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PFL- 2 The New Era PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bay Mai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinobu Morita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bay Mai has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bay Mai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinobu Morita!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mai drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Morita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morita prevents Mai from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morita trying to control from Mai's half guard. Mai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mai looking for a guillotine here but Morita defends easily.
Mai manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Morita gets back to half guard.
Morita tries to roll over but Mai keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morita has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mai is working away from the top position though.
Morita wants to improve his position but Mai is controlling well.
Morita is looking to control Mai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morita avoid being mounted?
Morita is trying is best to control the position here.
Mai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Morita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morita tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Morita fails with the takedown
and Mai counters with a left and a right that stings Morita.
Mai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morita counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mai!
Morita looks gassed!
Morita working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morita wants to take Mai's back here but Mai is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mai is trying to stand.
A nice elbow there by Morita.
Mai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mai tries to hold on but Morita postures up.
Mai is squirming around, avoiding Morita's attempts to control the action.
Mai can't escape the position.
Mai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mai squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Morita looking for a guillotine from mount but Mai is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mai working to try and regain half guard.
Morita tries to control but Mai wriggling away.
Mai gets back to half guard.
Mai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morita.
Mai is not content to let Morita control the position.
Morita trying to mount his opponent but Mai defends it.
Morita wants to stand up but Mai is controlling the position.
Mai manages to get to full guard.
Mai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mai had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Morita is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mai Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Morita's back instead.
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.
Mai is landing with strikes from the back.
Morita breaks Mai's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Morita looking to pass the guard.
Morita stopping the sweep attempt from Mai.
Morita slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morita's guard.
Mai wants to stand but Morita has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Morita looking for a sweep. Not yet Morita, not yet.
Mai looking to pass the guard.
Mai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mai wants to control from the top but Morita keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bay Mai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A lazy body kick from Morita
and Mai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Morita breaks from the clinch.
Mai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Morita doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mai.
Mai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bay Mai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morita wants to clinch but Mai slips to the side
and Mai counters by clinching up.
A hook to the body from Morita.
Mai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morita throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mai counters with an outside leg kick.
Mai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mai clinches.
Morita tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mai breaks the clinch.
Shinobu Morita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morita wants to clinch but Mai slips to the side
so Mai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mai stopping the sweep attempt from Morita.
Mai wants to control from the top but Morita keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morita manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mai manages to get himself to full guard.
Morita wants to control from the top but Mai keeps moving.
Morita tries to free his leg and advance position but Mai is retaining full guard.
Morita trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Morita is trying to hold Mai in close to prevent damage but Mai has managed to pass into half guard.
Mai slips a nice elbow through Morita's hands, connecting with Morita's forehead.
Morita is trying to maintain the position but Mai is very close to passing his half guard.
Morita actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Morita keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Morita is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Mai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morita keeps working.
Mai is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Morita has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morita moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morita is on top in guard.
Morita is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morita slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morita stands and steps away. Mai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Morita closes the distance but Mai moves to the side
and Mai counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morita wants to sweep here but Mai controlling him for the moment.
Mai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mai tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Morita.
Mai is working for a kimura but Morita is defending it quite comfortably.
Mai is nestled in close to Morita, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Mai there.
Morita has hold of Mai's hands but Mai slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mai gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Mai tries to keep at a distance but Morita has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morita.
Morita is looking to control Mai's arms but Mai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morita has his back to the cage.
Morita on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mai pulls guard successfully.
Morita is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Morita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morita is one step ahead there.
Morita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mai is keeping the position for now.
Morita preventing the sweep.
Morita wants to pass the guard but Mai is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morita thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morita trying to control the position from guard on top but Mai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Morita scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bay Mai dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mai lands with a slapping head kick.
Morita tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morita misses with a few strikes there.
Mai tries to clinch but Morita moves out of range.
Morita wants to clinch
and Mai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mai wants a takedown but no success here.
Mai wants a takedown.
Morita is trying to break the clinch but Mai has him pressed against the cage.
Morita wants to get back to striking at distance but Mai won't allow it.
Morita breaks from the clinch.
Mai fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bay Mai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morita tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morita is looking to clinch but Mai is avoiding it.
Morita misses with a kick to the body
so Mai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morita keeping moving, preventing Mai from controlling successfully.
Morita looking to control.
Morita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mai advances nicely into full mount.
Mai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morita is looking to escape.
Bay Mai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mai swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Morita is now in Mai's guard. A big mistake from Mai there, giving up the dominant position!
Mai wants to sweep but no luck.
Morita prevents Mai from getting back to his feet.
Mai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morita.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morita drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mai!
Mai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morita is trying to work for a sweep but Mai has mounted him!
Mai working for a guillotine from mount but Morita is in no mood to give up.
Mai stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Mai closes the distance and clinches.
Morita is trying to break the clinch but Mai has him pressed against the cage.
Morita wants to stall.
Mai pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morita trying to control but Mai is working from the bottom.
Morita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mai is keeping the position for now.
Morita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mai dives on top into guard.
Morita manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mai manages to get himself to full guard.
Mai wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Morita manages to pass to side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morita lands a nice short elbow.
Morita is tying to control. Mai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Morita there.
Morita is looking for a kimura here.
Morita is stalling here. Mai is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Morita seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mai has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morita gets back to half guard.
Morita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Morita looking for a sweep. Not yet Morita, not yet.
Morita is trying to keep Mai in close.
Morita wants to sweep but no luck.
Shinobu Morita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mai is sitting in close to Morita's body. Morita has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mai is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mai is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Morita.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shinobu Morita!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heinrich Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago has chosen Rocky Tribune as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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230 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Heinrich Wolfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago drives through and clinches with Wolfe against the cage.
Drago tries to score a body lock takedown but Wolfe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drago taking a breather.
Wolfe can't break the clinch.
Wolfe stops a takedown attempt from Drago.
Drago manages to pull guard.
Wolfe wanted to stand there but Drago had control of the position.
Drago thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wolfe wants to get up but he can't break Drago's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wolfe wants to get up but he can't break Drago's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Drago trying to keep a closed guard but Wolfe is proving a slippery customer.
Wolfe wants to get up but he can't break Drago's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Wolfe is looking to chop away at Drago's legs.
Drago drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Drago is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago tries to advance to mount but Wolfe denies him.
Drago tries for a kimura but Wolfe is defending well.
Wolfe struggling a bit here.
Drago in side control lands a decent elbow.
Drago is staying tight to Wolfe's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wolfe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Drago is controlling him well.
Wolfe is breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Drago forces Wolfe back against the cage and clinches.
Drago pulls guard.
Drago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolfe is one step ahead there.
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wolfe wanted to stand there but Drago had control of the position.
Drago is trying to keep Wolfe in close.
Wolfe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Drago's guard.
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolfe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wolfe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wolfe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drago throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick from Drago lands but Wolfe takes it in his stride.
Wolfe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drago counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drago counters by moving into the clinch.
Drago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Heinrich Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Drago.
Drago changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wolfe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drago clinches up against the cage.
Drago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Drago is pressed up against the cage. Wolfe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drago down to the mat. Drago avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Drago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wolfe.
Wolfe throws a head kick but Drago moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Drago.
Wolfe tries a head kick but it misses.
Drago swinging wilding here.
Wolfe clinches but Drago breaks the clinch
and Drago counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wolfe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Drago is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wolfe to the mat. Wolfe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wolfe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolfe is retaining full guard.
Wolfe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Drago looking to pass the guard.
Drago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wolfe wriggles free and stands up.
Drago shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfe controls Drago momentarily but Drago frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drago trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Wolfe keeping full guard, as Drago tries to pass.
Drago drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wolfe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Drago has Wolfe in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wolfe clinches up with Drago and pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drago changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wolfe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Heinrich Wolfe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drago drops Wolfe with a right and a left! Drago comes rushing in but Wolfe regains his composure and manages to keep Drago in guard.
Wolfe is rocked!
Wolfe can't keep his opponent in guard - Drago advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oh Wolfe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drago controlling the pace.
Drago is looking for a kimura but Wolfe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drago to get the leverage.
Drago is taking a breather. Wolfe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wolfe seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolfe keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe tries to kick Drago off but Drago keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A good leg kick by Drago.
A solid leg kick lands there for Drago.
Drago gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wolfe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Drago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wolfe lands a nice elbow.
Wolfe can't break the clinch.
Wolfe tries to score a body lock takedown but Drago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drago prevents Wolfe from breaking the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Wolfe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wolfe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Drago uses from the top position.
Drago postures up.
Wolfe wriggles free and stands up.
Wolfe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drago counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago tries to pass to full mount but Wolfe defends it.
Drago wants to stand but Wolfe has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Drago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wolfe manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wolfe scores with a jab to the body.
Wolfe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drago has managed to clinch.
Drago ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Drago no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Drago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolfe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drago trying to keep a closed guard but Wolfe is proving a slippery customer.
Wolfe being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe won't allow Drago to sweep him here.
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drago controls Wolfe momentarily but Wolfe frees himself.
Wolfe preventing the sweep.
Drago controlling Wolfe's posture.
Wolfe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Drago's guard.
Ivan Drago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drago trying to keep a closed guard but Wolfe is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wolfe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe tries to clinch but Drago moves away
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolfe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drago counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Drago.
Wolfe wriggles free and stands up.
Heinrich Wolfe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick there by Wolfe.
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!
Wolfe fails to land with a series of punches.
Heinrich Wolfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago feints and as Wolfe raises his hands in defense, Drago changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wolfe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drago is controlling him.
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolfe is keeping the position for now.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolfe is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drago sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wolfe wants to get back to his feet but Drago passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Drago darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Drago postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Wolfe to stand up.
Drago moves into the clinch.
Drago fails to pull guard.
Wolfe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wolfe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Drago manages to pull guard.
Drago is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wolfe trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolfe is really struggling to control Drago but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drago looking for a guillotine here but Wolfe defends easily.
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolfe is one step ahead there.
Wolfe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Drago is proving hard to escape from.
Drago wants to sweep here but Wolfe controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Drago.
Wolfe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drago counters by moving into the clinch.
Wolfe tries to pull guard but Drago holds him up against the cage and eventually Wolfe drops back down to his feet.
Wolfe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Drago pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wolfe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Heinrich Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Drago.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drago pulls guard effortlessly.
Drago trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wolfe stands and steps away. Drago gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ivan Drago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drago takes the fight into the clinch.
Wolfe misses with a knee to the head.
Drago takes an elbow to the temple.
Wolfe jumps into guard, dragging Drago to the mat.
Wolfe wants to get back to his feet but Drago is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Drago preventing the sweep.
Drago trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Wolfe is controlling Drago's posture.
Drago prevents Wolfe from getting back to his feet.
Wolfe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wolfe wants to stand but Drago is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wolfe doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Drago closes the distance and clinches up with Wolfe, looking for a takedown. Drago pushes Wolfe against the cage but Wolfe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wolfe throws a lazy head kick
and Drago counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wolfe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wolfe looking to slow down the pace here.
Wolfe jumps guard.
Drago not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Drago pushing down on Wolfe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wolfe wants to get back to his feet.
Drago content to control rather than advance.
Drago wants to control but Wolfe is keeping him busy.
Drago is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Drago trying to pass the guard but Wolfe defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wolfe wants to control but Drago passes into side.
Drago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wolfe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Drago.
Wolfe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Drago is controlling him well.
Wolfe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wolfe throws a leg kick which misses Drago's front leg but catches the back leg as Drago tries to avoid it.
Wolfe tries a head kick but it misses.
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolfe.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Drago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drago has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Drago!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hanzo Mori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Nakajima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hanzo Mori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Nakajima!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mori swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Mori does no damage.
Mori tries to bum rush Nakajima with a series of wild strikes but Nakajima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mori misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mori misses with the combination.
Mori fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakajima lands a head kick. Mori smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mori misses with a double jab.
Nakajima fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mori sprawls well initially but Nakajima persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mori pushes Nakajima off looking to stand but Nakajima dives back in and keeps control.
Mori is breathing heavily.
Mori is not content to let Nakajima control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mori wants to get back to his feet.
Nakajima is looking to take a break and control but Mori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mori pushes Nakajima off looking to stand but Nakajima dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nakajima lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nakajima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mori.
Nakajima wants to clinch.
Mori throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Mori.
No joy there for Mori, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mori swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mori misses with a wild combination.
Nakajima avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mori misses with a two punch combination.
Mori will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mori throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick from Nakajima lands but Mori takes it in his stride.
Mori misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mori looks to land a combination but Nakajima avoids it well.
Mori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mori rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakajima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Nakajima with that takedown attempt.
Nakajima shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nakajima showed some decent athleticism there.
Nakajima wants to stand up but Mori has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mori looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakajima is looking to advance position but Mori won't allow it.
Mori wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nakajima slips a jab and a cross from Mori.
Mori fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mori throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mori throws a right hand that Nakajima ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakajima also avoids with ease.
Mori misses with a series of wild punches.
Mori misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nakajima lands a head kick. Mori smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mori misses with a two punch combination.
Nakajima shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mori as he jumps to the side.
Hanzo Mori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakajima goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakajima makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mori really felt that one!
Mori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakajima counters with a head kick. That will keep Mori thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakajima counters with a head kick. That will keep Mori thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakajima counters with a series of strikes. Mori will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakajima counters with an inside leg kick.
Mori throws a combination that misses
and Nakajima counters with a two punch combo.
Mori misses with a combination
and Nakajima counters with a big head kick but Mori shrugs it off.
Mori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakajima counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakajima counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakajima counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Nakajima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakajima counters with a left and a right that stings Mori.
Mori misses with a double jab
and Nakajima counters with a one-two to the body.
Mori misses with a double jab
and Nakajima counters with a head kick. That will keep Mori thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mori misses with a combination
and Nakajima counters with a one-two to the body.
Mori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakajima counters with a head kick. That will keep Mori thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mori misses with a double jab
and Nakajima counters with a head kick. That will keep Mori thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakajima counters with an outside leg kick.
Mori misses with a combination
and Nakajima counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mori is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mori misses with a combination
and Nakajima counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mori is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mori throws a combination that misses
and Nakajima counters with a nice body kick.
Mori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakajima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanzo Mori is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakajima is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakajima counters with a big head kick but Mori shrugs it off.
Mori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakajima counters with a left and a right that stings Mori.
Mori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakajima counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mori is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakajima counters with a nice leg kick.
Mori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakajima counters with a big head kick but Mori shrugs it off.
Mori misses with a combination
and Nakajima counters with a nice body kick.
Mori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakajima counters with a solid body kick.
Mori throws a combination that misses
and Nakajima counters with a left and a right that stings Mori.
Hanzo Mori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mori misses with a double jab
and Nakajima counters with a low kick, right behind Mori 's knee.
Mori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakajima counters with a right hand to the body.
Nakajima throws a head kick that misses.
Mori misses with a double jab
and Nakajima counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mori is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mori throws a combination that misses
and Nakajima counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mori throws a combination that misses
and Nakajima counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakajima counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakajima counters with a head kick.
Mori misses with a combination
and Nakajima counters with a big head kick but Mori shrugs it off.
Mori throws a combination that misses
and Nakajima finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nakajima scores with a head kick.
Mori misses with a double jab
and Nakajima counters with a body kick.
Mori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakajima counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mori misses with a double jab
and Nakajima counters with a head kick. That will keep Mori thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakajima counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mori is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mori misses with a double jab
and Nakajima counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakajima counters with a big head kick but Mori shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakajima makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mori really felt that one!
Mori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakajima counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mori misses with a combination
and Nakajima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Nakajima.
Mori throws a combination that misses
and Nakajima counters with a series of strikes. Mori will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakajima counters with a big head kick but Mori shrugs it off.
Nakajima is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakajima counters with a three punch combo that has Mori backing up. Mori nods at Nakajima to acknowledge the strikes.
Mori misses with a combination
and Nakajima counters by clinching up.
Mori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nakajima.
Mori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakajima has had enough of the clinch but Mori keeps him there for the moment.
Mori working aggressively here.
Mori misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakajima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakajima blocks a body shot from Mori.
Mori working aggressively here.
Mori throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakajima.
Mori lands a right hand.
Mori will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mori misses with a punch to the body.
Mori misses with some punches.
Mori tries a body shot but Nakajima blocks it.
Nakajima wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nakajima fails to pull guard.
Nakajima is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mori pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hanzo Mori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Nakajima.
Nakajima tries to pull guard but Mori won't allow it.
Mori pushes Nakajima back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mori misses with some punches.
Mori can't find room to land a body shot as Nakajima controls the action.
Mori working aggressively here.
Nakajima stalling in the clinch but Mori improves position.
Nakajima wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mori tries to work over Nakajima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakajima is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nakajima wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mori throws a head punch that misses.
Nakajima wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nakajima prevents a body shot from Mori.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Nakajima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mori throws a combination that misses
and Nakajima counters with a head kick.
Mori throws a combination that misses
and Nakajima counters with a nice body kick.
Mori misses with a combination
and Nakajima counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakajima counters with a head kick.
Mori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakajima counters with a one-two to the body.
Nakajima throws a nice head kick!
Mori misses with a double jab
and Nakajima counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nakajima lands with a kick to the temple. Mori shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakajima counters with a head kick. That will keep Mori thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakajima counters with a head kick.
Mori throws a combination that misses
and Nakajima counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mori misses with a combination
and Nakajima counters with a big head kick but Mori shrugs it off.
Mori misses with a double jab
and Nakajima counters with a head kick.
Nakajima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakajima counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakajima counters with a head kick.
Nakajima throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mori is rocked!
Mori throws a combination that misses
and Nakajima counters with a body kick that stops Mori in his tracks momentarily.
Mori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakajima counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nakajima closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mori circles away.
Mori misses with a double jab
and Nakajima counters with a head kick.
Mori throws a combination that misses
and Nakajima counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mori working aggressively here.
Mori throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakajimas head.
Mori tries to work over Nakajima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mori struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakajima controls his hands.
Nakajima is working for takedown but Mori is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakajima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mori misses with a double jab
and Nakajima counters with a good, hard body kick but Mori shrugs it off.
Mori throws a combination that misses
and Nakajima counters with a low kick, right behind Mori 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mori misses with a combination
and Nakajima counters with a good low kick that Mori was not able to check.
Mori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakajima counters with a one-two to the body.
Mori is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakajima counters with a head kick. That will keep Mori thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mori misses with a combination
and Nakajima counters with a two punch combo.
Mori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakajima counters with a head kick.
Nakajima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakajima lands with an uppercut that bounces Mori off the cage and back into rage.
Mori misses with a double jab
and Nakajima counters with a nice body kick.
Mori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakajima counters with a solid body kick.
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!
Mori misses with a double jab
and Nakajima counters with a good low kick that Mori was not able to check.
Mori scores with a three punch combo!
Mori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakajima counters with a thumping low kick.
Mori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakajima counters with a series of strikes. Mori will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Nakajima finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakajima counters with a left and a right that stings Mori.
Mori takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nakajima lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nakajima.
Oh Mori is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mori takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mori seems to have got his legs back now.
Nakajima goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakajima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakajima counters with a head kick.
Mori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakajima counters with an outside leg kick.
Mori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakajima counters by clinching up.
Nice body punch from Mori - that landed with a thud.
Mori works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mori lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakajima or not.
Mori misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Mori.
Mori throws a head punch that misses.
Mori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mori scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakajima is looking to break free of the clinch but Mori has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Mori.
Mori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mori misses with the head strike.
Mori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakajima is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mori looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakajima is looking to break free of the clinch but Mori has double underhooks.
Mori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mori works on Nakajima's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Nakajima takes a shot to the head.
Mori works on Nakajima's body with a couple of short punches.
Mori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakajima breaks from the clinch.
Mori throws a combination that misses
and Nakajima counters with a body kick.
Mori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakajima counters with a head kick. That will keep Mori thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakajima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jay Nakajima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick from Nakajima.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakajima counters with a one-two to the body.
Mori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakajima counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakajima counters with a head kick. That will keep Mori thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hanzo Mori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakajima throws a nice looking combination but Mori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Nakajima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nakajima winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Nakajima!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Jacobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Jacobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Anderson tries to bench press Jacobson off him but Jacobson keeps the position.
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jacobson trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Anderson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Jacobson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jacobson trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jacobson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Jacobson is controlling well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Jacobson dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Jacobson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jacobson takes the fight into the clinch.
Anderson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jacobson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Anderson to the mat. Anderson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jacobson stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacobson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Jacobson slips nicely into half guard.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jacobson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Jacobson is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Jacobson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Jacobson avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Jacobson circles away.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jacobson counters with a head kick.
Jim Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobson throws a head kick that Anderson semi-blocks.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Jacobson counters with a big head kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacobson wants to clinch.
Jacobson clinches up against the cage.
Jacobson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jacobson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anderson manages to pull guard.
Anderson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jacobson has his hands clasped together but Anderson extends an breaks Jacobson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Anderson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Anderson!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiroki Katsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hung Sow Loe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hung Sow Loe is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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158 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroki Katsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hung Sow Loe!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsu shoots in but Sow Loe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sow Loe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Katsu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Katsu.
Katsu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Katsu throwing strikes from guard but Sow Loe blocks nicely.
Katsu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sow Loe on the ground.
Sow Loe trying to keep a closed guard but Katsu is proving a slippery customer.
Katsu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Katsu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sow Loe dives on top into guard.
Katsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Katsu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sow Loe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsu is looking to escape.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sow Loe has eaten all the pies!
Sow Loe prevents Katsu from improving his position.
Sow Loe wants to pass to mount but Katsu is defending the position.
Katsu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sow Loe controlling the pace.
Sow Loe stands up and beckons Katsu to join him on the feet.
Sow Loe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katsu is breathing heavily.
Katsu with a poor takedown
and Sow Loe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sow Loe lands a nice short elbow.
Katsu is trying to get back to full guard.
Katsu is in trouble now - Sow Loe has advanced to mount!
Sow Loe landing strikes from the mount and Katsu is in trouble!
Sow Loe controlling from mount.
Sow Loe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Katsu is squirming around, avoiding Sow Loe's attempts to control the action.
Katsu tries to reverse the position but Sow Loe maintains control.
Sow Loe thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sow Loe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sow Loe avoids the attempt from Katsu to control.
Katsu is working to get back to half guard.
Katsu wants to control but Sow Loe is having none of it.
Katsu swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Katsu tries to improve his position but instead Sow Loe has taken his back!
Sow Loe throwing strikes and Katsu squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Katsu is desperately trying to improve his position but Sow Loe has a good base and remains in mount.
Sow Loe controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Katsu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sow Loe stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Sow Loe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Sow Loe with that takedown attempt.
Sow Loe misses with a takedown attempt - Katsu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hiroki Katsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung Sow Loe.
Sow Loe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Katsu shoots in but no luck this time.
Katsu darts in trying to clinch
and Sow Loe counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Katsu's guard now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Katsu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hung Sow Loe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Katsu shoots in but Sow Loe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sow Loe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Katsu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sow Loe misses with a takedown
and Katsu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Katsu trying to control from half guard but Sow Loe is working away.
Katsu not doing much here.
Katsu is looking to take a break and control but Sow Loe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Katsu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sow Loe lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sow Loe tries to roll over but Katsu keeps him under control.
Sow Loe trying to hold on to Katsu's head to control him but Katsu postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Sow Loe throws a hook to the side of Katsu's head but Katsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sow Loe fails with a takedown attempt.
Hiroki Katsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sow Loe throws a low kick but Katsu avoids it.
Sow Loe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Katsu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sow Loe, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Katsu manages to pull guard.
Sow Loe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sow Loe looking to sit in guard and control but Katsu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Katsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Sow Loe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katsu won't allow Sow Loe to sweep him here.
Sow Loe trying to control the position.
Sow Loe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Katsu trying to control but Sow Loe postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katsu is looking to improve his position.
Katsu trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Katsu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sow Loe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sow Loe looking to sit in guard and control but Katsu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Katsu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sow Loe's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Katsu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Katsu trying to control but Sow Loe is working from the bottom.
Katsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Sow Loe is retaining full guard.
Sow Loe can't keep his opponent in guard - Katsu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sow Loe is trying to stand up here but Katsu is controlling him well.
Katsu working the head and body with strikes.
Sow Loe is trying to control but Katsu manages to pass to mount!
Katsu with shots to the head and body - Sow Loe looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sow Loe is bucking up trying to escape but Katsu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Katsu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroki Katsu dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Katsu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sow Loe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Katsu prevents it.
Sow Loe blocking some punches.
Katsu manages to pull guard.
Sow Loe wants to get up but he can't break Katsu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Katsu trying to keep a closed guard but Sow Loe is proving a slippery customer.
Sow Loe trying to control but Katsu is working from the bottom.
Katsu working a defensive guard but Sow Loe passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsu is looking to control Sow Loe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Katsu avoid being mounted?
Katsu pushes Sow Loe off looking to stand but Sow Loe dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsu has a hand on Sow Loe's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sow Loe takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sow Loe has control of Katsu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Katsu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sow Loe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Katsu can't escape the position.
Katsu tries to improve his position but instead Sow Loe has taken his back!
Katsu is trying to stand back up.
Katsu breaks Sow Loe's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Katsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sow Loe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Katsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Sow Loe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katsu cracks Sow Loe with a solid left hand.
Sow Loe is trying to control the position but Katsu postures up.
Katsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Sow Loe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katsu is looking to work some ground and pound but Sow Loe has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Katsu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Katsu wants to control but Sow Loe is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Katsu in particular looking to stall.
Katsu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sow Loe for as long as he can get away with.
Katsu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Katsu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sow Loe is trying to control but can't.
Katsu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sow Loe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sow Loe taking some punishment here, with Katsu in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsu stalling.
Katsu wants to stand but Sow Loe has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sow Loe tries to get to full guard but Katsu has control of the leg.
Well, if Katsu 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.
Hiroki Katsu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroki Katsu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Katsu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroki Katsu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Hester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reese Andy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reese Andy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gary Hester's chin.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gary Hester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Reese Andy!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andy dodges the punch combination from Hester.
Hester shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Andy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hester doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hester manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hester works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Andy is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hester is tapping! Great win for Andy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Reese Andy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Peter Acton enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Acton!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Acton with that takedown attempt.
Bob misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Acton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Acton avoids the head kick by Bob.
A combination from Bob does no damage.
Bob misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bob misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bob throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bob throws a right hand that Acton ducks under and follows up with a left that Acton also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Bob.
A head kick misses from Bob.
Bob drops Acton with a left and a right! Oh, Acton is hurt - Bob dives into side control looking to finish!
Acton is rocked!
Bob tries to score with some ground and pound. Acton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Acton is still in real trouble! Can Bob finish him?
Acton can't do much from the bottom here.
Acton is looking to regain half guard here but Bob keeps moving and retains side control.
Acton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bob's best efforts.
Acton gets back to full guard.
Acton seems to have recovered his senses.
Acton looking for a sweep. Not yet Acton, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Acton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Acton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bob doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bob manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Acton looks gassed!
Bob tries to free his leg and advance position but Acton is retaining full guard.
Bob 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.
Bob is working hard here to advance position.
Bob won't allow Acton to sweep him here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bob throws a right and a left that Acton avoids nicely.
Bob throws a series of punches but Acton avoids them all with ease.
Bob throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bob tries a head kick but it misses.
Acton scores a takedown into full mount!
Bob can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bob manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bob regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob looking for a sweep. Not yet Bob, not yet.
Bob tries to strike from the bottom.
Bob throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bob manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Acton manages to get himself to full guard.
Acton 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.
Bob is looking to work some ground and pound but Acton has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Acton is keeping the position for now.
Bob throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Acton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bob working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bob throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Acton has a closed guard, preventing Bob from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bob throws a head kick but Acton moves out of range.
Bob throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Bob.
Bob throws a series of punches but Acton avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice combination there by Bob.
Bob looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bob throws a sloppy head kick and Acton moves out of range easily.
Acton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bob manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bob 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.
Bob throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Poor strikes thrown by Bob there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bob unloads with some shots from mount but Acton bucks and avoids them well.
Bob throws some wild stikes that Acton manages to avoid easily.
Acton tries to lock up and control but Bob gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Acton blocking the ground and pound.
Bob unloads with some shots from mount but Acton bucks and avoids them well.
Bob raining down shots from the mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Acton holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bob tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bob thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob looking to finish with strikes here!
Bob looking to finish with strikes here!
Bob is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bob looking to ground and pound but Acton is blocking nicely.
Bob working the ground and pound effectively.
Bob thowing shots but they're missing.
Bob has hold of Acton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Acton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bob throws some wild stikes that Acton manages to avoid easily.
Acton throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bob throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Acton because Bob loaded up on that one.
Acton is trying to escape the mount.
Bob thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Acton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bob dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bob tries to close the distance and clinch up but Acton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bob pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bob pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Acton avoids the head kick by Bob.
Acton blocks a head kick by Bob.
Bob misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bob fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Acton, pushing him back against the cage.
Acton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bob manages to break the clinch.
Bob pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Acton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Acton cracks Bob with a solid left hand.
Bob has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Acton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Acton advances to half guard.
Bob throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bob looking for submissions off his back.
Acton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bob's head.
Acton is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton is trying to control the action in half guard but Bob is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bob wants to get back to full guard.
Acton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bob does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bob misses with a wild combination.
Bob pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bob looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bob throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Acton.
Bob misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jim Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bob tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bob swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Acton gets a takedown into half guard.
Bob gets full guard.
Acton looking to pass the guard.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Acton from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob can't keep his opponent in guard - Acton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bob keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Acton moves nicely into side control.
Acton advances to mount.
Acton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Acton looking to secure an arm triangle but Bob defends it well.
Bob really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Acton controlling the pace for now.
Acton looking to control but Bob is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bob swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bob is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton looking to finish Bob with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bob!
Acton looking to secure an arm triangle but Bob defends it well.
Bob is looking to improve his position but Acton isn't that keen on the idea.
Acton mounts Bob! Really nice guard pass there!
Acton working the ground and pound effectively.
Acton content just to control the position here.
Acton wants to control the pace but Bob is squirming around nicely.
Bob defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Acton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Acton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bob tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Acton content just to control the position here.
Acton looking to secure an arm triangle but Bob defends it well.
Bob can't escape the position.
Acton lands a big elbow.
Acton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Peter Acton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Acton wants to take his opponent's back but Bob doesn't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Acton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bob misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Bob.
Bob throws a series of punches but Acton avoids them all with ease.
Bob pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Acton 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.
Acton passes Bob's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Acton seems to be working for a kimura but Bob defends the submission attempt.
Acton seems to be working for a kimura but Bob defends the submission attempt.
Bob tries to roll over but Acton keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bob blocking the ground and pound attempt from Acton.
Bob wants to get back to full guard.
Bob wants to get back to his feet.
Bob wants to get back to full guard but Acton has mounted him!
Bob is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob gets back to half guard.
Bob gets back to full guard.
Bob looking for a sweep. Not yet Bob, not yet.
Bob had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Acton is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bob Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Acton's back instead.
Bob misses with a punch to the head.
Acton trying to control the action but Bob just sinks the hooks in.
Acton has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bob.
Acton is really stuck here.
Bob is not going to allow Acton to sit and survive in this position.
Acton avoids the strikes from Bob.
Acton breaks Bob's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acton throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Acton gets a takedown into half guard.
Acton controlling the action here.
Acton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bob defends it well.
Acton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Acton is tying to control. Bob wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Acton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Acton wants to free his trapped foot but Bob is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Acton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bob wants to improve his position but Acton is controlling well.
Acton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bob fails to land with a series of punches.
Jim Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Acton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Acton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Acton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Acton taking a breather here.
Acton trying to control the position but Bob is working away.
Bob is looking for a sweep.
Acton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bob is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bob misses with a strike from the bottom.
Acton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Acton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Acton trying to control the position but Bob is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acton working the ground and pound.
Acton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bob knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Acton wants to control but Bob is keeping him busy.
Bob sneaks back into half guard.
Bob punching from the bottom.
Bob looks like he's trying to stand up.
Acton is working for a submission of some sort.
Bob wants to get back to full guard.
Acton passes to side control.
Bob gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Acton trying to control but Bob is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Acton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Acton 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Acton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reese Andy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reese Andy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Reese Andy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Reese Andy!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reese Andy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Reese Andy preventing the sweep.
Reese Andy stops Reese Andy from standing up.
Reese Andy 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.
Reese Andy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reese Andy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reese Andy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reese Andy throwing strikes but missing.
Reese Andy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reese Andy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reese Andy has his foot on Reese Andy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reese Andy works his way back into a safe position though.
Reese Andy preventing the sweep.
Reese Andy stands and steps away. Reese Andy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Reese Andy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reese Andy sprawls well initially but Reese Andy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Reese Andy seems to be working for a kimura but Reese Andy defends the submission attempt.
Reese Andy 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.
Reese Andy is trying to stand back up but Reese Andy is controlling him
Reese Andy manages to get to full guard.
Reese Andy postures up in Reese Andy's guard and throws a big left but Reese Andy blocks it.
Reese Andy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese Andy striking off his back but it's not causing Reese Andy any problems.
Reese Andy 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.
Reese Andy has his foot on Reese Andy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reese Andy works his way back into a safe position though.
Reese Andy looks gassed!
Reese Andy drops back looking for a leg! Reese Andy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reese Andy manages to kick Reese Andy off! Reese Andy jumps back into Reese Andy's guard.
Reese Andy trying to control the position.
Reese Andy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reese Andy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reese Andy is looking for a kimura here.
Reese Andy is pressing down on Reese Andy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reese Andy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reese Andy is looking for a triangle but Reese Andy pushes his legs off easily.
Reese Andy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reese Andy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reese Andy is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese Andy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reese Andy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reese Andy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reese Andy's guard.
Reese Andy moves nicely into side control.
Reese Andy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Reese Andy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reese Andy looking for a guillotine from mount but Reese Andy is having none of it.
Reese Andy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Reese Andy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Reese Andy regains half guard.
Reese Andy is looking to improve his position.
Reese Andy is pressing down on Reese Andy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reese Andy is holding on for now.
Reese Andy is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Reese Andy pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reese Andy passes to full mount!
Reese Andy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Reese Andy looking for a guillotine from mount but Reese Andy is having none of it.
Reese Andy working for a submission but Reese Andy is keeping him at bay.
Reese Andy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reese Andy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Reese Andy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Reese Andy has control of Reese Andy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Reese Andy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Reese Andy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Reese Andy is surviving well by controlling Reese Andy's body position as best he can.
Reese Andy wants to control the pace but Reese Andy is squirming around nicely.
Reese Andy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Reese Andy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese Andy taking shots to the head.
Reese Andy is squirming around, avoiding Reese Andy's attempts to control the action.
Reese Andy looking for a guillotine from mount but Reese Andy is having none of it.
Reese Andy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reese Andy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reese Andy looking to secure an arm triangle but Reese Andy defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reese Andy looking for a guillotine from mount but Reese Andy is having none of it.
Reese Andy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reese Andy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reese Andy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Reese Andy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reese Andy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reese Andy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reese Andy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reese Andy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reese Andy gets caught flat footed, as Reese Andy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Reese Andy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reese Andy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reese Andy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Reese Andy looking for a sweep. Not yet Reese Andy, not yet.
Reese Andy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reese Andy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reese Andy is one step ahead there.
Reese Andy thows a big elbow that misses.
Reese Andy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reese Andy stands and steps away. Reese Andy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Reese Andy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reese Andy moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese Andy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reese Andy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Reese Andy is breathing heavily.
Reese Andy struggling a bit here.
Reese Andy tries for a kimura but Reese Andy is defending well.
Reese Andy dodges the ground and pound from Reese Andy.
Reese Andy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Reese Andy wants to free his trapped foot but Reese Andy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reese Andy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reese Andy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reese Andy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reese Andy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reese Andy's back!
Reese Andy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Reese Andy regains half guard.
Reese Andy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reese Andy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reese Andy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reese Andy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese Andy trying to control but Reese Andy is working from the bottom.
Reese Andy looking for a sweep. Not yet Reese Andy, not yet.
Reese Andy advances to half guard.
Reese Andy is trying to get back to full guard.
Reese Andy moves nicely into side control.
Reese Andy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reese Andy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reese Andy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Reese Andy is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Reese Andy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reese Andy is staying active underneath Reese Andy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reese Andy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reese Andy is defending against the submission attempts here by Reese Andy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reese Andy is looking for a kimura here.
Reese Andy wants to work for an arm triangle but Reese Andy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reese Andy is looking for a sweep. Reese Andy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reese Andy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reese Andy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Reese Andy swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Reese Andy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Reese Andy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Reese Andy throws some wild stikes that Reese Andy manages to avoid easily.
Reese Andy regains half guard.
Reese Andy tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Reese Andy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reese Andy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese Andy trying to mount his opponent but Reese Andy defends it.
Reese Andy is trying to work for a kimura but Reese Andy is defending well.
Reese Andy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reese Andy pushing down on Reese Andy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Reese Andy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reese Andy breaks from Reese Andy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Reese Andy looking to finish with strikes here!
Reese Andy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Reese Andy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Reese Andy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes there by Reese Andy.
Reese Andy advances to mount.
Reese Andy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Reese Andy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Reese Andy slips a jab and a cross from Reese Andy.
Reese Andy gets a powerful takedown and that's hurt Reese Andy.
Reese Andy is rocked!
Reese Andy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Reese Andy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Reese Andy throws an elbow but Reese Andy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Reese Andy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reese Andy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reese Andy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reese Andy is looking to advance position but Reese Andy won't allow it.
Reese Andy seems to be looking for submissions.
Reese Andy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reese Andy.
Reese Andy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reese Andy is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Reese Andy pulls his head out easily.
Reese Andy wants to get back to full guard.
Reese Andy moves into full guard.
Reese Andy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reese Andy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reese Andy looking for a sweep. Not yet Reese Andy, not yet.
Reese Andy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Reese Andy is working for a guillotine from mount but Reese Andy frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese Andy is looking to improve his position but Reese Andy isn't that keen on the idea.
Reese Andy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Reese Andy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Reese Andy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Reese Andy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reese Andy is tying to control. Reese Andy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reese Andy seems to be looking for submissions.
Reese Andy in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Reese Andy tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Reese Andy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reese Andy!
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