 |
KING OF KINGS BRAVE NEW WORLD PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roar Heggland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanamichi Ono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Heggland might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to hohoho and a bucket of BEER. Roar Heggland looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
 |
|
 |
| 160 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
|
205 cm
22
241 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roar Heggland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hanamichi Ono!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ono throws a right hand that Heggland ducks under and follows up with a left that Heggland also avoids with ease.
Heggland tries to clinch up.
Ono comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ono lands a brutal head kick. Heggland looks out on his feet and Ono throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Hanamichi Ono!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Osuka Kasumia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Knocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
|
180 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Osuka Kasumia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Knocker!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knocker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knocker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kasumia lands the left hand.
Kasumia drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knocker has his foot on Kasumia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kasumia works his way back into a safe position though.
Knocker is looking for a triangle but Kasumia pushes his legs off easily.
Kasumia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Knocker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kasumia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knocker has his foot on Kasumia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kasumia works his way back into a safe position though.
Kasumia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Knocker, up you get!
Kasumia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kasumia misses the jab.
Knocker takes the fight into the clinch.
Knocker throws an elbow that misses.
Kasumia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knocker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knocker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kasumia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knocker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kasumia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knocker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kasumia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knocker tries to clinch but Kasumia moves away
and Kasumia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Knocker tries for a takedown but Kasumia circles away easily
and Kasumia counters by clinching up.
Knocker looks gassed!
Knocker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kasumia fails to pull guard.
Kasumia has had enough of the clinch but Knocker keeps him there for the moment.
Kasumia can't break the clinch.
Knocker manages to pull guard.
Knocker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kasumia escapes and throws Knocker's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kasumia working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasumia stands up.
Kasumia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knocker has managed to clinch.
Knocker throws an elbow that misses.
Knocker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kasumia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knocker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osuka Kasumia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasumia looks to land a combination but Knocker avoids it well.
Kasumia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knocker pushes Kasumia up against the ropes in a clinch.
Knocker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kasumia blocks it with crossed arms.
Knocker prevents Kasumia from breaking the clinch.
Kasumia manages to break the clinch.
Knocker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knocker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knocker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kasumia scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasumia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knocker is looking to escape.
Knocker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Knocker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Knocker is looking to control Kasumia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knocker avoid being mounted?
Knocker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Knocker trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Knocker is trying to get back to full guard.
Kasumia trying to control from half guard but Knocker is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kasumia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Osuka Kasumia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasumia rushes Knocker and presses him up against the ropes.
Knocker landing knees to the body.
Knocker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kasumia wants to break free but Knocker has control.
Knocker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kasumia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kasumia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knocker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kasumia is looking to break free of the clinch but Knocker has double underhooks.
Knocker tries a knee to the head but Kasumia blocks it.
Knocker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knocker breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Kasumia.
Kasumia closes the distance and clinches.
Knocker lands a knee to the head.
Kasumia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kasumia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kasumia throws a head kick that misses.
Knocker shoots and misses
and Kasumia moves into the clinch.
Knocker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kasumia breaks from the clinch.
Kasumia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasumia throws a head kick that misses.
Kasumia looks to land a right hand but Knocker moved out of range.
Knocker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Kasumia finds it's way through Knocker's defenses.
Knocker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Knocker is looking to clinch but Kasumia is avoiding it.
Kasumia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kasumia lands in his opponent's guard.
Kasumia tries to stand but Knocker is controlling from the bottom.
Kasumia trying to control but Knocker is working from the bottom.
Kasumia is looking to stand up but Knocker won't let him.
Knocker wants to sweep here but Kasumia controlling him for the moment.
Kasumia gets to his feet - Knocker follows without any prompting.
Kasumia throws a sloppy head kick and Knocker moves out of range easily.
Knocker tries a head kick but it misses.
Kasumia moves in looking to clinch but Knocker pushes him off.
Knocker shoots in but no luck this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Knocker doesn't manage to clinch there - Kasumia circles away.
Kasumia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knocker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kasumia tries to land a front kick but Knocker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knocker tries for a takedown but Kasumia circles away easily
and Kasumia counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Knocker!
Knocker tries to hold on but Kasumia pushes him away.
Knocker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kasumia avoids the attempt from Knocker to control.
Kasumia gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Knocker darts in and clinches Kasumia up against the ropes.
Knocker misses with a knee to the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kasumia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knocker is looking to clinch but Kasumia is avoiding it.
Kasumia moves in looking to clinch but Knocker pushes him off.
Kasumia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knocker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A choreographed right hand from Kasumia misses the target.
Knocker tries to clinch up
and Kasumia counters with a straight right hand.
Kasumia fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Knocker to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Knocker looks to clinch but Kasumia throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Knocker taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Osuka Kasumia!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
48% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hulohot Yokohama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Buckner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yokohama's entrance music is Metallica - All Nightmare Long. A fine choice. Devin Buckner told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
18
177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
173 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hulohot Yokohama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Devin Buckner!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckner tries to score with a low kick but Yokohama moves his leg out of the way.
Yokohama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yokohama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yokohama moves out of range of the leg kick from Buckner.
Yokohama shoots in but Buckner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yokohama 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.
Buckner has his foot on Yokohama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yokohama works his way back into a safe position though.
Buckner has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yokohama is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Buckner.
Buckner is looking to regain half guard here but Yokohama keeps moving and retains side control.
Yokohama 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 Buckner's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckner tries to buck Yokohama off but Yokohama is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Buckner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yokohama's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Yokohama! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Buckner has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hulohot Yokohama!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
39% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiko Haroshim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rios has chosen Their Law as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
|
175 cm
22
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tiko Haroshim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyson Rios!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haroshim scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Haroshim clinches.
Rios wants a takedown.
Rios tries to pull guard but Haroshim holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rios drops back down to his feet.
Rios tries for a takedown but Haroshim manages to get underhooks.
Tiko Haroshim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Rios.
Rios tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Haroshim smiles and moves away.
Rios drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rios takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rios tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haroshim swivels and escapes.
Haroshim throws a leg kick which misses Rios's front leg but catches the back leg as Rios tries to avoid it.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Haroshim! Rios is backing up but he can't get away as Haroshim lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Rios and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tiko Haroshim!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
73% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xi Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Babar Barappas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dong comes to the ring accompanied by Long Dong Jam . Xi Dong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
20
177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
175 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xi Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Babar Barappas!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch but Barappas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Barappas.
Barappas tries to clinch up.
Dong tries to clinch
enabling Barappas to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Barappas does no damage.
Dong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barappas counters with a straight right hand.
Barappas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barappas looks to land a body kick but Dong moved away.
Dong has his takedown stuffed
and Barappas counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barappas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dong will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dong is looking for a sweep.
Dong stops Barappas from passing to mount.
Dong is looking to reverse the position.
Dong manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barappas wants to pass the guard but Dong is defending well.
Barappas is taking a breather. Dong 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.
Dong tries to roll over but Barappas keeps him under control.
Dong looking for submissions off his back.
Dong is pressing down on Barappas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barappas advances position into side control!
Dong is trying to control Barappas's posture but Barappas avoids it.
Barappas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barappas looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong is trying to improve his position.
Barappas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dong, who protects the arm well.
Barappas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barappas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dong moves into full guard.
Barappas wants to get up but he can't break Dong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dong working for a triangle but Barappas defends it easily.
Barappas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barappas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dong won't allow Barappas to pass to mount.
Barappas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barappas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dong is looking to control Barappas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dong avoid being mounted?
Dong is staying active underneath Barappas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice shot by Barappas.
Dong wants to clinch
and Barappas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dong tries to clinch
and Barappas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dong's guard.
Barappas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dong is proving hard to escape from.
Dong had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Barappas is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dong Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Barappas's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barappas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dong passes to full mount!
Barappas is looking to improve his position but Dong isn't that keen on the idea.
Dong has control of Barappas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barappas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dong working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barappas looks a forlorn figure.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dong has hold of Barappas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Barappas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dong trying to control but Barappas is having none of it.
Barappas tries to hold on but Dong postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dong working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barappas is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Barappas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dong connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barappas is looking to get to half guard.
Barappas wants to control but Dong is having none of it.
Dong jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barappas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dong working the ground and pound but Barappas is defending the strikes.
Barappas is looking to reverse the position.
Dong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barappas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dong's best efforts.
Dong is trying to work for a kimura but Barappas is defending well.
Barappas manages to get to full guard.
Barappas pulls Dong in close to his closed guard and prevents Dong from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barappas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barappas keeping full guard, as Dong tries to pass.
Dong preventing the sweep.
Dong advances to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barappas looking for submissions off his back.
Barappas moves into full guard.
Dong passes Barappas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barappas manages to get to full guard.
Barappas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dong is one step ahead there.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Barappas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barappas has Dong pulled in close to control his posture.
Barappas trying to keep a closed guard but Dong is proving a slippery customer.
Dong trying to control but Barappas is working from the bottom.
Dong preventing the sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dong advances to half guard.
Barappas actively working from the bottom here.
Dong is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barappas!
Barappas tries to hold on but Dong pushes him away.
Barappas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dong thowing shots but they're missing.
Barappas tries to reverse the position but Dong maintains control.
Barappas really wants to buck Dong off and get back to his feet.
Barappas is trying to escape the mount.
Dong working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dong looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Barappas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dong 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.
Barappas tries to free his leg and advance position but Dong is retaining full guard.
Dong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barappas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Barappas from controlling successfully.
Barappas 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.
Barappas wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barappas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dong's guard.
Barappas is looking to advance position but Dong won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Babar Barappas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dong tries for a takedown but Barappas circles away easily
and Barappas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barappas is posturing up here but Dong has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Barappas tries to roll out but it's too tight and Barappas has to tap! Slick submission there by Dong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xi Dong!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hayato Masato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garnett Layden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Layden has chosen Atmosphere's Trying To Find A Balance as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
22
145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
150 cm
19
146 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hayato Masato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Garnett Layden!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Layden takes a jab right on the kisser.
Masato stuffs the takedown.
Layden looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Layden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masato.
Hayato Masato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masato misses with a two punch combination.
Donk. Masato catches Layden right on the button with a cross.
Layden has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Layden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masato.
No joy there for Masato, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masato looks to throw the jab but Layden is out of range.
Masato lands a nice looking body shot.
Masato misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Masato does no damage.
Masato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masato circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masato looks to land a combination. Layden sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Masato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Layden dodges the punch combination from Masato.
No joy there for Masato, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masato looks to land a left hand but Layden moved out of range nicely.
Layden shoots in for a takedown but Masato shows good takedown defense.
Layden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masato is fending him off so far but Layden persists. Nope, Masato circles away and we're back to standing.
Hayato Masato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garnett Layden.
A left and a right from Masato both land. Nice combination.
Masato scores with a nice strike.
Layden shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Layden slips a jab and a cross from Masato.
A jab from Masato finds it's way through Layden's defenses.
A punch combination from Masato misses.
Layden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Layden looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Masato is breathing heavily.
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!
Layden is looking to take a break and control but Masato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Layden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Layden drops an elbow to the side of Masato's head.
Masato controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Layden is looking to stall here but Masato recovers full guard.
Layden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masato swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Layden wants to pass the guard but Masato is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Masato scores with a jab.
Layden closes the distance and clinches up with Masato, looking for a takedown. Layden pushes Masato against the ropes but Masato circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masato scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Masato cracks Layden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good exchange - Masato coming out on top.
Masato lands with a nice combination. Layden backs away looking to recover.
Masato is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Masato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masato throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Masato as Layden shoots in.
A combination from Masato does no damage.
No luck for Layden with that takedown attempt.
Masato misses with a two punch combination.
Layden ducks under a wild hook from Masato.
Layden shoots in but Masato avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Layden forces Masato back against the ropes and clinches.
Layden breaks from the clinch.
Layden tries for a takedown but Masato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Masato is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Layden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Layden shoots in looking for a takedown. Masato tries to sprawl out of it but Layden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Masato manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Masato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Layden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masato.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Layden.
Layden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masato scores with a hook.
Masato is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Masato throws a right and a left that Layden avoids nicely.
Masato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masato misses the jab.
Layden tries to clinch up.
Layden shoots in looking for a takedown. Masato tries to sprawl out of it but Layden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Masato manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Masato misses.
Layden shoots in but no luck this time.
Masato lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Layden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Masato lands a two punch combo.
Layden gets a clinch.
Masato blocks an elbow strike from Layden.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Masato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Layden fails with a takedown attempt.
Masato throws a right and a left that Layden avoids nicely.
Masato misses with a few strikes there.
Layden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Masato's waist but Masato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Layden off to one side.
Masato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masato throws a right hand that Layden ducks under and follows up with a left that Layden also avoids with ease.
Layden fails with the takedown.
Masato misses with a body kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Layden moves out of range as Masato strikes.
Layden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Masato throws a right and a left that Layden avoids nicely.
Masato stuffs the takedown.
Masato misses with a looping right.
Masato stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Masato misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Masato does no damage.
Masato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Layden.
Layden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masato scores with a body shot.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Masato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Layden misses with a takedown attempt - Masato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Masato finds it's way through Layden's defenses.
Masato throws a series of punches but Layden avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Masato misses.
Some wild striking there from Masato.
Masato lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Masato fails to land with a series of punches.
Layden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Layden ducks right into an uppercut from Masato.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hayato Masato dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Layden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masato.
Nice takedown defense from Masato. No joy for Layden on that attempt.
Layden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Masato scores with a four punch combination!
Layden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Masato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Layden moves away.
Hayato Masato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Masato.
Masato swinging wilding here.
Masato keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good shot there by Masato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masato lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A combination from Masato does no damage.
Layden is looking to clinch but Masato is avoiding it.
Layden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masato but Masato pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hayato Masato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garnett Layden.
Masato misses with a two punch combination.
Masato connects with a crisp jab.
Masato tries to bum rush Layden with a series of wild strikes but Layden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Masato does no damage.
Masato misses with a looping right.
Masato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masato misses with the combination.
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.
Layden shoots in for a double leg but Masato sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Masato lands a left and a right that sends Layden crashing to the canvas! Masato dives into mount looking to finish!
Layden is rocked!
Masato looking to control and managing it successfully.
Layden is still in real trouble! Can Masato finish him?
Masato unloads with some shots from mount but Layden bucks and avoids them well.
Masato sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Layden seems to have recovered his senses.
Masato fails to advance to Layden's back.
Layden is bucking up trying to escape but Masato cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Masato working for a guillotine from mount but Layden is in no mood to give up.
Masato controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layden is looking to improve his position but Masato isn't that keen on the idea.
Masato takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Layden is trying to stand up.
Masato controlling from the full mount.
Layden is wriggling around trying to escape.
Masato controlling the position easily from mount.
Layden is wriggling around trying to escape.
Masato will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four 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.
Masato pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Layden is looking to get to half guard.
Masato stands up from mount. Strange move.
Masato misses with a few strikes there.
Layden gets the takedown into side control.
Masato dodges the ground and pound from Layden.
Masato takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Layden in side control lands a decent elbow.
Masato is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Layden is controlling him well.
Layden working the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Layden tries to advance to mount but Masato denies him.
Sloppy strikes there by Layden.
Masato throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Layden has a takedown stuffed.
Masato throws a one two combo.
Layden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Layden needs to keep his hands up - Masato had a free shot at his head there.
Masato misses with the combination.
Masato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Layden moves away.
Masato gets caught flat footed, as Layden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Masato wants to get back to his feet but Layden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Masato 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.
Masato trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Layden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masato is controlling Layden's posture.
Masato pushes Layden off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Masato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Masato, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Masato does no damage.
Masato fails to land with a series of punches.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Masato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Layden.
Masato throws a right and a left that Layden avoids nicely.
Layden fails to land the takedown.
Layden is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Layden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Masato blocking the ground and pound attempt from Layden.
Layden tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Masato.
Layden misses with a head shot. Masato uses the momentum to regain guard.
Layden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Layden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Layden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Layden stops Masato from standing up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Masato wants to sweep here but Layden controlling him for the moment.
Masato is pulling down on Layden's head. It's preventing any offense from Layden, at least for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Jab by Masato.
Masato cracks Layden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hayato Masato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masato works the jab nicely.
Layden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masato scores with a three punch combo!
Masato with a hook.
Masato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Masato cracks Layden with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Layden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Masato misses with a two punch combination.
Layden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Masato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Masato punishes Layden's body with a nice straight punch.
Layden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Masato lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Layden looks for a takedown but Masato sprawls well.
Layden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masato throws a good cross that connects.
Garnett Layden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masato throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hayato Masato showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masato has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Hayato Masato!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Hayato Masato!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Hayato Masato!
Hayato Masato wins by unanimous decision!
Hayato Masato retains his featherweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
27% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ken Kei Katsuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshi Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katsuro comes to the ring accompanied by Lil Wayne - Playin With Fire. Hiroshi Kobayashi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
22
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
|
182 cm
19
154 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ken Kei Katsuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Kobayashi !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobayashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Katsuro.
Kobayashi is trying to control Katsuro's posture but Katsuro avoids it.
Kobayashi regains half guard.
Kobayashi is trying to control but can't.
Kobayashi controlling the position for now.
Kobayashi wants to get back to full guard.
Katsuro is breathing heavily.
Kobayashi keeping hold of Katsuro's head, controlling as best he can.
Kobayashi moves into full guard.
Kobayashi has a closed guard, preventing Katsuro from standing up.
Katsuro stopping the sweep attempt from Kobayashi .
Kobayashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Katsuro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsuro trying to control but Kobayashi is working from the bottom.
Katsuro preventing the sweep.
Kobayashi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kobayashi can't keep his opponent in guard - Katsuro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kobayashi gets full guard.
Kobayashi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Katsuro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kobayashi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kobayashi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Katsuro trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Katsuro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Katsuro misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kobayashi is looking to take a break and control but Katsuro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kobayashi is controlling the pace.
Kobayashi wants to pass the guard but Katsuro is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kobayashi wants to stand up but Katsuro has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Kobayashi . No joy for Katsuro on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsuro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kobayashi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Katsuro!
Katsuro is trying to escape the mount.
Katsuro is working hard here to advance position.
Kobayashi controlling from mount.
Katsuro looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Kobayashi is riding his opponent, not letting Katsuro buck him off.
Katsuro rolls, trying to escape but Kobayashi keeps control of the position.
Katsuro turns into Kobayashi and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsuro wants to control from the top but Kobayashi keeps moving.
Kobayashi trying to keep a closed guard but Katsuro is proving a slippery customer.
Katsuro wants to stand and escape but instead Kobayashi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kobayashi trying to control but Katsuro is working from the bottom.
Kobayashi stops Katsuro from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kobayashi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Katsuro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Katsuro is looking for a sweep. Kobayashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kobayashi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Katsuro is looking for a sweep. Kobayashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Katsuro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Katsuro is looking to improve his position.
Katsuro trying to control here.
Katsuro manages to get to full guard.
Kobayashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kobayashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Katsuro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kobayashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Katsuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katsuro looking for a guillotine here but Kobayashi defends easily.
Kobayashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Katsuro keeping moving, preventing Kobayashi from controlling successfully.
Kobayashi looking to pass the guard.
Katsuro looking for a guillotine here but Kobayashi defends easily.
Katsuro wants to stand and escape but Kobayashi is having none of it.
Kobayashi won't allow Katsuro to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Katsuro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Katsuro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Katsuro working for a triangle but Kobayashi defends it easily.
Kobayashi 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 fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Katsuro controls Kobayashi momentarily but Kobayashi frees himself.
Katsuro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Katsuro working a defensive guard here.
Kobayashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Katsuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katsuro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kobayashi has picked Katsuro up and slammed him! Katsuro can't keep hold of the triangle and Kobayashi manages to pass to side control!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Katsuro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kobayashi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Katsuro is not content to let Kobayashi control the position.
Katsuro wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kobayashi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kobayashi is tying to control. Katsuro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Katsuro keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kobayashi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi is pressing down on Katsuro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Katsuro is holding on for now.
Katsuro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kobayashi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kobayashi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Katsuro is looking to improve his position.
Kobayashi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Kobayashi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Katsuro lands a high kick!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Katsuro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kobayashi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kobayashi .
Kobayashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Katsuro keeping full guard, as Kobayashi tries to pass.
Kobayashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Katsuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kobayashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kobayashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Katsuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kobayashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi lands a couple of digs.
Katsuro trying to control the position.
Kobayashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Katsuro is trying to control the position but Kobayashi postures up.
Kobayashi trying to control but Katsuro is working from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hiroshi Kobayashi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kobayashi blocks a head kick by Katsuro.
Katsuro misses with a takedown attempt
and Kobayashi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Katsuro's guard now.
Hiroshi Kobayashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kobayashi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Katsuro had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kobayashi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Katsuro Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kobayashi 's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi looking to control the position.
Katsuro working for a choke but Kobayashi reverses nicely into Katsuro 's guard.
Kobayashi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Katsuro has his foot on Kobayashi 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kobayashi works his way back into a safe position though.
Kobayashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Katsuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katsuro wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Katsuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katsuro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kobayashi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Katsuro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kobayashi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kobayashi wants to control from the top but Katsuro keeps moving.
Kobayashi looking to pass the guard.
Kobayashi trying to control but Katsuro is working from the bottom.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hiroshi Kobayashi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Katsuro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Katsuro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Katsuro preventing the sweep.
Kobayashi is trying to control the position but Katsuro postures up.
Kobayashi has his hands on Katsuro's head, controlling the position.
Katsuro postures up.
Kobayashi wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Katsuro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kobayashi counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Kei Katsuro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Katsuro is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kobayashi tries to move to mount but Katsuro blocks the move with his legs.
Katsuro is not content to let Kobayashi control the position.
Katsuro wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Katsuro seems a little lost for a moment, as Kobayashi dominates the positioning.
Katsuro tries to bench press Kobayashi off him but Kobayashi keeps the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Katsuro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kobayashi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Katsuro has his foot on Kobayashi 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kobayashi works his way back into a safe position though.
Katsuro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kobayashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kobayashi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Katsuro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kobayashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kobayashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Katsuro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kobayashi is controlling him.
Katsuro has his foot on Kobayashi 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kobayashi works his way back into a safe position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Katsuro is keeping the position for now.
Katsuro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kobayashi is one step ahead there.
Katsuro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kobayashi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Katsuro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kobayashi 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kobayashi 's back!
Katsuro is persistently looking for the submission but Kobayashi is defending it well.
Kobayashi can't escape the position.
Kobayashi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Katsuro gets his way!
Katsuro tries to get the hooks in deep but Kobayashi pushed the leg off.
Kobayashi fending off the submission attempt from Katsuro.
A lull in the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Katsuro keeps control of the position as Kobayashi tries to break free.
Kobayashi grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Kobayashi rolls, trying to escape but Katsuro keeps control of the position.
Katsuro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kobayashi is keeping busy.
Katsuro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kobayashi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Katsuro looking for the choke but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi breaks Katsuro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Katsuro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kobayashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Katsuro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kobayashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kobayashi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Katsuro throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Katsuro looking for a sweep. Not yet Katsuro, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hiroshi Kobayashi .
I think Kobayashi 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Hiroshi Kobayashi !
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Hiroshi Kobayashi !
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Hiroshi Kobayashi !
Hiroshi Kobayashi wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
32% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tazuboku Kayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kayo comes to the ring accompanied by Flipsyde - Someday. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
22
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
174 cm
22
173 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tazuboku Kayo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jin Kazama!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kayo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kazama takes one to the chin there.
Kazama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kayo lands a slapping body shot.
Kayo catches Kazama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kayo lunges at Kazama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kazama's hand.
Kayo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab lands there for Kayo.
Kayo lands with a nice body punch.
Kayo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazama is just out of range.
Kayo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kazama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kayo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kayo misses with a straight right.
Kayo swings for the body but Kazama moves out of range.
Kazama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kayo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kayo throws a body punch but Kazama moves out of range.
Kazama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kayo throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayo misses with a hook.
Kazama moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kayo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kazama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kayo thows a body shot but no joy.
Kayo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kazama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kazama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kazama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kayo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kazama doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice jab there from Kayo.
Kazama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kayo scores with a hook.
Kazama on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kayo connects with a single shot there.
Kazama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kayo's corner calls for a 1-2. Kayo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kayo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kayo lands a glancing blow to the side of Kazama's head.
A nice combination there by Kayo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kazama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Kazama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kayo scores with a jab.
Kazama walks into a left hand.
Tazuboku Kayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazama on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kayo throws out a powerful jab.
Kayo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kazama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kayo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kayo connects with a jab.
Kazama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kazama looks gassed!
Kayo clobbers Kazama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kayo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kazama has a takedown stuffed.
Kayo scores with a one two! Kazama had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayo lands a nice shot that snaps Kazama's head back.
Kayo lands a body shot.
Kayo cracks Kazama with an open hand slap.
Nice body punch from Kayo.
A left and a right from Kayo both land. Nice combination.
Kayo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kayo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kayo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kazama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kayo as he avoids it easily.
Tazuboku Kayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kazama.
Kayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kayo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kayo dips to his left and cracks Kazama with an uppercut!
Kazama avoids the body shot from Kayo.
Kazama moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kayo scores with a jab.
Kazama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kayo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kayo lands a really nice looking cross but Kazama seems unphased.
Kazama avoids the body shot from Kayo.
Kayo takes a swing at Kazama's ribcage but misses.
Kazama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kayo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kayo lands a with a good body shot.
Kayo fails to land with a series of punches.
Kayo digs a good body shot into Kazama's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Kayo both land. Nice combination.
Kazama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kazama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kayo misses with a hook. Kazama ducked under it nicely.
Kayo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kayo lands with a right hand.
Kayo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kayo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kazama is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kayo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kazama.
Kayo misses with a series of wild punches.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kayo catches Kazama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kayo digs a good body shot into Kazama's ribs.
Kayo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kazama.
Kayo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kazama.
Kayo misses with a body shot.
Kayo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kayo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kayo misses with a looping left.
A jab from Kayo does it's job there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kayo.
Kayo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A combination from Kayo does no damage.
Kayo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kayo lands a jab to the head.
Kayo cracks Kazama with an open hand slap.
Kazama takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kayo lands a slapping body shot.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kayo misses with a looping right.
Kayo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kazama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kayo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kazama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kayo scores with a shot to the body.
Tazuboku Kayo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kayo.
Nice takedown defense from Kayo. No joy for Kazama on that attempt.
Kayo scores with a jab to the body.
Kayo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kayo thows a body shot but no joy.
Kayo lands a with a good body shot.
Kazama defending well as Kayo loads up on a big left hand.
Kayo is working the combinations to good effect here.
A jab lands there for Kayo.
Kayo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazama is just out of range.
Kazama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kayo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Kazama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kayo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kazama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kayo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kayo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kazama has time to react.
Kayo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kayo scores with a hook to the body. Kazama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kayo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kazama shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kayo's guard.
Kazama preventing the sweep.
Kazama wants to control from the top but Kayo keeps moving.
Kazama drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kayo dives on top into guard.
Kazama had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kayo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kazama Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kayo's back instead.
Kazama looking to break Kayo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kayo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kazama will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Well, with Kazama on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kayo is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kayo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kazama.
Kazama has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kayo is in bad spot here.
Kazama goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Kayo escapes and is now in half guard on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kayo slows the pace down in half guard.
Kazama wants to improve his position but Kayo is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kayo is tying to control. Kazama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kayo prevents Kazama from improving his position.
Kayo wants to take a breather but Kazama is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kazama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kayo with a nice cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kayo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kazama on the side of the head.
Kayo waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Kazama.
Kazama scores a takedown into full mount!
Kayo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kazama on the ground.
Kazama goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kayo is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tazuboku Kayo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kayo takes a swing at Kazama's ribcage but misses.
Kayo misses the shot to the body.
Kayo works Kazama's body with a nice hook.
Kazama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kayo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kayo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kazama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kazama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kayo but Kayo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kayo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazama can do to turn this around?
Kazama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kayo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kazama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kazama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kazama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kayo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kayo punishes Kazama's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kayo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kazama is breathing heavily.
Kazama misses with a takedown attempt - Kayo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayo works Kazama's body with a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Kayo.
The fighters circling - Kayo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kazama moves out of range of the strikes.
Tazuboku Kayo is winning the standup battle so far.
Kazama walks into a left hand.
Kayo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kazama's hands.
Kayo with a hook.
Kazama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kayo as he avoids it easily.
Tazuboku Kayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kazama.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kayo.
Jin Kazama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kayo missing with a left hand there. Kazama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kazama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kayo pinned against the cage. Kayo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kayo scores with a hook.
Kayo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kayo looks to throw the jab but Kazama is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kayo, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Kayo misses.
Kazama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kayo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kayo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazama.
Kayo thows a body shot but no joy.
Kayo cracks Kazama with an open hand slap.
Kayo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kazama's hands.
Kazama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kazama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kayo.
A left and a right from Kayo both land. Nice combination.
Kayo jabs at Kazama's body.
Kayo throws a hook to the side of Kazama's head but Kazama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kayo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazama manages to avoid it.
Kayo scores with a nice head shot.
Kayo misses with a wild body shot.
Kazama walks into a jab.
Kayo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kazama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kayo.
Kayo swings for the body but Kazama moves out of range.
Kayo throws a series of strikes that have Kazama backpedaling.
Kazama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kazama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kayo throws out the jab.
Kazama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kayo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kayo scores with a nice head shot.
Kayo lands with a shot to the body.
Kayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazama moves away.
Kayo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kazama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kayo looks to throw the jab but Kazama is out of range.
Kazama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kayo.
Kayo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kazama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kayo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kayo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kazama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kayo misses the shot to the body.
Kayo takes a swing at Kazama's ribcage but misses.
Kayo lands with a shot to the body.
Kayo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kayo scores with a jab to the body.
Kayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazama moves away.
Kazama shoots for a takedown but Kayo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kayo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kayo lands with a shot to the body.
Kayo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kayo stuffs the takedown attempt from Kazama. Kazama gets slowly back to his feet.
Kazama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kayo but Kayo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kazama shoots in looking for a takedown. Kayo tries to sprawl out of it but Kazama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kayo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kayo misses the shot to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kazama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kayo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kayo's corner calls for a 1-2. Kayo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kayo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kayo stuns Kazama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kayo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kayo misses with a looping right.
Kayo lands a nice looking body shot.
Kayo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kayo cracks Kazama with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kayo cracks a nice hook into Kazama's ribs.
Kayo stuffs the takedown attempt from Kazama. Kazama gets slowly back to his feet.
Kayo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kazama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kazama shoots for a double leg takedown but Kayo sprawls well. He's pushed Kazama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kayo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kayo duly obliges.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kazama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Kayo both land. Nice combination.
Kayo misses with a body shot.
Kayo throws a hook but Kazama blocks it.
Kazama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kayo tries to bum rush Kazama with a series of wild strikes but Kazama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kayo misses with a body shot.
Kazama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kayo works the jab nicely.
Kayo thows a body shot but no joy.
Kazama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kayo but Kayo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kayo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kazama.
Kayo lands a body shot.
Kayo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kazama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kayo lands with a nice body punch.
Kayo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kayo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kayo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kayo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Kayo misses.
Kayo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kayo throws a body punch but Kazama moves out of range.
Kazama slips under a jab from Kayo.
Kazama slips under a jab from Kayo.
Kazama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kayo.
Kayo lands a with a good body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kayo.
Kayo misses with a body shot.
Kayo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kayo throws a hook but Kazama avoids it easily.
Kazama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kayo.
That's eight 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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kayo.
Kazama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kazama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kayo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazama.
Kazama is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazama moves away.
Kazama has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Kayo finds it's way through Kazama's defenses.
Kayo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kayo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kazama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kayo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazama.
A jab from Kayo finds it's way through Kazama's defenses.
Kayo throws a body punch but Kazama moves out of range.
A jab from Kayo misses.
Kazama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kayo takes a swing at Kazama's ribcage but misses.
Kazama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kayo.
Kayo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kazama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kayo.
Kazama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kazama takes one on the button.
Kayo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazama slips a jab and a cross from Kayo.
Kayo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kayo lands a slapping body shot.
Kazama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kazama walks into a jab.
Kayo misses the shot to the body.
Kayo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kayo catches Kazama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kayo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazama walks into a stiff left hand from Kayo.
Kayo scores with a nice right hand.
Kayo throws a hook but Kazama avoids it easily.
Jin Kazama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kayo lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tazuboku Kayo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kayo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Tazuboku Kayo!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Tazuboku Kayo!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Tazuboku Kayo!
Tazuboku Kayo wins by unanimous decision!
Tazuboku Kayo retains his welterweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
27% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
