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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Poor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bonn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernando Poor had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The key to victory for Fernando Poor has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fernando Poor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Bonn!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poor looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bonn fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonn gets tackled into the cage by Poor. Poor maintains the clinch.
Bonn wants a takedown but no success here.
Bonn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Poor can't fight it off and eventually Bonn manages to take the fight to the floor. Poor looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bonn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Poor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Poor has escaped and now he's on top!
Bonn looking for a guillotine here but Poor defends easily.
Poor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Poor 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 Bonn.
Bonn is trying to improve his position.
Bonn tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Poor presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bonn regains half guard.
Bonn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonn is pressing down on Poor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bonn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bonn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Poor wants to control from the top but Bonn keeps moving.
Poor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poor has managed to get both his arms back between Bonn's legs - danger averted.
Bonn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonn working for a triangle but Poor defends it easily.
Bonn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Poor escapes and throws Bonn's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bonn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bonn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bonn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bonn working for a triangle but Poor defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Poor uses it to pass to side control.
Bonn is looking for a sweep.
Bonn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bonn looking for submissions off his back.
Poor works his way into side control.
Bonn tries to buck Poor off but Poor is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bonn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bonn has a takedown stuffed.
Bonn shoots in for a double leg but Poor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bonn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fernando Poor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bonn.
Poor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bonn but Bonn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bonn fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonn fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonn has Poor up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Poor can't fight it off and eventually Bonn manages to take the fight to the floor. Poor looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bonn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Poor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Poor has escaped and now he's on top!
Poor wants to control from the top but Bonn keeps moving.
Bonn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Poor escapes and throws Bonn's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonn is trying to improve his position.
Bonn regains half guard.
Bonn is looking to get back to full guard here but Poor has managed to pass to side control instead.
Poor wants to control the pace but Bonn is squirming around nicely.
Poor pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bonn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonn looking for submissions off his back.
Bonn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Poor pulls his head out easily.
Bonn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Poor pulls his head out easily.
Poor wants to stand up but Bonn has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bonn with the active half guard here but Poor passes nicely into side control.
That's four 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.
Bonn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bonn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Poor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bonn.
Bonn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Poor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bonn.
Bonn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Bonn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bonn moves into range and clinches up with Poor.
Bonn stalling.
Bonn lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bonn is working for a submission of some sort.
Bonn is working for a kimura but Poor is defending it quite comfortably.
Bonn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Poor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bonn is looking for a kimura but Poor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bonn to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poor moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonn 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.
Bonn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Poor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bonn has Poor in his guard.
Bonn working for a triangle but Poor defends it easily.
Bonn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bonn working for a triangle but Poor defends it easily.
Michael Bonn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Poor postures up.
Poor stopping the sweep attempt from Bonn.
Bonn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Poor trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonn controlling Poor's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bonn looking to control.
Bonn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bonn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bonn is looking for a triangle but Poor pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Bonn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bonn seems keen to control Poor's posture.
Bonn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Poor has passed into half guard!
Bonn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonn looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Poor pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bonn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bonn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bonn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tenebrus Eisenhein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the name by Fort Minor. The crowd seem to be enjoying Eisenhein's choice of entrance music: Nothing Can Stop Me by Synthphonia Suprema. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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275 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tenebrus Eisenhein!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eisenhein doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Eisenhein.
Gracie works Eisenhein's body with a nice hook.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Eisenhein defends it.
Eisenhein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Eisenhein knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Eisenhein wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Eisenhein is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Eisenhein is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
Eisenhein wants to get back to full guard.
Eisenhein is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Eisenhein's thigh. Eisenhein counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Eisenhein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eisenhein's head.
Eisenhein is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Eisenhein wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Eisenhein working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eisenhein looking to control but Gracie passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
Eisenhein wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Eisenhein on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Eisenhein wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Eisenhein looks gassed!
Eisenhein is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eisenhein avoid being mounted?
Gracie is pressing down on Eisenhein's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eisenhein is holding on for now.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Gracie landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gracie lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eisenhein is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
It looks like Tenebrus Eisenhein has been cut.
Gracie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Eisenhein looks a forlorn figure.
Eisenhein is rocked!
Gracie loads up with a big shot that hurts Eisenhein! He's pulled Gracie in close but Gracie has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Eisenhein survive? More strikes from Gracie and Eisenhein is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carlos Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Nogeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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265 lbs
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242 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Nogeira!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogeira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mir.
Nogeira throws a lazy right hand but Mir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nogeira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nogeira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mir defends it nicely.
Mir throws a right hand that Nogeira ducks under and follows up with a left that Nogeira also avoids with ease.
Mir throws a series of punches but Nogeira moves out of range.
Antonio Nogeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nogeira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir throws a right and a left that Nogeira avoids nicely.
Nogeira misses with a hook. Mir ducked under it nicely.
Nogeira fails to land the takedown.
Mir misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir throws a right and a left that Nogeira avoids nicely.
Mir circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Nogeira.
Nogeira shoots in but no luck this time.
Frank Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Nogeira.
Nogeira lands with a good body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nogeira lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mir has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mir and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Frank Mir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mir tries to bum rush Nogeira with a series of wild strikes but Nogeira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nogeira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mir misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nogeira.
Nogeira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mir throws a series of punches but Nogeira avoids them all with ease.
Nogeira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nogeira looks gassed!
Nogeira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mir fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nogeira on the side of the head.
Nogeira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nogeira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mir's waist but Mir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nogeira off to one side.
Nogeira get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Nogeira stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Mir runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Mir!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki comes to the cage accompanied by Sephiroth Theme. Roman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Momma said knock you out. Johnny Roman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shinya Aoki's chin.
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181 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Roman!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roman throws a series of strikes that have Aoki backpedaling.
It looks like Shinya Aoki has been cut.
Roman misses with a few strikes there.
Roman throws a series of punches but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aoki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
Aoki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
Aoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Shinya Aoki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Good exchange - Roman coming out on top.
Roman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roman punishes Aoki's body with a nice straight punch.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
Aoki slips a jab and a cross from Roman.
Roman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roman scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roman.
Roman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Roman throws a series of punches but Aoki moves out of range.
Roman connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnny Roman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aoki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roman!
Aoki is rocked!
Roman throws a series of punches but Aoki moves out of range.
Roman misses with a double jab.
Aoki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roman scores with a shot to the body.
Aoki tries to move into range but Roman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aoki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Roman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aoki backs up against the cage.
Roman scores with a hook to the body. Aoki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Roman scores with a nice strike.
Roman throws a right and a left that Aoki avoids nicely.
Roman throws a right hand that Aoki ducks under and follows up with a left that Aoki also avoids with ease.
Aoki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Roman!
Aoki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aoki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Roman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Aoki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roman is looking to escape.
Aoki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Aoki unloading with bombs!
Roman is squirming around, avoiding Aoki's attempts to control the action.
Roman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aoki lands a nice shot to the head.
Aoki sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Aoki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Roman blocking the ground and pound.
Aoki tries to control but Roman wriggling away.
Aoki unloads with some shots from mount but Roman bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roman is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Aoki there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Aoki sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Aoki prevents Roman from getting the reversal.
Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aoki throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Roman because Aoki loaded up on that one.
Roman gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Roman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Roman is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Roman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shinya Aoki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aoki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roman.
Aoki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aoki throws a big right hand that misses.
Roman keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Shinya Aoki just wasn't active enough.
Roman scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Roman.
A nice combination there by Roman.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roman.
Aoki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Roman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aoki shoots in and drives through. Roman sprawls well.
Roman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aoki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki wants to control but Roman is keeping him busy.
Aoki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aoki is working for a kimura but Roman is defending it quite comfortably.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Roman is defending well.
Aoki is keen to just control but Roman is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aoki slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Roman actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki 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.
Roman is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Aoki is tapping! Great win for Roman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johnny Roman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shafiq Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matsumae Sukeyuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shafiq Hussain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matsumae Sukeyuki !
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sukeyuki misses with a wild body shot.
Hussain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for Sukeyuki , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sukeyuki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hussain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sukeyuki defends it nicely.
Sukeyuki misses with an uppercut. Hussain saw that one coming.
Sukeyuki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hussain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hussain lands a couple of digs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sukeyuki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hussain gets to his feet - Sukeyuki follows without any prompting.
Hussain looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain landing some decent shots from guard.
Hussain 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.
Hussain drops back looking for a leg! Sukeyuki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sukeyuki manages to kick Hussain off! Hussain jumps back into Sukeyuki 's guard.
Hussain wants to control from the top but Sukeyuki keeps moving.
Hussain chips away with some ground and pound.
Hussain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hussain stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukeyuki takes a swing at Hussain's ribcage but misses.
Sukeyuki closes the distance but Hussain moves to the side
and Hussain counters with a takedown into side control.
Sukeyuki is looking for a sweep.
Sukeyuki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hussain has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hussain trying to control the action but Sukeyuki is working from the bottom.
Hussain is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sukeyuki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hussain trying to control the action but Sukeyuki is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukeyuki is looking for a sweep.
Hussain lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sukeyuki avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hussain.
Sukeyuki is trying to control Hussain's posture but Hussain avoids it.
Hussain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sukeyuki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hussain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sukeyuki keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Sukeyuki 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sukeyuki tries to bench press Hussain off him but Hussain keeps the position.
Hussain decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sukeyuki to his feet.
Matsumae Sukeyuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sukeyuki wants to clinch but Hussain slips to the side
and Hussain decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sukeyuki 's guard.
Hussain throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussain decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shafiq Hussain dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hussain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sukeyuki with a poor takedown
and Hussain counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hussain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sukeyuki defending well though.
Hussain is trying to control the action in half guard but Sukeyuki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hussain is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sukeyuki !
Hussain get's back to his feet.
Sukeyuki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hussain counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hussain.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hussain advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain moves nicely into side control.
Hussain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sukeyuki has one of Hussain's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Hussain scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hussain cracks Sukeyuki with a big right hand but Sukeyuki just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sukeyuki is trying to work for a sweep but Hussain has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain throws some wild stikes that Sukeyuki manages to avoid easily.
Sukeyuki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sukeyuki is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hussain is staying active.
Hussain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sukeyuki can do to turn this around?
Sukeyuki is bucking up trying to escape but Hussain cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hussain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hussain is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sukeyuki is surviving well by controlling Hussain's body position as best he can.
Hussain working for a submission but Sukeyuki is keeping him at bay.
Hussain with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Sukeyuki wants to clinch
and Hussain counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sukeyuki !
Sukeyuki is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Sukeyuki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hussain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sukeyuki throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hussain. What's that going to do exactly?
Sukeyuki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hussain is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Sukeyuki .
Hussain swats away the attempt to clinch by Sukeyuki .
Sukeyuki throws a lazy right hand but Hussain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hussain shoots in but no luck this time.
Sukeyuki throws a push kick but Hussain slaps the foot to one side.
Sukeyuki misses with a takedown attempt
and Hussain counters with a shoot takedown. Sukeyuki fights it but they end up in guard.
Shafiq Hussain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matsumae Sukeyuki .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hussain throwing strikes but missing.
Sukeyuki trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shafiq Hussain dominated that second 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.
Sloppy strikes from Sukeyuki . Those never looked like landing.
Sukeyuki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hussain counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hussain.
Hussain landing with the ground and pound.
Hussain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sukeyuki keeping moving, preventing Hussain from controlling successfully.
Hussain is pushing down on Sukeyuki 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sukeyuki is fighting to maintain full guard but Hussain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hussain passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sukeyuki blocking the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain thowing shots but they're missing.
Hussain looking for a guillotine from mount but Sukeyuki is having none of it.
Sukeyuki wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hussain.
Hussain looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hussain is working for a guillotine from mount but Sukeyuki frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain misses with a head shot.
Hussain throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hussain is working for a guillotine from mount but Sukeyuki frees his head quite easily.
Hussain working for a guillotine from mount but Sukeyuki is in no mood to give up.
Sukeyuki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You get the feeling that Sukeyuki really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sukeyuki manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sukeyuki is trying to buck Hussain off.
Hussain throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Matsumae Sukeyuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sukeyuki misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Hussain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hussain throws a strike aimed at the side of Sukeyuki 's head but Sukeyuki avoids it well.
Shafiq Hussain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sukeyuki can't do much from the bottom here.
Sukeyuki is looking to reverse the position.
Hussain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shafiq Hussain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sukeyuki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hussain decides to stand back up.
Hussain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sukeyuki circles away.
Sukeyuki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shafiq Hussain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hussain, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shafiq Hussain!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Si Matapang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shunsuke Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Shunsuke Nakamura enters the cage!
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25
170 lbs
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174 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Si Matapang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shunsuke Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura misses with a straight left.
Nakamura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakamura wants it to stay on the feet.
Matapang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nakamura sprawls well. Nakamura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matapang gets slowly back to his feet.
Matapang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Si Matapang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matapang shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl out of it but Matapang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakamura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matapang avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matapang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nakamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matapang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakamura feints a jab promting Matapang to slip. Nakamura then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matapang slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Si Matapang has been cut.
Matapang dives in and grabs Nakamura's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nakamura pushes down on Matapang's head and hops out.
Matapang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura misses with the combination.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matapang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matapang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakamura rushes Matapang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nakamura manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Matapang has Nakamura pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nakamura manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nakamura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matapang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nakamura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A hook to the body from Nakamura.
Nakamura gets underhooks to prevent Matapang's takedown attempt.
Matapang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matapang tries for a takedown but Nakamura manages to get underhooks.
Nakamura stalls.
Nakamura breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matapang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura looks to land a combination but Matapang avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsuke Nakamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Si Matapang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matapang.
Nakamura cracks Matapang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matapang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakamura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nakamura drives through and clinches with Matapang against the cage.
Nakamura prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakamura fails to land with a series of punches.
Matapang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Si Matapang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matapang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Matapang moves out of range.
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.
Matapang shoots for a takedown but Nakamura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nakamura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matapang's head.
Nakamura misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matapang is defended easily by Nakamura.
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nakamura lands a nice knee to the body.
Matapang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nakamura gets underhooks to prevent Matapang's takedown attempt.
Nakamura lands a damaging elbow.
Nakamura gets underhooks to prevent Matapang's takedown attempt.
Nakamura lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakamura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Si Matapang's cut is getting worse.
Nakamura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nakamura stalling the fight.
A hook to the body from Nakamura.
Nakamura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakamura lands with a left to the head.
Nakamura has Matapang pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Matapang is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Nakamura - that's hurt Matapang badly! Oh, another knee lands and Matapang is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Matapang doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Shunsuke Nakamura!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steffen Goetze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Izanagi Ippitsusai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goetze's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hellveto - Herezja. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steffen Goetze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Izanagi Ippitsusai!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goetze will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goetze moves in looking to clinch but Ippitsusai pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Ippitsusai. No joy for Goetze on that attempt.
Goetze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ippitsusai circles away quickly and effectively.
Goetze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ippitsusai defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steffen Goetze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goetze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ippitsusai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goetze somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goetze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ippitsusai circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goetze closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goetze lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ippitsusai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goetze passes into half guard.
Ippitsusai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ippitsusai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ippitsusai looking for a kimura from the bottom but Goetze passes into side control!
Ippitsusai struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goetze working the ground and pound from side control.
Goetze tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ippitsusai's legs.
Ippitsusai is trying to control Goetze's posture but Goetze avoids it.
Goetze working the ground and pound but Ippitsusai is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goetze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ippitsusai regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ippitsusai looking for submissions off his back.
Ippitsusai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goetze pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goetze is working for a kimura but Ippitsusai is defending it quite comfortably.
Goetze trying to control the action but Ippitsusai is working from the bottom.
Ippitsusai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ippitsusai works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goetze trying to control but Ippitsusai is working from the bottom.
Goetze got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ippitsusai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goetze has managed to get both his arms back between Ippitsusai's legs - danger averted.
Goetze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ippitsusai is trying to control the position but Goetze postures up.
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.
Ippitsusai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goetze defends well.
Goetze wants to control from the top but Ippitsusai keeps moving.
Ippitsusai is looking for a triangle but Goetze pushes his legs off easily.
Goetze trying to control the position from guard on top but Ippitsusai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ippitsusai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goetze defends it easily.
Goetze trying to control the position from guard on top but Ippitsusai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Izanagi Ippitsusai will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Goetze shoots in but no luck this time.
Goetze throws a head kick that misses.
Steffen Goetze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ippitsusai tries for a takedown but Goetze circles away easily
and Goetze counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goetze.
Ippitsusai looking for a guillotine here but Goetze defends easily.
Ippitsusai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ippitsusai keeping moving, preventing Goetze from controlling successfully.
Ippitsusai looking for a guillotine here but Goetze defends easily.
Ippitsusai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goetze defends it easily.
Ippitsusai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goetze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goetze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ippitsusai is breathing heavily.
Goetze wants to control from the top but Ippitsusai keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ippitsusai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goetze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ippitsusai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goetze.
Ippitsusai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goetze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goetze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ippitsusai can't keep his opponent in guard - Goetze advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goetze is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ippitsusai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ippitsusai actively working from the bottom here.
Goetze is keen to just control but Ippitsusai is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ippitsusai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goetze.
Ippitsusai is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ippitsusai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steffen Goetze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goetze got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ippitsusai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goetze has managed to get both his arms back between Ippitsusai's legs - danger averted.
Goetze advances position into side control!
Goetze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ippitsusai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Goetze has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Steffen Goetze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goetze throws a chopping leg kick but Ippitsusai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goetze misses with a takedown attempt
and Ippitsusai counters with a single leg into guard. Goetze didn't expect that.
Goetze has his foot on Ippitsusai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ippitsusai works his way back into a safe position though.
Ippitsusai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Goetze is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ippitsusai, into his guard.
Ippitsusai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ippitsusai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izanagi Ippitsusai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Goetze wants to slow Ippitsusai down by chopping away at his legs.
Goetze fails with the takedown
and Ippitsusai counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Goetze's guard now.
Goetze 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.
Goetze is trying to keep Ippitsusai in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ippitsusai trying to control the position from guard on top but Goetze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ippitsusai 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.
Goetze is trying to keep Ippitsusai in close.
Ippitsusai passes Goetze's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ippitsusai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goetze is just riding it out for now. Ippitsusai eventually gives up the hold.
Goetze is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Ippitsusai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goetze doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ippitsusai.
Ippitsusai trying to control the action but Goetze is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ippitsusai is working for a kimura but Goetze is defending it quite comfortably.
Ippitsusai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ippitsusai is working for a submission of some sort.
Goetze moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Ippitsusai has gone for a leg lock! Goetze slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ippitsusai's guard.
Ippitsusai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goetze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ippitsusai isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Goetze stacks Ippitsusai 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 Goetze!
Ippitsusai is looking to regain half guard here but Goetze keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ippitsusai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Goetze.
And that's the end of the fight!
Izanagi Ippitsusai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ippitsusai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izanagi Ippitsusai!
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