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AJFC 61: Kuraba vs Jones PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Jewtuszko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nakatika ya vebuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jewtuszko comes to the cage accompanied by The Rolling Stones - Paint it black. This should be fireworks!
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154 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcin Jewtuszko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nakatika ya vebuka!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ya vebuka moves in looking to clinch but Jewtuszko pushes him off.
ya vebuka throws a head kick that half lands.
ya vebuka moves in looking to clinch but Jewtuszko pushes him off.
A head kick misses from ya vebuka.
ya vebuka tries to clinch but Jewtuszko moves out of range.
ya vebuka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jewtuszko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. ya vebuka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jewtuszko is in ya vebuka's guard.
Jewtuszko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jewtuszko has gone for a leg lock! ya vebuka slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jewtuszko's guard.
Jewtuszko pulls ya vebuka in close to prevent any damage.
Jewtuszko is looking for a triangle here but ya vebuka uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
ya vebuka working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewtuszko trying to control but ya vebuka flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Jewtuszko is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jewtuszko really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of ya vebuka's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Jewtuszko just trying to survive but ya vebuka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
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.
Jewtuszko wants to get back to his feet.
Jewtuszko tries to break free.
Jewtuszko tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
ya vebuka wants to stand but Jewtuszko is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
ya vebuka avoids the attempt from Jewtuszko to control.
Jewtuszko swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ya vebuka is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Jewtuszko swats away the attempt to clinch by ya vebuka.
ya vebuka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jewtuszko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ya vebuka leaves Jewtuszko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
ya vebuka throws a nice head kick!
ya vebuka tries to clinch up but Jewtuszko circles away and keeps his distance.
ya vebuka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ya vebuka rushes Jewtuszko and presses him up against the cage.
ya vebuka tries to stall but Jewtuszko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jewtuszko dodges an elbow strike from ya vebuka.
ya vebuka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
ya vebuka breaks from the clinch.
Jewtuszko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
ya vebuka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jewtuszko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko tries for a takedown but ya vebuka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcin Jewtuszko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jewtuszko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as ya vebuka backs up against the cage.
Jewtuszko is breathing heavily.
ya vebuka is looking to clinch.
ya vebuka tries to clinch there but Jewtuszko circles away.
ya vebuka tries to clinch but Jewtuszko moves out of range.
ya vebuka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jewtuszko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? ya vebuka is fending him off so far but Jewtuszko persists. Nope, ya vebuka circles away and we're back to standing.
ya vebuka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jewtuszko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jewtuszko tries to score a power double leg takedown but ya vebuka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jewtuszko somewhat.
ya vebuka is looking to clinch but Jewtuszko is avoiding it.
ya vebuka is looking to clinch.
ya vebuka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jewtuszko.
ya vebuka is looking to clinch but Jewtuszko is avoiding it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by ya vebuka as he connects with a hook.
ya vebuka tries to close the distance and clinch but Jewtuszko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
ya vebuka tries to clinch up but Jewtuszko circles away and keeps his distance.
ya vebuka tries to clinch but Jewtuszko is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - ya vebuka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ya vebuka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jewtuszko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ya vebuka has closed the distance and engaged Jewtuszko in a clinch.
ya vebuka tries a knee to the head but Jewtuszko blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from ya vebuka.
Jewtuszko avoids the elbow strike from ya vebuka, against the cage.
ya vebuka pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, ya vebuka throws an elbow but misses.
Jewtuszko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jewtuszko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. ya vebuka smiles and moves away.
ya vebuka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jewtuszko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
ya vebuka tries to clinch there but Jewtuszko circles away.
ya vebuka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ya vebuka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jewtuszko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ya vebuka forces Jewtuszko back against the cage and clinches.
ya vebuka lands a damaging elbow.
ya vebuka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
ya vebuka scores with a knee to the head.
ya vebuka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jewtuszko blocks the elbow strike.
ya vebuka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
ya vebuka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
ya vebuka misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Jewtuszko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
ya vebuka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jewtuszko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. ya vebuka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jewtuszko takes an elbow to the forehead.
ya vebuka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jewtuszko's defenses.
ya vebuka throws an elbow but it misses.
ya vebuka throws an elbow that misses.
Jewtuszko takes an elbow to the temple.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
ya vebuka misses with an elbow over the top.
Jewtuszko tries for a takedown. No joy.
ya vebuka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jewtuszko is keeping busy.
Jewtuszko pulls ya vebuka into guard.
Jewtuszko is trying to control the position but ya vebuka postures up.
Jewtuszko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. ya vebuka is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jewtuszko.
Jewtuszko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but ya vebuka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
ya vebuka stands up and beckons Jewtuszko to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko keeps the fight on the outside.
ya vebuka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jewtuszko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
ya vebuka moves in looking to clinch but Jewtuszko pushes him off.
ya vebuka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakatika ya vebuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ya vebuka closes the distance and pushes Jewtuszko back into the cage.
ya vebuka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
ya vebuka leaning against his opponent.
ya vebuka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
ya vebuka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by ya vebuka.
ya vebuka misses with an elbow over the top.
ya vebuka misses with an elbow strike.
ya vebuka landing knees to the head.
ya vebuka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
ya vebuka throws an elbow but it misses.
ya vebuka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
ya vebuka tries a knee to the head but Jewtuszko blocks it.
Jewtuszko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jewtuszko gets control of ya vebuka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jewtuszko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
ya vebuka stands up and waves to Jewtuszko to follow him.
ya vebuka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
ya vebuka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ya vebuka tries to clinch up.
ya vebuka is looking to clinch but Jewtuszko is avoiding it.
ya vebuka fails in his attempt to clinch.
ya vebuka tries to clinch up.
Nakatika ya vebuka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ya vebuka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jewtuszko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
ya vebuka tries to clinch but Jewtuszko is having none of it.
ya vebuka slaps away a takedown attempt from Jewtuszko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
ya vebuka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nakatika ya vebuka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jewtuszko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jewtuszko showed some decent athleticism there.
ya vebuka is staying active underneath Jewtuszko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jewtuszko 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.
Jewtuszko 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ya vebuka is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jewtuszko is looking for a kimura but ya vebuka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jewtuszko to get the leverage.
Jewtuszko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, ya vebuka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jewtuszko prevents ya vebuka from standing back up.
Jewtuszko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
ya vebuka is refusing to be controlled, as Jewtuszko sits in half guard.
Jewtuszko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jewtuszko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
ya vebuka tries to kick Jewtuszko off but Jewtuszko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jewtuszko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jewtuszko is trying to control. ya vebuka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
ya vebuka wants to get back to his feet.
Jewtuszko seems to be working for a kimura but ya vebuka defends the submission attempt.
Jewtuszko is looking to take a break and control but ya vebuka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko is looking for a kimura but ya vebuka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jewtuszko to get the leverage.
ya vebuka is looking to escape.
Jewtuszko trying to control the action but ya vebuka is working from the bottom.
ya vebuka manages to escape and get back to his feet!
ya vebuka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jewtuszko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
ya vebuka tries to clinch but Jewtuszko moves out of range.
ya vebuka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jewtuszko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ya vebuka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jewtuszko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jewtuszko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
ya vebuka tries to clinch there but Jewtuszko circles away.
Jewtuszko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jewtuszko trying to control from half guard but ya vebuka is working away.
Jewtuszko seems to be working for a kimura but ya vebuka defends the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but ya vebuka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jewtuszko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
ya vebuka is trying to stand up here but Jewtuszko is controlling him well.
That's eight 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.
ya vebuka is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jewtuszko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
ya vebuka is trying to stand back up but Jewtuszko is controlling him
Jewtuszko wants to pass to mount but ya vebuka is defending the position.
Jewtuszko seems to be looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
ya vebuka wants to get back to his feet.
Jewtuszko is trying to control. ya vebuka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
ya vebuka wants to get back to his feet.
Jewtuszko is looking to pass ya vebuka's guard but actually ya vebuka recovers to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jewtuszko trying to control but ya vebuka is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcin Jewtuszko showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Nakatika ya vebuka!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Nakatika ya vebuka!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Nakatika ya vebuka!
Nakatika ya vebuka wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edin Begovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Begovic's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kvelertak - Fossegrim. Filipovic has chosen Cro Cop Song as his entrance music. Darko Filipovic 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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250 lbs
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227 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Edin Begovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Begovic.
Filipovic tries to clinch up
and Begovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Filipovic looking to throw knees to the head but Begovic is blocking nicely.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Begovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filipovic missing with knees to the body.
Filipovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Begovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Filipovic circles away.
Filipovic clinches but Begovic breaks the clinch
and Begovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Begovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Begovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Filipovic avoids the damage to the body.
Filipovic crunches a lovely knee into Begovic's ribcage.
Begovic with a knee to the head.
It looks like Darko Filipovic has been cut.
Begovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Begovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Filipovic blocks an elbow strike from Begovic.
Begovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Filipovic trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Begovic.
Begovic is trying to stall.
Filipovic taking a breather.
Begovic breaks the clinch.
Filipovic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Begovic counters with a left and a right that stings Filipovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Begovic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Filipovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Filipovic manages to pull guard.
Filipovic is working an open guard so Begovic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Filipovic looks gassed!
Begovic is looking to clinch but Filipovic is avoiding it.
Begovic lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Filipovic sprawling to the canvas. Begovic follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Filipovic hang on?
Begovic is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Begovic decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic closes the distance but Begovic moves to the side
and Begovic moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filipovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Begovic lands a knee to the head.
Begovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Begovic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Begovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Begovic tries to clinch there but Filipovic circles away.
Begovic moves in looking to clinch but Filipovic pushes him off.
Filipovic looks to clinch
and Begovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Begovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Begovic landing knees to the body.
Filipovic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Begovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but Begovic blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Begovic.
Begovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Filipovic has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Begovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Filipovic won't allow it.
Begovic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Begovic managing to block the knees to the body from Filipovic.
Begovic has had enough of the clinch but Filipovic keeps him there for the moment.
Filipovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Begovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filipovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Begovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Filipovic is defending well for now.
Begovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Begovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Begovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Filipovic is defending well for now.
Begovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filipovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Begovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Begovic tries a knee to the head but Filipovic blocks it.
Filipovic misses with a knee strike.
Begovic lands an elbow inside that Filipovic shrugs off.
Begovic misses with an elbow strike.
Begovic with a knee to the head.
Filipovic misses with a knee to the head.
Begovic managing to block the knees to the body from Filipovic.
Begovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filipovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Begovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Filipovic won't allow it.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filipovic trying to land knees to the body.
Begovic with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Begovic avoiding damage as Filipovic throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Begovic.
Begovic trying to control the position but instead, Filipovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Begovic into the cage.
Begovic scores a nice knee to the body.
Begovic is trying to break the clinch but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.
Begovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filipovic stalling.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Begovic looking to throw knees to the head but Filipovic is blocking nicely.
Begovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Filipovic breaks the clinch.
Filipovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Filipovic tries to clinch but Begovic moves away
and Begovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Begovic lands a knee to the head.
Filipovic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Begovic up against the cage.
Begovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Begovic tries a knee to the head but Filipovic blocks it.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Begovic misses with a knee to the head.
Begovic is trying to force a seperation but Filipovic has the dominant position.
Begovic avoids a wild elbow strike from Filipovic.
Begovic misses with a knee strike.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Begovic.
Begovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Filipovic won't allow it.
Begovic has had enough of the clinch but Filipovic keeps him there for the moment.
Begovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filipovic looking to throw knees to the head but Begovic is blocking nicely.
Begovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Filipovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Begovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Filipovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Begovic is trying to break the clinch but Filipovic is controlling him.
Begovic effectively controlling the action here.
Begovic is looking to control Filipovic's arms but Filipovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Begovic has his back to the cage.
Filipovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Begovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Begovic with a knee to the head.
Begovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Begovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's six 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.
Filipovic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Begovic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Begovic misses with a knee to the head.
Filipovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Begovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Begovic looking to slow down the pace here.
Begovic tries to circle away but Filipovic has him pinned against the cage.
Begovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filipovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Filipovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Begovic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Begovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Begovic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Filipovic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Begovic breaks the clinch.
Begovic shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Begovic moves in looking to clinch but Filipovic pushes him off.
Begovic closes the distance but Filipovic moves to the side
and Filipovic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Begovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Begovic.
Begovic breaks from the clinch.
Filipovic looks to clinch
and Begovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Filipovic tries a knee to the head but Begovic blocks it.
Begovic lands a good knee to the midsection. Filipovic won't want to take too many of those.
Begovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filipovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Filipovic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Begovic scores with a knee to the head.
Filipovic is trying to drag Begovic to the mat but Begovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Begovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Begovic tries to clinch
and Filipovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Begovic is looking to control Filipovic's arms but Filipovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Begovic has his back to the cage.
Begovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Begovic tries to land a knee to the head but Filipovic blocks with his arms.
Begovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Begovic misses with an elbow over the top.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic looking to throw knees to the head but Begovic is blocking nicely.
Filipovic misses with a knee strike.
Begovic looking to throw knees to the head but Filipovic is blocking nicely.
Begovic avoids a wild elbow strike from Filipovic.
Begovic gets through Filipovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Begovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Begovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Filipovic circles away.
Begovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Begovic moves into range and clinches up with Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Begovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filipovic misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Begovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Begovic tries to clinch up
and Filipovic counters with a big head kick but Begovic shrugs it off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic tries to clinch but Begovic moves away
and Begovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Begovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Begovic has managed to clinch.
Begovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Begovic managing to block the knees to the body from Filipovic.
Begovic working hard to break the clinch.
Begovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic wants to clinch but Begovic slips to the side
and Begovic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Begovic is looking to stand up but Filipovic won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filipovic kicks Begovic off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edin Begovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darko Filipovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Filipovic darts in trying to clinch
and Begovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Filipovic has Begovic pressed against the cage.
Begovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Filipovic avoiding damage as Begovic throws knees to the body.
Begovic wants to break free but Filipovic has control.
Begovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filipovic closes the distance but Begovic moves to the side
and Begovic moves into the clinch.
Filipovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Begovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filipovic trying to land knees to the body.
Filipovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Begovic lands a good knee to the midsection. Filipovic won't want to take too many of those.
Begovic with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Filipovic effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filipovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic looks to clinch
and Begovic counters with a left and a right that stings Filipovic.
Begovic dives in and grabs Filipovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Filipovic pushes down on Begovic's head and hops out.
Filipovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Begovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Begovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Begovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Begovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filipovic darts in and clinches Begovic up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Begovic.
Filipovic tries a knee to the head but Begovic blocks it.
Begovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Begovic scores a nice knee to the body.
Edin Begovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Filipovic avoiding damage.
Filipovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Begovic avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Begovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Begovic scores a nice knee to the body.
Filipovic misses with a knee strike.
Filipovic manages to break the clinch.
Begovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Filipovic. Filipovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Begovic moves out of range easily.
Filipovic wants to clinch but Begovic slips to the side
and Begovic counters by clinching up.
Begovic breaks from the clinch.
Filipovic wants to clinch
and Begovic counters with a head kick.
Filipovic stuffs the takedown.
Filipovic moves into the clinch.
Begovic working Filipovic over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Begovic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Filipovic's face.
Knees to the body from Filipovic.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Begovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Filipovic's brow.
Filipovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Filipovic prevents Begovic from breaking the clinch.
Filipovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Begovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Begovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Begovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filipovic tries to clinch up
and Begovic counters by clinching up.
Begovic looking to slow down the pace here.
Filipovic lands a knee to the body.
Begovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Begovic digs a right hand into Filipovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Filipovic's gas tank.
Filipovic letting Begovic take a breather here.
Begovic blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Begovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Filipovic won't allow it.
Begovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Begovic tries a knee to the head but Filipovic blocks it.
Filipovic lands a knee to the head.
Filipovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Begovic's efforts to push away.
Filipovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Begovic walks away with a smile on his face. Filipovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Filipovic looks to clinch
and Begovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Filipovic avoiding damage as Begovic throws knees to the body.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Begovic avoids it.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filipovic managing to block the knees to the body from Begovic.
Begovic trying to land knees to the body.
Begovic missing with knees to the body.
Begovic managing to block the knees to the body from Filipovic.
Begovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knees to the body from Begovic.
Filipovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Begovic connects with a knee to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Begovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Begovic wants to break free but Filipovic has control.
Filipovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but Begovic blocks with his arms.
Filipovic trying to land knees to the body.
Filipovic scores with a knee to the head.
Begovic blocks an uppercut.
Filipovic looking to throw knees to the head but Begovic is blocking nicely.
Filipovic crunches a lovely knee into Begovic's ribcage.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but Begovic blocks with his arms.
Filipovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Begovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Edin Begovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darko Filipovic.
Filipovic missing with knees to the body.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filipovic tries a knee to the head but Begovic blocks it.
Filipovic manages to break the clinch.
Begovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Filipovic circles away.
Filipovic rushes Begovic and presses him up against the cage.
Begovic blocks an elbow strike.
Filipovic lands a nice knee to the body.
Filipovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Begovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Begovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Begovic fails with the takedown
and Filipovic counters with a head kick. That will keep Begovic thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Filipovic wants to clinch but Begovic slips to the side
enabling Begovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Darko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic closes the distance but Begovic moves to the side
and Begovic counters with a straight right hand.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Begovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Filipovic circles away.
Begovic tries to clinch up
and Filipovic counters with a head kick. That will keep Begovic thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Begovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Filipovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edin Begovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filipovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Begovic tries to clinch but Filipovic moves away
and Filipovic counters with a nice leg kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic looks for a takedown but Begovic sprawls well.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Begovic moves out of range easily.
Begovic clinches.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filipovic looking to throw knees to the head but Begovic is blocking nicely.
Begovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Begovic looks to clinch
and Filipovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Begovic looking to throw knees to the head but Filipovic is blocking nicely.
Begovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Begovic clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Filipovic as Begovic tries to tie him up.
Knees to the body from Filipovic.
Begovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filipovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Filipovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Begovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Begovic lands an elbow inside.
Begovic avoiding damage as Filipovic throws knees to the body.
Begovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Begovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Begovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Begovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Begovic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Begovic working Filipovic over with knees to the body.
Begovic tries to stall but Filipovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Begovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Begovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Filipovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Begovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Begovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Filipovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Filipovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Begovic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Begovic lands an elbow inside.
Begovic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Filipovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Begovic avoids the damage to the body.
Filipovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Begovic managing to block the knees to the body from Filipovic.
Begovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic pushes Begovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Filipovic looking to throw knees to the head but Begovic is blocking nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Begovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Filipovic trying to land knees to the body.
Filipovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Filipovic avoiding damage as Begovic throws knees to the body.
Begovic wants to stall.
Begovic looking to throw knees to the head but Filipovic is blocking nicely.
Filipovic manages to break the clinch.
Begovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Filipovic but Filipovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Begovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Begovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filipovic tries to clinch
and Begovic counters by clinching up.
Begovic with a knee to the head.
Begovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darko Filipovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filipovic tries to clinch
and Begovic counters with a three punch combo that has Filipovic backing up. Filipovic nods at Begovic to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edin Begovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Begovic 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Edin Begovic!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Edin Begovic!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Edin Begovic!
Edin Begovic wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coulton Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenichi Uzomaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coulton Maguire had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light 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, Coulton Maguire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenichi Uzomaki!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maguire shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uzomaki sprawls well. Uzomaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maguire gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Maguire misses.
Maguire shoots for a double leg takedown but Uzomaki sprawls well. He's pushed Maguire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maguire has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coulton Maguire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maguire shoots in but Uzomaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maguire looks for a takedown but Uzomaki sprawls well.
Uzomaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Maguire. Maguire gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maguire shoots in but Uzomaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maguire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uzomaki's waist but Uzomaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maguire off to one side.
Maguire misses with a takedown attempt - Uzomaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Uzomaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maguire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzomaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Maguire closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maguire wants to control but Uzomaki is keeping him busy.
Maguire tries to pass to full mount but Uzomaki defends it.
Uzomaki tries to kick Maguire off but Maguire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maguire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Uzomaki is trying to stand up here but Maguire is controlling him well.
Maguire is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Uzomaki sees it coming and defends easily.
Uzomaki tries to kick Maguire off but Maguire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maguire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maguire is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Uzomaki defends it well.
Maguire thows a huge punch but Uzomaki dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire prevents Uzomaki from improving his position.
Maguire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Uzomaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Uzomaki pushes Maguire off and gets back to his feet.
Uzomaki leaves Maguire with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Uzomaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Maguire, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Coulton Maguire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maguire looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Uzomaki is fending him off so far but Maguire persists. Nope, Uzomaki circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire shoots for a double leg takedown but Uzomaki sprawls well. He's pushed Maguire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Uzomaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Maguire, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maguire looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Uzomaki is fending him off so far but Maguire persists. Nope, Uzomaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenichi Uzomaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uzomaki misses with a two punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maguire.
Maguire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uzomaki as he avoids it easily.
Maguire is breathing heavily.
Maguire looks for a takedown but Uzomaki sprawls well.
Maguire closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uzomaki circles away.
Maguire tries for a takedown but Uzomaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick from Uzomaki lands but Maguire takes it in his stride.
Maguire shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uzomaki pinned against the cage. Uzomaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzomaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uzomaki wants it to stay on the feet.
Maguire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Uzomaki defends it nicely.
Uzomaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maguire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maguire fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Uzomaki lands a left and a right that send Maguire crashing to the mat, dazed. Uzomaki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Coulton Maguire has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maguire shoots in and drives through. Uzomaki sprawls well.
Uzomaki misses with a double jab.
Uzomaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maguire has a takedown stuffed.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Uzomaki has knocked Maguire down with a huge combo! Uzomaki steps away and waves a wobbly Maguire back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Maguire is rocked!
Uzomaki tries to clinch up but Maguire circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maguire is defended easily by Uzomaki.
Nice sprawl there from Uzomaki as Maguire shoots in.
Uzomaki drives through and clinches with Maguire against the cage.
Uzomaki crunches a lovely knee into Maguire's ribcage.
Uzomaki manages to break the clinch.
Maguire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Uzomaki defends it nicely.
Uzomaki lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Maguire can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Uzomaki and Maguire drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Uzomaki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenichi Uzomaki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haywood Jablowme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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165 lbs
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167 lbs
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Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Greg Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Haywood Jablowme!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Jablowme's guard.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jablowme not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jablowme on the ground.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Jablowme is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jablowme is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jablowme looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jablowme can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Greg Jackson.
Jablowme gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jablowme looking to control.
Jablowme is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jablowme looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jablowme keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jablowme is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jablowme 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.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jablowme swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jablowme is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jablowme for as long as he can get away with.
Jablowme has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jablowme looks gassed!
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jablowme manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jackson wants to stand up but Jablowme is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jablowme won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jablowme throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jablowme stops Jackson from standing up.
Jablowme working some strikes from top position.
Jablowme stops Jackson from standing up.
Jablowme trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Jablowme is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Haywood Jablowme wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jablowme has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jablowme's guard now.
Jackson stays in close to Jablowme's body and controls the position.
Jablowme is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jablowme working for submissions but it's allowed Jackson to get to half guard.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Jablowme actively working from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
Jablowme tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jablowme looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Greg Jackson just wasn't active enough.
Jablowme misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson just content to control the position.
Jackson lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Jablowme's face as Jackson controls the position.
Jablowme wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jablowme tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Jackson is working Jablowme over with some ground and pound from side control.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We're going to have a standup here because Greg Jackson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jablowme enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jablowme manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jablowme is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jablowme can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Jackson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jablowme is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jablowme has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jablowme is breathing heavily.
Jablowme has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jablowme.
Jablowme tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson 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 Jablowme's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jablowme can't do much from the bottom here.
Jablowme gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jackson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Jablowme wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jablowme regains half guard.
Jackson stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson just content to control the position.
Jablowme tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jablowme trying to remain calm as Jackson controls from the top position.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jablowme is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Greg Jackson.
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jablowme is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jablowme tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson controlling the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jablowme is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson stalling.
Greg Jackson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jablowme sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jablowme trying to control here.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson is taking a breather. Jablowme 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.
We're going to have a standup here because Greg Jackson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Jablowme tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Greg Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jablowme tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Jablowme really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Greg Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Greg Jackson just wasn't active enough.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Jablowme is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Haywood Jablowme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jablowme stops Jackson from passing to mount.
Jablowme taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jackson just content to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Greg Jackson!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Greg Jackson!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Greg Jackson!
Greg Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andres Bonifacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Cordero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andres Bonifacio could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Enzo Cordero's chin.
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185 lbs
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175 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andres Bonifacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enzo Cordero!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordero ducks under a wild hook from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bonifacio dodges the punch combination from Cordero.
Bonifacio lands a nice hook to Cordero's body. Cordero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Cordero misses.
Bonifacio looks to land a left hand but Cordero moved out of range nicely.
Bonifacio throws an overhand right that lands on Cordero's shoulder, as Cordero tries to avoid the shot.
Bonifacio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cordero was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cordero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonifacio slips a jab and a cross from Cordero.
Cordero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cordero avoids the body shot from Bonifacio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cordero defending well as Bonifacio loads up on a big left hand.
Bonifacio throws a hook but Cordero avoids it easily.
Bonifacio lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonifacio. Cordero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonifacio loads up on a big right hand but Cordero slips the punch.
Cordero slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonifacio misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Bonifacio. That snapped Cordero's head back.
Bonifacio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cordero's head backwards.
A big right from Bonifacio misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonifacio throws a looping overhand right but Cordero ducks down to avoid it.
Cordero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonifacio.
Cordero missing with a left hand there. Bonifacio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the side of Cordero's head but Cordero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonifacio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cordero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Cordero does it's job there.
Cordero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bonifacio misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big right from Bonifacio misses.
Bonifacio connects with a single shot there.
Cordero is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio throws a pinpoint strike between Cordero's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Cordero crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Bonifacio scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andres Bonifacio!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between vak yoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Dickinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickinson has chosen Harvester of Sorrow as his entrance music. Dave Dickinson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Dave Dickinson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, vak yoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dave Dickinson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
yoo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
yoo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
yoo lands with a hook. Dickinson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Dave Dickinson has been cut.
yoo sends Dickinson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! yoo is motioning to the referee to let Dickinson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dickinson is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dickinson ducks into an uppercut from yoo and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). vak yoo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Burczymucha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Hawla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawla has chosen Ten Thousand Fists as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Stefan Burczymucha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Hawla!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burczymucha thumps Hawla with a low kick.
Burczymucha is looking to clinch but Hawla is avoiding it.
Hawla misses the jab.
Hawla throws a series of punches but Burczymucha avoids them all with ease.
Burczymucha tries to clinch there but Hawla circles away.
Burczymucha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawla.
Hawla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burczymucha circles away quickly and effectively.
Burczymucha wants to clinch.
Burczymucha fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawla tries to clinch up.
Burczymucha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Hawla is predictable there
letting Burczymucha counter with a right hand.
Hawla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawla misses with a double jab
and Burczymucha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Johnny Hawla has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Hawla. Those never looked like landing.
Hawla throws a right and a left that Burczymucha avoids nicely.
Hawla misses with a double jab
and Burczymucha counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burczymucha.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burczymucha breaks the clinch.
Hawla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawla throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hawla looks to clinch
and Burczymucha counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Burczymucha throws a leg kick
and Hawla counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawla falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burczymucha counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawla is rocked!
Johnny Hawla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burczymucha wants to clinch but Hawla slips to the side
and Hawla counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hawla throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burczymucha counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burczymucha.
Burczymucha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hawla's defenses.
Burczymucha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnny Hawla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawla throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Burczymucha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawla throws the kick towards the body but Burczymucha avoids it.
Burczymucha blocks the body kick.
Burczymucha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hawla counters with a left and a right that stings Burczymucha.
Burczymucha misses with a double jab
and Hawla counters with a one-two to the body.
Burczymucha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hawla falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burczymucha counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burczymucha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hawla leaning his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Burczymucha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hawla wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Burczymucha breaks from the clinch.
Burczymucha tries to keep at a distance but Hawla has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hawla with a knee to the head.
Burczymucha keeps control of Hawla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hawla wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hawla tries to land knees in the clinch but Burczymucha avoids the damage to the body.
Hawla creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burczymucha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hawla blocks it with crossed arms.
Burczymucha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burczymucha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hawla tries to avoid it but Burczymucha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hawla to the ground. Hawla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hawla pushes Burczymucha up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawla prevents Burczymucha from breaking the clinch.
Burczymucha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hawla missing with knees to the body.
Hawla lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burczymucha manages to break the clinch.
Burczymucha misses with a few strikes there.
Hawla connects with a solid leg kick.
Hawla swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burczymucha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawla swings away with a body shot that misses
and Burczymucha moves into the clinch.
Burczymucha lands a knee to the body.
Hawla breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Hawla misses
and Burczymucha counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hawla keeps control of Burczymucha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hawla looking to throw knees to the head but Burczymucha is blocking nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hawla wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hawla working hard to break the clinch.
Hawla lands a nice knee to the body.
Hawla looks gassed!
Burczymucha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hawla utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Burczymucha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hawla's face.
That has opened up Johnny Hawla's cut even more.
Burczymucha breaks from the clinch.
Burczymucha throws a sloppy head kick and Hawla moves out of range easily.
Hawla throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burczymucha counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Burczymucha lands a nice uppercut.
Hawla breaks the clinch.
Hawla swinging wildly here.
Burczymucha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burczymucha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burczymucha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burczymucha lands an elbow inside that Hawla shrugs off.
Hawla wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawla throws a punch but it's blocked by Burczymucha.
Burczymucha holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Burczymucha changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hawla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Burczymucha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burczymucha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hawla counters by moving into the clinch.
Burczymucha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burczymucha tries to clinch up but Hawla circles away and keeps his distance.
Burczymucha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hawla counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hawla.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hawla has Burczymucha pressed against the cage, preventing Burczymucha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burczymucha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hawla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawla lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Stefan Burczymucha has been cut.
Hawla is looking to clinch but Burczymucha is avoiding it.
Hawla closes the distance but Burczymucha moves to the side
and Burczymucha counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hawla won't be happy with that.
Hawla can't do much from the bottom here.
Burczymucha stands up and beckons Hawla to his feet.
Hawla wants to clinch
and Burczymucha counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawla scores with a head kick.
Hawla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hawla stalks Burczymucha and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Burczymucha's face. Burczymucha staggers backwards, shaken.
Hawla misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Burczymucha misses the body punch
and Hawla counters with a leg kick.
Burczymucha moves out of range as Hawla strikes.
Burczymucha tries to clinch but Hawla moves away
and Hawla counters with a right hand to the body.
Hawla looks to clinch
and Burczymucha counters with a one-two to the body.
Hawla throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burczymucha counters with a thumping low kick.
Burczymucha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burczymucha swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Burczymucha. Those never looked like landing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hawla throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burczymucha counters with a one-two to the body.
Burczymucha tries to bum rush Hawla with a series of wild strikes but Hawla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawla throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burczymucha counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hawla is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hawla is still on wobbly legs! Can Burczymucha finish him?
Burczymucha clinches with his opponent.
Burczymucha lands a nice elbow.
Burczymucha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burczymucha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawla seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawla blocks the body kick.
Burczymucha throws a nice looking combination but Hawla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawla throws a predictable looking body shot
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Burczymucha counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Burczymucha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawla.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Burczymucha dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hawla closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hawla slips a jab and a cross from Burczymucha.
Hawla misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Burczymucha takes a kick to the side of the head.
Burczymucha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawla.
Stefan Burczymucha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burczymucha drops Hawla with a beautiful combination! Hawla stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Burczymucha is looking for the KO!
Some wild striking there from Hawla.
A good leg kick by Hawla.
Burczymucha lands a big head kick that sends Hawla to the canvas! Burczymucha follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefan Burczymucha!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moore comes to the cage accompanied by Vapor Rock. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nathan Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frankie Russo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moore closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Russo to the mat! Russo manages to get full guard.
Moore drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Russo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moore has Russo in his guard.
Russo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moore's head.
Moore controls Russo momentarily but Russo frees himself.
Moore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Russo wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position.
Russo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore has control of Russo's left arm, preventing Russo from doing any damage.
Russo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Russo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moore's guard.
Russo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moore's head.
Russo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Russo is working away from the top position though.
Russo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Russo throwing shots but Moore is blocking nicely.
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.
Russo thows a huge punch but Moore dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Russo prevents Moore from improving his position.
Russo thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Moore to regain full guard.
Russo trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Russo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Russo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo throws a big right hand that misses.
Russo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moore trying to control the position.
Moore wants to sweep but no luck.
Moore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russo.
Russo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Russo is looking to work some ground and pound but Moore has wrist control.
Russo with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Russo trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Russo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moore bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Russo's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Russo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Russo pulls Moore in close to his closed guard and prevents Moore from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moore wants to pass the guard but Russo is keeping the position.
Russo looking for a sweep. Not yet Russo, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore slips nicely into half guard.
Moore trying to control from Russo's half guard. Russo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Russo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Moore passes Russo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Russo won't allow Moore to pass to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moore passes to side control.
Russo can't do much from the bottom here.
Moore is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Russo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Moore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Russo has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moore goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Russo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moore's guard! Nice work there by Russo!
Moore working a defensive guard here.
Moore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russo.
Russo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Russo throwing strikes but missing.
That's eight 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.
Moore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Russo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Russo throws a strike but Moore rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Russo keeping full guard, as Moore tries to pass.
Moore is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Russo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Russo has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Russo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Russo working the head with strikes.
Russo wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.
Moore wants to control but Russo postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore prevents Russo from moving into mount.
Moore is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Moore is rocked!
Russo lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Russo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Russo lands with a big right hook that stumbles Moore - he's out on his feet here! Russo follows up with another monster hook that separates Moore from consciousness! Moore falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Russo stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frankie Russo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hyun Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ares Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim's entrance music is To the Top. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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154 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hyun Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ares Summers!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kim sprawls well. Kim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Summers gets slowly back to his feet.
Kim lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Summers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Summers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim works the jab nicely.
Kim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Summers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kim closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Summers did well to prevent Kim getting side control.
Kim is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Summers is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim prevents Summers from improving his position.
Summers is still in real trouble! Can Kim finish him?
Kim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kim is working for a submission of some sort.
Summers seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Summers is trying to maintain the position but Kim is very close to passing his half guard.
Kim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers is looking to improve his position.
Summers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kim.
Kim thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kim missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kim 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.
Kim is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Summers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Summers pulls Kim in to control the position.
Summers wants to sweep here but Kim controlling him for the moment.
Summers has Kim pulled in close to control his posture.
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.
Kim thows a big elbow that misses.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Summers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kim scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Summers is pulling down on Kim's head. It's preventing any offense from Kim, at least for the moment.
Summers trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kim postures up in Summers's guard and throws a big left but Summers blocks it.
Kim won't allow Summers to sweep him here.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Summers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kim is working Summers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Summers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kim wants to control from the top but Summers keeps moving.
Kim lands a couple of elbows.
Summers wants to sweep but no luck.
Kim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Summers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Summers looking to control but Kim passes into half guard.
Summers trying to hold on to Kim's head to control him but Kim postures up.
Kim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kim trying to control the action but Summers is working from the bottom.
Summers controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kim wants to take a breather but Summers is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kim bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice jab there from Kim.
Summers moves out of range of the strikes.
Summers misses with a takedown
and Kim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kim misses with a few strikes there.
Kim scores with a jab to the head.
Summers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hyun Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ares Summers.
Summers looks gassed!
Kim is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Summers hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hyun Kim!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Kuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen . as his entrance music. George Jones has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Kuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuraba.
Kuraba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kuraba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuraba keeps working.
Kuraba tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Kuraba is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuraba gets back to full guard.
Jones trying to control but Kuraba is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuraba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuraba tries to strike from the bottom.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Kuraba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuraba trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Kuraba trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jones throws a strike but Kuraba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuraba is looking to advance position but Jones has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kuraba gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuraba tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Kuraba trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Kuraba wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to take a breather but Kuraba is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. George Jones was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jones is looking to clinch but Kuraba is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Kuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kuraba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to clinch but Kuraba moves out of range.
Kuraba with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
Kuraba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones trying to control but Kuraba is working from the bottom.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Kuraba.
Jones pushing down on Kuraba's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kuraba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones working Kuraba over with strikes.
Kuraba is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kuraba tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Kuraba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuraba looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Kuraba is working away.
Jones thows a huge punch but Kuraba dodges it nicely.
Kuraba is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Kuraba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kuraba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuraba wriggles free and stands up.
Kuraba with a poor takedown
and Kuraba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Kenji Kuraba has been cut.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuraba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuraba shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuraba as he avoids it easily.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones throws a right hand that Kuraba ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuraba also avoids with ease.
Kuraba has a takedown stuffed.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones tries to clinch but Kuraba moves out of range.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Kuraba is breathing heavily.
Kuraba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuraba misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Kuraba was not able to check.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuraba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kuraba has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kuraba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones is trying to control. Kuraba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuraba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kuraba wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuraba is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones is thwarting Kuraba's attempts to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kuraba is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones tries for a takedown but Kuraba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A big left from Jones misses.
Kuraba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuraba. Kuraba gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenji Kuraba's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Kuraba shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kuraba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kuraba 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.
Kuraba wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Kuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kuraba has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuraba's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Kuraba is working from the bottom.
Kuraba has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones postures up.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
George Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuraba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuraba keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kuraba keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuraba is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuraba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones cracks Kuraba with a solid left hand.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuraba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuraba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuraba has wrist control.
Kuraba keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Kuraba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kuraba has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones throws a strike but Kuraba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kuraba trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Kuraba wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuraba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kuraba controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kenji Kuraba.
Jones wants to clinch up but Kuraba keeps it at a distance.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Kenji Kuraba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuraba pinned against the cage. Kuraba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuraba closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuraba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Kuraba seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kuraba wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Kuraba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuraba.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control here.
Kuraba is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuraba wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Kuraba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuraba trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Kuraba is looking for a kimura here.
Kuraba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuraba working the head and body with strikes.
Kuraba trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuraba is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuraba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuraba's back!
Kuraba takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Kuraba tries to escape but Jones has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kuraba has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jones.
Jones is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuraba tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kenji Kuraba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuraba throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jones. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kenji Kuraba.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for George Jones!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for George Jones!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for George Jones!
George Jones wins by unanimous decision!
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