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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaaron Cent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buhawi Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: enter sandman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
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155 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaaron Cent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buhawi Jack!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cent takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cent shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jack pinned against the cage. Jack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jack uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jack throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jack misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cent.
Jack misses with a wild combination.
Cent shoots for a takedown but Jack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaaron Cent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cent shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cent fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jack as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack leaves Cent with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jack scores with a one two! Cent had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cent is breathing heavily.
Jack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Jack.
A punch combination from Jack misses.
Jack darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Jack. Those never looked like landing.
Jack lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cent circles away quickly and effectively.
Cent will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Jack. No joy for Cent on that attempt.
Jack throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jack moves into the clinch.
Jack breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cent is defended easily by Jack.
Jack scores with a hook to the body. Cent takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jack lands a nice shot that snaps Cent's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack lands with a good body shot.
Jack throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cent.
Jack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cent circles away quickly and effectively.
Jack bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cent. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack lands a front kick.
Jack throws a series of strikes that have Cent backpedaling.
Jack scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cent backs up against the cage.
Jack stalks Cent and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cent's face. Cent staggers backwards, shaken.
Cent is rocked!
Buhawi Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack throws an overhand right that has Cent reeling! Jack follows up with more punches and Cent is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Buhawi Jack!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ken Watanabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watanabe connects with a right hand. Reyes shakes it off.
Reyes wants to slow Watanabe down by chopping away at his legs.
Watanabe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reyes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Watanabe throws a hook but Reyes avoids it easily.
Reyes shoots in and drives through. Watanabe sprawls well.
Watanabe slaps away a takedown attempt from Reyes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ken Watanabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Reyes.
Reyes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reyes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watanabe punishes Reyes's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watanabe drops Reyes with a beautiful combination! Reyes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Watanabe is looking for the KO!
Reyes looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe takes a swing at Reyes's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Reyes with that takedown attempt.
Ken Watanabe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watanabe misses with a wild combination.
Watanabe drops Reyes with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Reyes looks back up at him and smiles so Watanabe waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Watanabe cracks Reyes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Reyes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Watanabe finish him?
Daniel Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watanabe leaves Reyes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Watanabe throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes ducks under a wild hook from Watanabe.
Reyes staying out of range there.
Watanabe throws a combination. Reyes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reyes bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Watanabe comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Reyes falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Reyes was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Watanabe!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Vogelov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Montillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jean Montillo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igor Vogelov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jean Montillo!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montillo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vogelov to the mat! Vogelov manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montillo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vogelov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Montillo defends well.
Montillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vogelov's head.
Montillo trying to control but Vogelov is working from the bottom.
Montillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vogelov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Montillo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Montillo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Montillo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Montillo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Montillo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Montillo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Montillo scoring with some ground and pound.
Montillo postures up in Vogelov's guard and throws a big left but Vogelov blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montillo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Montillo 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.
Vogelov pulls Montillo in close to his closed guard and prevents Montillo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Montillo 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.
Montillo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Montillo is looking to work some ground and pound but Vogelov has wrist control.
Montillo stands up over Vogelov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Montillo wants to control from the top but Vogelov keeps moving.
Montillo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Montillo connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogelov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Montillo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Montillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vogelov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montillo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Montillo trying to control but Vogelov is working from the bottom.
Montillo throws a big right hand that misses.
Montillo drops back looking for a leg! Vogelov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vogelov manages to kick Montillo off! Montillo jumps back into Vogelov's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Montillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vogelov is trying to keep Montillo in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montillo stands up over Vogelov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Montillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vogelov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montillo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vogelov trying to control the position.
Vogelov is breathing heavily.
Montillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vogelov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Montillo postures up in Vogelov's guard and throws a big left but Vogelov blocks it.
Montillo wants to control from the top but Vogelov keeps moving.
Montillo postures up and lands a big shot to Vogelov's brow.
Montillo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Montillo drops back looking for a leg! Vogelov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vogelov manages to kick Montillo off! Montillo jumps back into Vogelov's guard.
Vogelov working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montillo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vogelov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Montillo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vogelov is trying to control the position but Montillo postures up.
Montillo lands a couple of digs.
Montillo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Montillo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Montillo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vogelov controls Montillo momentarily but Montillo frees himself.
Montillo wants to pass the guard but Vogelov is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Montillo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Montillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vogelov.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Montillo.
Montillo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Montillo with the ground and pound but Vogelov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Montillo winds up and cracks Vogelov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vogelov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Montillo.
Montillo winds up and cracks Vogelov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Montillo lands a nice short elbow.
Montillo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vogelov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Montillo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montillo is nestled in close to Vogelov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vogelov has hold of Montillo's hands but Montillo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Montillo lands with a punch from half guard.
Vogelov is defending against the submission attempts here by Montillo.
Montillo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Montillo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Montillo is trying to control the action in half guard but Vogelov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montillo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vogelov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vogelov trying to control from the bottom.
Vogelov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Montillo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Montillo trying to control the pace.
Vogelov has hold of Montillo's hands but Montillo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Montillo seems to be working for a kimura but Vogelov defends the submission attempt.
Jean Montillo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Montillo seems to be working for a kimura but Vogelov defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogelov is looking to improve his position.
Montillo is trying to control. Vogelov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Montillo is looking for a kimura but Vogelov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Montillo to get the leverage.
Montillo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Montillo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Montillo drops an elbow to the side of Vogelov's head.
Montillo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vogelov is just riding it out for now. Montillo eventually gives up the hold.
Montillo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vogelov defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogelov trying to control here.
Montillo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Montillo thows a huge punch but Vogelov dodges it nicely.
Montillo lands with a punch from half guard.
Montillo drops an elbow to the side of Vogelov's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montillo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Montillo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vogelov has hold of Montillo's hands but Montillo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Montillo is thwarting Vogelov's attempts to control the position.
Montillo is keen to just control but Vogelov is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Montillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vogelov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montillo scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Igor Vogelov has been cut.
Montillo throws the kick towards the body but Vogelov avoids it.
Vogelov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Montillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Montillo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Montillo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Vogelov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jean Montillo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Njord Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mufasa King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen Circle of Life as his entrance music. Mufasa King has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Njord Eriksson's chin.
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243 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Njord Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mufasa King!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King looks to land a combination but Eriksson avoids it well.
Eriksson staying out of range there.
King steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Eriksson is out on his feet! King sets himself and nearly takes Eriksson's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mufasa King!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katsuro Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Sapursky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sapursky has chosen Imperial March as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
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190 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katsuro Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ilya Sapursky!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapursky blocks a head kick by Sato.
Sato looks for the body kick but Sapursky saw that one coming.
Sato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sapursky misses with a takedown attempt - Sato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sato throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sapursky decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sapursky is keen to just control but Sato is a slippery customer.
Sapursky working over Sato with some ground and pound. Sato looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sato is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sapursky's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sapursky's back!
Sapursky is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sato off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Sapursky defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sato's arms.
Sapursky just trying to survive but Sato is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapursky tries to roll but Sato sticks to his back.
Sapursky is trapped and Sato is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Sato misses with a punch to the head.
Sapursky has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Sato.
Sapursky covering up well under a series of strikes from Sato.
Sato looking for the choke but no joy.
Sapursky grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Sato throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato has Sapursky flattened out and is raining down punches.
Sato is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Sapursky is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Katsuro Sato!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joel Singapore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joel Singapore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Kane!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Singapore scores with a four punch combination!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Singapore.
Kane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Singapore tries to clinch up.
Singapore really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Singapore shoots for a takedown but Kane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Singapore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Singapore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Andrew Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singapore scores with a body shot.
Singapore misses with a takedown
and Kane counters with a takedown into side control.
Singapore on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane with the ground and pound but Singapore regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kane with the ground and pound but Singapore uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kane working some strikes from top position.
Kane lands a couple of elbows.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Singapore wants to sweep but no luck.
Kane throwing strikes but missing.
Kane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Singapore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kane has managed to get both his arms back between Singapore's legs - danger averted.
Kane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kane throws a big right hand that misses.
Kane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Singapore is breathing heavily.
Singapore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Singapore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kane is looking to work some ground and pound but Singapore has wrist control.
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.
Kane chips away with some ground and pound.
Singapore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Singapore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Singapore's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kane stands up over Singapore, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane connects with a couple of short punches.
Kane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kane scoring with some ground and pound.
Kane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kane won't allow Singapore to get back to his feet.
Kane with a nice head shot there.
Kane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kane lands a couple of digs.
Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Singapore is retaining full guard.
Kane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane landing some decent shots from guard.
Kane scoring with some ground and pound.
Kane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kane connects with a couple of short punches.
Kane lands a couple of elbows.
Kane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Singapore takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane scores with punches from side control.
Kane working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Kane dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kane shoots in and gets a takedown into Singapore's guard.
Kane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Singapore is keeping the position for now.
Kane throwing strikes but missing.
Kane is looking to work some ground and pound but Singapore has wrist control.
Kane landing with the ground and pound.
Kane pushing down on Singapore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kane lands with a punch from half guard.
Kane working Singapore over with strikes.
Andrew Kane has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Kane connects with a nice short shot to Singapore's temple.
Singapore wants to control but Kane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kane scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Singapore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kane lands a nice short elbow.
Singapore is rocked!
Singapore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Singapore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Singapore is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kane wants to free his trapped foot but Singapore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Singapore seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Kane there.
Singapore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kane lands with a punch from half guard.
Kane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kane has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane lands a nice shot to the head.
Singapore wants to hold on but Kane pushes him away.
Kane landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Singapore is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kane breaks from Singapore's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kane scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Singapore?
Kane cracks Singapore with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kane raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kane with good strikes from the mount here!
Kane with shots to the head and body - Singapore looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kane cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kane with good strikes from the mount here!
Singapore takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kane lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane with shots to the head and body - Singapore looks very uncomfortable down there.
Singapore tries to lock up and control but Kane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kane working the ground and pound effectively.
Kane breaks from Singapore's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kane fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kane pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kane lands a heavy elbow.
Kane raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Kane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Singapore regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kane.
Kane connects with a couple of short punches.
Kane with a nice head shot there.
Kane postures up in Singapore's guard and throws a big left but Singapore blocks it.
Kane chips away with some ground and pound.
Kane slips nicely into half guard.
Kane scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Singapore's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singapore is trying to get back to full guard.
Kane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kane lands a nice short elbow.
Kane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Singapore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Kane there.
Kane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kane lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane winds up and cracks Singapore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Kane.
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. Kane connects with a nice short shot to Singapore's temple.
Kane is nestled in close to Singapore, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kane connects with a nice short shot to Singapore's temple.
Kane is thwarting Singapore's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kane lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singapore is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kane scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kane is nestled in close to Singapore, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kane passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Singapore!
Kane is landing with some decent strikes but Singapore is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kane landing punches.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kane cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane with the ground and pound from mount.
Kane landing strikes from the mount.
Singapore is bucking up trying to escape but Kane cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kane lands a big shot there that rocks Singapore but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Joel Singapore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kane scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kane with good strikes from the mount here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns Singapore that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kane landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kane lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Kane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kane winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 25:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Kane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Graziano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Talib Kweli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocky Graziano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Talib Kweli!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kweli dodges the punch combination from Graziano.
Graziano misses with a leg kick.
Kweli thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Graziano if he has to take too many more of those.
Graziano looks to land a combination but Kweli avoids it well.
Graziano misses with a two punch combination.
Graziano misses with a two punch combination.
Graziano fails to land with a series of punches.
Graziano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graziano misses with the combination.
Graziano misses with a two punch combination.
Kweli throws a combination. Graziano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Graziano throws a combination that misses
and Graziano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kweli lands a nice looking body shot.
Graziano takes one on the button.
Kweli with a nice cross.
Graziano misses with a series of wild punches.
Graziano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graziano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graziano ducks under a wild hook from Kweli.
Graziano throws a nice looking combination but Kweli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kweli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graziano throws a series of punches but Kweli moves out of range.
Graziano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Graziano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kweli.
Kweli throws a body punch but Graziano moves out of range.
Kweli throws a good cross that connects.
Kweli lands a head shot.
Graziano misses with a combination
and Kweli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Graziano thinking.
Kweli scores with a push kick.
Graziano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Graziano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Graziano throws a right hand that Kweli ducks under and follows up with a left that Kweli also avoids with ease.
Rocky Graziano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kweli misses the shot to the body.
Graziano misses with a double jab
enabling Kweli to counter with a crisp jab.
Graziano throws a head kick that misses
enabling Kweli to counter with a crisp jab.
Kweli clobbers Graziano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Graziano fails to land with a series of punches.
Graziano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kweli counters with a nice low kick that buckles Graziano's knee momentarily.
Graziano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graziano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kweli counters with a low kick, right behind Graziano 's knee.
Kweli lands with a kick to the ribs.
Graziano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No joy there for Kweli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kweli blocks a low kick nicely.
Kweli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Graziano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Graziano fails to land with a series of punches.
Kweli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graziano doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graziano throws a combination that misses
and Kweli counters with an inside leg kick.
Graziano is breathing heavily.
Jab by Kweli.
Kweli lands a slapping body shot.
Kweli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kweli jabs Graziano right on the nose. Graziano blinks but takes it well.
Graziano misses with a double jab
and Kweli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kweli tries to clinch there but Graziano circles away.
Graziano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Kweli.
Kweli with a nice cross.
Graziano swats away the attempt to clinch by Kweli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Kweli catches Graziano right on the button with a cross.
Kweli lands a nice looking body shot.
Kweli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graziano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kweli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kweli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Graziano's head.
Graziano is rocked!
Kweli feints a jab and as Graziano dips his head, Kweli unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Graziano right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Graziano falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Kweli smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Talib Kweli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borat Sagdiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Downs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borat Sagdiyev had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Borat Sagdiyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Neil Downs!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Downs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sagdiyev forces Downs back against the cage and clinches.
Sagdiyev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sagdiyev is trying to stall.
A short body shot lands from Downs as the two fighters clinch.
Downs can't find room to land a body shot as Sagdiyev controls the action.
Downs taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Downs fails to land.
A short uppercut from Sagdiyev.
Downs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Downs pulls guard successfully.
Sagdiyev wanted to stand there but Downs had control of the position.
Sagdiyev is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Downs has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sagdiyev is looking to defend but Downs has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sagdiyev! Downs pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sagdiyev taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Neil Downs!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akira The Punisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Aroonkong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Punisher comes into the arena with Hunt you down blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira The Punisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chael Aroonkong!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aroonkong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Punisher to the mat! The Punisher manages to get full guard.
Aroonkong stopping the sweep attempt from The Punisher.
Aroonkong advances to half guard.
Aroonkong tries to pass to full mount but The Punisher defends it.
The Punisher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aroonkong is working away from the top position though.
The Punisher keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Punisher trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aroonkong is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The Punisher is looking to control Aroonkong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Punisher avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up because Akira The Punisher just wasn't active enough.
Aroonkong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Aroonkong lands a nice hook to The Punisher's body. The Punisher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Punisher with a poor takedown
and Aroonkong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The Punisher is breathing heavily.
Aroonkong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aroonkong is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The Punisher wants to control but Aroonkong is keeping busy.
Aroonkong seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aroonkong is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The Punisher has his hands clasped together around Aroonkong's back. He's all about the action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Punisher takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aroonkong moves into range and clinches up with The Punisher.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The Punisher gets underhooks to prevent Aroonkong's takedown attempt.
Aroonkong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aroonkong is looking to break free of the clinch but The Punisher has double underhooks.
The Punisher wants a takedown.
The Punisher drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira The Punisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Aroonkong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Punisher prevents Aroonkong from breaking the clinch.
Aroonkong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Punisher fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aroonkong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The Punisher trying to control here.
The Punisher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aroonkong wants to pass the guard but The Punisher is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Punisher preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The Punisher wants to control but Aroonkong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aroonkong is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The Punisher trying to control from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Akira The Punisher wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Aroonkong throws a leg kick which misses The Punisher's front leg but catches the back leg as The Punisher tries to avoid it.
Aroonkong throws a push kick but The Punisher slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aroonkong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Punisher. That did some damage!
The Punisher with a poor takedown
and Aroonkong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Aroonkong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A good leg kick by Aroonkong.
The Punisher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aroonkong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Akira The Punisher has been cut.
Aroonkong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Punisher moves away.
Aroonkong tries to clinch up but The Punisher circles away and keeps his distance.
The Punisher misses with a takedown attempt
and Aroonkong counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Punisher won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Punisher wants to control but Aroonkong postures up.
Aroonkong controlling from side mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aroonkong misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aroonkong tries to stand but The Punisher is controlling his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aroonkong tries to score with some ground and pound. The Punisher controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Punisher is being controlled here.
Aroonkong wants to control but The Punisher is keeping him busy.
Aroonkong wants to stand but The Punisher is controlling his arm.
Aroonkong 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 The Punisher's shoulder. That is not cool.
The Punisher is trying to control Aroonkong's posture but Aroonkong avoids it.
Aroonkong tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Aroonkong working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aroonkong throws a front kick aimed at The Punisher's knee but The Punisher avoids it well.
Aroonkong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Punisher controls Aroonkong momentarily but Aroonkong frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aroonkong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Punisher is keeping the position for now.
The Punisher has control of Aroonkong's left arm, preventing Aroonkong from doing any damage.
The Punisher is trying to control the position but Aroonkong postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Akira The Punisher.
Aroonkong throws a head kick that The Punisher semi-blocks.
The Punisher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aroonkong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Punisher trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aroonkong wanted to stand there but The Punisher had control of the position.
Aroonkong got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Punisher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aroonkong has managed to get both his arms back between The Punisher's legs - danger averted.
The Punisher has a closed guard, preventing Aroonkong from standing up.
Aroonkong wants to control from the top but The Punisher keeps moving.
The Punisher is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The Punisher trying to control the position.
The Punisher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Punisher tries to get out of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aroonkong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Punisher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aroonkong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aroonkong wants to stand up but The Punisher is controlling the position.
Aroonkong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aroonkong is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The Punisher wants to control but Aroonkong is keeping busy.
Aroonkong is looking to advance position but The Punisher won't allow it.
The Punisher wants to control but Aroonkong is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aroonkong is looking to take a break and control but The Punisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aroonkong decides to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Aroonkong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akira The Punisher's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Aroonkong misses with a wild body shot.
The Punisher blocks a head kick by Aroonkong.
Aroonkong is looking to land body kicks.
The Punisher fails with the takedown
and Aroonkong counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Punisher's guard now.
The Punisher trying to keep a closed guard but Aroonkong is proving a slippery customer.
Aroonkong wants to control from the top but The Punisher keeps moving.
The Punisher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aroonkong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. The Punisher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chael Aroonkong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Punisher has his takedown stuffed
and Aroonkong counters with a good low kick that The Punisher was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aroonkong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Aroonkong wants to control but The Punisher is keeping him busy.
The Punisher tries to buck Aroonkong off but Aroonkong is having none of it.
The Punisher can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aroonkong misses with the ground and pound.
Aroonkong tries to stand but The Punisher is controlling his head.
The Punisher wants to control but Aroonkong postures up.
The Punisher manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aroonkong is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The Punisher tries to get to full guard but Aroonkong has control of the leg.
Aroonkong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aroonkong tries to stand but his hand is stuck under The Punisher.
Aroonkong decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Akira The Punisher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aroonkong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aroonkong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The Punisher has his takedown stuffed
and Aroonkong counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Punisher's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira The Punisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aroonkong throwing strikes but missing.
The Punisher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aroonkong trying to control but The Punisher is working from the bottom.
The Punisher has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The Punisher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aroonkong looks for the body kick but The Punisher saw that one coming.
A momentary lapse in concentration from The Punisher enables Aroonkong to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The Punisher manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The Punisher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Punisher is pulling down on Aroonkong's head to control his posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Punisher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Punisher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Punisher has a closed guard, preventing Aroonkong from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chael Aroonkong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aroonkong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 25:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chael Aroonkong!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Oxylon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duane Dibbley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwayne Oxylon had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dwayne Oxylon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Duane Dibbley!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dibbley wants to clinch up but Oxylon keeps it at a distance.
Dibbley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oxylon circles away.
Dibbley closes the distance and pushes Oxylon back into the cage.
Oxylon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oxylon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dibbley shoots in for a takedown but Oxylon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dibbley is defended easily by Oxylon.
Dwayne Oxylon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duane Dibbley.
No luck for Dibbley with that takedown attempt.
Dibbley shoots in looking for a takedown but Oxylon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dibbley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oxylon throws a series of punches but Dibbley moves out of range.
Oxylon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dibbley.
Dibbley shoots in looking for a takedown. Oxylon tries to sprawl out of it but Dibbley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oxylon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oxylon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oxylon thows a body shot but no joy.
Oxylon circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oxylon. Dibbley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dibbley looks for a takedown but Oxylon sprawls well.
Oxylon connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibbley closes the distance and pushes Oxylon back into the cage.
Dibbley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oxylon lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dibbley.
Oxylon stalling in the clinch but Dibbley improves position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dibbley tries to pull guard but Oxylon holds him up against the cage and eventually Dibbley drops back down to his feet.
Dibbley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dibbley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oxylon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dibbley tries to pull guard but Oxylon won't allow it.
Oxylon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dibbley backwards.
Dibbley is trying to force a seperation but Oxylon has the dominant position.
Oxylon presses Dibbley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dibbley looks gassed!
Oxylon breaks from the clinch.
Dibbley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oxylon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oxylon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oxylon swings for the body but Dibbley moves out of range.
Dibbley avoids the body shot from Oxylon.
Duane Dibbley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oxylon misses with a body shot.
Dibbley tries to clinch but Oxylon moves out of range.
Oxylon takes a swing at Dibbley's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oxylon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dibbley circles away quickly and effectively.
Oxylon just misses with a punch to the body.
Dibbley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oxylon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dibbley moves away.
Oxylon is looking to wear down Dibbley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Oxylon misses with a body shot.
Dibbley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oxylon.
Oxylon scores with a body shot.
Oxylon throws a body punch but Dibbley moves out of range.
Dwayne Oxylon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dibbley clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dibbley is trying to maintain a safe position but Oxylon gets an underhook and turns Dibbley into the cage.
Oxylon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oxylon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dibbley's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Oxylon - that landed with a thud.
Oxylon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oxylon looks to land a combination but Dibbley avoids it well.
Oxylon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dibbley moves away.
Oxylon throws a body punch but Dibbley moves out of range.
Oxylon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dibbley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dibbley shoots in for a takedown but Oxylon shows good takedown defense.
Oxylon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oxylon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oxylon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dibbley moves away.
Oxylon thumps Dibbley with a low kick.
Oxylon looks to score with a jab to the body but Dibbley is just out of range.
Oxylon scores with a three punch combo!
No joy there for Oxylon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dibbley is looking to clinch.
Oxylon swings for the body but Dibbley moves out of range.
Oxylon lands a jab-cross combination.
Dibbley tries for a takedown but Oxylon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oxylon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oxylon just misses with a punch to the body.
Dibbley wants to clinch up but Oxylon keeps it at a distance.
Oxylon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dibbley on the side of the head.
Oxylon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dibbley manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dibbley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Oxylon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oxylon tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oxylon kicks Dibbley off and gets to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oxylon. Dibbley does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oxylon. Dibbley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dibbley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oxylon as he avoids it easily.
Oxylon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oxylon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dibbley moves away.
Dibbley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Oxylon is looking to escape.
Dibbley trying to control the action but Oxylon is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oxylon wants to get back to his feet.
Dibbley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oxylon's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Oxylon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oxylon takes a swing at Dibbley's ribcage but misses.
Oxylon throws a body punch but Dibbley moves out of range.
Dibbley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oxylon sprawls well. Oxylon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dibbley gets slowly back to his feet.
Dibbley moves out of range of the body kick.
Oxylon stuffs the takedown.
Oxylon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dibbley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dwayne Oxylon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duane Dibbley.
Dibbley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oxylon tries to avoid it but Dibbley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oxylon to the ground. Oxylon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oxylon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dibbley.
Dibbley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oxylon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibbley tries to close the distance and clinch but Oxylon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dibbley is looking to clinch.
Dibbley shoots in for a double leg but Oxylon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dibbley is breathing heavily.
Oxylon misses the shot to the body.
Dibbley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oxylon is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dibbley is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Oxylon is surviving well by controlling Dibbley's body position as best he can.
Oxylon wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dibbley is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Oxylon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Oxylon shrugs it off.
Dibbley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oxylon is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dibbley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Oxylon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dibbley on the ground.
Dibbley thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dibbley looking to secure an arm triangle but Oxylon defends it well.
Dibbley throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oxylon wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Dibbley lands a heavy elbow.
Dibbley wants to control the pace but Oxylon is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oxylon really wants to buck Dibbley off and get back to his feet.
Dibbley cracks Oxylon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oxylon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dibbley content just to control the position here.
Dibbley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dibbley is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Oxylon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dibbley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dibbley swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Oxylon is now in Dibbley's guard. A big mistake from Dibbley there, giving up the dominant position!
Oxylon wants to stand but Dibbley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duane Dibbley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Dibbley rushes Oxylon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dibbley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oxylon smiles and moves away.
Oxylon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dibbley has gone for a leg lock! Oxylon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dibbley's guard.
Dibbley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oxylon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dibbley is tightening it up a little... Oxylon has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Oxylon reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Oxylon taps out! nice BJJ there by Dibbley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Duane Dibbley!
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