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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kotaro Hakku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Thirtynine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakku's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, . Thirtynine comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Speed 2 Remix by Tetsuya Komura kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kotaro Hakku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saku Thirtynine!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thirtynine shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hakku wants to control but Thirtynine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hakku is looking to improve his position.
Hakku is looking to control Thirtynine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hakku avoid being mounted?
Thirtynine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hakku has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hakku is trying to get back to full guard.
Hakku makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hakku.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hakku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thirtynine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hakku is trying to control the position but Thirtynine postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thirtynine prevents Hakku from getting back to his feet.
Hakku has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thirtynine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hakku pushes Thirtynine off and scrambles back to his feet.
Thirtynine moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Kotaro Hakku has been cut.
Hakku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kotaro Hakku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thirtynine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hakku counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thirtynine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hakku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thirtynine somewhat.
Hakku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. Hakku catches Thirtynine right on the button with a cross.
Hakku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakku dodges the punch combination from Thirtynine.
Hakku misses with a wild combination.
Hakku misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakku slips a jab and a cross from Thirtynine.
Hakku misses with a double jab
and Thirtynine counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thirtynine looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thirtynine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hakku has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hakku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thirtynine is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hakku wants to get back to full guard.
Hakku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hakku has Thirtynine pulled in close to control his posture.
Thirtynine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hakku looking for a guillotine here but Thirtynine defends easily.
Thirtynine trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hakku looking to control.
Hakku keeping moving, preventing Thirtynine from controlling successfully.
Thirtynine landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hakku is on top in guard.
Hakku working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thirtynine's head.
Hakku looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thirtynine can't keep his opponent in guard - Hakku advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Hakku connects with a nice short shot to Thirtynine's temple.
Hakku has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Hakku.
Thirtynine is desperately trying to improve his position but Hakku has a good base and remains in mount.
Thirtynine sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hakku gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Thirtynine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hakku counters with a three punch combo that has Thirtynine backing up. Thirtynine nods at Hakku to acknowledge the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hakku scores with a one two! Thirtynine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Hakku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hakku scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thirtynine in his tracks.
Hakku throws a combination. Thirtynine tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hakku!
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 Kotaro Hakku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kotaro Hakku's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hakku works over Thirtynine's head and body with a nice combination.
Hakku scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thirtynine has his takedown stuffed
and Hakku counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice shot lands for Hakku.
Hakku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thirtynine momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hakku.
Hakku forces Thirtynine back against the cage and clinches.
Hakku looking for a takedown.
Hakku wants the takedown. Thirtynine is fighting it off but Hakku persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thirtynine's guard against the cage.
Hakku throwing strikes from guard but Thirtynine blocks nicely.
Hakku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thirtynine is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thirtynine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thirtynine keeping full guard, as Hakku tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thirtynine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kotaro Hakku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thirtynine working a defensive guard here.
Thirtynine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hakku chips away with some ground and pound.
Hakku slips nicely into half guard.
Hakku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thirtynine's head.
Hakku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thirtynine's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thirtynine manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thirtynine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hakku manages to get himself to full guard.
Thirtynine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hakku is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakku wants to sweep but no luck.
Hakku pulls Thirtynine in close to prevent any damage.
Hakku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thirtynine's guard.
Thirtynine keeping full guard, as Hakku tries to pass.
Thirtynine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hakku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hakku decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hakku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakku closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hakku wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotaro Hakku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thirtynine has picked Hakku up - he's going for a ride! Thirtynine dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hakku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hakku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thirtynine is one step ahead there.
Hakku wants to stand and escape but Thirtynine is having none of it.
Thirtynine trying to control but Hakku is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hakku is on top in guard.
Thirtynine is looking for a triangle but Hakku pushes his legs off easily.
Hakku throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakku is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thirtynine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hakku content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thirtynine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hakku postures up in Thirtynine's guard and throws a big left but Thirtynine blocks it.
Hakku throwing strikes from guard but Thirtynine blocks nicely.
Hakku trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thirtynine's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakku stands and steps away. Thirtynine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hakku swinging wildly here.
Thirtynine doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hakku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotaro Hakku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kotaro Hakku's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hakku misses with a double jab.
Hakku gets a takedown into half guard.
Thirtynine is looking to improve his position.
Hakku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thirtynine keeps working.
Hakku is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thirtynine!
Thirtynine wants to control but Hakku is having none of it.
Hakku has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thirtynine's face.
A nice elbow there by Hakku.
Thirtynine sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hakku wants to free his trapped foot but Thirtynine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
It looks like Hakku is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakku is looking for a kimura but Thirtynine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hakku to get the leverage.
Hakku wants to stand up but Thirtynine is controlling the position.
Thirtynine works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thirtynine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hakku's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hakku looking to control.
Hakku is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thirtynine is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hakku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thirtynine is one step ahead there.
Hakku is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thirtynine trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kotaro Hakku.
Thirtynine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thirtynine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hakku throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hakku throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hakku lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hakku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thirtynine.
Hakku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thirtynine doesn't seem bothered though.
Kotaro Hakku is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakku moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thirtynine swats away the attempt to clinch by Hakku.
Hakku misses with a double jab.
Hakku misses with a two punch combination.
Hakku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thirtynine slips a jab and a cross from Hakku.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine throws a shot to the body.
No joy there for Hakku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hakku misses with a two punch combination.
Hakku darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thirtynine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kotaro Hakku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hakku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thirtynine's head.
Hakku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thirtynine keeps working.
Hakku not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hakku seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hakku not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thirtynine trying to control but Hakku postures up.
Hakku seems to be working for a kimura but Thirtynine defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakku trying to mount his opponent but Thirtynine defends it.
Thirtynine wants to control but Hakku is keeping busy.
Hakku is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thirtynine is concentrating on defense, preventing Hakku from advancing position.
Saku Thirtynine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thirtynine actively working from the bottom here.
Hakku is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hakku lands strikes from half guard.
Hakku has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kotaro Hakku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hakku has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotaro Hakku!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Raiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Rakusaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakusaba has chosen David Bowie - Suffragette City as his entrance music. Kazushi Rakusaba told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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183 lbs
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181 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Basic striking
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Raiden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Rakusaba!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakusaba scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rakusaba tries to advance to mount but Raiden denies him.
Rakusaba is looking to take a break and control but Raiden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rakusaba working the ground and pound.
Rakusaba trying to control the action but Raiden is working from the bottom.
Raiden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rakusaba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakusaba taking a break here but Raiden is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raiden is staying active underneath Rakusaba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Raiden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rakusaba.
Rakusaba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Raiden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rakusaba.
Rakusaba misses with a head shot. Raiden uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rakusaba trying to control but Raiden is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raiden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rakusaba content to stall in guard here.
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.
Rakusaba thows a big elbow that misses.
Rakusaba is in close to Raiden's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rakusaba postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Raiden is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rakusaba, into his guard.
Raiden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rakusaba keeping moving, preventing Raiden from controlling successfully.
Raiden stopping the sweep attempt from Rakusaba.
Raiden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakusaba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Raiden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rakusaba looking to control.
Rakusaba managing to control the position.
Rakusaba trying to control the position.
Rakusaba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raiden defends it easily.
Rakusaba keeping moving, preventing Raiden from controlling successfully.
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.
Rakusaba throws his legs up looking for a submission but Raiden uses it to pass to side control.
Raiden tries to stand but Rakusaba is controlling his head.
Rakusaba sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Raiden trying to control from half guard but Rakusaba is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakusaba wants to get back to full guard.
Rakusaba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Rakusaba dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rakusaba closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Raiden did well to prevent Rakusaba getting side control.
Rakusaba stalling away here and it's allowed Raiden to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Raiden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raiden working for a triangle but Rakusaba defends it easily.
Raiden keeping full guard, as Rakusaba tries to pass.
Rakusaba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Raiden is trying to keep Rakusaba in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raiden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rakusaba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rakusaba forces his way into half guard.
Raiden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rakusaba wants to take a breather but Raiden is having none of it.
Rakusaba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rakusaba trying to mount his opponent but Raiden defends it.
Rakusaba thows a huge punch but Raiden dodges it nicely.
Raiden is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rakusaba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rakusaba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rakusaba is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Raiden as he works his way to full guard.
Raiden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rakusaba.
Rakusaba postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rakusaba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raiden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rakusaba trying to control from the bottom.
Rakusaba missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raiden trying to control from half guard but Rakusaba is working away.
Rakusaba looking for submissions off his back.
Raiden trying to mount his opponent but Rakusaba defends it.
Rakusaba tries to get to full guard but Raiden has control of the leg.
Rakusaba trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Rakusaba tries to roll over but Raiden keeps him under control.
Rakusaba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rakusaba is breathing heavily.
Rakusaba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rakusaba trying to control but Raiden postures up.
Rakusaba is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rakusaba trying to hold on to Raiden's head to control him but Raiden postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Rakusaba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rakusaba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raiden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rakusaba closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Rakusaba seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Raiden struggling a bit here.
Rakusaba taking a breather here.
Raiden is trying to get back to half guard.
Raiden is trying to get back to his feet.
Rakusaba working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raiden is looking for a sweep.
Rakusaba controlling from side mount.
Rakusaba lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rakusaba trying to control the action but Raiden is working from the bottom.
Rakusaba working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Rakusaba crashes against the mat.
Raiden is looking to regain half guard here but Rakusaba keeps moving and retains side control.
Rakusaba is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Raiden is trying to escape and Rakusaba transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Raiden is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rakusaba! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazushi Rakusaba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Greer Morimune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josef Dietrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greer Morimune has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Greer Morimune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josef Dietrich!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morimune shoots for a takedown but Dietrich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dietrich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morimune stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morimune wants it to stay on the feet.
Dietrich throws an overhand right that lands on Morimune's shoulder, as Morimune tries to avoid the shot.
Morimune scores with a takedown into Dietrich's guard.
Morimune trying to control the position from guard on top but Dietrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dietrich keeping full guard, as Morimune tries to pass.
Dietrich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dietrich keeping moving, preventing Morimune from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Morimune pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dietrich is keeping the position for now.
Greer Morimune has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Morimune takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dietrich throws a hook but Morimune blocks it.
Morimune throws a half hearted mid kick.
Morimune doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dietrich holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dietrich scores with a shot to the side of Morimune's head.
Dietrich has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Morimune regains guard immediately.
Morimune has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dietrich should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Morimune has tightened it up now! Dietrich should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Greer Morimune!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tray Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch comes into the arena with Wild Thing blaring out of the sound system. Roberts is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bonkers By Dizee Rascal. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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28
265 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tray Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Roberts. Lynch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tray Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts throws a hook to the side of Lynch's head but Lynch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roberts tests Lynch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lynch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Eric Lynch has been cut.
A punch combination from Roberts misses.
Roberts does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lynch shoots in and drives through. Roberts sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roberts connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Roberts lands a right hook to the body.
Roberts throws a right hand that Lynch ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynch also avoids with ease.
Roberts misses with a looping left.
Lynch walks straight into a right hand from Roberts - that's dropped him! Roberts jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Lynch from any more punishment! Lynch complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tray Roberts!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Song Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Laboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laboy has chosen It's Amazing by Kanye West as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Damian Laboy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
146 lbs
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141 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Song Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Damian Laboy!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into Laboy's guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Laboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laboy is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
Laboy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laboy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Damian Laboy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Laboy tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laboys head.
Laboy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Laboy has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Laboy wants a takedown but no success here.
Song Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Laboy.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Lee cracks Laboy with a nice body shot.
Laboy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Laboy wants a takedown.
Laboy looks gassed!
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laboy backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laboy tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laboy backwards.
Laboy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Laboy working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Laboy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Laboy takes one to the chin there.
Song Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laboy tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee cracks Laboy with a nice body shot.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee lands a body punch.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laboy or not.
Lee stalling in the clinch.
Lee lands a body punch.
Lee is stalling here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laboy backwards.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Lee.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Laboy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Lee.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laboy moves away.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee darts in and clinches Laboy up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Laboy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Laboy has picked Lee up - he's going for a ride! Laboy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laboy.
Lee is staying active underneath Laboy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laboy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Laboy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laboy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laboy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laboy has Lee in his guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Laboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laboy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lee postures up in Laboy's guard and throws a big left but Laboy blocks it.
Laboy keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Laboy pushes Lee off and gets back to his feet.
Lee tries to clinch but Laboy moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lee swings for the body but Laboy moves out of range.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laboy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Laboy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lee is trying to defend but Laboy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Laboy seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Laboy throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Laboy is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Laboy to get the leverage.
Lee is not content to let Laboy control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laboy pulls his head out easily.
Laboy seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Song Lee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Laboy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Laboy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee pushes down on Laboy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Laboy kicks off Lee and gets to his feet.
Laboy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laboy with a poor takedown
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laboy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Song Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Laboy.
Lee blocks an elbow strike from Laboy.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Laboy backwards.
Laboy is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
Lee presses Laboy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Lee.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Lee is leaning against Laboy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laboy or not.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Laboy wants a takedown.
Lee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Lee is working Laboy over against the cage.
Lee tries to stall but Laboy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laboy is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Lee to work.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Laboy.
Laboy tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Laboy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Laboy is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee avoids a wild elbow strike from Laboy.
Laboy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Lee has Laboy pressed against the cage.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
A short left from Lee.
Lee trying to stall but Laboy improves his position.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Laboy.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to control Laboy's arms but Laboy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lee has his back to the cage.
Laboy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laboy misses with a takedown
so Lee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lee prevents Laboy from getting back to his feet.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Laboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laboy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Laboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laboy is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Song Lee.
Laboy fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee darts in and clinches Laboy up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Laboy is trying to break free.
Laboy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lee cracks Laboy with a nice body shot.
Laboy is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Lee slows down the pace here.
Lee cracks Laboy with a nice body shot.
Laboy is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Laboy tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Lee.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Laboy's ribcage. Laboy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Song Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee taking a breather.
Lee works on Laboy's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Song Lee dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laboy misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lee.
Lee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Laboy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Song Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laboy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laboy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Laboy takes one to the chin there.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Laboy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee darts in and clinches Laboy up against the cage.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laboy can't get the takedown.
Laboy looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Laboy backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laboy or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Laboy can't get the takedown.
Song Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Laboy.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee stalling the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Laboy tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laboy goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lee wants to clinch up but Laboy keeps it at a distance.
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Laboy is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Lee gets through Laboy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laboy.
Laboy is trying to trip Lee. He has hold of a leg but Lee is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Laboy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lee stops Laboy from getting back to his feet.
Laboy is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laboy pushes Lee off and gets back to his feet.
Lee swings for the body but Laboy moves out of range.
Laboy with a lazy takedown attempt
so Lee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laboy is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Laboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laboy trying to control the position.
Lee trying to control but Laboy is working from the bottom.
Laboy is controlling Lee's posture.
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.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laboy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
Laboy has gone for a leg lock! Lee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Laboy's guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Laboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is really struggling to control Laboy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Laboy is adopting a defensive guard.
Lee postures up.
Song Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Laboy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Laboy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Song Lee wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lee lands a nice hook to Laboy's body. Laboy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laboy misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lee is thwarting Laboy's attempts to control the position.
Laboy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee is taking a breather. Laboy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Song Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Song Lee!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Kurose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bimbo Lice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lice is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sepultura - Refuse/Resist. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
143 lbs
10 - 10 - 2 |
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27
146 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
10 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthew Kurose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bimbo Lice!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lice throws an overhand right that lands on Kurose's shoulder, as Kurose tries to avoid the shot.
Lice tries to score with a low kick but Kurose moves his leg out of the way.
Lice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurose.
Lice closes the distance and pushes Kurose back into the cage.
Kurose tries to pull guard but Lice holds him up against the cage and eventually Kurose drops back down to his feet.
Lice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lice misses with a hook.
Lice closes the distance and clinches.
Lice breaks from the clinch.
Kurose fails with a takedown attempt.
Kurose shoots in but Lice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Kurose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurose misses with a takedown attempt - Lice sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lice lands a body shot.
Kurose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kurose walks into a jab.
Kurose shoots in looking for a takedown. Lice tries to sprawl out of it but Kurose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kurose dives in and grabs Lice's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lice pushes down on Kurose's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurose fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kurose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lice.
Kurose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lice as he jumps to the side.
Kurose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lice sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kurose somewhat.
Lice slaps away a takedown attempt from Kurose, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kurose thows a leg kick but Lice checks it
and Lice counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurose misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kurose lands a front kick.
Kurose shoots in for a takedown but Lice shows good takedown defense.
Bimbo Lice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurose misses with a takedown attempt
and Lice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kurose is breathing heavily.
Kurose is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Lice! Kurose is backing up but he can't get away as Lice lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Kurose and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bimbo Lice!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Massimiliano Tormento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tormento comes to the cage accompanied by "Cianuro" (Tormento ft Esa). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
180 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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182 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Massimiliano Tormento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nikolai Putin!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tormento throws a hook but Putin avoids it easily.
Tormento throws a big shot that misses.
Tormento misses with a few strikes there.
Tormento takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Putin shoots for a double leg takedown but Tormento sprawls well. He's pushed Putin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tormento tried to score with a low kick but Putin checks it.
Tormento moves in looking to clinch but Putin pushes him off.
Tormento gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Putin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tormento is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tormento trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom.
Tormento throwing strikes from guard but Putin blocks nicely.
Putin working for a triangle but Tormento defends it easily.
Tormento controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tormento pushes down on Putin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tormento with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tormento takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Putin tries to get to full guard but Tormento has control of the leg.
Putin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin keeping moving, preventing Tormento from controlling successfully.
Putin looking for a triangle here. Tormento is fighting it but it looks tight! Putin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tormento is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nikolai Putin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dirt Magurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taka Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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25
168 lbs
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164 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dirt Magurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taka Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka swings for the body but Magurt moves out of range.
Magurt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magurt misses with a body punch
and Tanaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Tanaka 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.
Magurt keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tanaka throws a big right hand that misses.
Tanaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Magurt is retaining full guard.
Tanaka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tanaka tries to move into full mount but can't pass Magurt's legs.
Tanaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka trying to control the action but Magurt is working from the bottom.
Tanaka working away.
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.
Tanaka throws an elbow but Magurt slips to the side and avoids it well.
Magurt can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tanaka is trying to get an arm triangle but Magurt is defending well.
Tanaka has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Magurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Magurt has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Magurt!
Tanaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tanaka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Magurt!
Magurt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magurt wants to hold on but Tanaka pushes him away.
Tanaka controlling the pace for now.
Tanaka is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Magurt is in real trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magurt is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taka Tanaka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tanaka throws a series of punches but Magurt avoids them all with ease.
Tanaka staying out of range there.
Donk. Tanaka catches Magurt right on the button with a cross.
Tanaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tanaka moves away from the strike by Magurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka throws a body punch but Magurt moves out of range.
Tanaka defending well as Magurt loads up on a big left hand.
Magurt misses with a looping left.
Magurt thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka avoids the body shot from Magurt.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magurt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Tanaka. Beautiful body shot.
Tanaka slips a straight right by Magurt.
Tanaka defending well as Magurt loads up on a big left hand.
Tanaka misses with a body punch
and Magurt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tanaka works the jab nicely.
Magurt looks to land a left hand but Tanaka moved out of range nicely.
Tanaka throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Magurt was covering up waiting for the punch and Tanaka finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Magurt keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka has gone for a leg lock! Magurt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tanaka's guard.
Tanaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Tanaka, not yet.
Tanaka controls Magurt momentarily but Magurt frees himself.
Magurt trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magurt preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magurt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magurt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We're going to have a standup here because Dirt Magurt wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A nice combination there by Magurt.
Magurt throws an overhand right that lands on Tanaka's shoulder, as Tanaka tries to avoid the shot.
Tanaka misses with a body shot.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tanaka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tanaka swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Magurt is now in Tanaka's guard. A big mistake from Tanaka there, giving up the dominant position!
Magurt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tanaka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magurt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magurt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Magurt from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Taka Tanaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Magurt throws an overhand right that lands on Tanaka's shoulder, as Tanaka tries to avoid the shot.
Tanaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magurt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tanaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tanaka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tanaka throws a shot from downtown. Magurt moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magurt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away.
No luck for Tanaka with that takedown attempt.
Magurt throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka misses with a looping left.
Tanaka scores with a body shot.
A combination from Tanaka does no damage.
Tanaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tanaka misses with a looping left.
Magurt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tanaka slips under a jab from Magurt.
Tanaka staying out of range there.
Tanaka swings for the body but Magurt moves out of range.
Tanaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magurt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magurt misses with a few strikes there.
Magurt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magurt loads up on a big right hand but Tanaka slips the punch.
Tanaka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Magurt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dirt Magurt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taka Tanaka.
Magurt cracks Tanaka with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanaka. Magurt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magurt looks to land a right hand but Tanaka moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Magurt.
Tanaka misses with a shot to the body
and Magurt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tanaka catches Magurt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dirt Magurt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Magurt misses the target.
Tanaka swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Magurt to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanaka misses with a body punch
and Tanaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tanaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tanaka shoots in looking for a takedown. Magurt tries to sprawl out of it but Tanaka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magurt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Magurt looks to land a right hand but Tanaka moved out of range.
Magurt scores with a jab. Tanaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from Tanaka misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut.
Tanaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Magurt is able to avoid easily.
Magurt misses with an uppercut.
Magurt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tanaka misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanaka. Magurt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magurt lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanaka forces Magurt back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Magurt lands a body punch.
Magurt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magurt misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirt Magurt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tanaka 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taka Tanaka!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Tomcik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sancho Zola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zola is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Black Crow On A Tombstone by Satyricon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
198 lbs
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27
197 lbs
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kamil Tomcik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sancho Zola!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Tomcik.
A head kick misses from Tomcik.
Tomcik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Sancho Zola has been cut.
Tomcik connects with a solid leg kick.
Zola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tomcik circles away quickly and effectively.
Zola throws a body punch but Tomcik moves out of range.
Zola moves out of range of the strikes.
Tomcik lands an overhand right.
Tomcik looks to land a combination but Zola avoids it well.
Zola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tomcik as he avoids it easily.
Zola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tomcik.
Tomcik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Tomcik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola throws an overhand right that lands on Tomcik's shoulder, as Tomcik tries to avoid the shot.
Zola throws a hook but Tomcik avoids it easily.
Zola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zola misses with an uppercut. Tomcik saw that one coming.
Kamil Tomcik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tomcik manages to avoid it.
Tomcik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tomcik lands with a right hand.
Zola is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Tomcik engages and cracks Zola with a massive lead left hook - Zola tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Tomcik is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kamil Tomcik!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauno Kaalikorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Butcher might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sex Pistols - God Save The Queen. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
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192 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Butcher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kauno Kaalikorva!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaalikorva.
Butcher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaalikorva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kaalikorva wants to clinch up but Butcher keeps it at a distance.
Butcher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Butcher takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kaalikorva is looking to clinch.
Butcher swings for the body but Kaalikorva moves out of range.
Kaalikorva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butcher.
Butcher throws a series of punches but Kaalikorva avoids them all with ease.
Kaalikorva tests Butcher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaalikorva looks to throw the jab but Butcher is out of range.
Kauno Kaalikorva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaalikorva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butcher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Butcher 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 Kaalikorva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kaalikorva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Kaalikorva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Butcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaalikorva was well out of range. Poor timing from Butcher.
Butcher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaalikorva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Butcher circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalikorva cracks Butcher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kaalikorva misses with a wild body shot.
Kaalikorva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Butcher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Butcher swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Butcher moves out of range as Kaalikorva strikes.
Butcher ducks under a wild hook from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva scores with a hook to the body. Butcher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaalikorva looks to clinch
and Butcher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Butcher with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Butcher misses with a straight left.
Butcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaalikorva.
Butcher blocks a jab.
Kaalikorva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Butcher wants to slow Kaalikorva down by chopping away at his legs.
Butcher throws a right hand that Kaalikorva ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaalikorva also avoids with ease.
Kaalikorva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billy Butcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kaalikorva.
Butcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaalikorva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher slips a straight right by Kaalikorva.
An inside leg kick from Butcher misses.
Kaalikorva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butcher.
Kaalikorva just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaalikorva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Butcher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaalikorva misses with a double jab
and Butcher counters with an inside leg kick.
Kaalikorva wants to clinch.
Butcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva loads up on a big right hand but Butcher slips the punch.
Kaalikorva looks to land a combination but Butcher avoids it well.
Kaalikorva misses with a wild combination.
Butcher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaalikorva.
Butcher ducks under a wild hook from Kaalikorva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher moves out of range as Kaalikorva strikes.
Kaalikorva is looking to clinch.
Butcher swings for the body but Kaalikorva moves out of range.
Nice shot by Kaalikorva.
Butcher lands a body shot.
Butcher lands with a nice body punch.
Butcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaalikorva misses with a straight left.
Kaalikorva throws a sloppy body shot
and Butcher counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Kaalikorva misses.
Kaalikorva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Butcher lands a slapping body shot.
Butcher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kaalikorva closes the distance and clinches.
Kaalikorva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaalikorva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Butcher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaalikorva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaalikorva blocks a body shot from Butcher.
A left hand lands to the body for Butcher.
Kaalikorva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaalikorva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Butcher blocks an uppercut.
Kaalikorva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher tries a body shot but Kaalikorva blocks it.
Kaalikorva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Butcher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaalikorva has Butcher pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Butcher manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kaalikorva tries to work over Butcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Kaalikorva.
Butcher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaalikorva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaalikorva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Butcher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaalikorva throws a shot from downtown. Butcher moves away and avoids it.
Kaalikorva looks to clinch
and Butcher counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Butcher dominated that round.
That's time! Butcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kaalikorva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kaalikorva misses with a jab to the body
and Butcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaalikorva closes the distance but Butcher moves to the side
and Butcher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kaalikorva thinking.
Butcher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaalikorva.
A slow jab from Kaalikorva misses its intended target.
Kaalikorva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Butcher.
Kaalikorva throws a body punch but Butcher moves out of range.
Butcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaalikorva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaalikorva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kaalikorva throws a shot from downtown. Butcher moves away and avoids it.
Billy Butcher is winning the standup battle so far.
Butcher staying out of range there.
Kaalikorva misses with a straight left.
Kaalikorva throws a jab when Butcher was well out of range.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch but Butcher moves away
and Butcher counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kaalikorva is breathing heavily.
Kaalikorva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher lands a nice looking body kick.
Kaalikorva walks into a left hand.
Butcher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaalikorva doesn't seem bothered though.
Butcher swings for the body but Kaalikorva moves out of range.
Butcher is looking to wear down Kaalikorva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Butcher lands a jab to Kaalikorva's midsection.
Butcher tests Kaalikorva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Kaalikorva misses.
Kaalikorva misses with a body punch
and Butcher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Butcher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaalikorva.
Butcher takes a swing at Kaalikorva's ribcage but misses.
Butcher misses with a body shot.
Butcher dips to his left and cracks Kaalikorva with an uppercut!
Butcher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva blocks a head kick by Butcher.
Kaalikorva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kaalikorva checks a leg kick.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch
and Kaalikorva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Butcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kaalikorva misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Kaalikorva misses
and Butcher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaalikorva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Butcher.
Butcher looks for the body kick but Kaalikorva saw that one coming.
Kaalikorva swings for the body but Butcher moves out of range.
Kaalikorva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Butcher counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Kaalikorva misses.
Butcher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaalikorva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaalikorva was well out of range. Poor timing from Butcher.
Kaalikorva looks to land a right hand but Butcher moved out of range.
Kaalikorva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Butcher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaalikorva throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Butcher.
Kaalikorva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Butcher wants to improve his position but Kaalikorva is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kaalikorva wants to control but Butcher is keeping him busy.
Butcher tries to get to full guard but Kaalikorva has control of the leg.
Kaalikorva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Butcher wants to control but Kaalikorva is keeping busy.
Kaalikorva prevents Butcher from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kaalikorva tries to pass to full mount but Butcher defends it.
Kaalikorva is trying to control. Butcher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kaalikorva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Butcher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaalikorva somewhat.
A jab from Kaalikorva misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaalikorva darts in trying to clinch
and Butcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Butcher dominated that second round.
That's time! Butcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kaalikorva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kaalikorva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Butcher stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaalikorva is defended easily by Butcher.
Butcher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaalikorva avoids the body shot from Butcher.
Butcher moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaalikorva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Butcher throws a hook to the side of Kaalikorva's head but Kaalikorva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaalikorva was well out of range. Poor timing from Butcher.
Butcher throws a body punch but Kaalikorva moves out of range.
Kaalikorva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Butcher.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch up
and Butcher counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalikorva swings for the body but Butcher moves out of range.
Butcher slips under a jab from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva throws a lazy right hand but Butcher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Butcher throws a wild body kick that Kaalikorva sees coming a mile off.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaalikorva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Butcher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kaalikorva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butcher is looking to chop away at Kaalikorva's legs.
Butcher punishes Kaalikorva's body with a nice straight punch.
Kaalikorva misses with a hook.
Butcher swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kaalikorva counter with a right hand.
Kaalikorva misses the jab.
Kaalikorva shoots in for a takedown but Butcher shows good takedown defense.
Billy Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kauno Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Butcher misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Butcher.
Butcher misses the shot to the body.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch
and Butcher makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kaalikorva really felt that one!
Kaalikorva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Butcher is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kaalikorva.
Butcher on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kaalikorva throws a jab when Butcher was well out of range.
Kaalikorva missing with a left hand there. Butcher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaalikorva throws a shot from downtown. Butcher moves away and avoids it.
Kaalikorva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Butcher throws a jab when Kaalikorva was well out of range.
Kaalikorva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaalikorva just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaalikorva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaalikorva throws a looping overhand right but Butcher ducks down to avoid it.
Kaalikorva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kaalikorva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Butcher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kaalikorva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Butcher to score with a decent uppercut.
Kaalikorva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kaalikorva clinches but Butcher breaks the clinch
and Butcher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kaalikorva clinches but Butcher breaks the clinch
and Butcher counters with a nice uppercut.
Butcher lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kaalikorva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Butcher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaalikorva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Butcher.
Butcher throws a hook but Kaalikorva blocks it.
Butcher lands a body shot.
Butcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butcher thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Butcher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kaalikorva misses with an uppercut.
Butcher throws a body punch but Kaalikorva moves out of range.
Kaalikorva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butcher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Butcher finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva clinches but Butcher breaks the clinch
and Butcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaalikorva takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Butcher lands a slapping body shot.
Butcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaalikorva can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaalikorva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butcher.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Butcher. That's going to slow Kaalikorva down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Butcher - that will leave a mark!
Kaalikorva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Butcher clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kaalikorva takes one to the chin there.
Kaalikorva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kaalikorva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kaalikorva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Butcher is looking to improve his position.
Kaalikorva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Butcher's head.
Butcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaalikorva.
Butcher is staying active underneath Kaalikorva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Butcher is trying to stand back up but Kaalikorva is controlling him
Kaalikorva is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Butcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaalikorva.
Butcher is not content to let Kaalikorva control the position.
Kaalikorva wants to pass the guard but Butcher is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalikorva trying to control from half guard but Butcher is working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kaalikorva is stalling here. Butcher is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kaalikorva seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Butcher has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kaalikorva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Butcher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Butcher is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kaalikorva's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kaalikorva is looking to reverse the position.
Butcher works to advance to full mount. Kaalikorva defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kaalikorva is trying to escape the mount.
Butcher looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva working to try and regain half guard.
Butcher get's back to his feet.
Kaalikorva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaalikorva wants to clinch
and Butcher counters with a nice body kick.
Butcher scores with a nice body kick.
Butcher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaalikorva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butcher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Butcher lands with a slapping head kick.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch but Butcher moves away
and Butcher finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Butcher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kaalikorva misses with a hook. Butcher ducked under it nicely.
Kaalikorva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaalikorva throws a sloppy body shot
and Butcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaalikorva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Butcher digs a good hook to Kaalikorva's body.
Butcher cracks Kaalikorva with an open hand slap.
Butcher with a hook.
Kaalikorva clinches but Butcher breaks the clinch
and Butcher counters with a nice body shot.
Butcher digs a good hook to Kaalikorva's body.
Butcher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Butcher fakes the leg kick and cracks Kaalikorva in the body.
Kaalikorva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kaalikorva needs to keep his hands up - Butcher had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher lands a head shot.
Kaalikorva has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Butcher.
Kaalikorva throws a big shot that misses.
Butcher throws a head kick that half lands.
Kaalikorva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaalikorva throws the left hand but Butcher avoids the punch easily.
Kaalikorva scores with a jab to the body.
Butcher blocks a jab.
Kaalikorva looks for a takedown but Butcher sprawls well.
Butcher looks for the body kick but Kaalikorva saw that one coming.
Butcher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaalikorva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Butcher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaalikorva manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Butcher had his way with Kauno Kaalikorva in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kaalikorva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Butcher works Kaalikorva's body with a nice hook.
Kaalikorva thows a body shot but no joy.
Butcher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kaalikorva throws out a powerful jab.
Kaalikorva throws a jab when Butcher was well out of range.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaalikorva misses with a looping left.
Butcher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaalikorva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Butcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaalikorva throws a shot from downtown. Butcher moves away and avoids it.
Kaalikorva is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kaalikorva looks to land a left hand but Butcher moved out of range nicely.
Butcher lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kaalikorva checks a leg kick.
Butcher lands with a hook. Kaalikorva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalikorva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butcher.
Kaalikorva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kaalikorva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Butcher.
Kaalikorva misses with a shot to the body
and Butcher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kaalikorva misses with a double jab
and Butcher counters with a nice leg kick.
Butcher moves out of range as Kaalikorva strikes.
Butcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaalikorva is just out of range.
Kaalikorva throws a hook to the side of Butcher's head but Butcher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaalikorva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch
and Butcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butcher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice straight punches there by Kaalikorva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva throws the left hand but Butcher avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Butcher catches Kaalikorva right on the button with a cross.
Billy Butcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Butcher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Butcher.
Butcher scores with a one two! Kaalikorva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kaalikorva blocks a jab.
Kaalikorva looks to land a combination but Butcher avoids it well.
Kaalikorva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Butcher on the side of the head.
Kaalikorva misses with a looping left.
Kaalikorva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaalikorva is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaalikorva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Butcher blocks a jab.
Kaalikorva wants to clinch but Butcher slips to the side
and Butcher counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaalikorva moves out of range of the leg kick from Butcher.
Butcher lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaalikorva is defended easily by Butcher.
Butcher throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Butcher misses the shot to the body.
Kaalikorva misses with a jab to the body
enabling Butcher to counter with a crisp jab.
Kauno Kaalikorva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaalikorva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Butcher blocks a jab.
Kaalikorva darts in trying to clinch
and Butcher counters with a nice body shot.
Kaalikorva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butcher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Butcher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaalikorva's sensitive parts.
Butcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva clinches but Butcher breaks the clinch
and Butcher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Butcher ducks under a wild hook from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kaalikorva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Butcher misses with a body shot.
Kaalikorva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Butcher avoids it really well and circles away.
Billy Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kauno Kaalikorva.
Good exchange - Butcher coming out on top.
Kaalikorva misses the jab.
Kaalikorva throws a jab but it's blocked by Butcher.
Butcher cracks Kaalikorva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kaalikorva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butcher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Butcher connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaalikorva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butcher.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Butcher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Butcher, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Butcher!
Billy Butcher is the new middleweight champion!
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