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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Moon Gunjoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Aaltonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moon Gunjoo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Moon Gunjoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ari Aaltonen!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aaltonen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gunjoo. That one must have hurt.
Gunjoo misses the shot to the body.
Aaltonen slips a jab and a cross from Gunjoo.
Aaltonen staying out of range there.
Gunjoo stalks Aaltonen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aaltonen's face. Aaltonen staggers backwards, shaken.
Aaltonen is rocked!
It looks like Ari Aaltonen has been cut.
Gunjoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Aaltonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunjoo finish him?
Gunjoo darts in and clinches Aaltonen up against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Gunjoo.
Gunjoo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gunjoo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aaltonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gunjoo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gunjoo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gunjoo landing knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Gunjoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aaltonen's brow.
Gunjoo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gunjoo lands an elbow just above Aaltonen 's eye.
Gunjoo landing knees to the body.
Gunjoo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aaltonen throws an elbow but it misses.
Knees to the body from Gunjoo.
Gunjoo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunjoo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gunjoo is breathing heavily.
Gunjoo stands and steps away. Aaltonen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gunjoo misses with a head kick.
Gunjoo avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunjoo throws a combination that misses
and Aaltonen counters by moving into the clinch.
Gunjoo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aaltonen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aaltonen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gunjoo is controlling him.
Gunjoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aaltonen is keeping the position for now.
Aaltonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gunjoo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aaltonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aaltonen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aaltonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aaltonen seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gunjoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Aaltonen wants to clinch but Gunjoo slips to the side
and Gunjoo counters with a big head kick but Aaltonen shrugs it off.
Gunjoo throws a lazy head kick
and Aaltonen counters with a leg kick.
Gunjoo throws a head kick but Aaltonen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunjoo throws a sloppy head kick
and Aaltonen counters with a takedown into side control.
Aaltonen tries to move to mount but Gunjoo blocks the move with his legs.
Gunjoo wants to get back to his feet but Aaltonen drags him back down.
Gunjoo tries to buck Aaltonen off but Aaltonen is having none of it.
Gunjoo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gunjoo pushes Aaltonen off looking to stand but Aaltonen dives back in and keeps control.
Gunjoo tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Aaltonen manages to move to mount!
Gunjoo punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
Gunjoo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aaltonen blocks Gunjoo's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Aaltonen breaks from Gunjoo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Aaltonen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aaltonen looking for a guillotine from mount but Gunjoo is having none of it.
Gunjoo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunjoo somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Gunjoo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aaltonen blocks a head kick by Gunjoo.
Aaltonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aaltonen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice sprawl there from Gunjoo as Aaltonen shoots in.
Gunjoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Aaltonen misses with a takedown attempt - Gunjoo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gunjoo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aaltonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gunjoo tries to avoid it but Aaltonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gunjoo to the ground. Gunjoo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moon Gunjoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Aaltonen.
Aaltonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gunjoo tries to get to full guard but Aaltonen has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aaltonen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aaltonen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aaltonen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunjoo defends it well.
Gunjoo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gunjoo wants to improve his position but Aaltonen is controlling well.
Gunjoo gets back to full guard.
Gunjoo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aaltonen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Aaltonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunjoo is pressing down on Aaltonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gunjoo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
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.
Gunjoo wants to stand but Aaltonen is controlling the position.
Gunjoo lands with a heel strike from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moon Gunjoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ari Aaltonen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gunjoo fails to land with a series of punches.
Gunjoo Rushes Aaltonen and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Aaltonen is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Gunjoo Piles on the pressure and Aaltonen crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moon Gunjoo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boakao Por Uchida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike heh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). heh has chosen Marilyn Manson - Fight Song as his entrance music. Boakao Por Uchida looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boakao Por Uchida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike heh!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
heh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Por Uchida but Por Uchida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
heh rushes Por Uchida and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Por Uchida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
heh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Por Uchida's waist but Por Uchida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing heh off to one side.
Por Uchida tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and heh counters with a flying knee. Nice.
heh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
heh controlling from the top position.
heh pushing down on Por Uchida's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Por Uchida is breathing heavily.
heh wants to pass to mount but Por Uchida is defending the position.
heh is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
heh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Por Uchida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
heh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from heh there.
heh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Por Uchida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Por Uchida is refusing to be controlled, as heh sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
heh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
heh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
heh wants to pass the guard but Por Uchida is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
heh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
heh is looking to take a break and control but Por Uchida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Por Uchida wants to get back to his feet.
heh is stalling here. Por Uchida is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! heh seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Por Uchida has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
heh gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Por Uchida not landing any meaningful shots this time.
heh trying to control but Por Uchida postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. heh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
heh has control of Por Uchida's left arm, preventing Por Uchida from doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
heh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Por Uchida manages to get himself to full guard.
Por Uchida wants to stand up but heh is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
heh tries to free his leg and advance position but Por Uchida is retaining full guard.
heh trying to control but Por Uchida is working from the bottom.
heh slips nicely into half guard.
Por Uchida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still in half guard, heh seems content to control.
heh wants to free his trapped foot but Por Uchida is holding on for dear life with his legs.
heh working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike heh 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.
heh keeps the fight on the outside.
Por Uchida tries to clinch but heh moves out of range.
Por Uchida tries to clinch but fails miserably
and heh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
heh content to stall in guard here.
heh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
heh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Por Uchida wants to sweep here but heh controlling him for the moment.
heh thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
heh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
heh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Por Uchida keeping moving, preventing heh from controlling successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Mike heh just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
heh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
heh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
heh lands strikes from half guard.
heh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Por Uchida wants to control but heh is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from heh there.
heh is working for a submission of some sort.
heh controlling the pace.
heh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Por Uchida is in trouble now - heh has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Por Uchida avoids a series of strikes thrown by heh.
heh lands with some strikes.
Por Uchida keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
heh looking to control but Por Uchida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
heh throwing strikes but Por Uchida uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mike heh has got the better of the ground game so far.
heh trying to mount his opponent but Por Uchida defends it.
Por Uchida wants to get back to his feet.
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.
heh is taking a breather. Por Uchida 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.
heh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
heh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
heh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Por Uchida's head.
heh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Por Uchida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
heh 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.
heh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike heh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
heh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Por Uchida as he jumps to the side.
heh looks for a takedown but Por Uchida sprawls well.
Por Uchida closes the distance looking to clinch
and heh counters with a shoot takedown. Por Uchida fights it but they end up in guard.
heh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
heh pushing down on Por Uchida's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
heh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
heh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Por Uchida is trying to maintain the position but heh is very close to passing his half guard.
heh moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
heh working the body and head with strikes.
heh working the body and head with strikes.
heh is looking to take a break and control but Por Uchida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
heh throws a strike aimed at the side of Por Uchida's head but Por Uchida avoids it well.
Por Uchida taking punishment in the form of punches.
heh landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
heh controlling the position from side mount.
Por Uchida is not content to let heh control the position.
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.
heh throwing strikes but Por Uchida manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
heh regains half guard.
heh gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now heh is on top in guard.
heh forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
heh passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Por Uchida!
heh controlling from the full mount.
Por Uchida taking shots to the head.
Por Uchida has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of heh's lack of action.
heh trying to control the action but Por Uchida is working from the bottom.
heh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
heh wants to free his trapped foot but Por Uchida is holding on for dear life with his legs.
heh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boakao Por Uchida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
heh is nestled in close to Por Uchida, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Por Uchida wants to get back to his feet.
heh trying to control the pace.
Por Uchida missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike heh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well heh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike heh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Goku Sekimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Ryhti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sekimoto comes to the ring accompanied by Open Your Eyes . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Goku Sekimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Risto Ryhti!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Ryhti! Sekimoto is backing up but he can't get away as Ryhti lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Sekimoto and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Risto Ryhti!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raipe Raikas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masaru Yuudai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raipe Raikas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masaru Yuudai!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raikas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raikas lands with a nice body kick.
Raikas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Raikas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raikas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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!
Raikas drops Yuudai with a beautiful combination! Yuudai stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Raikas is looking for the KO!
Yuudai is rocked!
It looks like Masaru Yuudai has been cut.
Yuudai has a takedown stuffed.
Yuudai is still on wobbly legs! Can Raikas finish him?
Yuudai looks gassed!
Yuudai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raikas is fending him off so far but Yuudai persists. Nope, Raikas circles away and we're back to standing.
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown but Raikas shows good takedown defense.
Raipe Raikas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masaru Yuudai.
Raikas throws an overhand right that has Yuudai reeling! Raikas follows up with a more punches and Yuudai is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Raipe Raikas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Andy Wang enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, BJ Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andy Wang!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki 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.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Aoki controlling from the top position.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Aoki postures up.
Aoki 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.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wang throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki tries to clinch up but Wang circles away and keeps his distance.
Wang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Aoki tries to clinch there but Wang circles away.
Wang clinches but Aoki breaks the clinch
and Aoki counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wang's guard now.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Aoki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wang's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aoki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aoki trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
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.
Wang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wang looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Aoki is proving a slippery customer.
Wang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aoki throws a nice looking combination but Wang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aoki but Aoki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aoki tries to clinch but Wang moves away
and Wang counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aoki won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Wang trying to control the position but Aoki is working away.
Aoki tries to bench press Wang off him but Wang keeps the position.
Wang stands up.
Wang blocks a head kick by Aoki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Wang.
BJ Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Wang throws a combination. Aoki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aoki trying to stall but Wang improves his position.
Wang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wang drags the fight down to the ground.
Aoki stands and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wang sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aoki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aoki trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Aoki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Aoki 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.
Aoki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wang dives on top into guard.
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wang is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Aoki Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wang's back instead.
Aoki working for the choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wang preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Aoki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Aoki 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.
Wang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aoki tries to clinch but Wang moves away
and Wang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Wang pushes his legs off easily.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang is breathing heavily.
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Wang rolls with it to try and escape but Aoki cranks on the arm and Wang is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BJ Aoki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Senbude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Scylla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Senbude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Scylla!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scylla changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Senbude looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Senbude throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Senbude is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Senbude looking for a sweep but Scylla has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Senbude really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Senbude wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Senbude is trying to stand but he's just given Scylla his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Senbude tries to escape but Scylla has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scylla is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Senbude is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Senbude trying to get back to his feet but Scylla is in full control for now.
Scylla slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Senbude wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Scylla doesn't have the hooks in and Senbude manages to turn into his guard.
Senbude tries to free his leg and advance position but Scylla is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Senbude tries for a takedown but Scylla circles away easily
and Scylla decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Senbude's guard.
Senbude is breathing heavily.
Senbude wants to hit a switch here but Scylla passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Senbude there!
Senbude working to try and regain half guard.
Scylla content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senbude is looking to get to half guard.
Senbude looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Scylla has the hooks in. Senbude is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Scylla controls the position.
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.
Senbude tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Senbude tries to hold on but Scylla pushes him away.
Senbude wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Scylla has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Senbude's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Senbude is trying to break free.
Scylla has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Senbude's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Scylla dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Senbude wants to clinch but Scylla slips to the side
and Scylla decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Senbude's guard.
Senbude being controlled here, momentarily.
Senbude has an active guard here but Scylla has managed to pass into half guard.
Scylla prevents Senbude from standing back up.
Scylla keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Senbude wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scylla seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Senbude flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Scylla frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Senbude is in all sorts of trouble here.
Senbude wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Senbude is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Senbude is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Scylla has taken his back!
Scylla slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Senbude wants to escape the position.
Scylla controlling from the back.
Senbude is in bad spot here.
Scylla doesn't have the hooks in and Senbude manages to turn into his guard.
Senbude stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scylla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senbude working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Senbude pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scylla is keeping the position for now.
Senbude throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scylla works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Senbude stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scylla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Senbude is pushing down on Scylla's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scylla is fighting to maintain full guard but Senbude has managed to sneak the leg through.
Scylla blocking the ground and pound attempt from Senbude.
Senbude sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scylla defending well though.
Senbude slips a nice elbow through Scylla's hands, connecting with Scylla's forehead.
Senbude throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing 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.
Senbude thows a huge punch but Scylla dodges it nicely.
Senbude missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Senbude thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Scylla's head.
Senbude is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scylla defends it well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Senbude misses with a body shot
and Scylla counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Senbude tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Scylla has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Senbude swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Senbude bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Scylla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Senbude misses with a takedown
and Scylla counters with a shoot takedown. Senbude fights it but they end up in guard.
Scylla 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.
Scylla postures up.
Senbude is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scylla is controlling him.
Senbude throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Senbude looking for a guillotine here but Scylla defends easily.
Scylla must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Senbude wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Scylla manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scylla sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Senbude wants to get back to full guard.
Senbude pushes Scylla off looking to stand but Scylla dives back in and keeps control.
Senbude strikes from the bottom but Scylla passes into mount!
Scylla content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Senbude tries to reverse the position but Scylla maintains control.
Scylla controlling the pace for now.
Senbude is desperately trying to improve his position but Scylla has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scylla controlling the position easily from mount.
Senbude looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Scylla is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Senbude tries to escape but Scylla has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
Senbude is trying to get back to his feet but Scylla has full control of the position and if anything, Senbude has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Senbude rolls, trying to escape but Scylla keeps control of the position.
Senbude looking very determined here, making life difficult for Scylla.
Senbude turns into Scylla and is now in his guard.
Senbude trying to control the position from guard on top but Scylla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Senbude.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Senbude throws an elbow but Scylla slips to the side and avoids it well.
Akira Senbude has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Senbude is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scylla has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Scylla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scylla has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Scylla!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Buff Bagwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Kurose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew Kurose has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Buff Bagwell's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buff Bagwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthew Kurose!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurose circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kurose lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bagwell at a distance.
Kurose shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kurose punching from mount but Bagwell doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bagwell is desperately trying to improve his position but Kurose has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kurose manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bagwell to take his back!
Kurose lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Kurose throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Kurose connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bagwell to escape the position.
Bagwell breaks Kurose's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kurose striking from his own guard.
Bagwell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bagwell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kurose working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bagwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bagwell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kurose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bagwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurose trying to control the position.
Kurose is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Bagwell passes Kurose's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagwell is looking for a kimura but Kurose is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bagwell to get the leverage.
Bagwell 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.
Bagwell is breathing heavily.
Kurose is pressing down on Bagwell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bagwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bagwell stands and throws Kurose's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kurose is looking to reverse the position.
Kurose is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bagwell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kurose is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bagwell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bagwell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurose struggling a bit here.
Kurose is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bagwell off and has taken his back!
Kurose misses with an elbow to the head.
Bagwell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kurose is looking for a kimura here.
Bagwell is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kurose pulls his head out easily.
Bagwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kurose trying to control from half guard but Bagwell is working away.
Kurose is looking for a kimura but Bagwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurose to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagwell looking for submissions off his back.
Kurose is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kurose throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kurose pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bagwell misses with a takedown attempt
and Kurose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bagwell's guard.
Bagwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bagwell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bagwell is looking for a triangle but Kurose pushes his legs off easily.
Bagwell keeping moving, preventing Kurose from controlling successfully.
Kurose landing with the ground and pound.
Bagwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagwell is looking for a triangle but Kurose pushes his legs off easily.
Bagwell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bagwell looking for a guillotine here but Kurose defends easily.
Kurose drops back looking for a leg! Bagwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bagwell manages to kick Kurose off! Kurose jumps back into Bagwell's guard.
Kurose wants to get up but he can't break Bagwell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bagwell looking for a guillotine here but Kurose defends easily.
Bagwell working for a triangle but Kurose defends it easily.
Bagwell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kurose can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Kurose 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.
Bagwell tries to clinch up
and Kurose counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bagwell!
Kurose throwing strikes here but Bagwell is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bagwell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bagwell wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Bagwell manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kurose's guard. Nice work there by Bagwell.
Kurose is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kurose seems to be working for a kimura but Bagwell defends the submission attempt.
Kurose is tying to control. Bagwell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bagwell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bagwell is looking for a triangle but Kurose pushes his legs off easily.
Kurose is breathing heavily.
Bagwell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kurose's guard.
Bagwell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bagwell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kurose defends it well.
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!
Kurose tries to kick Bagwell off but Bagwell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kurose is trying to control but can't.
Bagwell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kurose wants to hold on but Bagwell pushes him away.
Kurose regains half guard.
Kurose wants to improve his position but Bagwell is controlling well.
Bagwell trying to pass the guard but Kurose defending well.
Kurose is looking to control Bagwell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kurose avoid being mounted?
Bagwell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kurose trying to control but Bagwell postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kurose manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurose trying to keep a closed guard but Bagwell is proving a slippery customer.
Bagwell prevents Kurose from getting back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bagwell misses with a takedown
and Kurose counters with a single leg into guard. Bagwell didn't expect that.
Kurose must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kurose wants to pass the guard but Bagwell is keeping the position.
Bagwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bagwell working for a triangle but Kurose defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kurose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bagwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bagwell has his foot on Kurose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurose works his way back into a safe position though.
Bagwell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kurose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bagwell has his foot on Kurose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurose works his way back into a safe position though.
Bagwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bagwell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bagwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bagwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kurose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bagwell is tightening it up a little... Kurose has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kurose reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kurose taps out! nice BJJ there by Bagwell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Buff Bagwell!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Aria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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138 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shawn Aria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Andrews.
Andrews throws a series of strikes that have Aria backpedaling.
Andrews gets caught flat footed, as Aria shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aria wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.
Andrews will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Andrews looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aria tries to free his leg and advance position but Andrews is retaining full guard.
Aria drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aria jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andrews is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aria is defending against the submission attempts here by Andrews.
Aria is trying to maintain the position but Andrews is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews is pressing down on Aria's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aria is holding on for now.
Andrews is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aria defends it well.
Aria wants to improve his position but Andrews is controlling well.
Aria is looking to control Andrews's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aria avoid being mounted?
Andrews lands with a punch from half guard.
Andrews seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aria is pressing down on Andrews's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andrews looking to pass the guard.
Andrews looks gassed!
Aria wants to sweep here but Andrews controlling him for the moment.
Andrews trying to control but Aria is working from the bottom.
Aria really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aria escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andrews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andrews landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aria has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Andrews should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Aria has tightened it up now! Andrews should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shawn Aria!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Koji Kenjahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klaus VonMueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenjahara comes to the ring accompanied by Roll wit Uz by Thai. On his way into the ring it seems that Koji Kenjahara has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Koji Kenjahara seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Koji Kenjahara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Klaus VonMueller!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Kenjahara.
A left and a right from VonMueller both land. Nice combination.
VonMueller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
VonMueller misses with a straight right.
VonMueller misses with the combination.
VonMueller throws a right hand that Kenjahara ducks under and follows up with a left that Kenjahara also avoids with ease.
Kenjahara slips a jab and a cross from VonMueller.
VonMueller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
VonMueller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenjahara.
Kenjahara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kenjahara prevents VonMueller from breaking the clinch.
VonMueller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kenjahara is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. VonMueller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
VonMueller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kenjahara has him pressed against the ropes.
Kenjahara tries to pull guard but VonMueller holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kenjahara drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koji Kenjahara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenjahara jumps guard.
VonMueller stands and steps away. Kenjahara gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kenjahara decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
VonMueller looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kenjahara trying to control the action but VonMueller is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
VonMueller is trying to stand up here but Kenjahara is controlling him well.
VonMueller kicks Kenjahara off and gets back to his feet.
VonMueller looks gassed!
VonMueller swinging wilding here.
VonMueller stuffs the takedown.
Kenjahara tries to clinch up but VonMueller circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenjahara slips a jab and a cross from VonMueller.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by VonMueller!
Kenjahara changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. VonMueller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kenjahara is looking to take a break and control but VonMueller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kenjahara has hold of VonMueller's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! VonMueller tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kenjahara cranks the arm and VonMueller screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from VonMueller, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Koji Kenjahara!
Koji Kenjahara retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wanderlei Rua's chin.
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aaron Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
A combination from Rua does no damage.
Rua tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Rua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Rua.
Rua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wanderlei Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Rua forces Gracie back against the ropes and clinches.
Rua manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie 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.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
Rua working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rua dives on top into guard.
Rua preventing the sweep.
Rua wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Rua stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rua has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Rua can't break the clinch.
Rua wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the ropes.
Rua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rua circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua misses with a double jab.
Rua misses with a wild combination.
Rua looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
A punch combination from Rua misses.
Rua fails to land with a series of punches.
Rua misses with the combination.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rua but Rua pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Rua.
Rua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rua throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Rua looks gassed!
Rua swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua stuffs the takedown.
Rua tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Rua.
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rua is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rua and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rua wants to get back to his feet but Gracie drags him back down.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rua has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rua wants to control but Gracie postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rua is trying to escape and Gracie transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rua is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gracie! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aaron Gracie!
Aaron Gracie is the new middleweight champion!
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