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PFL- 1 First Blood PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Hayabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damos Tous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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158 lbs
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Counter striker
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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, Ryu Hayabusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Damos Tous!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayabusa has Tous up against the cage in a clinch.
Hayabusa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hayabusa lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Damos Tous has been cut.
Hayabusa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tous up against the cage.
Tous dodges an elbow strike from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa misses with an elbow strike.
Hayabusa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hayabusa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hayabusa breaks from the clinch.
Tous closes the distance but Hayabusa moves to the side
and Hayabusa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hayabusa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hayabusa stops a takedown attempt from Tous.
Hayabusa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hayabusa manages to break the clinch.
Tous tries to clinch
and Hayabusa moves into the clinch.
Hayabusa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hayabusa clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hayabusa throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa lands a nice knee to the body.
Hayabusa just leaning against Tous, taking a breather.
Hayabusa tries to land a knee to the head but Tous blocks with his arms.
Hayabusa throws an elbow that misses.
Hayabusa lands a nice elbow.
Hayabusa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hayabusa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tous wants to break free but Hayabusa has control.
Hayabusa misses with a knee strike.
Hayabusa breaks the clinch.
Hayabusa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hayabusa showed some decent athleticism there.
Hayabusa stops Tous from getting back to his feet.
Hayabusa trying to pass the guard but Tous defending well.
Hayabusa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tous wants to get back to his feet.
Hayabusa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tous looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tous looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hayabusa throws a series of punches but Tous moves out of range.
Hayabusa closes the distance and clinches.
Hayabusa lands an elbow inside that Tous shrugs off.
Hayabusa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hayabusa manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayabusa pulls Tous in close to his closed guard and prevents Tous from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hayabusa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tous tries to stand but Hayabusa is controlling from the bottom.
Hayabusa has control of Tous's left arm, preventing Tous from doing any damage.
Hayabusa has a closed guard, preventing Tous from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Hayabusa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damos Tous's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tous tries to keep at a distance but Hayabusa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tous is trying to break free.
Tous is looking to break free of the clinch but Hayabusa has double underhooks.
Tous is trying to break the clinch but Hayabusa has him pressed against the cage.
Tous wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hayabusa has him pressed against the cage.
Hayabusa lands an elbow that stopped Tous in his tracks for a moment.
Hayabusa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hayabusa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tous takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hayabusa lands an elbow inside that Tous shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hayabusa.
Hayabusa lands an elbow inside.
Hayabusa lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Damos Tous's cut even more.
Hayabusa has picked Tous up - he's going for a ride! Hayabusa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tous tries to kick Hayabusa off but Hayabusa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hayabusa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tous is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tous wants to stand back up but Hayabusa manages to pass into side control.
Tous is pushing Hayabusa's head away, looking to escape. Hayabusa manages to hold on to the position though.
Hayabusa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tous to his feet.
Hayabusa tries to clinch but Tous is having none of it.
Tous shoots and misses
and Hayabusa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tous closes the distance but Hayabusa moves to the side
and Hayabusa counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tous with a poor takedown
and Hayabusa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tous is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hayabusa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tous stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hayabusa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tous sprawls well initially but Hayabusa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tous wants to get back to his feet.
Tous pushes Hayabusa off but Hayabusa dives into side control.
Tous is looking to get back to his feet here but Hayabusa is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tous's back.
Tous trying to get back to his feet but Hayabusa is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hayabusa controlling the positon.
Tous holding both Hayabusa 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hayabusa just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Hayabusa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damos Tous's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tous clinches up with Hayabusa and pushes him back against the cage.
Tous goes for a takedown attempt but Hayabusa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tous fails with the takedown
and Hayabusa moves into the clinch.
Tous tries to pull guard but Hayabusa won't allow it.
Ryu Hayabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damos Tous.
Hayabusa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hayabusa is controlling Tous's posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tous trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hayabusa's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa wants to sweep here but Tous controlling him for the moment.
Hayabusa seems keen to control Tous's posture.
Tous is looking to stand up but Hayabusa won't let him.
Hayabusa trying to control the position here.
Hayabusa has his feet on Tous's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hayabusa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tous is trying to stand back up but Hayabusa is controlling him
Hayabusa decides to return to a standing position.
Hayabusa clinches up with Tous and pushes him back against the cage.
Hayabusa pulls guard effortlessly.
Hayabusa is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hayabusa breaks from the clinch.
Hayabusa 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa won't allow Tous to get back to his feet.
Hayabusa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tous has his takedown stuffed
and Hayabusa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tous with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Hayabusa to counter with a crisp jab.
Hayabusa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Damos Tous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayabusa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hayabusa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hayabusa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ryu Hayabusa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayabusa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tous!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Tous really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Tous is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Hayabusa has taken his back!
Tous trying to get back to his feet but Hayabusa is in full control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Hayabusa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hayabusa 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Hayabusa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jun Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linus Rydanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rydanovic has chosen acdc - war machine as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jun Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Linus Rydanovic!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rydanovic tries for a takedown but Kimura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rydanovic.
Rydanovic moves in looking to clinch but Kimura pushes him off.
Kimura closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kimura lands in his opponent's guard.
Kimura passes Rydanovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kimura sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kimura's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rydanovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kimura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kimura passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kimura wants to take his opponent's back but Rydanovic doesn't allow it.
Rydanovic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kimura content just to control the position here.
Kimura prevents Rydanovic from getting the reversal.
Kimura controlling his opponent.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jun Kimura just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Rydanovic throws a head kick but Kimura moves out of range.
Rydanovic tries for a takedown but Kimura circles away easily
and Kimura counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rydanovic!
Jun Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Linus Rydanovic.
Rydanovic looks gassed!
Kimura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kimura looking for a guillotine from mount but Rydanovic is having none of it.
Kimura controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydanovic is looking to improve his position but Kimura isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura content just to control the position here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jun Kimura just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Rydanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rydanovic throws an overhand right that lands on Kimura's shoulder, as Kimura tries to avoid the shot.
Rydanovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kimura takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kimura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rydanovic has given up his back. Will we see Kimura going for some submissions?
Kimura biding his time, controlling Rydanovic.
Rydanovic tries to escape but Kimura has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kimura struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Kimura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kimura gets a takedown into half guard.
Rydanovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rydanovic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kimura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kimura's back!
Rydanovic gets his hands free as Kimura looks to control.
Rydanovic tightening his grip on Kimura, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Kimura is in bad spot here.
Rydanovic is persistently looking for the submission but Kimura is defending it well.
Rydanovic is breathing heavily.
Rydanovic tries to keep control of the position but Kimura is staying busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydanovic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kimura preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rydanovic.
Kimura wants to control his opponent's hands but Rydanovic gets his hands free.
Kimura breaks Rydanovic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kimura stays in close to Rydanovic's body and controls the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kimura scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kimura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rydanovic wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kimura in particular looking to stall.
Rydanovic wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rydanovic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rydanovic.
Rydanovic looking to control.
Kimura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rydanovic working for a triangle but Kimura defends it easily.
Kimura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rydanovic can't keep his opponent in guard - Kimura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kimura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rydanovic wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Jun Kimura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is controlling the pace.
Rydanovic wants to get back to full guard.
Rydanovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rydanovic wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Kimura 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.
Kimura stops Rydanovic from getting back to his feet.
Rydanovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rydanovic shoots and misses
and Kimura counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rydanovic!
Kimura controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rydanovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kimura throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kimura controlling his opponent.
Rydanovic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kimura controlling his opponent.
Rydanovic is trying to escape the mount.
Kimura controlling from mount.
Rydanovic really wants to buck Kimura off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Kimura dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kimura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rydanovic counters with a series of strikes. Kimura will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kimura fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rydanovic sprawls well initially but Kimura persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rydanovic wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rydanovic trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
Kimura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rydanovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kimura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rydanovic for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydanovic actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rydanovic trying to control from the bottom.
Kimura uses his free foot to push down on Rydanovic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rydanovic.
Rydanovic is squirming around, avoiding Kimura's attempts to control the action.
Rydanovic is looking to improve his position but Kimura isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura wants to take Rydanovic's back here but Rydanovic is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rydanovic is trying to escape the mount.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kimura scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rydanovic?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kimura is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rydanovic has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rydanovic tries to reverse the position but Kimura maintains control.
Kimura looking to finish Rydanovic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rydanovic!
Kimura content just to control the position here.
Kimura moves to take his opponent's back.
Kimura has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rydanovic's body.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jun Kimura just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kimura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controlling the pace.
Kimura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jun Kimura just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Rydanovic darts in trying to clinch
and Kimura counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rydanovic!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controlling from the full mount.
Rydanovic wants to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura controlling the pace for now.
Rydanovic swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rydanovic is looking to escape.
Rydanovic wants to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Linus Rydanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rydanovic throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kimura blocks Rydanovic's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Kimura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kimura, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Kimura!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drake Yusaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yemon Fujiwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake Yusaki is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Drake Yusaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yemon Fujiwara!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yusaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fujiwara looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Some wild striking there from Yusaki.
Yusaki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fujiwara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yusaki is fending him off so far but Fujiwara persists. Nope, Yusaki circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Yusaki does no damage.
Yusaki throws a head kick but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yusaki throws a right hand that Fujiwara ducks under and follows up with a left that Fujiwara also avoids with ease.
Yusaki looks to land a combination but Fujiwara avoids it well.
Yusaki throws a right hand that Fujiwara ducks under and follows up with a left that Fujiwara also avoids with ease.
Fujiwara takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fujiwara is rocked!
It looks like Yemon Fujiwara has been cut.
Yusaki throws a right and a left that Fujiwara avoids nicely.
Fujiwara is still on wobbly legs! Can Yusaki finish him?
Yusaki throws a right hand that Fujiwara ducks under and follows up with a left that Fujiwara also avoids with ease.
Fujiwara seems to have recovered his senses.
Yusaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yusaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yusaki throws a series of punches but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Yusaki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yusaki misses with the combination.
Drake Yusaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yusaki.
Yusaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fujiwara looks for a takedown but Yusaki sprawls well.
Drake Yusaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yemon Fujiwara.
Yusaki looks to land a combination but Fujiwara avoids it well.
Fujiwara displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Yusaki. No joy for Fujiwara on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Yusaki. No joy for Fujiwara on that attempt.
Yusaki throws a nice looking combination but Fujiwara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fujiwara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yusaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yusaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yusaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yusaki throws a series of punches but Fujiwara avoids them all with ease.
Fujiwara fails with a takedown attempt.
Yusaki throws a series of punches but Fujiwara avoids them all with ease.
Yusaki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fujiwara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yusaki wants to sweep here but Fujiwara controlling him for the moment.
Fujiwara wants to pass the guard but Yusaki is keeping the position.
Yusaki 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.
Fujiwara is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Yusaki has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Fujiwara is looking to defend but Yusaki has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Fujiwara! Yusaki pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Fujiwara taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Drake Yusaki!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heinrich Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reese Andy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reese Andy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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229 lbs
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265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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 - 4 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Reese Andy!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andy gets a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Andy seems content to control.
Wolfe tries to kick Andy off but Andy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wolfe trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Andy stalling.
Andy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Andy stops Wolfe from getting back to his feet.
Andy controlling the action here.
Andy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wolfe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wolfe is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andy content just to control the position here.
I looks like Andy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Wolfe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andy controlling the position easily from mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Reese Andy just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wolfe!
Andy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolfe is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andy content just to control the position here.
Wolfe tries to hold on but Andy postures up.
Wolfe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wolfe working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andy controlling the position easily from mount.
Wolfe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Andy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Reese Andy just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andy moves in looking to clinch but Wolfe pushes him off.
Wolfe misses with a head kick.
Wolfe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Reese Andy has been cut.
Wolfe throws a head kick but Andy moves out of range.
Wolfe is looking to clinch but Andy is avoiding it.
Andy throws a right and a left that Wolfe avoids nicely.
Wolfe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Andy controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Andy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe wants to get back to his feet.
Andy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andy wants to free his trapped foot but Wolfe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Andy looks gassed!
Andy works his way into side control.
Wolfe wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Andy cracks Wolfe with a big elbow.
Wolfe wants to get back to his feet.
Andy taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reese Andy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reese Andy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Andy tries to clinch up but Wolfe circles away and keeps his distance.
Wolfe moves in looking to clinch but Andy pushes him off.
Andy pushes Wolfe up against the cage in a clinch.
Wolfe lands a damaging elbow.
Wolfe decides to pull guard.
Andy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wolfe is trying to control the position but Andy postures up.
Wolfe is working an open guard so Andy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Andy tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andy.
Andy slips under a jab from Wolfe.
Andy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wolfe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wolfe is looking to clinch but Andy is avoiding it.
Wolfe wants to clinch up but Andy keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wolfe throws a sloppy head kick and Andy moves out of range easily.
Andy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wolfe swings for the body but Andy moves out of range.
Andy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andy wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andy drives through and clinches with Wolfe against the cage.
Wolfe keeps control of Andy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andy can't break the clinch.
Wolfe tries to stall but Andy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Heinrich Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reese Andy.
Andy is breathing heavily.
Andy has a couple of punches blocked by Wolfe.
Wolfe has Andy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wolfe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Andy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolfe is trying to break the clinch but Andy has him pressed against the cage.
Andy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wolfe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wolfe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wolfe drags the fight down to the ground.
Andy prevents Wolfe from getting back to his feet.
Wolfe controls Andy momentarily but Andy frees himself.
Wolfe wants to stand up but Andy is controlling him.
Andy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wolfe wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andy prevents Wolfe from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wolfe throws a head kick but Andy moves out of range.
Wolfe tries to close the distance and clinch but Andy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heinrich Wolfe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolfe wants to clinch up but Andy keeps it at a distance.
Andy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wolfe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wolfe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andy gets underhooks to prevent Wolfe's takedown attempt.
Andy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolfe scores with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wolfe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Andy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wolfe tries to clinch but Andy moves out of range.
Wolfe moves in looking to clinch but Andy pushes him off.
Wolfe moves in looking to clinch but Andy pushes him off.
A punch combination from Andy misses.
Andy misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andy scores with a takedown into Wolfe's guard.
Wolfe looking to control.
Andy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Andy trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Andy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Andy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wolfe looking to control.
Wolfe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Andy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Andy trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolfe is looking to stand up but Andy isn't so interested in that idea.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick misses from Wolfe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andy looks to land a combination but Wolfe avoids it well.
No joy there for Wolfe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wolfe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andy scores a takedown into full mount!
Reese Andy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andy controlling the pace for now.
Andy thowing shots but they're missing.
Andy cracks Wolfe with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Poor strikes thrown by Andy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Andy controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reese Andy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reese Andy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wolfe tries to clinch up.
Wolfe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolfe tries to clinch up but Andy circles away and keeps his distance.
Andy gets a takedown into half guard.
Andy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wolfe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andy.
Wolfe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Andy wants to pass the guard but Wolfe is defending well.
Andy stalling.
Andy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Andy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wolfe is looking to escape.
Andy controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe is looking to escape.
Wolfe is pressing down on Andy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wolfe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wolfe being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andy won't allow Wolfe to sweep him here.
Wolfe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wolfe wants to get back to his feet but Andy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Andy 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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Reese Andy just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wolfe misses with a head kick.
Wolfe tries to clinch but Andy is having none of it.
Wolfe throws a head kick but Andy moves out of range.
Wolfe takes a swing at Andy's ribcage but misses.
Wolfe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heinrich Wolfe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Andy won't allow Wolfe to get back to his feet.
Andy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Andy stops Wolfe from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe being controlled here, momentarily.
Andy trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wolfe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wolfe looking to control.
Andy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Andy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolfe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andy won't allow Wolfe to get back to his feet.
Andy connects with a couple of short punches.
Andy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Andy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wolfe's guard.
Andy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Andy passes to side control.
Andy controls the position.
Heinrich Wolfe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Reese Andy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Andy 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reese Andy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crow Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Crow Shadow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Connor!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shadow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crow Shadow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shadow throws a right hand that Connor ducks under and follows up with a left that Connor also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Shadow misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shadow dodges the punch combination from Connor.
Shadow works over Connor's head and body with a nice combination.
A combination from Shadow does no damage.
Shadow misses with a double jab.
Shadow misses with a few strikes there.
Shadow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Connor looks to land a combination but Shadow avoids it well.
Shadow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Connor dodges the punch combination from Shadow.
Shadow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shadow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Connor.
Connor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shadow throws a nice looking combination but Connor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Shadow.
A combination from Shadow does no damage.
Shadow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shadow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Connor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Connor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shadow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow fails to land with a series of punches.
Connor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Connor dodges the punch combination from Shadow.
Shadow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shadow is breathing heavily.
Connor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Connor motions for Shadow to come forward. Connor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shadow throws a combination. Connor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Connor misses with a series of wild punches.
Shadow swinging wilding here.
A nice combination there by Shadow.
Shadow blocks a low kick nicely.
Connor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shadow swinging wilding here.
Shadow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shadow misses with a wild combination.
Shadow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Connor tries to bum rush Shadow with a series of wild strikes but Shadow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shadow throws a series of punches but Connor avoids them all with ease.
Shadow misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Shadow does no damage.
Connor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shadow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shadow lands with a right that hurts Connor. Connor looks to clinch but Shadow throws a short knee that drops Connor. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Crow Shadow!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bukit Bintang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Yamaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Yoshi Yamaguchi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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172 lbs
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178 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bukit Bintang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshi Yamaguchi!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bintang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bintang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamaguchi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yamaguchi content to stall in guard here.
Yamaguchi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yamaguchi is pushing down on Bintang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bintang is fighting to maintain full guard but Yamaguchi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yamaguchi is looking for a kimura here.
Yamaguchi controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamaguchi trying to pass the guard but Bintang defending well.
Yamaguchi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Yoshi Yamaguchi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yamaguchi fails with the takedown.
Bintang throws a head kick but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Bintang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi 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.
Yamaguchi stops Bintang from standing up.
Bintang is breathing heavily.
Yamaguchi passes Bintang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yamaguchi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bintang is just riding it out for now. Yamaguchi eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamaguchi stops Bintang from getting back to his feet.
Yamaguchi trying to mount his opponent but Bintang defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Yamaguchi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bintang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamaguchi on the ground.
Despite being in the dominant position, Yoshi Yamaguchi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yamaguchi shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi looks for a takedown but Bintang sprawls well.
Bukit Bintang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bintang swivels and escapes.
Bintang throws a wild body kick that Yamaguchi sees coming a mile off.
Yamaguchi feints and as Bintang raises his hands in defense, Yamaguchi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yamaguchi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yamaguchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bintang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bintang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yamaguchi is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yamaguchi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yamaguchi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yamaguchi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Despite being in the dominant position, Yoshi Yamaguchi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yamaguchi misses with a takedown attempt - Bintang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Yamaguchi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bintang throws a head kick but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi checks a low kick from Bintang.
Yamaguchi avoids the head kick by Bintang.
Yamaguchi 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.
Yamaguchi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Yamaguchi drops back looking for a leg! Bintang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bintang manages to kick Yamaguchi off! Yamaguchi jumps back into Bintang's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bintang is trying to control the position but Yamaguchi postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamaguchi controlling from the top position.
Yamaguchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bintang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yamaguchi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bintang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yamaguchi content to stall in guard here.
Bintang keeping moving, preventing Yamaguchi from controlling successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Yoshi Yamaguchi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yamaguchi shoots in for a double leg but Bintang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bintang misses with a head kick.
Yamaguchi avoids the head kick by Bintang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bintang throws a hook but Yamaguchi avoids it easily.
Bukit Bintang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bintang tries to bum rush Yamaguchi with a series of wild strikes but Yamaguchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bintang misses with a head kick.
Yamaguchi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bintang to the mat! Bintang manages to get full guard.
Yamaguchi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bintang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yamaguchi is controlling him.
Bintang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yamaguchi controls the pace.
Yamaguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bintang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi controlling from the top position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Yoshi Yamaguchi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bintang wants to clinch up but Yamaguchi keeps it at a distance.
Bintang misses with an uppercut.
Yamaguchi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bukit Bintang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bintang misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Bintang lands but Yamaguchi takes it in his stride.
Bintang throws a sloppy head kick and Yamaguchi moves out of range easily.
Yamaguchi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bintang's guard.
Yamaguchi looking to pass the guard.
Bintang wants to stand and escape but Yamaguchi is having none of it.
Yamaguchi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yoshi Yamaguchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi is pushing down on Bintang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bintang is fighting to maintain full guard but Yamaguchi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yamaguchi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bintang is just riding it out for now. Yamaguchi eventually gives up the hold.
Bintang is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yamaguchi in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Yamaguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bintang scoring well with a low kick there.
Yamaguchi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bintang as he jumps to the side.
Yamaguchi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yamaguchi tries for a takedown but Bintang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bukit Bintang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Yamaguchi.
Bintang throws a head kick that misses.
Yamaguchi shoots in and bounces Bintang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bintang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yamaguchi controls the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bintang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yamaguchi is controlling him.
Yamaguchi stopping the sweep attempt from Bintang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bintang being controlled here, momentarily.
Yamaguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bintang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Despite being in the dominant position, Yoshi Yamaguchi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bintang misses with a head kick.
Bintang misses with a double jab.
Yamaguchi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bintang's guard.
Yamaguchi content to stall in guard here.
Yamaguchi wants to pass the guard but Bintang is keeping the position.
Yamaguchi postures up.
Yamaguchi passes into half guard.
Yamaguchi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bintang keeps working.
Yamaguchi stops Bintang from getting back to his feet.
Yamaguchi stalling.
Bintang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yamaguchi controlling the action here.
Bintang wants to control but Yamaguchi is keeping busy.
Yamaguchi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bintang defends it well.
Bintang wants to control but Yamaguchi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi controlling the pace.
Yamaguchi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Yamaguchi controlling from the full mount.
Yamaguchi is working for a guillotine from mount but Bintang frees his head quite easily.
Yamaguchi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Yamaguchi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Yamaguchi is working for a guillotine from mount but Bintang frees his head quite easily.
Bintang wants to hold on but Yamaguchi pushes him away.
Yamaguchi controlling from the full mount.
Bukit Bintang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bintang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yamaguchi controlling from mount.
Yamaguchi fails to take his opponent's back.
Yamaguchi forces the positional change into back control.
Yamaguchi is looking for the choke from the back position but Bintang is controlling his hands well.
Bintang is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bintang looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
I would not like to be Bintang right now.
Bintang showing good submission defense here.
Bintang is trying to get back to his feet but Yamaguchi has full control of the position and if anything, Bintang has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Yamaguchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamaguchi 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Yamaguchi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naoki Fujii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki has chosen come as you are as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoki Fujii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki shoots in but Fujii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Aoki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fujii is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki looking to control but Fujii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aoki drops a big elbow. That's hurt Fujii! More shots from Aoki and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinya Aoki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trey Tamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiet Jaroenrattanatarakon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamura kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Once again . The crowd seem to be enjoying Jaroenrattanatarakon's choice of entrance music: tep-pa-jaao tao fai by Buddha Bless . Trey Tamura has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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, Trey Tamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kiet Jaroenrattanatarakon!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaroenrattanatarakon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tamura is looking to land body kicks.
Tamura fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tamura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tamura slow jab from Jaroenrattanatarakon misses its intended target.
Tamura throws a head kick but Jaroenrattanatarakon moves out of range.
Tamura is breathing heavily.
Jaroenrattanatarakon shoots in and drives through. Tamura sprawls well.
Tamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tamura misses with a takedown attempt
and Jaroenrattanatarakon counters with a single leg into guard. Tamura didn't expect that.
Jaroenrattanatarakon trying to control but Tamura is working from the bottom.
Jaroenrattanatarakon looking to pass the guard.
Jaroenrattanatarakon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tamura's head.
Jaroenrattanatarakon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaroenrattanatarakon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaroenrattanatarakon drops back looking for a leg! Tamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tamura manages to kick Jaroenrattanatarakon off! Jaroenrattanatarakon jumps back into Tamura's guard.
Tamura is trying to keep Jaroenrattanatarakon in close.
Tamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tamura tries for a takedown but Jaroenrattanatarakon circles away easily
and Jaroenrattanatarakon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tamura won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaroenrattanatarakon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tamura, who protects the arm well.
Jaroenrattanatarakon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jaroenrattanatarakon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tamura, who protects the arm well.
Jaroenrattanatarakon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jaroenrattanatarakon scoring with punches from side control.
Tamura is looking for a sweep.
Jaroenrattanatarakon has hold of Tamura's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tamura seems comfortable defending it but Jaroenrattanatarakon has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tamura is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tamura is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jaroenrattanatarakon couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kiet Jaroenrattanatarakon!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryuu Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Burnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuu Matsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Glen Burnett!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burnett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Burnett is trying to escape the position but Matsumoto is controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Burnett is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Matsumoto is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Matsumoto content just to control the position here.
Burnett tries to hold on but Matsumoto pushes him away.
Matsumoto is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Burnett can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Burnett is working to get back to half guard.
Matsumoto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Matsumoto avoids the attempt from Burnett to control.
Matsumoto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burnett is desperately trying to improve his position but Matsumoto has a good base and remains in mount.
Burnett wants to hold on but Matsumoto pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto content just to control the position here.
Burnett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matsumoto controlling from the full mount.
Burnett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burnett tries to hold on but Matsumoto postures up.
Matsumoto controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matsumoto seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burnett for as long as he can get away with.
Matsumoto wants to finish this one by submission but Burnett is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Matsumoto.
Burnett is trying desperately to improve position.
Matsumoto controlling his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burnett throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Matsumoto controlling his opponent.
Burnett is looking to get to half guard.
Matsumoto controlling the pace for now.
Matsumoto forces the positional change into back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto avoiding Burnett 's attempts to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Matsumoto controlling the positon.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ryuu Matsumoto just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Matsumoto shoots in and drives through. Burnett sprawls well.
Matsumoto scores with a takedown into Burnett's guard.
Matsumoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnett throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Matsumoto wants to pass the guard but Burnett is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto stands and throws Burnett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsumoto is breathing heavily.
Matsumoto controlling from side mount.
Burnett manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Matsumoto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matsumoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matsumoto pulls Burnett in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matsumoto is on top in guard.
Matsumoto won't allow Burnett to sweep him here.
Matsumoto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryuu Matsumoto 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.
Burnett cracks Matsumoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matsumoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burnett fails with the takedown
and Matsumoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Burnett's guard.
Matsumoto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Burnett is looking to reverse the position.
Burnett is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Matsumoto is controlling him well.
Matsumoto connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Burnett some visible discomfort.
Matsumoto is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Burnett's shoulder. That is not cool.
Burnett is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett can't do much from the bottom here.
Matsumoto in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Burnett is looking to reverse the position.
Burnett trying to remain calm as Matsumoto controls from the top position.
Burnett is looking for a sweep.
Burnett seems a little lost for a moment, as Matsumoto dominates the positioning.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ryuu Matsumoto just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Burnett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burnett will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Burnett working a defensive guard here.
Burnett might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matsumoto kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Matsumoto stops Burnett from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burnett is on top in guard.
Burnett wants to control from the top but Matsumoto keeps moving.
Burnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burnett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matsumoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matsumoto working a defensive guard here.
Matsumoto pulls Burnett in close to his closed guard and prevents Burnett from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matsumoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Matsumoto, not yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Burnett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matsumoto counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Burnett!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto controlling the pace for now.
Matsumoto is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Burnett is surviving well by controlling Matsumoto's body position as best he can.
Burnett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Matsumoto content just to control the position here.
Burnett is controlling an arm, preventing Matsumoto from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Burnett working to try and regain half guard.
Burnett tries to hold on but Matsumoto pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Matsumoto is trying to take his opponent's back.
Matsumoto controlling from mount.
Burnett is trying desperately to improve position.
Matsumoto looking to secure an arm triangle but Burnett defends it well.
Matsumoto prevents Burnett from getting the reversal.
Burnett is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Matsumoto has taken his back.
Burnett wants to escape the position.
Matsumoto not allowing Burnett to control his hands.
Burnett turns into Matsumoto and is now in his guard.
Matsumoto keeping full guard, as Burnett tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryuu Matsumoto dominated that second round.
That's time! Matsumoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Burnett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matsumoto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Burnett is looking to improve his position.
Burnett controlling the position well.
Matsumoto prevents Burnett from improving his position.
Burnett is doing well to control the position and prevent Matsumoto from advancing to side control.
Matsumoto has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Burnett wants to hold on but Matsumoto pushes him away.
Burnett has given up his back here. Will Matsumoto look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Burnett turns into Matsumoto and is now in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burnett lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett wants to control from the top but Matsumoto keeps moving.
Matsumoto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Matsumoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Matsumoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matsumoto keeping moving, preventing Burnett from controlling successfully.
Burnett stopping the sweep attempt from Matsumoto.
Burnett is fighting to break Matsumoto's control of his arms but Matsumoto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burnett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Matsumoto pulls Burnett in close to his closed guard and prevents Burnett from doing any damage or advancing position.
Burnett wants to stand but Matsumoto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burnett wants to control from the top but Matsumoto keeps moving.
Burnett controls from within his opponent's guard.
Burnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsumoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsumoto is retaining full guard.
Burnett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burnett throws a strike but Matsumoto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Burnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsumoto is one step ahead there.
Matsumoto looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matsumoto has his takedown stuffed
and Burnett counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burnett.
Burnett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matsumoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burnett is fighting to break Matsumoto's control of his arms but Matsumoto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burnett trying to control but Matsumoto is working from the bottom.
Burnett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsumoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsumoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burnett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matsumoto seems keen to control Burnett's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burnett's guard.
Matsumoto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matsumoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burnett is keeping the position for now.
Matsumoto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burnett throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Matsumoto won't allow Burnett to sweep him here.
Burnett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matsumoto stands and throws Burnett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Matsumoto in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Glen Burnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burnett is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryuu Matsumoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsumoto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryuu Matsumoto!
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