clinch there - Hultquist circles away.
Advantage moves in looking to clinch but Hultquist pushes him off.
Hultquist just misses with a punch to the body.
Hultquist misses with the combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Advantage.
It looks like Trey Hultquist has been cut.
Advantage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hultquist throws a hook but Advantage blocks it.
Advantage ducks under a wild hook from Hultquist.
Advantage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hultquist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hultquist throws a one two combo.
Advantage tries to clinch there but Hultquist circles away.
Hultquist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hultquist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hultquist throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Advantage to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Advantage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hultquist throws a right hand that Advantage ducks under and follows up with a left that Advantage also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Advantage misses.
Advantage misses with a wild body shot.
Advantage tries to clinch but Hultquist is having none of it.
Advantage shoots in for a double leg but Hultquist sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Advantage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Advantage slips a straight right by Hultquist.
Advantage tries to clinch there but Hultquist circles away.
Advantage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Advantage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hultquist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Advantage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rural Advantage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hultquist swats away the attempt to clinch by Advantage.
Hultquist throws a series of punches but Advantage moves out of range.
Advantage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hultquist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Advantage tries to clinch up.
Hultquist moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Good shot there by Advantage.
Hultquist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Advantage counters with a one-two to the body.
Hultquist lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hultquist listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hultquist lands with a nice combination. Advantage backs away looking to recover.
Advantage moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hultquist digs a good body shot into Advantage's ribs.
Hultquist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Advantage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Advantage.
Hultquist loads up on a big right hand but Advantage slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hultquist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Advantage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hultquist thinking.
Advantage closes the distance but Hultquist moves to the side
and Hultquist counters with a right hand to the body.
Advantage clinches but Hultquist breaks the clinch
and Hultquist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Advantage moves in looking to clinch but Hultquist pushes him off.
Advantage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hultquist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Advantage.
Hultquist throws out a powerful jab.
Donk. Advantage catches Hultquist right on the button with a cross.
Advantage lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Advantage looks to land a combination. Hultquist sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Advantage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Advantage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hultquist moves away.
Hultquist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Advantage counters with a one-two to the body.
Trey Hultquist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Advantage doesn't manage to clinch there - Hultquist circles away.
Hultquist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Advantage darts in trying to clinch
and Hultquist counters with a left and a right that stings Advantage.
Hultquist keeps the fight on the outside.
Advantage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hultquist counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Hultquist misses.
Advantage forces Hultquist back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Hultquist's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hultquist wants to get back to striking at distance but Advantage won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hultquist keeps control of Advantage as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Advantage keeps control of Hultquist as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hultquist has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hultquist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hultquist lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rural Advantage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trey Hultquist's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Advantage throws a body punch but Hultquist moves out of range.
Advantage looks for a takedown but Hultquist sprawls well.
Hultquist leaves Advantage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Advantage closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Advantage lands a jab-cross combination.
Advantage takes one to the side of the head.
Advantage tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hultquist counters with a left to the body.
Advantage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hultquist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Advantage manages to avoid it.
Hultquist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Advantage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hultquist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Advantage counters with a stiff right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Advantage there.
A punch combination from Advantage misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Advantage ducks under a wild hook from Hultquist.
Advantage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hultquist swats away the attempt to clinch by Advantage.
Hultquist jabs Advantage right on the nose. Advantage blinks but takes it well.
Advantage tries to clinch up
and Hultquist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Advantage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hultquist counters with a left and a right that stings Advantage.
Advantage misses with a hook.
Hultquist misses with a few strikes there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Advantage.
Advantage moves in looking to clinch but Hultquist pushes him off.
Advantage tries to clinch there but Hultquist circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Advantage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hultquist.
Advantage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hultquist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Advantage misses the jab.
Advantage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hultquist.
Advantage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hultquist.
Hultquist swats away the attempt to clinch by Advantage.
Advantage tries to clinch but Hultquist is having none of it.
Advantage cracks Hultquist with an open hand slap.
Advantage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hultquist counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Advantage tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Advantage. Hultquist does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hultquist.
Hultquist has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hultquist slips under a jab from Advantage.
Advantage misses the shot to the body.
Hultquist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Advantage tries to clinch up.
Advantage wants to clinch up but Hultquist keeps it at a distance.
Advantage wants to clinch but Hultquist slips to the side
and Hultquist counters with a two punch combo.
Advantage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hultquist on the side of the head.
Hultquist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Advantage pushes Hultquist up against the cage in a clinch.
Rural Advantage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hultquist is looking to break free of the clinch but Advantage has double underhooks.
Advantage wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hultquist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hultquist breaks from the clinch.
Trey Hultquist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Advantage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hultquist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Advantage is looking to clinch.
Hultquist lands with a good body shot.
Hultquist connects with a crisp jab.
A combination from Hultquist does no damage.
Advantage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hultquist.
Hultquist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Advantage counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hultquist thows a body shot but no joy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Advantage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Advantage tries to clinch up
and Hultquist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hultquist misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rural Advantage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Advantage has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rural Advantage!
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