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AJFC 66: Kim vs Russo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nakatika ya vebuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nakatika ya vebuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luiz Gonzaga!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzaga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gonzaga fails with a takedown attempt.
ya vebuka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gonzaga's head.
Gonzaga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts ya vebuka as he jumps to the side.
Nakatika ya vebuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Gonzaga.
ya vebuka misses with a head kick.
ya vebuka throws a front kick that sends Gonzaga stumbling back into the cage.
ya vebuka throws a head kick that misses.
ya vebuka throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzaga moves out of range easily.
ya vebuka throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga throws a lazy head kick
and ya vebuka counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzaga tries to clinch
and ya vebuka counters with a head kick.
Gonzaga wants to clinch
and ya vebuka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gonzaga darts in trying to clinch
and ya vebuka counters with a good, hard body kick but Gonzaga shrugs it off.
Gonzaga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and ya vebuka counters with a series of strikes. Gonzaga will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gonzaga tries for a takedown but ya vebuka circles away easily
and ya vebuka counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ya vebuka misses with a head kick.
Gonzaga misses with the body kick
and ya vebuka counters with a good, hard body kick but Gonzaga shrugs it off.
ya vebuka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gonzaga.
ya vebuka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzaga looks to clinch
and ya vebuka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzaga throws a body kick the misses
letting ya vebuka counter with a right hand.
Gonzaga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and ya vebuka counters with a series of strikes. Gonzaga will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and ya vebuka counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzaga scores with a takedown into ya vebuka's guard.
Gonzaga looks gassed!
Gonzaga throwing strikes from guard but ya vebuka blocks nicely.
Gonzaga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gonzaga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gonzaga wants to stand but ya vebuka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
ya vebuka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonzaga on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
ya vebuka is looking to stand up but Gonzaga isn't so interested in that idea.
Gonzaga drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but ya vebuka manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gonzaga has ya vebuka in his guard.
ya vebuka wants to stand but Gonzaga has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but ya vebuka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gonzaga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. ya vebuka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
ya vebuka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gonzaga is trying to keep ya vebuka in close.
Gonzaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
ya vebuka stands up from Gonzaga's guard - ya vebuka perhaps looking for a knockout.
ya vebuka throws a combination. Gonzaga tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
ya vebuka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gonzaga looks to clinch
and ya vebuka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gonzaga is lucky that one didn't land flush.
ya vebuka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gonzaga misses with a takedown attempt
and ya vebuka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
ya vebuka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gonzaga.
Nakatika ya vebuka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzaga shoots and misses
and ya vebuka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gonzaga throws a head kick that misses
and ya vebuka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gonzaga looks to clinch
and ya vebuka counters with a big head kick but Gonzaga shrugs it off.
Gonzaga is rocked!
Gonzaga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gonzaga tries for a takedown but ya vebuka circles away easily
and ya vebuka counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
ya vebuka throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzaga moves out of range easily.
Gonzaga with a lazy takedown attempt
and ya vebuka counters with a big head kick but Gonzaga shrugs it off.
Gonzaga has his takedown stuffed
and ya vebuka counters with a head kick. That will keep Gonzaga thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
ya vebuka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gonzaga takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Gonzaga with a poor takedown
and ya vebuka counters with a series of strikes. Gonzaga will be more careful next time no doubt.
ya vebuka circles away from the clinch attempt
and ya vebuka counters with a left and a right that stings Gonzaga.
Gonzaga is still on wobbly legs! Can ya vebuka finish him?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
ya vebuka lands with a kick to the temple. Gonzaga shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gonzaga seems to have recovered his senses.
Gonzaga darts in trying to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and ya vebuka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gonzaga is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzaga tries to clinch
and ya vebuka counters with a head kick. That will keep Gonzaga thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gonzaga blocks a head kick by ya vebuka.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nakatika ya vebuka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gonzaga tries for a takedown but ya vebuka circles away easily
and ya vebuka counters with a big head kick but Gonzaga shrugs it off.
ya vebuka looks to land a combination. Gonzaga sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gonzaga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and ya vebuka counters with a series of strikes. Gonzaga will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gonzaga darts in trying to clinch
and ya vebuka counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and ya vebuka counters with a straight right hand.
Nakatika ya vebuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Gonzaga.
Gonzaga is breathing heavily.
ya vebuka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
ya vebuka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
ya vebuka throws a head kick that half lands.
ya vebuka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gonzaga falls off balance throwing a combination
and ya vebuka counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ya vebuka circles away from the clinch attempt
and ya vebuka counters with a nice kick to the body.
ya vebuka gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gonzaga to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gonzaga wants to get up but he can't break ya vebuka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gonzaga stops ya vebuka from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ya vebuka is working an open guard so Gonzaga takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gonzaga tries to clinch
and ya vebuka counters with a left and a right that stings Gonzaga.
ya vebuka misses with a jab, cross combination.
ya vebuka throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzaga moves out of range easily.
Gonzaga wants to clinch
and ya vebuka counters with a big head kick but Gonzaga shrugs it off.
Gonzaga falls off balance throwing a combination
and ya vebuka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gonzaga is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga wants to clinch but ya vebuka slips to the side
and ya vebuka counters with a series of strikes. Gonzaga will be more careful next time no doubt.
ya vebuka throws a one two combo.
Gonzaga fails with the takedown
and ya vebuka counters with a two punch combo.
Gonzaga blocks a head kick by ya vebuka.
Nakatika ya vebuka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzaga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and ya vebuka counters with a one-two to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
ya vebuka throws a one two combo.
Gonzaga closes the distance but ya vebuka moves to the side
and ya vebuka counters with a head kick.
Gonzaga 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.
Gonzaga drops back looking for a leg! ya vebuka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and ya vebuka manages to kick Gonzaga off! Gonzaga jumps back into ya vebuka's guard.
Gonzaga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gonzaga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga drops back looking for a leg! ya vebuka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and ya vebuka manages to kick Gonzaga off! Gonzaga jumps back into ya vebuka's guard.
Gonzaga wanted to stand there but ya vebuka had control of the position.
ya vebuka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakatika ya vebuka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga looking to pass the guard.
Gonzaga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as ya vebuka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gonzaga is looking to stand up but ya vebuka won't let him.
Gonzaga drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and ya vebuka dives on top into guard.
Gonzaga working for a triangle but ya vebuka defends it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. ya vebuka stacks Gonzaga on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by ya vebuka!
Gonzaga is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, ya vebuka asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gonzaga sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga trying to control here.
ya vebuka wants to stand up but Gonzaga has a hold of him and won't allow it.
ya vebuka moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gonzaga.
Gonzaga can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nakatika ya vebuka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think ya vebuka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Nakatika ya vebuka!
Judge Sosuke Kotani 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zirko Slatovisk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bebe Sabie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zirko Slatovisk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bebe Sabie!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slatovisk checks a leg kick.
Sabie misses with a body kick.
Sabie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sabie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sabie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slatovisk is keeping the position for now.
Sabie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sabie wants to control from the top but Slatovisk keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sabie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bebe Sabie was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Slatovisk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice cross by Sabie.
It looks like Zirko Slatovisk has been cut.
Slatovisk blocks the body kick.
Sabie slips a jab and a cross from Slatovisk.
Sabie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slatovisk as he jumps to the side.
Sabie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sabie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slatovisk tries a low kick but Sabie avoids it.
Sabie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sabie blocks a head kick by Slatovisk.
Slatovisk ducks under a wild hook from Sabie.
Sabie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slatovisk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Both fighters circling a little - Sabie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Slatovisk is breathing heavily.
Sabie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabie clobbers Slatovisk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sabie lands a big right hand that sends Slatovisk crashing to the mat! Sabie stays standing though and waves Slatovisk back to his feet!
Slatovisk is rocked!
Sabie lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Slatovisk up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Sabie from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Slatovisk's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bebe Sabie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyuzo Mifune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovic has chosen Duran Duran - Wild Boys as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyuzo Mifune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mifune throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Filipovic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mifune is in Filipovic's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mifune pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filipovic is keeping the position for now.
Filipovic keeping moving, preventing Mifune from controlling successfully.
Mifune drops back looking for a leg! Filipovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Filipovic manages to kick Mifune off! Mifune jumps back into Filipovic's guard.
Filipovic keeping moving, preventing Mifune from controlling successfully.
Mifune drops back looking for a leg! Filipovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Filipovic manages to kick Mifune off! Mifune jumps back into Filipovic's guard.
Mifune is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Filipovic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Filipovic has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifune working a defensive guard here.
Mifune working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Filipovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Filipovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Filipovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Mifune is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Filipovic postures up.
Mifune is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mifune might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mifune is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mifune is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Filipovic rolls with it to try and escape but Mifune cranks on the arm and Filipovic is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyuzo Mifune!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edin Begovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Begovic has chosen Kvelertak - Fossegrim as his entrance music. Junior Tate has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Tate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Edin Begovic!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Edin Begovic has been cut.
Tate throws a head kick but Begovic moves out of range.
Begovic avoids the head kick by Tate.
Tate loads up on a big right hand but Begovic slips the punch.
Tate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Begovic tries to clinch but Tate moves out of range.
Begovic tries to clinch but Tate moves out of range.
Tate lands a big head kick that sends Begovic tumbling to the mat! Tate takes a step backwards and waves Begovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Begovic is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Begovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Tate circles away.
Begovic is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Tate Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Begovic is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Junior Tate!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Warren Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cinderella Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cinderella Man is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Warren Wesley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cinderella Man!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wesley.
Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wesley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wesley fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Wesley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wesley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Man walks away with a smile on his face. Wesley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Man leaves Wesley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Man lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wesley backs up against the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Man. No joy for Wesley on that attempt.
Man moves into the clinch successfully.
Wesley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Man smiles and moves away.
Man forces Wesley back against the cage and clinches.
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wesley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wesley is trying to control the action in half guard but Man is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is doing well to control the position and prevent Wesley from advancing to side control.
Wesley is trying to work for a kimura but Man is defending well.
Wesley wants to pass to mount but Man is defending the position.
Wesley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Man keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wesley is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Man is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Warren Wesley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenichi Uzomaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hector Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenichi Uzomaki!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzomaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoffman lands with a hook. Uzomaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uzomaki dodges the punch combination from Hoffman.
Uzomaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Uzomaki as Hoffman shoots in.
Hoffman throws a series of punches but Uzomaki moves out of range.
Hoffman 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 Hoffman off to one side.
Uzomaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hoffman closes the distance and clinches up with Uzomaki, looking for a takedown. Hoffman pushes Uzomaki against the cage but Uzomaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Uzomaki trying to control the position here.
Uzomaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Uzomaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzomaki stands up and beckons Hoffman to join him on the feet.
Hoffman has a takedown stuffed.
Hoffman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uzomaki.
Hoffman takes a swing at Uzomaki's ribcage but misses.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uzomaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoffman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
Uzomaki misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoffman.
Hoffman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hoffman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uzomaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoffman.
Hoffman blocks a jab.
Uzomaki moves out of range as Hoffman strikes.
Uzomaki misses with a double jab
and Hoffman counters with a single leg into guard. Uzomaki didn't expect that.
Uzomaki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uzomaki is keeping the position for now.
Hoffman trying to control but Uzomaki is working from the bottom.
Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uzomaki is keeping the position for now.
Uzomaki has Hoffman pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Uzomaki throws a series of punches but Hoffman avoids them all with ease.
Hector Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Uzomaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Uzomaki breaks from the clinch.
Hoffman thows a left - swing and a miss!
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.
Uzomaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoffman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Uzomaki moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Uzomaki.
Horrible takedown by Hoffman or perhaps it was just good defense by Uzomaki which made him look bad.
Uzomaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoffman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Uzomaki counters with a crisp one two that drops Hoffman! Uzomaki thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hoffman to his feet! Hoffman is in big trouble!
Hoffman is breathing heavily.
Hoffman tries for a takedown but Uzomaki circles away easily
and Uzomaki counters with a big slam. Hoffman looks out but Uzomaki is landing strikes to his unconscious opponent! Eventually the ref steps in to save Hoffman from any more punishment. A brutal conclusion to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Kenichi Uzomaki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sinister Miro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coulton Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miro comes into the arena with "Beyond the Veil" by TRISTANIA blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sinister Miro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Coulton Maguire!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maguire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miro as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maguire is defended easily by Miro.
Maguire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miro.
Maguire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maguire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Miro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miro.
Maguire is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Miro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maguire looking for a takedown.
Sinister Miro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coulton Maguire.
Maguire is trying to drag Miro to the mat but Miro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maguire is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miro stops a takedown attempt from Maguire.
Maguire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miro lands with a nice combination. Maguire backs away looking to recover.
Miro digs a good hook to Maguire's body.
Maguire looks gassed!
Maguire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maguire's sensitive parts.
Maguire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maguire back to the cage. Miro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maguire takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maguire has time to react.
Miro connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Maguire! He's out on his feet! Miro rushes in and drops Maguire with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sinister Miro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slusken Musk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
220 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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22
205 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Slusken Musk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort shoots in and drives through. Musk sprawls well.
Belfort shoots in and drives through. Musk sprawls well.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Musk enables Belfort to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Musk manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Musk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belfort.
Belfort pushing down on Musk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Musk wants to improve his position but Belfort is controlling well.
Belfort thows a huge punch but Musk dodges it nicely.
Musk wants to get back to full guard.
Belfort throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belfort lands with a punch from half guard.
Belfort missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Belfort there.
Musk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Musk trying to control but Belfort postures up.
Musk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belfort's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belfort's back!
Musk is punishing Belfort with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musk working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Musk doesn't have the hooks in and Belfort manages to turn into his guard.
Musk is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Belfort frees his head nicely. Oh but Musk has switched to an armbar! Belfort is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Slusken Musk!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steven Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen . 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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180 lbs
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180 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steven Nero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nero sprawls well. Nero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
George Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nero closes the distance and clinches.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nero misses with a knee to the head.
Nero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steven Nero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Jones.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones avoiding damage as Nero throws knees to the body.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A knee to the head by Nero.
It looks like George Jones has been cut.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Nero.
Jones is working for takedown but Nero is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nero unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Nero is looking to clinch.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nero tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nero prevents it.
Nero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nero has him pressed against the cage.
Nero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Jones manages to pull guard.
Nero is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Nero stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jones clobbers Nero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steven Nero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nero has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nero prevents it.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nero stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones presses Nero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nero prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones jumps guard but Nero stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Nero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Nero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nero landing knees to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nero.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones looking to stall.
Nero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nero letting Jones take a breather here.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nero is keeping busy.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nero lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Nero has the dominant position.
Nero using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Nero keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nero unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nero is defending well for now.
Jones has Nero pushed against the cage.
Nero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Nero misses with a knee to the head.
Nero missing with knees to the body.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nero has him pressed against the cage.
Nero misses with a knee strike.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Nero blocks it.
Nero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Nero is controlling the position.
Nero trying to land knees to the body.
Nero keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Nero is controlling the position.
Nero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Nero.
That's six 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.
Nero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nero gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Nero gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nero obliges.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nero moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nero prevents it.
Nero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nero is defending well for now.
Nero missing with knees to the body.
Nero putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nero tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nero landing knees to the body.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nero connects with a knee to the head.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Nero.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Nero looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nero.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nero up against the cage.
Nero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones wants to break free but Nero has control.
Nero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones has Nero pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Jones throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nero gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Nero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nero wants to clinch.
Nero tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Nero.
Nero tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Nero has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nero tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Nero is controlling him.
Nero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Nero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nero blocks the elbow strike.
Nero misses with a knee to the head.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Nero.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Nero has the dominant position.
Jones is trying to break free.
Nero landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Nero is controlling him.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Nero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nero misses with a head kick.
Nero lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Nero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones misses with a low kick.
A big left from Jones misses.
Nero moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Nero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones looks to land a combination but Nero avoids it well.
Jones lands a jab to Nero's midsection.
Nero is looking to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nero counters by moving into the clinch.
Nero gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Jones tries for a takedown but Nero manages to get underhooks.
Nero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Nero.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nero just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steven Nero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Jones.
Jones connects with a knee to the head.
Nero prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Nero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nero tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Nero pushes him off.
Nero moves out of range of the strikes.
Nero rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones looking to stall.
Nero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
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.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nero misses with a knee to the head.
Nero looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Nero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones tries to circle away but Nero has him pinned against the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steven Nero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nero blocking some punches.
Nero tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nero can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. Nero looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nero pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Nero moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Nero moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Nero. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Nero closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Nero.
Nero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Nero checks it.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Nero wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Nero is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
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.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nero is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Steven Nero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nero tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Nero tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Nero tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nero slips a jab from Jones.
Nero darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nero pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nero.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Nero.
Nero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nero clinches.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Nero is looking to clinch.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Nero slips the punch.
Nero moves out of range of the strikes.
Nero tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones cracks Nero with a good jab.
That's six 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.
Nero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Nero tries to clinch up.
Nero throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Nero throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Nero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nero smiles and moves away.
Nero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nero connects with a high kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nero has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nero stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
A knee to the head by Nero.
Nero looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Nero blocks the elbow strike.
Nero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nero misses with a knee strike.
Jones has Nero pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's eight 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 is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nero tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Nero connects with a knee to the head.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nero connects with a knee to the head.
Nero keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nero misses with a knee strike.
Jones is trying to stall.
Nero looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones pushes Nero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nero blocking some punches.
Nero tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Nero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Nero wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones clobbers Nero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nero moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Nero misses with a head kick.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nero checks it well.
Nero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Nero.
Nero closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Nero has the dominant position.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Nero won't allow it.
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 Steven Nero.
I think Nero has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Steven Nero!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Steven Nero!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Steven Nero!
Steven Nero wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hyun Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim comes into the arena with To the Top blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
160 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
9 - 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frankie Russo!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo clobbers Kim with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Russo with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Russo. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kim dodges the punch combination from Russo.
Kim looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Russo is fending him off so far but Kim persists. Nope, Russo circles away and we're back to standing.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Russo moves out of range easily.
Russo gets a takedown into half guard.
Kim wants to control but Russo is keeping busy.
Russo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Russo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kim's head.
Kim trying to control from the bottom.
Kim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Russo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Russo throwing shots but Kim is blocking nicely.
Kim wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Russo.
Russo drops an elbow to the side of Kim's head.
Russo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Russo is looking to advance position but Kim won't allow it.
Kim tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kim is staying active underneath Russo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Russo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Russo wants to pass the guard but Kim is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to control but Russo is keeping busy.
Russo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Russo throwing shots but Kim is blocking nicely.
Russo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kim wants to get back to full guard.
Russo with the ground and pound but Kim uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Russo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Russo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Russo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
Russo throws and elbow that misses. Kim uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Russo's guard. Nice move by Kim!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kim thows a big elbow that misses.
Kim scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kim landing some decent shots from guard.
Kim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Russo 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.
Kim is looking to work some ground and pound but Russo has wrist control.
Kim 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!
Kim is pulling down on Russo's head. It's preventing any offense from Russo, at least for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Russo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Russo wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Russo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Russo manages to get himself to full guard.
Kim looking to sit in guard and control but Russo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Russo wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
Russo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kim controls Russo momentarily but Russo frees himself.
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russo.
Kim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Russo's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Russo keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Kim looking to sit in guard and control but Russo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Russo throwing strikes but missing.
Kim has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Russo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kim trying to strike off his back.
Russo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's eight 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 big elbow that misses.
Russo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Russo is in close to Kim's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russo postures up in Kim's guard and throws a big left but Kim blocks it.
Russo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Russo looking to pass the guard.
Kim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Russo defends it easily.
Kim looking for a guillotine here but Russo defends easily.
Kim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frankie Russo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Russo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kim.
Kim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kim tries to bum rush Russo with a series of wild strikes but Russo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kim.
Russo throws a right and a left that Kim avoids nicely.
Russo walks into a left hand.
It looks like Frankie Russo has been cut.
Kim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Russo circles away quickly and effectively.
Russo walks into a left hand.
Kim throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Russo counters with a single leg into guard. Kim didn't expect that.
Russo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Russo works over Kim with some ground and pound from guard.
Kim wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Russo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kim is trying to control the position but Russo postures up.
Kim is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Russo preventing the sweep.
Kim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hyun Kim has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Russo throws a combination that misses
and Kim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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.
Kim throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kim bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Russo is breathing heavily.
Kim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Russo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kim looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kim wants to control from the top but Russo keeps moving.
Kim throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Kim won't allow Russo to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kim's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kim drops back, looking for a kneebar! Russo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Russo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Russo!
Russo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Russo working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Russo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kim is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kim is looking to reverse the position.
Kim sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Frankie Russo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kim tries to get to full guard but Russo has control of the leg.
Russo 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.
Russo with the ground and pound but Kim uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Russo is sitting in close to Kim's body. Kim has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Russo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Russo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kim.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hyun Kim!
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