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SOUL OF THE KINGS PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kofi Boateng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yi Chang Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yi Chang Lee will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Self confident |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kofi Boateng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yi Chang Lee!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boateng throws a right hand that Chang Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Chang Lee also avoids with ease.
Chang Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Boateng circles away.
Boateng throws the kick towards the body but Chang Lee avoids it.
Chang Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boateng tries to bum rush Chang Lee with a series of wild strikes but Chang Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chang Lee is looking to clinch.
Boateng takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boateng misses with a body kick.
Boateng swings for the body but Chang Lee moves out of range.
Chang Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boateng circles away.
Boateng throws a body kick that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boateng.
Chang Lee takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Boateng working away.
Chang Lee takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chang Lee struggling a bit here.
Chang Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boateng kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boateng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boateng lands a decent elbow from side control.
Boateng scores with punches from side control.
Boateng cracks Chang Lee with a big elbow.
Boateng working the ground and pound.
Boateng working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boateng in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chang Lee is rocked!
Boateng lands some shots froms side control.
Chang Lee is still in real trouble! Can Boateng finish him?
Boateng landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Chang Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Boateng tries to advance to mount but Chang Lee instead regains half guard.
Boateng slips a nice elbow through Chang Lee's hands, connecting with Chang Lee's forehead.
Chang Lee has hold of Boateng's hands but Boateng slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boateng looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chang Lee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chang Lee is looking for a sweep. Boateng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chang Lee looks gassed!
Boateng landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang Lee trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Boateng.
Chang Lee trying to control but Boateng postures up.
Chang Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Boateng landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chang Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chang Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boateng is nestled in close to Chang Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chang Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chang Lee trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chang Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Chang Lee is pulling down on Boateng's head. It's preventing any offense from Boateng, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boateng's guard.
Boateng throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Chang Lee forces his way into half guard.
Boateng punching from the bottom.
Chang Lee trying to control from half guard but Boateng is working away.
Chang Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chang Lee is looking to advance position but Boateng won't allow it.
Boateng tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Chang Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boateng is just riding it out for now. Chang Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Boateng manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang Lee won't allow Boateng to sweep him here.
Boateng lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chang Lee!
Boateng unloading with bombs!
Chang Lee tries to hold on but Boateng pushes him away.
Boateng with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boateng is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chang Lee wants to control but Boateng is having none of it.
Boateng is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chang Lee tries to lock up and control but Boateng gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boateng lands a nice shot to the head.
Boateng landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chang Lee avoids a series of strikes thrown by Boateng.
Chang Lee is bucking up trying to escape but Boateng cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Boateng landing strikes, looking to finish!
Boateng landing strikes from the mount and Chang Lee is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Boateng.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang Lee tries to lock up and control but Boateng gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chang Lee takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Boateng cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chang Lee takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Boateng lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Boateng is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Boateng lands a big shot there that rocks Chang Lee but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Boateng lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chang Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boateng with the ground and pound from mount.
Boateng landing strikes from the mount and Chang Lee is in trouble!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Boateng punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chang Lee tries to hold on but Boateng postures up.
Chang Lee can't escape the position.
Boateng lands a nice shot to the head.
Chang Lee takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Boateng is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chang Lee has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chang Lee!
Chang Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boateng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chang Lee wants to control from the top but Boateng keeps moving.
Boateng wants to sweep but no luck.
Boateng is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boateng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chang Lee is one step ahead there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chang Lee is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Boateng working for a triangle but Chang Lee defends it easily.
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.
Chang Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Boateng.
Boateng manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Boateng scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chang Lee?
Chang Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boateng breaks from Chang Lee's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Boateng lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boateng is landing with some decent strikes but Chang Lee is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boateng with good strikes from the mount here!
Chang Lee wants to hold on but Boateng pushes him away.
Chang Lee is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Boateng.
Chang Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Chang Lee in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chang Lee throwing hammer fists to the chest of Boateng. What's that going to do exactly?
Chang Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boateng postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Chang Lee looks a forlorn figure.
Boateng looking to finish Chang Lee with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chang Lee!
Chang Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Boateng landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chang Lee tries to reverse the position but Boateng maintains control.
Chang Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chang Lee in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Boateng swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chang Lee is now in Boateng's guard. A big mistake from Boateng there, giving up the dominant position!
Boateng might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chang Lee wants to control from the top but Boateng keeps moving.
Chang Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Boateng.
Boateng is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boateng is on top in guard.
Boateng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chang Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kofi Boateng dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chang Lee tries to clinch but Boateng moves out of range.
Boateng misses with a series of wild punches.
Boateng misses with a two punch combination.
Kofi Boateng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang Lee scores with a takedown into Boateng's guard.
Boateng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chang Lee can do to turn this around?
Chang Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boateng wants to sweep here but Chang Lee controlling him for the moment.
Boateng bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chang Lee's guard.
Kofi Boateng overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boateng connects with a couple of short punches.
Boateng landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boateng's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boateng passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Boateng lands a nice short elbow.
Boateng trying to pass the guard but Chang Lee defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boateng seems to be working for a kimura but Chang Lee defends the submission attempt.
Boateng looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chang Lee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boateng scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boateng working over Chang Lee with some ground and pound. Chang Lee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chang Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boateng works over Chang Lee with some ground and pound from guard.
Boateng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chang Lee is keeping the position for now.
Boateng distracts Chang Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chang Lee is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Boateng rolls with it to try and escape but Chang Lee cranks on the arm and Boateng is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yi Chang Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer comes to the ring accompanied by Overkill - Hammerhead. Ippo Hammer looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ippo Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Sakurai!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakurai defending well as Hammer loads up on a big left hand.
Hammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hammer moves in looking to clinch but Sakurai pushes him off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hammer checks a leg kick.
Sakurai misses with a few strikes there.
Hammer tries to clinch but Sakurai is having none of it.
Sakurai swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammer.
Sakurai sizes up Hammer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sakurai throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammer.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Sakurai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Sakurai moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Sakurai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hammer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sakurai connects with a jab.
Hammer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sakurai to score with a decent uppercut.
Sakurai throws a right and a left that Hammer avoids nicely.
Hammer misses with a double jab
and Sakurai counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sakurai looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Sakurai wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Sakurai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hammer dives on top into guard.
Hammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakurai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sakurai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hammer's guard.
Sakurai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sakurai works over Hammer with some ground and pound from guard.
Sakurai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammer's head.
Hammer is rocked!
Sakurai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oh Hammer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sakurai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sakurai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai with a nice head shot there.
Sakurai landing with the ground and pound.
Sakurai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammer's head.
Sakurai with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakurai is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sakurai scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammer has momentary wrist control but Sakurai slips an elbow through the middle.
Sakurai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammer's head.
Sakurai connects with a couple of short punches.
Sakurai advances position into side control!
Sakurai lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hammer down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sakurai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hammer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hammer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sakurai looks up at the clock and then as Hammer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sakurai smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sakurai lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sakurai cracks Hammer with a big elbow.
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!
Sakurai is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hammer is trying to escape and Sakurai transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hammer is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sakurai! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akira Sakurai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lalli Jaakonpoika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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194 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lalli Jaakonpoika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dick Brown!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaakonpoika tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Jaakonpoika bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jaakonpoika fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jaakonpoika trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Jaakonpoika is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jaakonpoika working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jaakonpoika working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Jaakonpoika fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaakonpoika tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Dick Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jaakonpoika's guard.
Jaakonpoika is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Brown has his hands clasped together but Jaakonpoika extends an breaks Brown's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jaakonpoika.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lalli Jaakonpoika!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garnett Layden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Radcliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Layden comes to the ring accompanied by Atmosphere's Trying To Find A Balance. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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147 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Garnett Layden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Theo Radcliffe!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Layden slips a jab and a cross from Radcliffe.
Layden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Radcliffe tries to avoid it but Layden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Radcliffe to the ground. Radcliffe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Layden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Radcliffe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Radcliffe drops Layden with a big left hand and mounts him. Layden is in big trouble!
Layden tries to hold on but Radcliffe postures up.
Layden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Radcliffe wants to get back to his feet but Layden is holding on tight.
Radcliffe prevents Layden from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radcliffe controlling the pace for now.
Radcliffe trying to control but Layden is having none of it.
Layden tries to lock up and control but Radcliffe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Layden is trying desperately to improve position.
Layden wants to hold on but Radcliffe pushes him away.
Layden is looking to improve his position but Radcliffe isn't that keen on the idea.
Layden is squirming around, avoiding Radcliffe's attempts to control the action.
Layden can't escape the position.
Layden is working hard here to advance position.
Layden tries to hold on but Radcliffe postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radcliffe is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Radcliffe controlling from the full mount.
Radcliffe avoids the attempt from Layden to control.
Layden holds on for dear life.
Radcliffe controlling from the full mount.
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.
Layden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Layden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Garnett Layden just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Layden wants to clinch.
Radcliffe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Radcliffe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Theo Radcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Radcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Radcliffe misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Radcliffe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Layden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Radcliffe but Radcliffe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Radcliffe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Radcliffe looks gassed!
Radcliffe misses with a few strikes there.
Radcliffe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Radcliffe stuffs the takedown attempt from Layden. Layden gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garnett Layden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Layden is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Radcliffe.
Layden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Radcliffe.
Layden misses with a two punch combination.
That's six 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.
Radcliffe tries to bum rush Layden with a series of wild strikes but Layden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Layden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Layden moves into the clinch successfully.
Layden keeps control of Radcliffe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Layden manages to break the clinch.
Radcliffe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Layden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Layden shoots in and drives through. Radcliffe sprawls well.
Radcliffe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Layden counters with a single leg into guard. Radcliffe didn't expect that.
Radcliffe wants to stand but Layden is controlling the position.
Layden looking to sit in guard and control but Radcliffe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Radcliffe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Layden's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Radcliffe postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Layden throws his legs up looking for a submission but Radcliffe uses it to pass to side control.
Radcliffe decides to stand back up. Radcliffe steps back and let's Layden get back to his feet.
Layden defending well as Radcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Radcliffe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A combination from Radcliffe does no damage.
Radcliffe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Radcliffe scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown by Layden or perhaps it was just good defense by Radcliffe which made him look bad.
Theo Radcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Layden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Radcliffe.
Radcliffe misses with a few strikes there.
Radcliffe misses with the combination.
Layden fails with the takedown.
Layden drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Layden moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Layden seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Radcliffe for as long as he can get away with.
Layden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Radcliffe keeps working.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Layden tries for a kimura but Radcliffe is defending well.
Layden decides to stand back up.
Some wild striking there from Radcliffe.
Layden has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Radcliffe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Layden fails with a takedown attempt.
Layden shoots for a takedown but Radcliffe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Layden dodges the punch combination from Radcliffe.
A punch combination from Radcliffe misses.
Radcliffe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Garnett Layden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Radcliffe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Layden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Radcliffe is fending him off so far but Layden persists. Nope, Radcliffe circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garnett Layden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Layden shoots in but no luck this time.
Radcliffe misses with a double jab.
Layden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Layden looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radcliffe is looking to get back to his feet here but Layden is keeping cool and he's managed to take Radcliffe's back.
A lull in the action here.
Layden is really struggling to control Radcliffe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Radcliffe fending off the submission attempt from Layden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Radcliffe looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Layden 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, Radcliffe has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Layden controls the position.
Radcliffe holding both Layden 's hands and preventing any damage.
Radcliffe is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layden is controlling the position but Radcliffe somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Layden tries for a takedown but Radcliffe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Radcliffe sizes up Layden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Radcliffe throws a series of punches but Layden avoids them all with ease.
Radcliffe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Radcliffe.
Layden is rocked!
Theo Radcliffe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Layden doesn't manage to clinch there - Radcliffe circles away.
Radcliffe swinging wilding here.
Radcliffe tries to bum rush Layden with a series of wild strikes but Layden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Radcliffe misses with the combination.
Radcliffe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Radcliffe lands with a right that hurts Layden. Layden looks to clinch but Radcliffe throws a short knee that drops Layden. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Theo Radcliffe!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JT Colossus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinji Tatakashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JT Colossus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Tatakashi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Colossus or perhaps it was just good defense by Tatakashi which made him look bad.
Colossus checks a leg kick.
Shinji Tatakashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatakashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tatakashi blocks a jab.
Colossus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Colossus slips nicely into half guard.
Colossus wants to free his trapped foot but Tatakashi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Colossus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tatakashi is just riding it out for now. Colossus eventually gives up the hold.
Colossus uses his free foot to push down on Tatakashi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tatakashi.
Tatakashi looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colossus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tatakashi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tatakashi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Colossus.
Colossus goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tatakashi is on top in guard.
Colossus wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colossus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Colossus had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tatakashi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Colossus Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tatakashi's back instead.
Tatakashi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tatakashi tries to get to full guard but Colossus has control of the leg.
Colossus passes to full mount!
Colossus working for a submission but Tatakashi is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colossus throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Colossus goes for an armbar but Tatakashi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tatakashi.
Colossus is looking to sinch up a triangle. Tatakashi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Colossus's body to avoid the submission. Colossus has instead reached around Tatakashi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Colossus arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). JT Colossus!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ken Kei Katsuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshi Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katsuro's entrance music is Lil Wayne - Playin With Fire. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ken Kei Katsuro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Kobayashi !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsuro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kobayashi swivels and escapes.
Katsuro misses with a takedown attempt - Kobayashi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kobayashi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Katsuro trying to hold on to Kobayashi 's head to control him but Kobayashi postures up.
Kobayashi wants to pass to mount but Katsuro is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kobayashi in particular looking to stall.
Katsuro won't allow Kobayashi to pass to mount.
Katsuro is trying to get back to full guard.
Kobayashi is looking to take a break and control but Katsuro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsuro is looking to control Kobayashi 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Katsuro avoid being mounted?
Kobayashi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kobayashi has his takedown stuffed
and Katsuro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kobayashi won't be happy with that.
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.
Kobayashi is not content to let Katsuro control the position.
Kobayashi is looking to reverse the position.
Kobayashi defending against the ground and pound.
Kobayashi wants to control but Katsuro postures up.
Katsuro advances nicely into full mount.
Katsuro content just to control the position here.
Katsuro avoids the attempt from Kobayashi to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsuro fails to advance to Kobayashi 's back.
BOOM! Katsuro connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Katsuro trying to control but Kobayashi is having none of it.
Kobayashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Katsuro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Katsuro punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kobayashi is trying desperately to improve position.
Kobayashi tries to hold on but Katsuro pushes him away.
Kobayashi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Katsuro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kobayashi !
Kobayashi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kobayashi looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsuro is keen to just control but Kobayashi is a slippery customer.
Kobayashi is trying to maintain the position but Katsuro is very close to passing his half guard.
Katsuro wants to get back to his feet.
Kobayashi is trying to control but can't.
Kobayashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kobayashi trying to control from the bottom.
Katsuro is looking to advance position but Kobayashi won't allow it.
Katsuro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kobayashi keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kobayashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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.
Katsuro tries for a takedown but Kobayashi circles away easily
and Kobayashi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Katsuro!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Kei Katsuro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kobayashi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Katsuro is looking to get to half guard.
Kobayashi controlling from mount.
Kobayashi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kobayashi trying to control but Katsuro is having none of it.
Katsuro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Katsuro wants to hold on but Kobayashi pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Katsuro is looking to improve his position but Kobayashi isn't that keen on the idea.
Kobayashi content just to control the position here.
Katsuro working to try and regain half guard.
Katsuro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Katsuro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kobayashi 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kobayashi 's back!
Katsuro looking for the RNC.
Kobayashi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Katsuro's guard. Nice work there by Kobayashi .
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kobayashi preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Katsuro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Katsuro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kobayashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Katsuro has his foot on Kobayashi 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kobayashi works his way back into a safe position though.
Katsuro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kobayashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Katsuro is looking for a triangle but Kobayashi pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobayashi trying to control but Katsuro is working from the bottom.
Katsuro wants to sweep but no luck.
Katsuro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kobayashi 's guard.
Katsuro won't allow Kobayashi to sweep him here.
Katsuro stands and throws Kobayashi 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Katsuro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kobayashi , who protects the arm well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Katsuro wants to take a breather but Kobayashi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Katsuro.
Katsuro stands up from Kobayashi 's guard - Katsuro perhaps looking for a knockout.
Katsuro takes a swing at Kobayashi 's ribcage but misses.
Katsuro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Katsuro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kobayashi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Katsuro!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Katsuro wants to hold on but Kobayashi pushes him away.
Kobayashi prevents Katsuro from getting the reversal.
Katsuro's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kobayashi controlling from mount.
Kobayashi tries to control but Katsuro wriggling away.
Katsuro is controlling an arm, preventing Kobayashi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Katsuro is looking to improve his position but Kobayashi isn't that keen on the idea.
Kobayashi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Katsuro can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Katsuro is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Katsuro regains half guard.
Katsuro keeping control of the position.
Katsuro gets back to full guard.
Katsuro wants to sweep here but Kobayashi controlling him for the moment.
Kobayashi trying to control but Katsuro is working from the bottom.
Kobayashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kobayashi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Kei Katsuro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Katsuro with a poor takedown
and Kobayashi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kobayashi stalling.
Katsuro is holding on to half guard well.
Katsuro won't allow Kobayashi to pass to mount.
Kobayashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Katsuro keeps working.
Kobayashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Katsuro tries to roll over but Kobayashi keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Katsuro is pressing down on Kobayashi 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Katsuro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsuro working a defensive guard but Kobayashi manages to pass into side control anyway.
Katsuro is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Kobayashi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Katsuro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kobayashi tries to advance to mount but Katsuro denies him.
Kobayashi trying to control the position but Katsuro is working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Katsuro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kobayashi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kobayashi controlling the action here.
Katsuro tries to roll over but Kobayashi keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsuro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kobayashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Katsuro trying to keep a closed guard but Kobayashi is proving a slippery customer.
Kobayashi wants to control from the top but Katsuro keeps moving.
Katsuro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kobayashi !
Kobayashi tries to hold on but Katsuro pushes him away.
Katsuro content just to control the position here.
Kobayashi can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsuro lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kobayashi hang on?
Katsuro misses with a head shot.
Kobayashi wants to control but Katsuro is having none of it.
Kobayashi just holding on.
Kobayashi is desperately trying to improve his position but Katsuro has a good base and remains in mount.
Ken Kei Katsuro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kobayashi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Katsuro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Katsuro looking to secure an arm triangle but Kobayashi defends it well.
Kobayashi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Katsuro in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kobayashi is desperately trying to improve his position but Katsuro has a good base and remains in mount.
Kobayashi wants to control but Katsuro is having none of it.
Kobayashi is squirming around, avoiding Katsuro's attempts to control the action.
Kobayashi can't escape the position.
Kobayashi wants to hold on but Katsuro pushes him away.
Kobayashi is squirming around, avoiding Katsuro's attempts to control the action.
Katsuro avoids the attempt from Kobayashi to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Katsuro lands a big shot there that rocks Kobayashi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kobayashi manages to control the position for a moment.
Kobayashi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kobayashi tries to hold on but Katsuro postures up.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hiroshi Kobayashi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Katsuro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kobayashi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Kei Katsuro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kobayashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Katsuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kobayashi looking to sit in guard and control but Katsuro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Katsuro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Katsuro trying to control but Kobayashi is working from the bottom.
Kobayashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Katsuro tries to stand but Kobayashi is controlling from the bottom.
Kobayashi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kobayashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kobayashi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Katsuro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Katsuro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Katsuro looking to pass the guard.
Kobayashi is trying to control the position but Katsuro postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Katsuro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kobayashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Katsuro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kobayashi is trying to keep Katsuro in close.
Kobayashi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Katsuro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kobayashi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kobayashi trying to pass the guard but Katsuro defending well.
Kobayashi controlling the pace.
Kobayashi prevents Katsuro from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi is pressing down on Katsuro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Katsuro is holding on for now.
Kobayashi is controlling the pace.
Kobayashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Katsuro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kobayashi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Kobayashi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kobayashi is looking to advance position but Katsuro won't allow it.
Kobayashi trying to control from half guard but Katsuro is working away.
Katsuro is looking to improve his position.
Katsuro is defending against the submission attempts here by Kobayashi .
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kobayashi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Katsuro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kobayashi is looking to take a break and control but Katsuro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kobayashi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kobayashi is looking to take a break and control but Katsuro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Katsuro sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Kobayashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Hiroshi Kobayashi !
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Ken Kei Katsuro!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Ken Kei Katsuro!
Ken Kei Katsuro wins by split decision!
Ken Kei Katsuro retains his lightweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaz Shiroma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osuka Kasumia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shiroma comes to the ring accompanied by Red Warrior. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaz Shiroma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Osuka Kasumia!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasumia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shiroma swivels and escapes.
Kasumia looks for a takedown but Shiroma sprawls well.
Shiroma misses with a wild combination.
Shiroma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shiroma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shiroma lands an overhand right.
Shiroma missing with a left hand there. Kasumia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kasumia tries to clinch but Shiroma moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiroma fails to land with a series of punches.
Kaz Shiroma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasumia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Shiroma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shiroma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kasumia closes the distance and clinches up with Shiroma, looking for a takedown. Kasumia pushes Shiroma against the ropes but Shiroma circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kaz Shiroma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osuka Kasumia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasumia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shiroma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasumia wants to clinch.
Kasumia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shiroma.
Shiroma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shiroma cracks Kasumia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kasumia walks into a left hand.
Shiroma misses with a double jab.
Kasumia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Shiroma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kasumia throws a sloppy head kick and Shiroma moves out of range easily.
Shiroma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kasumia moves in looking to clinch but Shiroma pushes him off.
Kasumia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kasumia keeps control of Shiroma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shiroma is trying to maintain a safe position but Kasumia gets an underhook and turns Shiroma into the ropes.
Shiroma wants to get back to striking at distance but Kasumia won't allow it.
Shiroma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shiroma has had enough of the clinch but Kasumia keeps him there for the moment.
Kasumia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kasumia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shiroma's face.
Kasumia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shiroma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kasumia missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Shiroma on the inside.
Kasumia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kasumia prevents Shiroma from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasumia scores a nice knee to the body.
Kasumia tries to pull guard but Shiroma won't allow it.
Kasumia tries to pull guard but Shiroma holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kasumia drops back down to his feet.
Shiroma looking to slow down the pace here.
Shiroma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shiroma throws a hook but Kasumia blocks it.
Shiroma jabs at Kasumia's body.
Shiroma throws a series of punches but Kasumia moves out of range.
Shiroma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kasumia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown by Kasumia or perhaps it was just good defense by Shiroma which made him look bad.
Shiroma works over Kasumia's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Osuka Kasumia has been cut.
Kasumia looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasumia tries for a takedown but Shiroma sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shiroma misses with a wild body shot.
Kasumia is looking to clinch but Shiroma is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Shiroma misses.
Kasumia closes the distance and clinches up with Shiroma, looking for a takedown. Kasumia pushes Shiroma against the ropes but Shiroma circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kasumia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice combination there by Shiroma.
Shiroma misses with a series of wild punches.
Kasumia is looking to clinch but Shiroma is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Shiroma misses.
Kasumia is looking to clinch.
Kasumia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shiroma misses with a few strikes there.
Shiroma goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shiroma throws a nice looking combination but Kasumia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kasumia is trying desperately to land a takedown but Shiroma is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kasumia.
Kasumia shoots in for a takedown but Shiroma shows good takedown defense.
Shiroma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shiroma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shiroma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kasumia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shiroma scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kasumia misses with a double jab
and Shiroma counters with a two punch combo.
Kasumia misses with a takedown attempt - Shiroma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kasumia tries to clinch but Shiroma is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Shiroma as Kasumia shoots in.
Shiroma just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasumia moves into the clinch successfully.
Shiroma blocks an elbow strike.
Kasumia looking to throw knees to the head but Shiroma is blocking nicely.
Shiroma can't break the clinch.
Kasumia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shiroma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kasumia misses with a knee to the head.
Shiroma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kasumia is keeping busy.
Kasumia misses with a knee strike.
Kasumia tries a knee to the head but Shiroma blocks it.
Kasumia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kasumia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shiroma managing to block the knees to the body from Kasumia.
Kasumia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shiroma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kasumia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shiroma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kasumia misses with an elbow over the top.
Shiroma tries to break the clinch but Kasumia is controlling the position.
Kasumia connects with a knee to the head.
Shiroma is trying to break the clinch but Kasumia has him pressed against the ropes.
Kasumia tries a knee to the head but Shiroma blocks it.
Shiroma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kasumia.
Shiroma tries to break the clinch but Kasumia is controlling the position.
Kasumia throws an elbow but it misses.
Kasumia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shiroma breaks the clinch.
Shiroma throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kasumia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kasumia.
Shiroma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shiroma digs a right hand underneath Kasumia's ribcage. Kasumia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kasumia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kasumia lands a knee to the head.
Shiroma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shiroma wants to break free but Kasumia has control.
Kasumia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kasumia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kasumia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shiroma blocks it with crossed arms.
Shiroma is trying to break the clinch but Kasumia has him pressed against the ropes.
Shiroma breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Shiroma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shiroma throws a shot to the body.
Kasumia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shiroma throws a combination. Kasumia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shiroma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kasumia tries to clinch up but Shiroma circles away and keeps his distance.
Shiroma throws a combination that misses
and Kasumia counters with a head kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kasumia shoots in for a takedown but Shiroma shows good takedown defense.
Shiroma throws a right and a left that Kasumia avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Shiroma as Kasumia shoots in.
Shiroma misses with a double jab.
Kaz Shiroma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasumia tries to clinch but Shiroma moves out of range.
Kasumia tries to clinch but Shiroma moves out of range.
Shiroma tries to keep at a distance but Kasumia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kasumia misses with a knee strike.
Kasumia connects with a knee to the head.
Kasumia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shiroma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kasumia has him pressed against the ropes.
Kasumia lands a nice knee to the body.
Kasumia fails to pull guard.
Kasumia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shiroma blocks it with crossed arms.
Shiroma blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaz Shiroma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Osuka Kasumia's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shiroma throws out a loose jab but Kasumia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaz Shiroma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kasumia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shiroma as he avoids it easily.
Shiroma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shiroma takes a swing at Kasumia's ribcage but misses.
Shiroma misses with a double jab
and Kasumia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kasumia.
Kasumia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shiroma dodges an elbow strike from Kasumia.
Shiroma gets underhooks to prevent Kasumia's takedown attempt.
Shiroma takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiroma has had enough of the clinch but Kasumia keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shiroma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shiroma is trying to break the clinch but Kasumia has him pressed against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Kasumia.
Kasumia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shiroma prevents it.
Kaz Shiroma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osuka Kasumia.
Kasumia misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiroma is trying to maintain a safe position but Kasumia gets an underhook and turns Shiroma into the ropes.
Kasumia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shiroma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kasumia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shiroma has had enough of the clinch but Kasumia keeps him there for the moment.
Kasumia landing knees to the head.
Kasumia keeps control of Shiroma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kasumia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shiroma just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kasumia tries a knee to the head but Shiroma blocks it.
Shiroma blocks an elbow strike from Kasumia.
Kasumia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shiroma smiles and moves away.
Shiroma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kasumia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shiroma manages to break the clinch.
Kasumia is looking to clinch.
Shiroma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kasumia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shiroma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kasumia throws an elbow but it misses.
Kasumia lands an elbow that stopped Shiroma in his tracks for a moment.
Shiroma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasumia prevents Shiroma from breaking the clinch.
Knees to the body from Kasumia.
Kasumia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kasumia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kasumia looking to throw knees to the head but Shiroma is blocking nicely.
Shiroma is trying to break the clinch but Kasumia has him pressed against the ropes.
Shiroma blocks an elbow strike from Kasumia.
Kasumia landing knees to the body.
Shiroma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kasumia shoots in but no luck this time.
Shiroma stuffs the takedown attempt from Kasumia. Kasumia gets slowly back to his feet.
Shiroma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kasumia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kasumia shoots in but no luck this time.
Kasumia shoots in but no luck this time.
Shiroma punishes Kasumia's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kasumia lands a nice elbow.
Shiroma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kasumia throws an elbow but misses.
Kasumia tries to land a knee to the head but Shiroma blocks with his arms.
Kasumia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kasumia misses with an elbow over the top.
Kasumia tries for a takedown but Shiroma manages to get underhooks.
Kasumia tries to land knees in the clinch but Shiroma avoids the damage to the body.
Kasumia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shiroma is pressed up against the ropes. Kasumia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shiroma down to the mat. Shiroma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice cross by Shiroma.
Shiroma looks to land a combination but Kasumia avoids it well.
Kasumia moves in looking to clinch but Shiroma pushes him off.
Kasumia wants to clinch but Shiroma slips to the side
and Shiroma counters with a series of strikes. Kasumia will be more careful next time no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Shiroma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasumia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shiroma tries to avoid it but Kasumia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shiroma to the ground. Shiroma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaz Shiroma is winning the standup battle so far.
Kasumia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kasumia trying to land knees to the body.
Kasumia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shiroma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kasumia wants a takedown.
Kasumia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kasumia trying to land knees to the body.
Kasumia throws an elbow that misses.
Shiroma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kasumia missing with knees to the body.
Shiroma is trying to break free.
Kasumia can't get the takedown.
Kasumia unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shiroma lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kasumia tries to land a knee to the head but Shiroma blocks with his arms.
Kasumia lands a nice knee to the body.
Kasumia goes for a takedown attempt but Shiroma pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kasumia is looking to clinch but Shiroma is avoiding it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kasumia shoots in but no luck this time.
Shiroma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kasumia doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Shiroma does no damage.
Kasumia tries to clinch there but Shiroma circles away.
Kasumia forces Shiroma back against the ropes and clinches.
Shiroma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kasumia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kasumia tries a knee to the head but Shiroma blocks it.
Kasumia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shiroma breaks the clinch.
Kasumia is looking to clinch.
Shiroma with a hook.
Kasumia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shiroma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kasumia moves into the clinch.
Kasumia lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kasumia tries to pull guard but Shiroma won't allow it.
Shiroma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kasumia is working for takedown but Shiroma is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kasumia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kasumia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shiroma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kasumia throws an elbow but misses.
Kasumia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shiroma tries to break the clinch but Kasumia is controlling the position.
Kasumia lands a knee to the body.
Kasumia misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kasumia throws an elbow but misses.
Kasumia tries a knee to the head but Shiroma blocks it.
Shiroma managing to block the knees to the body from Kasumia.
Kasumia lands an elbow just above Shiroma 's eye.
Kasumia is working for takedown but Shiroma is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kasumia trying to land knees to the body.
Kasumia misses with a knee to the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shiroma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shiroma swinging wilding here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kasumia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kasumia pushes Shiroma up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kasumia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kasumia lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kasumia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kasumia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shiroma prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kasumia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shiroma's brow.
Shiroma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kasumia throws an elbow that misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shiroma dodges an elbow strike from Kasumia.
Shiroma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kasumia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shiroma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kasumia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shiroma.
Kasumia tries to land a knee to the head but Shiroma blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kasumia throws an elbow but misses.
Kasumia misses with an elbow strike.
Kasumia misses with a knee strike.
Shiroma avoiding damage as Kasumia throws knees to the body.
Kasumia wants a takedown but no success here.
Kasumia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shiroma.
Shiroma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Shiroma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shiroma throws a right and a left that Kasumia avoids nicely.
Shiroma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kasumia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shiroma, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shiroma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shiroma throws a hook but Kasumia avoids it easily.
Kasumia fails to land the takedown.
Kasumia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shiroma circles away.
Shiroma misses with a wild body shot.
Kasumia tries to clinch up but Shiroma circles away and keeps his distance.
Kasumia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kasumia lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Kaz Shiroma has been cut.
Kasumia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shiroma smiles and moves away.
Kasumia gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasumia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shiroma prevents it.
Shiroma avoiding damage as Kasumia throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Osuka Kasumia.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Kaz Shiroma!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Kaz Shiroma!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Kaz Shiroma!
Kaz Shiroma wins by unanimous decision!
Kaz Shiroma is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryobun Akagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralli Palli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palli comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pelimies kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryobun Akagi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ralli Palli!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akagi misses with the combination.
Palli lands a head shot.
Palli misses with the combination.
Palli is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Palli slips a jab and a cross from Akagi.
Ralli Palli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akagi doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab from Palli.
Palli throws a series of punches but Akagi moves out of range.
Akagi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akagi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palli.
Akagi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Who's going to make the next move?
Palli can't do much from the bottom here.
Akagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Palli keeps working.
Palli is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Akagi is controlling him well.
Akagi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagi tries to advance to mount but Palli denies him.
You can see the frustration on Palli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Palli is looking to reverse the position.
Palli looks gassed!
Akagi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Palli tries to bench press Akagi off him but Akagi keeps the position.
Akagi wants to control but Palli is keeping him busy.
Akagi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Palli is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Akagi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akagi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Palli!
Palli just holding on.
Akagi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Palli can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Palli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akagi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Palli wants to hold on but Akagi pushes him away.
Akagi wants to finish this one by submission but Palli is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Akagi.
Palli has given up his back here. Will Akagi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Palli trying to control the hands but Akagi breaks the grip.
Akagi looking to break Palli's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Palli remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Akagi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Akagi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akagi is persistently looking for the submission but Palli is defending it well.
Palli won't enjoy being in this position. Akagi looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Palli is tapping - it's over boys! Akagi picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryobun Akagi!
Ryobun Akagi retains his bantamweight title!
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