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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shaw Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slim Jim has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shaw Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Slim Jim!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jim staying out of range there.
Maxwell tests Jim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Slim Jim has been cut.
Maxwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Jim is just out of range.
Maxwell lands with a big right hook that stumbles Jim - he's out on his feet here! Maxwell follows up with another monster hook that separates Jim from consciousness! Jim falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Maxwell stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shaw Maxwell!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Travis Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Liu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's entrance music is Ace Hood - Get em. A fine choice. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Travis Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benjamin Liu!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Benjamin Liu has been cut.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson 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.
Liu is rocked!
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Liu had control of the position.
Liu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Liu controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackson pushing down on Liu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liu's head.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Liu gets back to full guard.
Jackson stands and steps away. Liu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Liu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Liu scores a takedown into full mount!
You get the feeling that Jackson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Liu is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Liu extends the arm and Jackson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benjamin Liu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kunta Kinte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reis has chosen Superbeast - Rob Zombie as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kunta Kinte has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kunta Kinte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulo Reis!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis darts in and clinches Kinte up against the ropes.
Reis tries to throw a body punch but Kinte avoids it by throwing Reis back against the cage.
Reis wants the takedown. Kinte is fighting it off but Reis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kinte's guard against the ropes.
Kinte being controlled here, momentarily.
Reis trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kinte can't keep his opponent in guard - Reis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Reis wants to pass the guard but Kinte is defending well.
Reis uses his free foot to push down on Kinte's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kinte.
Reis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kinte really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Kinte keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kinte is looking to escape.
Kinte is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kinte turns into him and now he's in Reis's guard.
Kinte drops back looking for a leg! Reis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reis manages to kick Kinte off! Kinte jumps back into Reis's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reis is on top in guard.
Kinte working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reis looking to pass the guard.
Kinte trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis wants to control from the top but Kinte keeps moving.
Kinte throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reis wants to control from the top but Kinte keeps moving.
Reis advances to half guard.
Kinte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reis is working away from the top position though.
Kinte is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Reis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kinte is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Reis pulls his head out easily.
Reis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kinte keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinte is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kinte tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reis swivels and escapes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Reis.
Kinte takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kinte avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reis.
Reis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kinte, who protects the arm well.
Kinte gets back to half guard.
Reis wants to free his trapped foot but Kinte is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reis looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reis tries to pass to full mount but Kinte defends it.
Kinte trying to control but Reis postures up.
Kinte is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Reis pulls his head out easily.
Kinte might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Reis swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kinte is now in Reis's guard. A big mistake from Reis there, giving up the dominant position!
Kinte advances to half guard.
Kinte is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Reis is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kunta Kinte!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Fredin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaz Shiroma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shiroma comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Red Warrior kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kaz Shiroma will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Fredin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaz Shiroma!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiroma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shiroma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fredin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fredin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fredin is rocked!
It looks like William Fredin has been cut.
Shiroma sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Fredin's defenses. It connects perfectly with Fredin's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaz Shiroma!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harjan Varsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Varsi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hiski Salomaa - Tiskarin polkka. Lima is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enter Sandman, Metallica. Fabio Lima will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harjan Varsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabio Lima!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varsi lands a jab-cross combination.
Lima is rocked!
It looks like Fabio Lima has been cut.
Lima wants to clinch up but Varsi keeps it at a distance.
Lima is still on wobbly legs! Can Varsi finish him?
Lima tries to clinch there but Varsi circles away.
Varsi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lima has closed the distance and engaged Varsi in a clinch.
Lima seems to have recovered his senses.
Varsi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Varsi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Varsi digs a right hand underneath Lima's ribcage. Lima let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Varsi.
A nice left hand lands by Varsi.
Varsi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Varsi lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima tries to land knees in the clinch but Varsi avoids the damage to the body.
Varsi breaks from the clinch.
Varsi scores with a hook to the body. Lima takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lima looks gassed!
Varsi throws a series of punches but Lima moves out of range.
Lima misses with a hook.
Varsi tries to bum rush Lima with a series of wild strikes but Lima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lima walks into a straight right hand from Varsi.
Varsi misses with a two punch combination.
Varsi looks to land a combination but Lima avoids it well.
Varsi drops Lima with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lima looks back up at him and smiles so Varsi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Varsi connects with a nice cross there... Lima is looking wobbly and Varsi recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Lima to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Varsi jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harjan Varsi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raiskari Raimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Santos 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 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raiskari Raimo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos throws a right hand that Raimo ducks under and follows up with a left that Raimo also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Raimo which made him look bad.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raimo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santos looks to land a combination but Raimo avoids it well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Raimo.
The strikes coming from Raimo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Raimo tries to score with some ground and pound. Santos controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
An elbow from Raimo crashes against the mat.
Raimo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Santos sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Raimo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Santos throws a right and a left that Raimo avoids nicely.
Raimo with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos throws a hook to the side of Raimo's head but Raimo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raimo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Raimo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Raimo scoring with some ground and pound.
Raimo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raimo thows a big elbow that misses.
Raimo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santos trying to control the position.
Raimo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Raimo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Raimo pushes down on Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Raimo.
Santos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Santos throws a series of punches but Raimo avoids them all with ease.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Raimo 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.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raimo.
Raimo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raimo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Raimo throws a big right hand that misses.
Raimo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Raimo throws a strike but Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Raimo tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Raimo wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Santos prevents Raimo from improving his position.
Raimo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Raimo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Raimo throwing shots but Santos is blocking nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Raimo with the ground and pound but Santos uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Raimo wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Raimo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raimo won't allow Santos to get back to his feet.
Santos is trying to keep Raimo in close.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Raimo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Raimo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Raimo stalling away here and it's allowed Santos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Raimo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santos works some decent striking defense 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Raimo tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Raimo is controlling him.
Raimo throwing strikes but missing.
Santos keeping full guard, as Raimo tries to pass.
Raimo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raimo counters with a shoot takedown. Santos fights it but they end up in guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Raimo trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Raimo postures up in Santos's guard and throws a big left but Santos blocks it.
Raimo looking to pass the guard.
Raimo trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Raimo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Raimo from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raimo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Santos's guard now.
Santos keeping full guard, as Raimo tries to pass.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Raimo from controlling successfully.
Santos wants to get back to his feet but Raimo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santos controls Raimo momentarily but Raimo frees himself.
Santos wants to get back to his feet but Raimo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Raimo postures up in Santos's guard and throws a big left but Santos blocks it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raimo counters with a single leg into guard. Santos didn't expect that.
Raimo won't allow Santos to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raiskari Raimo 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. This is the final round!
Santos lands a nice shot that snaps Raimo's head back.
Raimo clinches with his opponent.
Raimo has hold of one of Santos's legs. Santos is fighting the takedown attempt but Raimo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Raimo throws a strike but Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Santos won't allow Raimo to sweep him here.
Raimo looking to control.
Raimo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
Raimo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raimo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santos is on top in guard.
Raimo is striking from the bottom but Santos uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Raimo is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Raimo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Raiskari Raimo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Raimo is trying to break free.
Raimo breaks Santos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Raimo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Raimo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raimo postures up in Santos's guard and throws a big left but Santos blocks it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Santos looks to land a combination but Raimo avoids it well.
Raimo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Raimo from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raimo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Santos darts in trying to clinch
and Raimo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Raimo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Raimo is stalling here. Santos is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Raimo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Santos has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Raimo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Raimo tries to improve position but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Raimo fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raimo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Santos's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Raimo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raimo looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Raimo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raimo is striking off his back. Santos thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Raimo is looking to improve his position.
Raimo is trying to control but Santos manages to pass to mount!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Raimo is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Raimo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Raimo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Raimo gets back to half guard.
Santos prevents Raimo from improving his position.
Raimo regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Santos preventing the sweep.
Santos wants to stand but Raimo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Raimo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
Raimo wants to hit a switch here but Santos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Raimo there!
Raimo is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eight 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.
Raimo tries to control Santos's body but Santos pushes him off. Raimo squirms to his side and now Santos has his back!
Raimo tries to escape the position.
Santos tries to get the hooks in deep but Raimo pushed the leg off.
Santos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Raimo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling well, preventing Raimo from escaping the position.
Raimo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Raimo is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raimo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raiskari Raimo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raimo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Raiskari Raimo!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Raiskari Raimo!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Raiskari Raimo!
Raiskari Raimo wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kruk Ma Kali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ma Kali comes to the ring accompanied by ONLY FEAR OF DEATH. Chuck Liddell told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kruk Ma Kali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ma Kali looks to land a left hand but Liddell moved out of range nicely.
Ma Kali lands a lovely overhand right.
Liddell throws a head kick but Ma Kali moves out of range.
Ma Kali throws a shot from downtown. Liddell moves away and avoids it.
Ma Kali moves out of range as Liddell strikes.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick and Ma Kali moves out of range easily.
Ma Kali moves out of range of the body kick.
Kruk Ma Kali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ma Kali throws a series of punches but Liddell avoids them all with ease.
Ma Kali cracks Liddell with a right hand to the side of the head.
A cross from Ma Kali lands.
Ma Kali scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ma Kali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liddell.
Liddell throws a head kick but Ma Kali moves out of range.
A combination from Ma Kali does no damage.
The crowd cheers as Ma Kali lands an impressive looking overhand right. Liddell doesn't seem phased though.
Ma Kali avoids the head kick by Liddell.
Ma Kali throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ma Kali lands a jab to Liddell's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ma Kali throws a one two combo.
Liddell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ma Kali thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Ma Kali.
Ma Kali lunges at Liddell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Liddell's hand.
Ma Kali scores with a decent looking hook.
Ma Kali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liddell.
Liddell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ma Kali darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ma Kali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liddell manages to avoid it.
Ma Kali lands a slapping body shot.
Ma Kali connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liddell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ma Kali.
Donk. Ma Kali catches Liddell right on the button with a cross.
Liddell misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Liddell looks gassed!
Ma Kali thows a body shot but no joy.
Ma Kali throws a right hand that Liddell ducks under and follows up with a left that Liddell also avoids with ease.
Ma Kali throws a hook to the side of Liddell's head but Liddell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ma Kali lands a nice hook to Liddell's body. Liddell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Liddell is looking to land body kicks.
Ma Kali throws a nice looking combination but Liddell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ma Kali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ma Kali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liddell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ma Kali lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ma Kali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ma Kali throws a hook to the side of Liddell's head but Liddell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liddell throws a left that rocks Ma Kali and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Liddell dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Ma Kali regain composure!
Ma Kali is rocked!
Ma Kali is trying to control Liddell's posture but Liddell avoids it.
Oh Ma Kali is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liddell tries to stand but Ma Kali is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell misses with the ground and pound.
Liddell wants to stand but Ma Kali is controlling his arm.
Ma Kali seems to have got his legs back now.
Ma Kali tries to buck Liddell off but Liddell is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Ma Kali's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ma Kali is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Liddell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ma Kali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Ma Kali misses.
Ma Kali blocks a head kick by Liddell.
Liddell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ma Kali misses the shot to the body.
Ma Kali throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Liddell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liddell stalks Ma Kali and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ma Kali's face. Ma Kali staggers backwards, shaken.
Liddell slips under a jab from Ma Kali.
Liddell fails to land with a series of punches.
Ma Kali lands with a shot to the body.
Liddell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ma Kali misses with an uppercut.
Ma Kali blocks a head kick by Liddell.
Ma Kali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ma Kali avoids the head kick by Liddell.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick and Ma Kali moves out of range easily.
Ma Kali digs a good body shot into Liddell's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Ma Kali as he connects with a hook.
Ma Kali scores with a nice right hand.
Ma Kali scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Liddell doesn't seem bothered though.
Ma Kali cracks Liddell with an open hand slap.
Ma Kali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Liddell. Liddell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ma Kali fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Liddell on the side of the head.
Ma Kali lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ma Kali lands a slapping body shot.
Ma Kali lands with an uppercut that bounces Liddell off the ropes and back into rage.
Liddell tries a head kick but it misses.
Ma Kali checks the leg kick.
Liddell avoids the body shot from Ma Kali.
Liddell works the jab nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ma Kali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liddell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ma Kali, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Liddell.
Liddell moves away from the strike by Ma Kali.
Liddell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ma Kali avoids a kick to the body.
Liddell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick
and Ma Kali counters with a straight right hand.
Ma Kali lands with an overhand left.
Ma Kali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liddell manages to avoid it.
Ma Kali lands a right hook to the body.
Ma Kali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ma Kali takes a swing at Liddell's ribcage but misses.
Ma Kali throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ma Kali throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liddell makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ma Kali really felt that one!
Ma Kali misses with a hook. Liddell ducked under it nicely.
Ma Kali lands a with a good body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ma Kali!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ma Kali avoids the head kick by Liddell.
Ma Kali scores with a sloppy right hand. Liddell should have avoided that one.
Liddell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ma Kali misses with a hook.
Ma Kali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Liddell in his tracks.
Liddell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liddell tries to move into range but Ma Kali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ma Kali falls off balance throwing a combination
and Liddell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ma Kali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Liddell misses with a head kick.
Ma Kali avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left lands for Ma Kali.
Liddell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ma Kali finds it's way round the side to connect with Liddell's head.
Liddell misses with a combination
and Ma Kali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ma Kali lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ma Kali.
Liddell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ma Kali throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liddell counters with a three punch combo that has Ma Kali backing up. Ma Kali nods at Liddell to acknowledge the strikes.
Liddell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ma Kali finds it's way round the side to connect with Liddell's head.
Ma Kali tests Liddell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ma Kali lands the left hand.
A jab from Ma Kali does it's job there.
Ma Kali throws a right hand that Liddell ducks under and follows up with a left that Liddell also avoids with ease.
Liddell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Liddell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ma Kali.
Ma Kali falls off balance throwing a combination
and Liddell counters with a body kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Liddell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ma Kali's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ma Kali duly obliges.
Ma Kali scores with a one two! Liddell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ma Kali jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses.
A left and a right from Ma Kali both land. Nice combination.
Ma Kali works the jab nicely.
Ma Kali takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Decent striking displayed by Ma Kali there.
Ma Kali lands a nice looking body shot.
Ma Kali misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ma Kali connects with a body shot.
Ma Kali misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kruk Ma Kali dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ma Kali with a jab.
Liddell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ma Kali is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ma Kali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ma Kali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ma Kali throws a right and a left that Liddell avoids nicely.
A jab from Ma Kali finds it's way through Liddell's defenses.
Ma Kali lands with a shot to the body.
Ma Kali looks to land a right hand but Liddell moved out of range.
Ma Kali throws a series of punches but Liddell avoids them all with ease.
Ma Kali misses the jab.
Liddell scores with a decent looking hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ma Kali checks a leg kick.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ma Kali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liddell tries to land a front kick but Ma Kali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell throws a body kick that misses.
Chuck Liddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Ma Kali.
Jab from Ma Kali.
Good shot there by Ma Kali.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ma Kali!
Liddell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ma Kali throws a one two combo.
Ma Kali lunges at Liddell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Liddell's hand.
The crowd cheers as Ma Kali lands an impressive looking overhand right. Liddell doesn't seem phased though.
Liddell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Liddell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ma Kali with a jab.
Ma Kali jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ma Kali throws a combination. Liddell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ma Kali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ma Kali lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to de liver by Ma Kali. Beautiful body shot.
Ma Kali throws a nice looking combination but Liddell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liddell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liddell walks into a jab.
Ma Kali takes one on the button.
Liddell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ma Kali.
Ma Kali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddell.
Both fighters circling a little - Liddell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Liddell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ma Kali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liddell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ma Kali falls off balance throwing a combination
and Liddell counters with a nice body kick.
Liddell blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Ma Kali.
Ma Kali throws a lazy right hand but Liddell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ma Kali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liddell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice straight punches there by Liddell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Liddell.
Ma Kali uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Liddell has time to react.
Kruk Ma Kali is winning the standup battle so far.
Ma Kali tries to bum rush Liddell with a series of wild strikes but Liddell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liddell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ma Kali throws out the jab.
Ma Kali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick and Ma Kali moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Ma Kali - just one landing.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ma Kali works the jab nicely.
Nice shot by Ma Kali.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Liddell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Liddell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ma Kali throws out a loose jab but Liddell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liddell throws a head kick but Ma Kali moves out of range.
Ma Kali throws a jab but it's blocked by Liddell.
Ma Kali throws a one two combo.
Ma Kali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ma Kali scores with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ma Kali.
Ma Kali throws a body punch but Liddell moves out of range.
Liddell ducks right into an uppercut from Ma Kali.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ma Kali scores with a decent looking hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ma Kali!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ma Kali throws a hook but Liddell avoids it easily.
Ma Kali lands a with a good body shot.
Ma Kali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Liddell momentarily.
Ma Kali scores with a sloppy right hand. Liddell should have avoided that one.
Ma Kali throws a jab but it's blocked by Liddell.
Liddell misses with a double jab.
Liddell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liddell moves forwards but Ma Kali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ma Kali connects with a single shot there.
Ma Kali swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Liddell counters with a nice body kick.
Liddell moves forwards but Ma Kali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Liddell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ma Kali scores with a hook to the body. Liddell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ma Kali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ma Kali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liddell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liddell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ma Kali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Liddell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ma Kali lands a glancing blow to the side of Liddell's head.
A cross from Ma Kali lands.
Liddell tries a head kick but it misses.
Ma Kali lands with an overhand left.
Ma Kali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liddell can do to turn this around?
Ma Kali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liddell.
Liddell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Liddell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Liddell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ma Kali has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ma Kali and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ma Kali throws a predictable looking body shot
and Liddell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Liddell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Liddell walks into a left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ma Kali.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Ma Kali. Beautiful body shot.
Ma Kali will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Donk. Ma Kali catches Liddell right on the button with a cross.
Ma Kali throws a left and a right that both miss
and Liddell counters with a nice uppercut.
Ma Kali lands with an uppercut that bounces Liddell off the ropes and back into rage.
Liddell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Ma Kali. That snapped Liddell's head back.
Liddell ducks under a wild hook from Ma Kali.
Liddell lands with a nice body kick.
Ma Kali lands a with a good body shot.
Ma Kali throws a hook to the side of Liddell's head but Liddell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Ma Kali.
Ma Kali throws a combination that misses
and Liddell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ma Kali takes a swing at Liddell's ribcage but misses.
Liddell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liddell.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ma Kali misses with a straight right.
Liddell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ma Kali avoids the head kick by Liddell.
Ma Kali misses the jab.
Liddell ducks under a wild hook from Ma Kali.
Ma Kali throws a combination. Liddell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ma Kali misses the shot to the body.
Liddell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Liddell.
Liddell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liddell throws a nice looking combination but Ma Kali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liddell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ma Kali blocks a head kick by Liddell.
The fighters circling - Ma Kali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Liddell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ma Kali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Liddell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Liddell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Liddell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ma Kali counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Ma Kali finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Liddell throws a right hand that Ma Kali ducks under and follows up with a left that Ma Kali also avoids with ease.
Ma Kali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Liddell's head.
Liddell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chuck Liddell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liddell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ma Kali misses the body punch
enabling Liddell to counter with a crisp jab.
Liddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liddell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ma Kali. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kruk Ma Kali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ma Kali has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Kruk Ma Kali!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Kruk Ma Kali!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Kruk Ma Kali!
Kruk Ma Kali wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Geistman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noriyuki Nayoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Geistman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Twist. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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205 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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218 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Scott Geistman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noriyuki Nayoui!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geistman walks into a jab.
Geistman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from Nayoui misses.
Geistman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nayoui avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown by Geistman or perhaps it was just good defense by Nayoui which made him look bad.
Nayoui scores with a nice head shot.
Nayoui dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nayoui jabs Geistman right on the nose. Geistman blinks but takes it well.
Nayoui throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Geistman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nayoui misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nayoui fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Geistman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nayoui is fending him off so far but Geistman persists. Nope, Nayoui circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Geistman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geistman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nayoui's waist but Nayoui gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Geistman off to one side.
Geistman is breathing heavily.
Nayoui scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Geistman doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geistman is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Geistman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nayoui paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Geistman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nayoui as he jumps to the side.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Geistman. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Geistman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Geistman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Geistman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nayoui's waist but Nayoui gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Geistman off to one side.
Geistman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nayoui swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Geistman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nayoui is fending him off so far but Geistman persists. Nope, Nayoui circles away and we're back to standing.
Geistman doesn't manage to clinch there - Nayoui circles away.
A punch combination from Nayoui misses.
Nayoui misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Nayoui misses.
Geistman scores with a nice strike.
Geistman tries to clinch but Nayoui is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nayoui fails to land with a series of punches.
Geistman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Geistman is looking to clinch but Nayoui is avoiding it.
Geistman tries to clinch but Nayoui is having none of it.
Geistman takes one on the button.
Nayoui lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nayoui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Geistman.
Nayoui works Geistman's body with a nice hook.
Nayoui displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Geistman throws out the jab.
Nayoui waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Geistman.
Geistman wants to clinch.
Geistman tries to clinch but Nayoui moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nayoui smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nayoui connects with a stiff jab that staggers Geistman - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Noriyuki Nayoui!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacare Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Activin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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19
215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacare Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Activin!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Souza. No joy for Activin on that attempt.
Activin misses with a double jab.
Activin cracks Souza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Souza stuffs the takedown.
Activin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Souza misses with a looping right.
Activin waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Souza.
Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Activin shoots in but no luck this time.
Jacare Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Activin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Souza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Souza is looking to clinch but Activin is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Activin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Souza tries to clinch but Activin moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Activin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Souza but Souza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Souza tries to clinch up but Activin circles away and keeps his distance.
Souza tries to clinch up but Activin circles away and keeps his distance.
Souza tries to clinch but Activin moves out of range.
Activin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Souza tries to clinch there but Activin circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Activin misses with a straight right.
Souza misses with a double jab
and Activin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Souza thinking.
Activin slips a straight right by Souza.
Souza wants to clinch.
Activin tries to bum rush Souza with a series of wild strikes but Souza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza darts in trying to clinch
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Activin throws a jab when Souza was well out of range.
Souza tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Activin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Souza dodges the punch combination from Activin.
Souza looks to clinch
and Activin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Souza's guard.
Activin advances to half guard.
Souza wants to improve his position but Activin is controlling well.
Activin is trying to work for a kimura but Souza is defending well.
Souza tries to roll over but Activin keeps him under control.
Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Activin is looking for a kimura but Souza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Activin to get the leverage.
Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Souza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Activin forces his way into half guard.
Souza regains full guard. Nicely done.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Activin pushes down on Souza's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Souza moves into full guard.
Activin forces his way into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza manages to get to full guard.
Souza has his foot on Activin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Activin works his way back into a safe position though.
Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Activin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Souza keeping full guard, as Activin tries to pass.
Activin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Activin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Souza has escaped the position, nice work there.
Activin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Souza has escaped the position, nice work there.
Souza sneaks back into half guard.
Souza moves into full guard.
Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Activin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Souza is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Activin passes Souza's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Activin seems to be looking for submissions.
Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Souza actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Activin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Souza is just riding it out for now. Activin eventually gives up the hold.
Souza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Activin advances to half guard.
Activin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Souza is in trouble now - Activin has advanced to mount!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Souza has given up his back here. Will Activin look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Activin controlling well, preventing Souza from escaping the position.
Souza is working hard here to advance position.
Activin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Activin is persistently looking for the submission but Souza is defending it well.
Souza tries to break free.
Souza is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Activin gets his way!
Souza breaks Activin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Activin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Souza preventing the sweep.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Activin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Activin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Activin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Activin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Activin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Souza as he avoids it easily.
Activin throws out a loose jab but Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Activin misses the body punch
so Souza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Activin is breathing heavily.
Activin working for a triangle but Souza defends it easily.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Activin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Souza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Souza tries for a kimura but Activin is defending well.
Activin prevents Souza from moving into mount.
Activin manages to get back to half guard.
Souza trying to mount his opponent but Activin defends it.
Activin is pressing down on Souza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Activin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Souza defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Activin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Activin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Souza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Souza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Souza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Activin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Souza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Souza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza slips nicely into half guard.
Activin actively working from the bottom here.
Activin wants to get back to full guard.
Souza is working for a kimura but Activin is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Activin is looking to improve his position.
Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Activin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Souza is trying to work for a kimura but Activin is defending well.
Souza uses his free foot to push down on Activin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Activin.
Activin is looking to get to half guard.
Souza jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Activin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Activin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Activin is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily.
Souza is trying to work for a kimura but Activin is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Activin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Souza 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.
Souza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Activin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Souza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Activin is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Souza 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.
Activin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Activin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
George Activin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Activin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Souza forces his way into half guard.
Activin manages to get to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Activin looking for a guillotine here but Souza defends easily.
Activin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Souza manages to get himself to full guard.
Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Activin tries to free his leg and advance position but Souza is retaining full guard.
Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!
Activin stands and throws Souza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Souza is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Activin advances to full mount.
Souza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Souza defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Activin.
Activin wants to finish this one by submission but Souza is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Activin.
Souza regains half guard.
Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Activin seems to be looking for submissions.
Souza wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Activin is looking for a kimura but Souza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Activin to get the leverage.
Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Activin wants to work for an arm triangle but Souza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Activin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Souza!
Activin takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Activin keeps control of the position as Souza tries to break free.
Activin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Activin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Souza knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Souza for a finish.
Souza rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Souza tries to roll over but Activin keeps him under control.
Souza moves into full guard.
Activin won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
Souza had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Activin is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Souza Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Activin's back instead.
Souza looking for the choke from the back.
Activin tries to roll but Souza sticks to his back.
Souza is trying to stick to Activin's back but Activin is turning into Souza. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Souza's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Activin.
Activin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Activin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Activin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Activin slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Activin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Activin 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for George Activin!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for George Activin!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for George Activin!
George Activin wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Minoshi Kawajari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryobun Akagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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136 lbs
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135 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Minoshi Kawajari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryobun Akagi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawajari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akagi.
Akagi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kawajari.
Akagi scores with a three punch combo!
Akagi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akagi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kawajari swivels and escapes.
Kawajari fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Akagi sprawls well initially but Kawajari persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kawajari wants to work for an arm triangle but Akagi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Akagi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Akagi is trying to keep Kawajari in close.
Kawajari stands and throws Akagi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Akagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akagi is trying to control Kawajari's posture but Kawajari avoids it.
Akagi sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Akagi trying to control but Kawajari postures up.
Kawajari wants to pass the guard but Akagi is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajari decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kawajari scores with a hook to the body. Akagi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Minoshi Kawajari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akagi misses with a wild body shot.
Kawajari connects with a crisp jab.
Akagi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kawajari lands a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Kawajari coming out on top.
Kawajari is looking to clinch but Akagi is avoiding it.
Kawajari scores with a jab to the body.
Kawajari digs a good body shot into Akagi's ribs.
Akagi throws a hook but Kawajari avoids it easily.
Akagi looks for a takedown but Kawajari sprawls well.
Kawajari smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kawajari jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kawajari looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kawajari is looking for a kimura but Akagi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kawajari to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajari tries to stand but can't do so whilst Akagi controls his leg.
Kawajari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Akagi is trying to stand up here but Kawajari is controlling him well.
Kawajari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Kawajari seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kawajari is breathing heavily.
Akagi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Akagi wants to sweep here but Kawajari controlling him for the moment.
Akagi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Akagi tries for a takedown but Kawajari circles away easily
and Kawajari counters by moving into the clinch.
Minoshi Kawajari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryobun Akagi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajari trying to stall but Akagi improves his position.
Kawajari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kawajari with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kawajari tries to clinch up.
Kawajari shoots in for a takedown but Akagi shows good takedown defense.
Akagi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Akagi stuffs the takedown.
Kawajari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Akagi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kawajari.
Akagi stuffs the takedown.
Akagi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kawajari as he avoids it easily.
Kawajari connects with a single shot there.
Kawajari has a takedown stuffed.
A solid body kick from Akagi.
Akagi connects with a high kick.
Akagi throws a combination that misses
and Kawajari counters with a one-two to the body.
Kawajari sizes up Akagi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akagi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Kawajari.
Kawajari digs a good hook to Akagi's body.
Akagi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Akagi throws a wild body kick that Kawajari sees coming a mile off.
Kawajari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kawajari closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Akagi to the mat! Akagi manages to get full guard.
Akagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawajari is one step ahead there.
Kawajari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akagi looking for a guillotine here but Kawajari defends easily.
Akagi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kawajari is defending well. Akagi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kawajari has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Akagi celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryobun Akagi!
Ryobun Akagi is the new bantamweight champion!
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