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LFC 1 'The Beginning' PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Gronfors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenjiro Yoshinobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshinobi has chosen Light It Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Solid Muay Thai
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Gronfors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenjiro Yoshinobi!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gronfors will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yoshinobi closes the distance and clinches.
Yoshinobi jumps guard and drags Gronfors to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Yoshinobi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gronfors circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gronfors shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yoshinobi as he jumps to the side.
Yoshinobi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Gronfors does no damage.
Yoshinobi doesn't manage to clinch there - Gronfors circles away.
A head kick misses from Gronfors.
Yoshinobi wants to clinch.
Yoshinobi looks to land a combination but Gronfors avoids it well.
Michael Gronfors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gronfors keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yoshinobi tries to clinch but Gronfors is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gronfors misses with a head kick.
Yoshinobi tries to clinch up.
Gronfors swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yoshinobi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gronfors is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gronfors is breathing heavily.
Gronfors swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yoshinobi counters with a single leg into guard. Gronfors didn't expect that.
Yoshinobi trying to control but Gronfors is working from the bottom.
Yoshinobi is in close to Gronfors's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yoshinobi stands up over Gronfors, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gronfors pushes Yoshinobi off and gets back to his feet.
Gronfors throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yoshinobi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gronfors won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshinobi trying to control the action but Gronfors is working from the bottom.
Yoshinobi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gronfors to his feet.
Yoshinobi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gronfors, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gronfors has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Yoshinobi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Good control from Gronfors.
Gronfors has the hooks in. Yoshinobi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gronfors has good solid back control here.
Yoshinobi looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gronfors's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Yoshinobi trying to control the position but Gronfors manages to sink in the hooks.
Gronfors has the hooks in. Yoshinobi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gronfors is not going to allow Yoshinobi to sit and survive in this position.
Yoshinobi manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Gronfors dodges the punch combination from Yoshinobi.
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.
Yoshinobi gets the takedown into side control.
Yoshinobi stands up and beckons Gronfors to his feet.
Gronfors staying out of range there.
Yoshinobi is looking to clinch but Gronfors is avoiding it.
Yoshinobi moves into range and clinches up with Gronfors.
Gronfors wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yoshinobi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yoshinobi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gronfors's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yoshinobi.
Yoshinobi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gronfors fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gronfors has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenjiro Yoshinobi dominated that round.
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.
Yoshinobi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gronfors is pushing Yoshinobi's head away, looking to escape. Yoshinobi manages to hold on to the position though.
Yoshinobi trying to control the action but Gronfors is working from the bottom.
Yoshinobi controls the position.
Gronfors is pushing Yoshinobi's head away, looking to escape. Yoshinobi manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yoshinobi is looking to take a break and control but Gronfors is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gronfors is trying to buck Yoshinobi off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Yoshinobi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gronfors wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yoshinobi gets underhooks to prevent Gronfors's takedown attempt.
Yoshinobi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gronfors gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gronfors lands with a left to the head.
Gronfors wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gronfors is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yoshinobi prevents Gronfors from breaking the clinch.
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.
Yoshinobi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yoshinobi tries to pull guard but Gronfors holds him up against the cage and eventually Yoshinobi drops back down to his feet.
Yoshinobi tries to stall but Gronfors uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yoshinobi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michael Gronfors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yoshinobi!
Gronfors is rocked!
Yoshinobi moves into the clinch.
Oh Gronfors is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yoshinobi fails to pull guard.
Michael Gronfors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenjiro Yoshinobi.
Gronfors prevents the takedown attempt.
Gronfors wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gronfors takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gronfors takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshinobi lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Michael Gronfors has been cut.
Yoshinobi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yoshinobi wants a takedown but no success here.
Yoshinobi lands a big knee to the head and Gronfors goes down! Yoshinobi pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenjiro Yoshinobi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AW Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Hollow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevens kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is The Root Beer Song by Joeshmauer. AW Stevens has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, AW Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Hollow!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hollow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hollow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good shot there by Stevens.
Hollow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hollow keeps the fight on the outside.
Hollow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like AW Stevens has been cut.
Stevens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hollow.
Stevens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hollow as he avoids it easily.
Hollow has Stevens up against the cage in a clinch.
Hollow breaks the clinch.
Stevens tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hollow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stevens won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollow lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hollow.
Hollow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stevens is looking for a sweep.
Stevens can't do much from the bottom here.
Stevens is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hollow off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Stevens's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Stevens has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hollow has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Stevens avoiding Hollow 's attempts to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hollow tries to break free.
Hollow manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stevens's guard. Nice work there by Hollow.
Stevens is looking to stand up but Hollow isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hollow!
Hollow bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hollow wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
Hollow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hollow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hollow pushing down on Stevens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stevens wants to get back to full guard but Hollow has mounted him!
Hollow looking to ground and pound but Stevens is blocking nicely.
Stevens wants to hold on but Hollow pushes him away.
Stevens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stevens bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hollow 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.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stevens's guard.
Hollow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hollow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stevens keeping full guard, as Hollow tries to pass.
Stevens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hollow's guard.
Stevens preventing the sweep.
Hollow kicks Stevens off and gets to his feet.
Stevens misses with a low kick.
Stevens stuns Hollow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hollow misses with a double jab.
Stevens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hollow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Hollow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AW Stevens's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hollow looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevens is just out of range.
Stevens doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Hollow counter with a right hand.
Stevens lands with a nice body punch.
Stevens closes the distance but Hollow moves to the side
so Hollow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stevens punching to the body, from the bottom.
Stevens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hollow postures up in Stevens's guard and throws a big left but Stevens blocks it.
Hollow postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stevens is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollow looking for a guillotine here but Stevens defends easily.
Stevens advances to half guard.
Hollow missing with punches from the bottom.
Stevens slips a nice elbow through Hollow's hands, connecting with Hollow's forehead.
Stevens is keen to just control but Hollow is a slippery customer.
Hollow taking some punishment here, with Stevens in his half guard.
Stevens tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hollow controls his leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stevens lands a nice short elbow.
Stevens working over Hollow with some ground and pound. Hollow looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollow tries to get to full guard but Stevens has control of the leg.
Hollow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hollow is breathing heavily.
Hollow is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Stevens jumps into side control!
Stevens wants to control but Hollow is keeping him busy.
Stevens working away.
Hollow is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hollow is trying to get back to full guard.
Hollow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stevens scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stevens is working for a kimura but Hollow is defending it quite comfortably.
Stevens is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hollow manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hollow wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hollow is on top in guard.
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.
Hollow throws a strike but Stevens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hollow wants to sweep but no luck.
Stevens has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hollow is proving hard to escape from.
Hollow pushes Stevens off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hollow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevens shoots in and drives through. Hollow sprawls well.
Some bone on bone action there as Stevens checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stevens looks to land a combination but Hollow avoids it well.
Stevens tries to clinch but Hollow is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gabriel Hollow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on AW Stevens's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hollow is fending him off so far but Stevens persists. Nope, Hollow circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Hollow misses.
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt.
Hollow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevens.
Stevens getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stevens misses with a takedown
and Hollow counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AW Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens with a poor takedown
and Hollow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stevens won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hollow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hollow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hollow throwing strikes but Stevens manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollow is not content to let Stevens control the position.
Stevens connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hollow some visible discomfort.
Hollow prevents Stevens from moving into mount.
Hollow is looking to regain half guard here but Stevens keeps moving and retains side control.
Hollow wants to control but Stevens postures up.
Stevens taking a breather here.
Hollow wants to control but Stevens postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stevens has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Stevens wants to control the pace but Hollow is squirming around nicely.
Hollow wants to hold on but Stevens pushes him away.
Hollow is trying desperately to improve position.
Gabriel Hollow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevens with a couple of short strikes.
Hollow is desperately trying to improve his position but Stevens has a good base and remains in mount.
Hollow is in a horrible position here. Stevens smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hollow working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollow regains half guard.
Hollow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stevens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stevens's back!
Hollow punches the canvas rather than the man.
Stevens is taking damage to the body and head.
Even with his hooks in, Hollow manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hollow has Stevens flattened out and is raining down punches.
Hollow lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Stevens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control the position but Hollow manages to sink in the hooks.
Hollow punches the canvas rather than the man.
Hollow is trying to stick to Stevens's back but Stevens is turning into Hollow. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hollow's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stevens.
Hollow working for a triangle but Stevens defends it easily.
Stevens forces his way into half guard.
Hollow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stevens landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
AW Stevens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hollow manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Hollow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hollow winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Hollow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aj Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toran Grape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toran Grape has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aj Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toran Grape!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Grape.
Grape swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grape.
Fernandez is rocked!
Grape swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oh Fernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice takedown defense from Grape. No joy for Fernandez on that attempt.
Grape has Fernandez up against the cage in a clinch.
Grape gets through Fernandez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grape throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fernandezs head.
Grape escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grape fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fernandez, pushing him back against the cage.
Grape breaks from the clinch.
Grape clinches up against the cage.
Fernandez seems to have got his legs back now.
Grape breaks from the clinch.
Toran Grape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grape ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernandez moves away.
Fernandez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grape gets caught flat footed, as Fernandez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grape is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fernandez pushing down on Grape's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fernandez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grape!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez is working for a guillotine from mount but Grape frees his head quite easily.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
Grape is trying to stand up.
Fernandez working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Grape turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Fernandez off and cradles Grape's limp body as Fernandez celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Aj Fernandez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taka Osatoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuya Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taka Osatoko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tatsuya Gomi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osatoko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Osatoko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gomi's waist but Gomi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Osatoko off to one side.
Osatoko drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomi keeping full guard, as Osatoko tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Osatoko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Osatoko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Osatoko in side control lands a decent elbow.
Osatoko takes a little break here. Gomi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gomi is looking to regain half guard here but Osatoko keeps moving and retains side control.
Gomi is trying to control Osatoko's posture but Osatoko avoids it.
Osatoko is looking to take a break and control but Gomi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi struggling a bit here.
Osatoko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gomi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gomi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Osatoko flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Osatoko throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gomi is keen to just control but Osatoko is a slippery customer.
Gomi wants to work for an arm triangle but Osatoko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Osatoko trying to control here.
Gomi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gomi wants to control but Osatoko is keeping him busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gomi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gomi motions for Osatoko to come forward. Gomi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Osatoko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomi.
Osatoko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomi gets a takedown into half guard.
Gomi blocks the strikes from Osatoko.
Gomi looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osatoko missing with punches from the bottom.
Osatoko trying to control from the bottom.
Osatoko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Osatoko.
Gomi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Osatoko lands a nice hook to Gomi's body. Gomi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Osatoko catches Gomi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gomi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Osatoko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osatoko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomi on the side of the head.
Osatoko digs a good hook to Gomi's body.
Osatoko misses with a few strikes there.
Gomi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gomi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Osatoko.
Gomi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Osatoko lunges at Gomi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gomi's hand.
Osatoko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Osatoko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gomi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Osatoko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gomi taking a bit of punishment here - Osatoko scoring with strikes.
Osatoko trying to control the position but Gomi is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taka Osatoko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice body punch from Osatoko.
Osatoko moves into the clinch.
Gomi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Osatoko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gomi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gomi's back!
Osatoko controlling well, preventing Gomi from escaping the position.
Gomi covering up well and avoiding damage.
Osatoko misses with punches from the back.
Osatoko scores with punches to the body.
Gomi is breathing heavily.
Osatoko misses with punches from the back.
Osatoko scores with punches from the back.
Gomi tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi covers up after that shot from Osatoko.
Osatoko is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gomi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gomi for a finish.
Osatoko avoiding Gomi 's attempts to control his hands.
Osatoko throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gomi could be in trouble here!
Osatoko lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Gomi hold on?!
Osatoko throwing sloppy strikes.
I really don't envy Gomi right now.
Osatoko connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Gomi to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Osatoko.
Osatoko punishes Gomi with strikes from the back mount.
Gomi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Osatoko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Osatoko. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osatoko biding his time, looking for the opening.
Osatoko misses with a punch to the head.
Osatoko tries to keep control of the position but Gomi is staying busy.
Gomi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Osatoko.
Osatoko connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Gomi to escape the position.
Osatoko lands punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Osatoko gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Gomi trying to control the hands but Osatoko breaks the grip.
Gomi is in bad spot here.
Gomi just trying to survive but Osatoko is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Osatoko controlling well, preventing Gomi from escaping the position.
Gomi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gomi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Osatoko's guard. Nice work there by Gomi.
Gomi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Osatoko is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gomi gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osatoko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gomi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gomi lands with a punch from half guard.
Taka Osatoko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Osatoko is trying to control but can't.
Gomi is looking to take a break and control but Osatoko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Osatoko wants to improve his position but Gomi is controlling well.
Osatoko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomi is working away from the top position though.
Gomi is keen to just control but Osatoko is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taka Osatoko dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Osatoko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gomi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gomi tries to hold on but Osatoko postures up.
Osatoko throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gomi is squirming around, avoiding Osatoko's attempts to control the action.
Osatoko controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi tries to hold on but Osatoko postures up.
Osatoko looking to control but Gomi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Osatoko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Osatoko lands a nice shot to the head.
Gomi is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Osatoko avoids the attempt from Gomi to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gomi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Osatoko tries to control but Gomi wriggling away.
Osatoko working the ground and pound effectively.
Gomi tries to hold on but Osatoko postures up.
Osatoko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Osatoko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osatoko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Osatoko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
BOOM! Osatoko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gomi is rocked!
BOOM! Osatoko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gomi is still in real trouble! Can Osatoko finish him?
Osatoko controlling from the full mount.
Gomi has left one of his arms exposed and Osatoko doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Gomi screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taka Osatoko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rumina Endo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Falker Dinh (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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rumina Endo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Falker Dinh!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dinh lands a few punches from side control.
Endo is trying to control Dinh's posture but Dinh avoids it.
Endo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dinh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Endo is working hard here to advance position.
Endo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dinh's best efforts.
Dinh wants to pass to mount but Endo is defending the position.
Endo missing with punches from the bottom.
Dinh seems to be working for a kimura but Endo defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Endo actively working from the bottom here.
Dinh throwing shots but Endo is blocking nicely.
Dinh trying to mount his opponent but Endo defends it.
Dinh is nestled in close to Endo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinh is looking for a kimura here.
Dinh looks gassed!
Endo is pressing down on Dinh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Endo is looking to stand up but Dinh isn't so interested in that idea.
Dinh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Endo dives on top into guard.
Dinh wants to sweep but no luck.
Endo is pushing down on Dinh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dinh is fighting to maintain full guard but Endo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Endo prevents Dinh from improving his position.
Endo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dinh throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Endo controlling from the full mount.
Dinh is trying to reverse the position but instead Endo has taken his back - oops!
Endo is working for a rear naked choke. Dinh is not defending it well and Endo has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Dinh refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Dinh's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rumina Endo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Musashimaru Koyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikki Ankka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koyo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is "Tengoku Kara Kaminari" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Musashimaru Koyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikki Ankka!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ankka tries for a takedown but Koyo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Koyo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Koyo showed some decent athleticism there.
Koyo trying to control from Ankka's half guard. Ankka has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ankka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Koyo!
Ankka throws some wild stikes that Koyo manages to avoid easily.
Ankka throwing strikes but Koyo bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Koyo working a defensive guard but Ankka manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ankka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koyo, who protects the arm well.
Koyo struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koyo tries to improve position but can't.
Koyo manages to get back to half guard.
Koyo missing with punches from the bottom.
Koyo really is a fat lump.
Koyo controlling the position for now.
Ankka lands strikes from half guard.
Koyo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Koyo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ankka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ankka's back!
Ankka wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Koyo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Koyo lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ankka tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Koyo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ankka is looking to escape.
Koyo scoring with strikes but Ankka is staying in there.
Koyo lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Koyo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Koyo landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koyo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ankka can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ankka flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Koyo with good strikes from the mount here!
Koyo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ankka is rocked!
Ankka is in a horrible position here. Koyo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ankka is still in real trouble! Can Koyo finish him?
Koyo postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Ankka badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Koyo around the waist but Koyo pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Koyo is the winner by TKO! Koyo jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musashimaru Koyo!
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