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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hank Wisnooski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suzuki Pv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hank Wisnooski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Suzuki Pv!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wisnooski throws a good cross that connects.
Wisnooski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wisnooski misses with the combination.
Wisnooski throws a right hand that Pv ducks under and follows up with a left that Pv also avoids with ease.
Pv dodges the punch combination from Wisnooski.
Wisnooski misses with a double jab.
Pv closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pv is controlling the pace.
Pv lands with a punch from half guard.
Pv wants to take a breather but Wisnooski is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisnooski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pv has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Pv misses with a head shot.
Pv is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pv trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pv sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pv landing shots from mount.
Pv trying to control but Wisnooski is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pv cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pv looking to control but Wisnooski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wisnooski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pv with the ground and pound from mount.
Pv looking to secure an arm triangle but Wisnooski defends it well.
Pv is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pv can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wisnooski is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pv goes for an armbar but Wisnooski turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wisnooski.
Pv wants to sweep but no luck.
Pv is trying to keep Wisnooski in close.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pv wants to sweep here but Wisnooski controlling him for the moment.
Pv is trying to keep Wisnooski in close.
Pv throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wisnooski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pv looking for a guillotine here but Wisnooski defends easily.
Wisnooski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pv working a defensive guard but Wisnooski manages to pass into side control anyway.
Pv tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pv gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pv tries to roll over but Wisnooski keeps him under control.
Wisnooski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pv is trying is best to control the position here.
Wisnooski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pv on the ground.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pv is looking to get back to full guard here but Wisnooski has managed to pass to side control instead.
Wisnooski avoids the attempt from Pv to control.
Pv bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wisnooski has control of Pv's left arm, preventing Pv from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suzuki Pv dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wisnooski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pv misses with an uppercut. Wisnooski saw that one coming.
Wisnooski lands a nice looking body shot.
Wisnooski looks to land a body kick but Pv moved away.
Wisnooski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wisnooski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wisnooski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pv dodges the punch combination from Wisnooski.
Wisnooski scores with a three punch combo!
Nice takedown defense from Wisnooski. No joy for Pv on that attempt.
Pv shoots for a takedown but Wisnooski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A clash of legs there as Pv blocks the low kick.
Pv takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wisnooski lands a nice looking body shot.
Pv is breathing heavily.
Pv is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wisnooski.
Pv is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisnooski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pv is still on wobbly legs! Can Wisnooski finish him?
No joy there for Wisnooski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hank Wisnooski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pv on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wisnooski. Wisnooski obviously looking to wear him down.
Pv seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice takedown defense from Wisnooski. No joy for Pv on that attempt.
Hank Wisnooski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suzuki Pv.
Wisnooski misses with a series of wild punches.
Wisnooski throws a right and a left that Pv avoids nicely.
Hank Wisnooski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pv will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pv fails with a takedown attempt.
Pv bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pv is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Wisnooski is trying to escape and Pv transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Wisnooski is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pv! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Suzuki Pv!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tron Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Inoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Angry Tronny. The key to victory for Tron Jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tron Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Inoki!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inoki tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Antonio Inoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Inoki shoots in.
Inoki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown by Inoki or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Tron Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Inoki.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Inoki pinned against the cage. Inoki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Inoki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Inoki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Inoki's attempts to control the action.
Inoki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jones is surviving well by controlling Inoki's body position as best he can.
Inoki dominating with strikes here.
Inoki wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
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.
Inoki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Inoki avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Jones regains half guard.
Inoki is tying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Inoki trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is controlling Inoki's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Inoki tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Inoki has passed into side control.
BOOM! Inoki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Inoki controlling from mount.
Jones tries to hold on but Inoki pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Inoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Inoki isn't that keen on the idea.
Inoki looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Inoki jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jones manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for a sweep but Inoki has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Inoki has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Inoki maintains control.
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jones is trying to stand.
Jones wants to improve his position but Inoki is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Inoki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Inoki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Inoki trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Inoki has picked Jones up and slammed him! Jones can't keep hold of the triangle and Inoki manages to pass to side control!
Inoki trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Inoki working the ground and pound from side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Inoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Inoki trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Inoki keeps moving and retains side control.
Inoki trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Inoki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones is not content to let Inoki control the position.
Inoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's eight 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.
Inoki is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jones's shoulder. That is not cool.
Inoki wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Inoki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Inoki grinds an elbow into Jones's temple.
Jones wants to control but Inoki postures up.
Inoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand up but Inoki is controlling the position.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones passes to full mount!
Inoki blocking the ground and pound.
Jones looking to control but Inoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones throwing strikes here but Inoki is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Inoki is looking to escape.
Inoki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tron Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Inoki counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Inoki slips nicely into half guard.
Inoki works his way into side control.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Inoki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Inoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Inoki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Inoki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Inoki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Inoki is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Jones is trying to hold Inoki in close to prevent damage but Inoki has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones is not content to let Inoki control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Inoki has control of the leg.
Jones is positioning himself well to prevent Inoki advancing to mount.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Inoki wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Inoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Inoki from controlling successfully.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Inoki passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Inoki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is staying active underneath Inoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones tries to roll over but Inoki keeps him under control.
Jones won't allow Inoki to pass to mount.
Antonio Inoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Inoki wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Inoki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Inoki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Inoki.
Jones pulls Inoki in close to prevent any damage.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Inoki from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Inoki is proving a slippery customer.
Inoki trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Inoki is posturing up here but Jones has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Inoki tries to roll out but it's too tight and Inoki has to tap! Slick submission there by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tron Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Fredin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lima's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Enter Sandman, Metallica. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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191 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabio Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Fredin!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fredin looks to land a right hand but Lima moved out of range.
Lima lands with a right that hurts Fredin. Fredin looks to clinch but Lima throws a short knee that drops Fredin. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Fabio Lima!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaz Shiroma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akio Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shiroma comes to the ring accompanied by Red Warrior. Takada is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica - All Nightmare Long. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Akio Takada was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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195 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaz Shiroma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akio Takada!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiroma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takada.
Nice sprawl there from Shiroma as Takada shoots in.
Shiroma misses with a hook. Takada ducked under it nicely.
Shiroma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takada at a distance.
Takada tries for a takedown but Shiroma sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Takada looks gassed!
A combination from Shiroma does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Shiroma as Takada shoots in.
Kaz Shiroma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akio Takada.
Shiroma scores with a hook to the body. Takada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Shiroma! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kaz Shiroma!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ukko Vainamoinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Rust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vainamoinen comes to the ring accompanied by Kalevala "Savelma". Rust has chosen Marylin Manson - Sweet Dreams as his entrance music. 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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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ukko Vainamoinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thomas Rust!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Vainamoinen. No joy for Rust on that attempt.
Vainamoinen lands with an overhand left.
Vainamoinen misses with a takedown attempt
and Rust counters with a leg kick.
Vainamoinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rust.
Vainamoinen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vainamoinen showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Vainamoinen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rust regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rust working for a triangle but Vainamoinen defends it easily.
Rust throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vainamoinen uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vainamoinen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rust tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vainamoinen decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A combination from Rust does no damage.
Rust shoots and misses
and Vainamoinen counters with a right hand to the body.
No joy there for Rust, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rust tries for a takedown but Vainamoinen circles away easily
and Vainamoinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rust's guard.
Ukko Vainamoinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Rust.
Rust looks gassed!
Vainamoinen preventing the sweep.
Vainamoinen pushing down on Rust's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vainamoinen is pressing down on Rust's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rust is holding on for now.
Rust is refusing to be controlled, as Vainamoinen sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vainamoinen content to control rather than advance.
Rust is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Vainamoinen pulls his head out easily.
Vainamoinen works his way into side control.
Rust tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Rust is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vainamoinen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rust has given up his back.
Vainamoinen gets his hands free as Rust looks to control.
Rust rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rust regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rust is on top in guard.
Rust is pushing down on Vainamoinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vainamoinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Rust has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rust moves nicely into side control.
Rust is putting a hurting on Vainamoinen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rust is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vainamoinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rust swings around for an armbar but Vainamoinen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rust's guard.
Rust escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vainamoinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vainamoinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rust is on top in guard.
Rust slips nicely into half guard.
Rust is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rust is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vainamoinen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vainamoinen has escaped and now he's on top!
Rust striking off his back but it's not causing Vainamoinen any problems.
Vainamoinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rust manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vainamoinen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rust is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Vainamoinen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Vainamoinen!
Rust is looking for a triangle but Vainamoinen pushes his legs off easily.
Rust working for a triangle but Vainamoinen defends it easily.
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.
Rust looking for a sweep. Not yet Rust, not yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vainamoinen drops back looking for a leg! Rust is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rust manages to kick Vainamoinen off! Vainamoinen jumps back into Rust's guard.
Rust looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vainamoinen passes into side control.
Vainamoinen advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ukko Vainamoinen will probably get the nod.
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!
Rust throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rust misses with a wild body shot.
Vainamoinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rust swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rust misses with a wild body shot.
Rust closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vainamoinen to the mat! Vainamoinen manages to get full guard.
Rust drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vainamoinen dives on top into guard.
Rust has his foot on Vainamoinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vainamoinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Vainamoinen trying to control but Rust is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vainamoinen looking to sit in guard and control but Rust gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rust working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rust throwing strikes from guard but Vainamoinen blocks nicely.
Ukko Vainamoinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rust slips nicely into half guard.
Rust is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rust looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rust is trying to control the action in half guard but Vainamoinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rust is pressing down on Vainamoinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vainamoinen is holding on for now.
Rust is thwarting Vainamoinen's attempts to control the position.
Rust wants to pass to mount but Vainamoinen is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rust passes to side control.
Rust advances nicely into full mount.
Rust dominating with strikes here.
Rust goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vainamoinen is on top in guard.
Vainamoinen trying to control but Rust is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rust is on top in guard.
Rust drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vainamoinen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rust has Vainamoinen in his guard.
Vainamoinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vainamoinen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A big right from Vainamoinen misses.
Rust slips under a jab from Vainamoinen.
Rust misses with a takedown
and Rust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vainamoinen clinches but Rust breaks the clinch
and Rust counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vainamoinen won't allow Rust to pass to mount.
Vainamoinen looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vainamoinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Rust.
Rust wants to free his trapped foot but Vainamoinen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vainamoinen trying to hold on to Rust's head to control him but Rust postures up.
Rust wants to pass to mount but Vainamoinen is defending the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vainamoinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rust is working away from the top position though.
Vainamoinen tries to roll over but Rust keeps him under control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vainamoinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rust paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rust fails with the takedown
and Vainamoinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rust lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vainamoinen!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rust working for a guillotine from mount but Vainamoinen is in no mood to give up.
Vainamoinen wants to control but Rust is having none of it.
Rust swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vainamoinen is now in Rust's guard. A big mistake from Rust there, giving up the dominant position!
Vainamoinen postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vainamoinen stopping the sweep attempt from Rust.
Vainamoinen wants to control from the top but Rust keeps moving.
Rust has his foot on Vainamoinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vainamoinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Rust is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rust is trying to work for a kimura but Vainamoinen is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Rust.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Thomas Rust!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Ukko Vainamoinen!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomaz Emilianko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raiskari Raimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tomaz Emilianko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raiskari Raimo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raimo gets the takedown into side control.
Emilianko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Raimo tries to kick Emilianko off in order to stand up. Emilianko Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Raimo tries to buck Emilianko off but Emilianko is having none of it.
Emilianko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Emilianko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Emilianko tries for a kimura but Raimo is defending well.
Raimo is looking for a sweep.
Raimo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Emilianko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Emilianko is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raimo wants to control but Emilianko is keeping busy.
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.
Raimo won't allow Emilianko to pass to mount.
Raimo tries to roll over but Emilianko keeps him under control.
Emilianko blocks the strikes from Raimo.
Raimo tries to get to full guard but Emilianko has control of the leg.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emilianko tries to work over Raimo's front leg with a kick but Raimo checks it.
Emilianko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Raimo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Emilianko is trying to get back to full guard.
Emilianko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Emilianko is breathing heavily.
Emilianko wants to improve his position but Raimo is controlling well.
Raimo working Emilianko over with strikes.
Raimo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raimo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Raimo is nestled in close to Emilianko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Raimo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emilianko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Raimo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Emilianko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Emilianko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Raimo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Emilianko moves into full guard.
Raimo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Emilianko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Emilianko has momentary wrist control but Raimo slips an elbow through the middle.
Raimo wants to pass the guard but Emilianko is keeping the position.
Raimo is looking to work some ground and pound but Emilianko has wrist control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Raimo wants to control from the top but Emilianko keeps moving.
Raimo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Raimo landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emilianko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raimo is pushing down on Emilianko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Emilianko is fighting to maintain full guard but Raimo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Emilianko is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Raimo pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Raimo.
Raimo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Emilianko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Raimo is tying to control. Emilianko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Emilianko is pressing down on Raimo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Raimo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Emilianko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Raimo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Emilianko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Raimo wants to pass the guard but Emilianko is keeping the position.
Emilianko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raimo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raimo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Emilianko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Raimo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raimo is looking to work some ground and pound but Emilianko has wrist control.
Raimo throws a sloppy strike and Emilianko has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Raimo is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Emilianko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tomaz Emilianko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes into the arena with The Game blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Helio Machida!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Miller! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Helio Machida!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Saturn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Anichebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saturn's entrance music is Dropkick Murphys - "I'm Shipping Up to Boston". A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gilbert Saturn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Anichebe!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anichebe slips a jab and a cross from Saturn.
Saturn lands a left and a right that sends Anichebe crashing to the canvas! Saturn dives into mount looking to finish!
Anichebe is rocked!
It looks like Victor Anichebe has been cut.
Anichebe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anichebe is still in real trouble! Can Saturn finish him?
Anichebe is looking to improve his position.
Saturn wants to stand up but Anichebe has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Anichebe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anichebe throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Anichebe seems to have recovered his senses.
Saturn wants to stand up but Anichebe is controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anichebe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saturn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anichebe's corner calls for a 1-2. Anichebe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Gilbert Saturn has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saturn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anichebe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anichebe tries to clinch but Saturn is having none of it.
Saturn lands with a straight right. Anichebe didn't see that one coming.
Anichebe wants to clinch up but Saturn keeps it at a distance.
Saturn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anichebe.
Anichebe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saturn swivels and escapes.
Anichebe tries to clinch up.
Saturn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anichebe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saturn misses with the combination.
Saturn is breathing heavily.
Anichebe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Saturn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anichebe forces Saturn back against the ropes and clinches.
Saturn stops a takedown attempt from Anichebe.
Saturn manages to break the clinch.
Anichebe tries to clinch up.
Saturn swinging wilding here.
Gilbert Saturn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saturn takes the fight into the clinch.
Saturn can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saturn gets underhooks to prevent Anichebe's takedown attempt.
Gilbert Saturn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Anichebe.
Saturn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anichebe tries to close the distance and clinch but Saturn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saturn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Saturn counters with a one-two to the body.
Saturn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saturn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anichebe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Saturn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anichebe misses with a looping left.
Saturn throws a series of punches but Anichebe avoids them all with ease.
Saturn is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Anichebe hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gilbert Saturn!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harjan Varsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Roshan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Varsi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hiski Salomaa - Tiskarin polkka. Damian Roshan 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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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 - 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Damian Roshan!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roshan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Varsi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roshan cracks a nice hook into Varsi's ribs.
Roshan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Varsi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roshan moves away from the strike by Varsi.
Roshan misses with a wild combination.
Roshan stalks Varsi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Varsi's face. Varsi staggers backwards, shaken.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Varsi has Roshan up against the ropes in a clinch.
Varsi prevents Roshan from breaking the clinch.
Roshan has had enough of the clinch but Varsi keeps him there for the moment.
Varsi swings wildly with an uppercut but Roshan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Varsi misses with some punches.
Varsi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roshan's elbow.
Varsi misses with the head strike.
Roshan blocks a body shot from Varsi.
Varsi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roshan tries to throw a body punch but Varsi avoids it by throwing Roshan back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roshan.
Roshan breaks from the clinch.
Roshan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roshan connects with the punch.
Roshan tests Varsi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Varsi thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshan swats away the attempt to clinch by Varsi.
Varsi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Varsi punishes Roshan's body with a nice straight punch.
Roshan lands a jab-cross combination.
Roshan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roshan thuds a left hand into Varsi's body.
Varsi misses with a body shot.
Varsi misses with the combination.
Varsi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roshan thows a body shot but no joy.
Roshan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Varsi.
Varsi scores with a punch to the head.
Roshan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Varsi.
Roshan throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Varsi stumbling backwards into the ropes! Varsi bounces back off the ropes towards Roshan, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Roshan lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Roshan celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Damian Roshan!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nintendo Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsuyoshi Nakayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakayama has chosen The Vapors - Turning Japanese as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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193 lbs
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nintendo Takada!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsuyoshi Nakayama!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakayama misses with a body shot.
Nakayama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Nakayama coming out on top.
Nakayama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nakayama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takada on the side of the head.
Takada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakayama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tsuyoshi Nakayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakayama throws a body punch but Takada moves out of range.
Nakayama digs a good body shot into Takada's ribs.
A left lands for Takada.
Takada dodges the punch combination from Nakayama.
Takada doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakayama circles away.
Nakayama thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakayama keeps the fight on the outside.
Takada tries to clinch up but Nakayama circles away and keeps his distance.
Tsuyoshi Nakayama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakayama lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Takada backs up against the ropes.
Takada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nakayama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakayama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Nakayama as he connects with a hook.
Nakayama throws a hook to the side of Takada's head but Takada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takada is looking to clinch.
Takada throws out a loose jab but Nakayama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakayama gets caught flat footed, as Takada shoots in with a quick takedown into 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakayama is looking to stand up but Takada isn't so interested in that idea.
Takada pushing down on Nakayama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nakayama tries to kick Takada off but Takada keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Takada wants to pass to mount but Nakayama is defending the position.
Nakayama is trying to stand.
Nakayama is defending against the submission attempts here by Takada.
Takada is trying to work for a kimura but Nakayama is defending well.
Takada stops Nakayama from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakayama looking for submissions off his back.
Nakayama looks gassed!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Takada misses with a hook. Nakayama ducked under it nicely.
Nakayama throws a series of punches but Takada moves out of range.
Nakayama swings for the body but Takada moves out of range.
Takada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakayama.
Takada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakayama.
Nakayama misses with the combination.
Nakayama throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nakayama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nakayama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takada swings for the body but Nakayama moves out of range.
Nakayama throws a right and a left that Takada avoids nicely.
Takada slips under a jab.
Takada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takada moves out of range as Nakayama strikes.
Takada wants to clinch up but Nakayama keeps it at a distance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nakayama throws a lazy right hand but Takada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakayama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakayama lands with a nice combination. Takada backs away looking to recover.
A swing and a miss from Nakayama.
Takada slips a jab from Nakayama.
Nakayama looks to land a left hand but Takada moved out of range nicely.
Nakayama connects with a body shot.
Takada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takada shoots in but no luck this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nakayama.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nakayama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takada pushes Nakayama up against the ropes in a clinch.
Takada fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nintendo Takada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takada prevents Nakayama from breaking the clinch.
Takada jumps guard but Nakayama stands there with Takada around his waist. Takada gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Takada prevents Nakayama from breaking the clinch.
Takada tries to pull guard but Nakayama won't allow it.
Takada fails to pull guard.
Takada is working for takedown but Nakayama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Takada fails to pull guard.
Nakayama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nakayama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takada has him pressed against the ropes.
Nakayama can't break the clinch.
Nakayama breaks the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Takada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takada defending well as Nakayama loads up on a big left hand.
Nakayama throws a combination that misses
letting Takada counter with a right hand.
Takada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakayama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Nakayama.
Nakayama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takada decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nakayama's guard.
Takada drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nakayama dives on top into guard.
Takada is looking for a triangle but Nakayama pushes his legs off easily.
Nakayama has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Takada is proving hard to escape from.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Takada looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nakayama throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakayama wanted to stand there but Takada had control of the position.
Takada looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nakayama passes into half guard.
Takada is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Nakayama pulls his head out easily.
Nakayama tries to stand but can't do so whilst Takada controls his leg.
Nakayama decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nakayama throws a combination that misses
and Takada moves into the clinch.
Takada changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nakayama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nakayama cracks Takada with a good jab.
Nice uppercut there from Nakayama.
A right-left combo lands from Nakayama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nintendo Takada will probably get the nod.
That's time! Takada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nakayama's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nakayama duly obliges.
A right-left combo lands from Nakayama.
Jab by Nakayama.
Nakayama throws a right hand that Takada ducks under and follows up with a left that Takada also avoids with ease.
Takada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakayama.
Nakayama works over Takada's head and body with a nice combination.
Nakayama misses with a straight right.
Takada moves out of range as Nakayama strikes.
Nakayama displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nakayama is breathing heavily.
Takada thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakayama looks to throw the jab but Takada is out of range.
Nakayama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nakayama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakayama takes a swing at Takada's ribcage but misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Nakayama scores with a four punch combination!
Nakayama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takada counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Nakayama! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Takada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nintendo Takada!
Nintendo Takada retains his middleweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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