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CHOKE Change Tour Vol. 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shingo Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shingo Park!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jerome Santos!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Santos. That snapped Park's head back.
Park misses with a low kick as Santos jumps back.
Park swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Santos throws a series of punches but Park avoids them all with ease.
Santos looks to land a combination but Park avoids it well.
Santos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Park's calf.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Park tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Park manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos checks the leg kick.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Santos shoots in and bounces Park off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Park will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Park is keeping the position.
Park wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos passes into half guard.
Santos is trying for a kimura here. Park looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Santos wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerome Santos!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Judo Saiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarmo Pajumaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pajumaki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rage Against the Machine - Bombtrack kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jarmo Pajumaki has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Judo Saiko's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Judo Saiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jarmo Pajumaki!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saiko stuffs the takedown.
Saiko misses with a two punch combination.
Pajumaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saiko's waist but Saiko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pajumaki off to one side.
Pajumaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pajumaki has a takedown stuffed.
Judo Saiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarmo Pajumaki.
Pajumaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pajumaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saiko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saiko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pajumaki. Pajumaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saiko scores with a hook to the body. Pajumaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pajumaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saiko finds it's way round the side to connect with Pajumaki's head.
Pajumaki is rocked!
Pajumaki looks gassed!
Pajumaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saiko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saiko scores with a punch to the head.
Pajumaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Saiko finish him?
Jarmo Pajumaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Saiko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pajumaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice combo by Saiko! Oh, that's hurt him - Pajumaki falls to the canvas and Saiko follows him into side control.
Saiko working away.
Pajumaki throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Pajumaki manages to get back to half guard.
Pajumaki is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Pajumaki wants to sweep but Saiko has passed to side control!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saiko controls the position from side control.
Pajumaki is looking to regain half guard here but Saiko keeps moving and retains side control.
Pajumaki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pajumaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pajumaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pajumaki wants to get back to his feet.
Saiko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pajumaki thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Saiko to regain full guard.
Pajumaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Saiko has wrist control.
Pajumaki wants to stand but Saiko is controlling his posture from 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.
Pajumaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pajumaki preventing the sweep.
Saiko is trying to keep Pajumaki in close.
Pajumaki stands and throws Saiko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pajumaki working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Saiko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Saiko prevents Pajumaki from moving into mount.
Saiko gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pajumaki landing strikes from the mount and Saiko is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pajumaki dominating with strikes here.
Pajumaki prevents Saiko from getting the reversal.
Saiko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saiko throwing hammer fists to the chest of Pajumaki. What's that going to do exactly?
Pajumaki lands a big elbow.
Saiko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Saiko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saiko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saiko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saiko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pajumaki thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Saiko to regain full guard.
Saiko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saiko pulls Pajumaki in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saiko wants to stand but Pajumaki is controlling the position.
Pajumaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saiko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pajumaki is one step ahead there.
Pajumaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Saiko is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saiko lands a jab-cross combination.
Pajumaki throws a combination that misses
letting Saiko counter with a right hand.
Saiko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pajumaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pajumaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saiko sprawls well initially but Pajumaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saiko wants to control but Pajumaki is keeping busy.
Saiko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pajumaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pajumaki's back!
Pajumaki wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judo Saiko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saiko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pajumaki in his tracks.
Nice body punch from Saiko.
Saiko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pajumaki manages to avoid it.
Pajumaki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pajumaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saiko's head.
Pajumaki thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Saiko to regain full guard.
Pajumaki postures up.
Saiko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pajumaki landing with the ground and pound.
Pajumaki trying to control but Saiko is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Saiko looks to land a combination but Pajumaki avoids it well.
Pajumaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saiko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saiko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saiko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saiko clobbers Pajumaki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Judo Saiko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saiko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pajumaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pajumaki throwing strikes from guard but Saiko blocks nicely.
Pajumaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Saiko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pajumaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Saiko is trying to control the position but Pajumaki postures up.
Pajumaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saiko wants to stand but Pajumaki is controlling the position.
Saiko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pajumaki wants to control from the top but Saiko keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Pajumaki walks into a straight right hand from Saiko.
Saiko misses with a double jab.
Saiko throws a lazy right hand but Pajumaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saiko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pajumaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pajumaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pajumaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saiko is fending him off so far but Pajumaki persists. Nope, Saiko circles away and we're back to standing.
Judo Saiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarmo Pajumaki.
Saiko works over Pajumaki's head and body with a nice combination.
Pajumaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saiko lands a right hook to the body.
Pajumaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saiko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pajumaki misses with a takedown
and Saiko moves into the clinch.
Pajumaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saiko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pajumaki with a poor takedown
letting Saiko counter with a right hand.
Pajumaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Pajumaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saiko scores with a decent looking hook.
Judo Saiko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saiko throws a low kick but Pajumaki avoids it.
Saiko tries to close the distance and clinch but Pajumaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pajumaki with a poor takedown
and Pajumaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saiko instigates a clinch.
Pajumaki tries for a takedown but Saiko manages to get underhooks.
Pajumaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saiko prevents it.
Pajumaki can't get the takedown.
Saiko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pajumaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pajumaki lands in his opponent's guard.
Pajumaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saiko is keeping the position for now.
Pajumaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pajumaki pushes down on Saiko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pajumaki tries to pass to full mount but Saiko defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saiko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pajumaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pajumaki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saiko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pajumaki is working away from the top position though.
Pajumaki is nestled in close to Saiko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saiko tries to kick Pajumaki off in order to stand up. Pajumaki Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Pajumaki prevents Saiko from escaping the position.
Pajumaki scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pajumaki creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Saiko sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Pajumaki are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pajumaki scoring with punches and elbows.
Pajumaki lands some shots froms side control.
Pajumaki working the strikes but Saiko uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Pajumaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jarmo Pajumaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pajumaki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Saiko wants to get back to his feet.
Saiko is trying to control but Pajumaki manages to pass to mount!
A nice elbow there by Pajumaki.
Saiko is rocked!
Pajumaki lands a big shot there that rocks Saiko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Saiko is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Saiko tries to lock up and control but Pajumaki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saiko is looking to get to half guard.
Pajumaki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Saiko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pajumaki prevents Saiko from getting the reversal.
Pajumaki trying to control but Saiko is having none of it.
Saiko wants to control but Pajumaki is having none of it.
Saiko is looking to get to half guard.
Jarmo Pajumaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pajumaki scoring with strikes but Saiko is staying in there.
Saiko is trying to stand.
Pajumaki landing strikes from the mount.
Pajumaki lands a nice shot to the head.
Pajumaki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pajumaki dominating with strikes here.
Oh Saiko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saiko really wants to buck Pajumaki off and get back to his feet.
Saiko seems to have got his legs back now.
Pajumaki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pajumaki landing shots from mount.
Pajumaki landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saiko is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The referee warns Saiko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pajumaki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Saiko hang on?
Pajumaki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saiko tries to hold on but Pajumaki postures up.
Pajumaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pajumaki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pajumaki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pajumaki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Saiko is trying to escape the mount.
Saiko suckers Pajumaki into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Saiko is now in Pajumaki's guard!
Saiko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pajumaki is keeping the position for now.
Saiko pushes down on Pajumaki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pajumaki looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Saiko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pajumaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saiko won't allow Pajumaki to sweep him here.
Pajumaki wants to improve his position but instead Saiko has moved into half guard.
Saiko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pajumaki keeps working.
Pajumaki wants to improve his position but Saiko is controlling well.
Pajumaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saiko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saiko's back!
Pajumaki lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Saiko.
Saiko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pajumaki has Saiko flattened out and is raining down punches.
Pajumaki avoiding Saiko 's attempts to control his hands.
Saiko controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Saiko looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pajumaki is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Saiko. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Pajumaki gets his hands free as Saiko looks to control.
Even with his hooks in, Pajumaki manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Saiko just trying to survive but Pajumaki is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pajumaki lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pajumaki lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Saiko.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarmo Pajumaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pajumaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarmo Pajumaki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick OShae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Senbude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rick OShae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Senbude!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senbude thows a body shot but no joy.
Senbude closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming OShae to the mat! OShae manages to get full guard.
OShae tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Senbude thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
OShae escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Senbude gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
OShae has momentary wrist control but Senbude slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Senbude trying to control but OShae is working from the bottom.
Senbude has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Senbude stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OShae swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Senbude trying to stand up but can't free himself from OShae's guard.
Senbude wants to pass the guard but OShae is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senbude trying to control but OShae is working from the bottom.
Senbude chips away with some ground and pound.
OShae is trying to keep Senbude in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
OShae escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Senbude gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Senbude trying to control but OShae is working from the bottom.
Senbude trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Senbude working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Senbude throws a big right hand that misses.
Senbude wants to stand but OShae has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Senbude accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
OShae is looking to clinch.
Senbude takes a jab right on the kisser.
Senbude throws a wild body kick that OShae sees coming a mile off.
Senbude shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has OShae pinned against the cage. OShae gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Senbude looks gassed!
Senbude moves forwards but OShae connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Akira Senbude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Senbude's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Senbude duly obliges.
A right-left combo lands from OShae.
Senbude misses with a combination
and OShae counters with a body kick that stops Senbude in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senbude tries to clinch up
and OShae decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Senbude's guard.
Senbude throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Senbude looking to hit a scissor sweep but OShae is one step ahead there.
OShae tries to stand but Senbude is controlling from the bottom.
Senbude 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.
Senbude is looking to sweep but instead, OShae has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senbude tries to roll over but OShae keeps him under control.
Senbude actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A low kick from Senbude misses
and OShae counters with a shoot takedown. Senbude fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OShae is standing up over Senbude. Senbude looks to escape but OShae dives into side control.
Senbude manages to work his way to half guard, despite OShae's best efforts.
Senbude tries to kick OShae off but OShae keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Senbude is looking for a sweep. OShae is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Senbude slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Senbude is looking for a triangle here but OShae uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
OShae tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no OShae has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick OShae dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Senbude. No joy for OShae on that attempt.
Senbude doesn't succeed with the takedown
so OShae counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
OShae stands up over Senbude, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
OShae trying to control but Senbude is working from the bottom.
OShae stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Senbude doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OShae counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rick OShae is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Senbude is breathing heavily.
OShae shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Senbude decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in OShae's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OShae tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OShae controls Senbude momentarily but Senbude frees himself.
OShae keeping full guard, as Senbude tries to pass.
OShae utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Senbude cracks OShae with a solid left hand.
Senbude wants to get up but he can't break OShae's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Senbude pushes down on OShae's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Senbude drops an elbow to the side of OShae's head.
Senbude is pressing down on OShae's thigh, looking to free his foot. OShae is holding on for now.
Senbude wants to stand up but OShae is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senbude throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Senbude has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can OShae defend it? Senbude steps over the head and cranks it - OShae is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Senbude!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akira Senbude!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryusho Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genaro Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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, Ryusho Kobayashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Genaro Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz tries to clinch up but Kobayashi circles away and keeps his distance.
Munoz moves in looking to clinch but Kobayashi pushes him off.
Ryusho Kobayashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kobayashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Munoz is looking to clinch.
Kobayashi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Munoz's waist but Munoz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kobayashi off to one side.
Munoz scores with a decent looking hook.
Kobayashi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryusho Kobayashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kobayashi shoots for a double leg takedown but Munoz sprawls well. He's pushed Kobayashi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kobayashi shoots for a takedown but Munoz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Munoz rushes Kobayashi and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kobayashi tries to pull guard but Munoz won't allow it.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Kobayashi blocks with his arms.
Kobayashi jumps guard but Munoz stands there with Kobayashi around his waist. Kobayashi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kobayashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Munoz misses with a knee strike.
Munoz misses with a knee to the head.
Munoz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kobayashi tries for a takedown but Munoz manages to get underhooks.
Munoz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kobayashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Kobayashi blocks with his arms.
Kobayashi tries to pull guard but Munoz won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kobayashi tries to pull guard but Munoz won't allow it.
Kobayashi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kobayashi is breathing heavily.
Munoz landing knees to the head.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Kobayashi blocks with his arms.
Kobayashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Munoz smiles and moves away.
Munoz tries to clinch there but Kobayashi circles away.
Munoz clinches up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Kobayashi blocks with his arms.
Kobayashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Munoz smiles and moves away.
Munoz clinches up against the ropes.
Munoz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kobayashi's face.
Kobayashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Munoz smiles and moves away.
Kobayashi shoots in for a takedown but Munoz shows good takedown defense.
Kobayashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Munoz closes the distance and clinches.
Kobayashi jumps guard but Munoz stands there with Kobayashi around his waist. Kobayashi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kobayashi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Munoz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kobayashi's face.
Munoz misses with a knee strike.
Munoz looking to throw knees to the head but Kobayashi is blocking nicely.
Munoz with a knee to the head.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kobayashi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kobayashi fails to pull guard.
Munoz looking to throw knees to the head but Kobayashi is blocking nicely.
Kobayashi tries to pull guard but Munoz holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kobayashi drops back down to his feet.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kobayashi fails to pull guard.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but Kobayashi blocks it.
Munoz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobayashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Munoz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobayashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Munoz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kobayashi's face.
Munoz looking to throw knees to the head but Kobayashi is blocking nicely.
Kobayashi tries to pull guard but Munoz holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kobayashi drops back down to his feet.
Munoz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kobayashi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kobayashi jumps guard but Munoz stands there with Kobayashi around his waist. Kobayashi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kobayashi tries to pull guard but Munoz holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kobayashi drops back down to his feet.
Kobayashi tries for a takedown but Munoz manages to get underhooks.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Munoz.
Kobayashi fails to pull guard.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kobayashi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but Kobayashi blocks it.
Kobayashi pulls guard effortlessly.
Munoz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Munoz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kobayashi 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.
Kobayashi is looking for a triangle but Munoz pushes his legs off easily.
Kobayashi striking from his own guard.
Munoz wants to get up but he can't break Kobayashi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kobayashi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kobayashi wants to work for an arm triangle but Munoz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kobayashi wants to free his trapped foot but Munoz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Munoz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kobayashi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kobayashi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Munoz!
Kobayashi tries to control but Munoz wriggling away.
Munoz is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Munoz is now in Kobayashi's guard. A big mistake from Kobayashi there, giving up the dominant position!
Kobayashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Munoz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Munoz gets to his feet. Kobayashi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Munoz tries to clinch but Kobayashi moves out of range.
Genaro Munoz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kobayashi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Munoz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kobayashi fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Kobayashi or perhaps it was just good defense by Munoz which made him look bad.
Munoz moves in looking to clinch but Kobayashi pushes him off.
Munoz fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobayashi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Munoz tries to avoid it but Kobayashi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Munoz to the ground. Munoz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kobayashi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Munoz swivels and escapes.
Kobayashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Kobayashi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Munoz circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genaro Munoz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kobayashi fails with the takedown.
Kobayashi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kobayashi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Munoz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Munoz wants to get back to his feet but Kobayashi drags him back down.
Kobayashi is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Munoz looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kobayashi gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Munoz is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kobayashi lets go of the hold and Munoz can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryusho Kobayashi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Ryhti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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180 lbs
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179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Name!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Risto Ryhti!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryhti.
Ryhti tries to clinch up but Name circles away and keeps his distance.
Ryhti shoots in and drives through. Name sprawls well.
Ryhti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Name keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nick Name has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Risto Ryhti.
Ryhti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ryhti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Name as he avoids it easily.
Ryhti shoots in for a takedown but Name shows good takedown defense.
Ryhti shoots in looking for a takedown. Name tries to sprawl out of it but Ryhti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Name manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryhti looks gassed!
A nice leg kick lands there from Name.
Name lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Ryhti sprawling to the canvas. Name follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Ryhti hang on?
Ryhti is rocked!
It looks like Risto Ryhti has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Name wants to free his trapped foot but Ryhti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Name prevents Ryhti from improving his position.
Name scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ryhti is staying active underneath Name, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ryhti is looking for a sweep. Name is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ryhti trying to control here.
Ryhti moves into full guard.
Name thows a big elbow that misses.
Name won't allow Ryhti to sweep him here.
Name is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryhti has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ryhti holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryhti lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Name!
Name is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ryhti landing shots from mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ryhti wants to control the pace but Name is squirming around nicely.
Name regains half guard.
Ryhti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryhti is stalling here. Name is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ryhti seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Name has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ryhti is looking for a sweep.
Name creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ryhti sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Name trying to control the position but Ryhti is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ryhti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ryhti is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ryhti is trying to control Name's posture but Name avoids it.
Name lands a nice forearm strike.
Ryhti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ryhti trying to control but Name postures up.
Name wants to control but Ryhti is keeping him busy.
Ryhti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ryhti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Name passes into half guard.
Ryhti wants to get back to full guard.
Ryhti trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ryhti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ryhti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ryhti is squirming around, avoiding Name's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryhti regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Name dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Risto Ryhti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ryhti moves into the clinch successfully.
Name throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ryhti is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Name is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Name lands a nice knee to the body.
Ryhti wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryhti is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Name gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nick Name has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Risto Ryhti.
Ryhti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryhti shoots in and drives through. Name sprawls well.
Ryhti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Name.
Ryhti shoots in looking for a takedown. Name tries to sprawl out of it but Ryhti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Name manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryhti shoots in for a takedown but Name shows good takedown defense.
Ryhti shoots in for a double leg but Name sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryhti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Name's waist but Name gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryhti off to one side.
Ryhti tries for a takedown but Name sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Risto Ryhti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryhti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Name but Name pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Ryhti with that takedown attempt.
Name lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ryhti's sensitive parts.
Name dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ryhti. That did some damage!
Ryhti is trying desperately to land a takedown but Name is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ryhti.
Name lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Name fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ryhti.
Ryhti shoots for a double leg takedown but Name sprawls well. He's pushed Ryhti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ryhti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Name counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Name.
Ryhti lands a nice uppercut.
Name prevents a takedown attempt there.
A hook to the body from Ryhti.
Ryhti lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryhti can't get the takedown.
Ryhti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryhti is working Name over against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Name breaks from the clinch.
Ryhti tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Name with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ryhti clinches but Name breaks the clinch
and Name counters with a low kick, right behind Ryhti 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Name scoring well with a low kick there.
Ryhti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Name moves in looking to clinch but Ryhti pushes him off.
Ryhti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Name's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryhti wants to control but Name is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Name tries to bench press Ryhti off him but Ryhti keeps the position.
Name takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Name is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryhti lands a decent elbow from side control.
Name 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.
Ryhti wants to control but Name is keeping him busy.
Ryhti has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Name scores a nice knee to the body.
Name prevents a takedown attempt there.
Name prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryhti tries for a takedown. No joy.
Name landing knees to the head.
Ryhti lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryhti tries to score a body lock takedown but Name shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Name scores a nice knee to the body.
Ryhti is trying to trip Name. He has hold of a leg but Name is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ryhti persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ryhti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Name bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ryhti's guard.
Name trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryhti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Name is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryhti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Name can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryhti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Name manages to get himself to full guard.
Ryhti trying to control the position from guard on top but Name is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryhti won't allow Name to get back to his feet.
Name is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ryhti gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Name stands up from Ryhti's guard - Name perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ryhti darts in trying to clinch
and Name counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Name dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Risto Ryhti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Ryhti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Name moves out of range as Ryhti throws a body kick.
Ryhti tries to clinch
and Name counters with a body kick.
Name tries to clinch there but Ryhti circles away.
Ryhti closes the distance looking to clinch
and Name counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ryhti scores a takedown into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Ryhti.
Ryhti controlling the position easily from mount.
Ryhti pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryhti fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ryhti lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryhti controlling the pace for now.
Ryhti lands a big shot there that rocks Name but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ryhti wants to control the pace but Name is squirming around nicely.
Name gets back to half guard.
Name trying to control but Ryhti postures up.
Ryhti trying to control from half guard but Name is working away.
Name moves into full guard.
Name bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ryhti's guard.
Name in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ryhti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Name works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ryhti lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ryhti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ryhti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryhti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryhti trying to control but Name is working from the bottom.
Name striking off his back but it's not causing Ryhti any problems.
Ryhti postures up in Name's guard and throws a big left but Name blocks it.
Ryhti trying to control but Name is working from the bottom.
Name looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryhti is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Name misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryhti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Name counters with a leg kick.
Ryhti misses with a takedown attempt
and Name moves into the clinch.
Nick Name has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Risto Ryhti.
Name breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Name forces Ryhti back against the ropes and clinches.
Name lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryhti backwards.
Name with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ryhti can't get the takedown.
Name tries to stall but Ryhti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Name lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryhti backwards.
Name lands a nice knee to the body.
Name manages to break the clinch.
Ryhti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Name counters with a leg kick.
Ryhti stuffs the takedown attempt from Name. Name gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryhti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Name counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nick Name is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryhti has managed to clinch.
Ryhti scores with a hook to the body.
Name goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ryhti prevents it.
Name tries for a takedown. No joy.
Name gets underhooks to prevent Ryhti's takedown attempt.
Name gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ryhti.
Ryhti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Name can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ryhti.
Name's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Name gets underhooks to prevent Ryhti's takedown attempt.
Risto Ryhti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Name on the inside.
Name lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryhti backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Name breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Name has managed to clinch.
Name lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryhti backwards.
Ryhti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Name gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Name with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Name lands with a left to the head.
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 Nick Name.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Name, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Name!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuu Saga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Olbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuu Saga has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuu Saga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Olbo!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olbo forces Saga back against the ropes and clinches.
Saga is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Olbo jumps into guard, dragging Saga to the mat.
Olbo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saga is one step ahead there.
Saga content to stall in guard here.
Olbo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Saga controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saga tries to free his leg and advance position but Olbo is retaining full guard.
Olbo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Saga showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saga trying to control the position from guard on top but Olbo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olbo is trying to hold Saga in close to prevent damage but Saga has managed to pass into half guard.
Saga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Saga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Olbo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saga's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saga's back!
Saga rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Saga is looking to improve his position.
Saga is controlling Olbo's trapped leg to prevent Olbo from advancing to side control.
Saga wants to control but Olbo is keeping busy.
Olbo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Olbo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saga's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saga is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Olbo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Olbo's back!
Saga is not going to allow Olbo to sit and survive in this position.
Saga keeps control of the position easily here as Olbo tries to buck him off.
Saga keeps control of the position as Olbo tries to break free.
Olbo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Saga.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Yuu Saga just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Olbo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saga circles away.
Olbo looks gassed!
Saga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Olbo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saga's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saga wants to sweep but no luck.
Saga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Saga wants to sweep here but Olbo controlling him for the moment.
Olbo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Olbo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saga manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Olbo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Olbo is looking to escape.
Olbo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saga content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saga looking to secure an arm triangle but Olbo defends it well.
Olbo is trying to escape the mount.
Saga looking to isolate an arm here. Olbo doesn't see it coming and as Saga extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Saga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuu Saga!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Kurose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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163 lbs
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145 lbs
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Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, BJ Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthew Kurose!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki moves into range and clinches up with Kurose.
Kurose manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aoki trying to control but Kurose is working from the bottom.
Kurose not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurose trying to control the position.
Aoki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kurose trying to keep a closed guard but Aoki is proving a slippery customer.
Kurose pushes Aoki off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kurose stuffs the takedown attempt from Aoki. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet.
Kurose shoots in but no luck this time.
Kurose scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kurose trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurose tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aoki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Kurose has control of the leg.
Kurose with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kurose works his way into full mount!
Aoki is working to get back to half guard.
Kurose is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Aoki can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kurose throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Aoki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aoki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kurose perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aoki kicks Kurose off and gets back to his feet.
Kurose scores a takedown into full mount!
Aoki is breathing heavily.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Kurose's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki can't escape the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aoki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Aoki pushing down on Kurose's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kurose gets full guard.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki postures up.
Kurose is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Aoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kurose can't do much from the bottom here.
Aoki trying to control the action but Kurose is working from the bottom.
Kurose is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aoki connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurose is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aoki connects with a decent elbow.
Aoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kurose knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aoki has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Aoki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Aoki manages to break the clinch.
Kurose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aoki closes the distance and clinches.
Aoki breaks from the clinch.
Kurose has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aoki finds it's way round the side to connect with Kurose's head.
Aoki works over Kurose's head and body with a nice combination.
Aoki tries to clinch but Kurose moves out of range.
Kurose avoids the head kick by Aoki.
Aoki has managed to clinch.
Kurose can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
Kurose has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aoki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aoki jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Aoki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kurose manages to get himself to full guard.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
Kurose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aoki wants to stand but Kurose is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kurose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aoki is posturing up here but Kurose has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Aoki tries to roll out but it's too tight and Aoki has to tap! Slick submission there by Kurose!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthew Kurose!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yushin Fujita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boakao Por Uchida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fujita might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Koto - Jabdah. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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180 lbs
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173 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yushin Fujita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boakao Por Uchida!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Por Uchida tries to clinch there but Fujita circles away.
Fujita throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Por Uchida shoots for a double leg takedown but Fujita sprawls well. He's pushed Por Uchida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Por Uchida is looking to clinch.
Por Uchida moves in looking to clinch but Fujita pushes him off.
Fujita will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Por Uchida shoots in for a double leg but Fujita sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fujita changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Por Uchida looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fujita is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Por Uchida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Por Uchida tries to escape but Fujita is in control.
Fujita is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Por Uchida looks calm but he's in trouble here. Fujita gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Por Uchida is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Fujita lets go of the hold and Por Uchida can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yushin Fujita!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sven Verdek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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162 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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158 lbs
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Counter striker
Experienced |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sven Verdek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gary Richards!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Richards misses.
Verdek feints and as Richards raises his hands in defense, Verdek changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Richards is trying to keep Verdek in close.
Verdek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Richards is trying to keep Verdek in close.
Verdek trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Verdek controls from within his opponent's guard.
Richards is looking for a triangle here but Verdek uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Richards is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verdek tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Verdek passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Richards!
Richards really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Verdek connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Verdek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Richards is looking to escape.
Verdek looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verdek wants to control the pace but Richards is squirming around nicely.
Richards is trying to escape the mount.
Richards tries to hold on but Verdek postures up.
Richards tries to reverse the position but Verdek maintains control.
Verdek controlling the position easily from mount.
Richards is looking to improve his position but Verdek isn't that keen on the idea.
Richards looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards is squirming around, avoiding Verdek's attempts to control the action.
Verdek takes Richards's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Richards is in trouble.
Verdek is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Richards is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sven Verdek!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kreem uf Sum Jung Guuy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuo Mizakota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sum Jung Guuy comes to the ring accompanied by Smack My Bitch Up. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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161 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kreem uf Sum Jung Guuy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuo Mizakota!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizakota just misses with a punch to the body.
Mizakota fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mizakota throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mizakota closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sum Jung Guuy circles away.
Mizakota keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mizakota misses the shot to the body.
Kazuo Mizakota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mizakota has his takedown stuffed
and Sum Jung Guuy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mizakota!
Kreem uf Sum Jung Guuy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Mizakota.
Sum Jung Guuy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mizakota manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mizakota is looking to reverse the position.
Sum Jung Guuy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mizakota knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sum Jung Guuy advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizakota is desperately trying to improve his position but Sum Jung Guuy has a good base and remains in mount.
Sum Jung Guuy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mizakota can't escape the position.
Sum Jung Guuy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mizakota is surviving well by controlling Sum Jung Guuy's body position as best he can.
Mizakota tries to reverse the position but Sum Jung Guuy maintains control.
Sum Jung Guuy has hold of Mizakota's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mizakota manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mizakota is trying to escape the mount.
Mizakota looks gassed!
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.
Mizakota is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sum Jung Guuy moves to take his opponent's back.
Sum Jung Guuy is looking for the choke from the back position but Mizakota is controlling his hands well.
Mizakota holding both Sum Jung Guuy 's hands and preventing any damage.
Mizakota is having to fend off submission attempts from Sum Jung Guuy, who is looking to sink in the choke. Sum Jung Guuy doesn't have the hooks in though and Mizakota manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Mizakota advances position into side control!
Sum Jung Guuy tries to buck Mizakota off but Mizakota is having none of it.
Sum Jung Guuy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mizakota's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sum Jung Guuy wants to get back to full guard.
Mizakota thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sum Jung Guuy is looking to improve his position.
Mizakota is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mizakota thows a huge punch but Sum Jung Guuy dodges it nicely.
Mizakota throwing shots but Sum Jung Guuy is blocking nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Sum Jung Guuy shoots and misses
and Mizakota counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sum Jung Guuy's knee momentarily.
Mizakota throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sum Jung Guuy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mizakota works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mizakota manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mizakota wants to finish this one by submission but Sum Jung Guuy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mizakota.
Sum Jung Guuy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mizakota working for a submission but Sum Jung Guuy is keeping him at bay.
Sum Jung Guuy tries to reverse the position but Mizakota maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sum Jung Guuy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mizakota.
Sum Jung Guuy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mizakota with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mizakota misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mizakota prevents Sum Jung Guuy from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sum Jung Guuy is working hard here to advance position.
Mizakota has control of Sum Jung Guuy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sum Jung Guuy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kreem uf Sum Jung Guuy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sum Jung Guuy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mizakota won't allow Sum Jung Guuy to pass to mount.
Mizakota is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sum Jung Guuy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sum Jung Guuy's back!
Mizakota working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mizakota is trying to stick to Sum Jung Guuy's back but Sum Jung Guuy is turning into Mizakota. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mizakota's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sum Jung Guuy.
Sum Jung Guuy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sum Jung Guuy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mizakota bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sum Jung Guuy's guard.
Mizakota preventing the sweep.
Sum Jung Guuy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sum Jung Guuy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mizakota drops back looking for a leg! Sum Jung Guuy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sum Jung Guuy manages to kick Mizakota off! Mizakota jumps back into Sum Jung Guuy's guard.
Mizakota preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizakota 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.
Mizakota decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sum Jung Guuy, up you get!
Mizakota throws a sloppy head kick and Sum Jung Guuy moves out of range easily.
Mizakota closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sum Jung Guuy to the mat! Sum Jung Guuy manages to get full guard.
Sum Jung Guuy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mizakota.
Mizakota trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mizakota postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sum Jung Guuy is looking for a triangle but Mizakota pushes his legs off easily.
Mizakota sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sum Jung Guuy's guard.
Sum Jung Guuy actively working from the bottom here.
Sum Jung Guuy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sum Jung Guuy is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sum Jung Guuy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mizakota moves nicely into side control.
Sum Jung Guuy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mizakota's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mizakota is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sum Jung Guuy manages to get to full guard.
Kreem uf Sum Jung Guuy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sum Jung Guuy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mizakota is one step ahead there.
Sum Jung Guuy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sum Jung Guuy has his foot on Mizakota's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mizakota works his way back into a safe position though.
Mizakota pushing down on Sum Jung Guuy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sum Jung Guuy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sum Jung Guuy.
Sum Jung Guuy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sum Jung Guuy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mizakota doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mizakota manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mizakota thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mizakota tries to free his leg and advance position but Sum Jung Guuy is retaining full guard.
Sum Jung Guuy had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mizakota is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sum Jung Guuy Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mizakota's back instead.
Sum Jung Guuy has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mizakota has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mizakota tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizakota is looking to get to half guard.
Sum Jung Guuy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mizakota manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mizakota throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Mizakota manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mizakota wants to pass the guard but Sum Jung Guuy is defending well.
Mizakota is looking for a kimura here.
Sum Jung Guuy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mizakota passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mizakota is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sum Jung Guuy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sum Jung Guuy taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kazuo Mizakota will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mizakota misses with a kick to the body.
Mizakota drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mizakota thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sum Jung Guuy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mizakota works over Sum Jung Guuy with some ground and pound from guard.
Sum Jung Guuy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mizakota looking to pass the guard.
Sum Jung Guuy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mizakota wants to improve his position but Sum Jung Guuy is controlling well.
Mizakota is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Sum Jung Guuy pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mizakota gets full guard.
Mizakota is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sum Jung Guuy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizakota looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mizakota throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mizakota is on top in guard.
Mizakota passes into half guard.
Mizakota passes to side control.
Sum Jung Guuy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mizakota looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mizakota is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sum Jung Guuy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sum Jung Guuy's back!
Sum Jung Guuy can't escape the position.
Mizakota lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sum Jung Guuy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mizakota's arms.
Mizakota tightening his grip on Sum Jung Guuy, looking for the choke.
Mizakota has the hooks in. Sum Jung Guuy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mizakota tightening his grip on Sum Jung Guuy, looking for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Sum Jung Guuy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mizakota is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sum Jung Guuy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mizakota has Sum Jung Guuy flattened out and is raining down punches.
Mizakota tightening his grip on Sum Jung Guuy, looking for the choke.
Mizakota is trying to stick to Sum Jung Guuy's back but Sum Jung Guuy is turning into Mizakota. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mizakota's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sum Jung Guuy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizakota manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mizakota looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mizakota punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sum Jung Guuy is in a horrible position here. Mizakota smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sum Jung Guuy is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sum Jung Guuy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Oh Sum Jung Guuy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mizakota is working for a guillotine from mount but Sum Jung Guuy frees his head quite easily.
Mizakota landing strikes from the mount and Sum Jung Guuy is in trouble!
Mizakota lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mizakota looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mizakota thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizakota lands a big elbow.
Mizakota working for a guillotine from mount but Sum Jung Guuy is in no mood to give up.
Mizakota quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Mizakota but it's paid off an Sum Jung Guuy is forced to tap! Nice work by Mizakota.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Mizakota!
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