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13: Who's a good boy? PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Moto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuo Hata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hata has chosen DJ Shadow - Stem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshi Moto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuo Hata!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hata keeps the fight on the outside.
Moto tries to clinch but Hata is having none of it.
Hata drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Moto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hata's best efforts.
Moto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hata seems to be working for a kimura but Moto defends the submission attempt.
Moto is looking for a sweep. Hata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moto.
Hata thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hata avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hata trying to control the position from guard on top but Moto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hata looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moto wants to sweep but no luck.
Moto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moto is on top in guard.
Moto slips nicely into half guard.
Moto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hata tries to get to full guard but Moto has control of the leg.
Hata is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moto's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moto showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moto just trying to survive but Hata is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hata controlling well, preventing Moto from escaping the position.
Hata is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Moto is defending well though. Hata let's go of the attempt for now.
Moto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hata doesn't have the hooks in and Moto manages to turn into his guard.
Moto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hata keeping moving, preventing Moto from controlling successfully.
Hata had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Moto is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hata Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Moto's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hata's guard. Nice work there by Moto.
Moto 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.
Moto wants to pass the guard but Hata is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Moto shoots and misses
and Hata counters with a single leg into guard. Moto didn't expect that.
Moto had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hata is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Moto Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hata's back instead.
Moto working for a choke but Hata is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hata is defending well though. Moto let's go of the attempt for now.
Moto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hata manages to reverse the position and now he's in Moto's guard. Nice work there by Hata.
Hata avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hata trying to control the position from guard on top but Moto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hata slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Hata 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.
Moto wants to clinch
and Hata counters by moving into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Moto.
Moto swings wildly with an uppercut but Hata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moto scores with a knee to the head.
Hata jumps guard and drags Moto to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Moto passes into half guard.
Hata works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moto slips nicely into half guard.
Moto uses his free foot to push down on Hata's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hata.
Moto jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hata manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hata prevents Moto from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hata manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hata is defending against the submission attempts here by Moto.
Hata wants to control but Moto is keeping busy.
Hata tries to roll over but Moto keeps him under control.
Moto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hata won't allow Moto to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hata looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moto trying to control the action but Hata is working from the bottom.
Hata wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moto scores with a takedown into Hata's guard.
Moto 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.
Moto preventing the sweep.
Moto slips nicely into half guard.
Hata is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Moto pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hata!
Moto prevents Hata from getting the reversal.
Moto is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hata is surviving well by controlling Moto's body position as best he can.
Moto is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Moto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Hata counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moto had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hata is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Moto Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hata's back instead.
Moto is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hata defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hata turns into Moto and is now in his guard.
Hata drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hata jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hata drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hata jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hata prevents Moto from getting back to his feet.
Hata pushes down on Moto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yoshi Moto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moto is in trouble now - Hata has advanced to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moto regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Moto dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hata circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hata counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Moto looking for a guillotine here but Hata defends easily.
Moto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hata can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hata passes Moto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hata's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hata's back!
Moto is cranking Hata's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hata! He's tightened the choke and Hata is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yoshi Moto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaska Jokunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaska Jokunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Sakurai!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sakurai.
Jokunen tries to bench press Sakurai off him but Sakurai keeps the position.
Sakurai wants to control but Jokunen is keeping him busy.
Jokunen tries to buck Sakurai off but Sakurai is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakurai advances nicely into full mount.
Sakurai lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sakurai trying to control but Jokunen is having none of it.
Jokunen is looking to improve his position but Sakurai isn't that keen on the idea.
Sakurai in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sakurai scoring with strikes but Jokunen is staying in there.
Jokunen is rocked!
Jokunen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakurai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokunen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sakurai scoring with strikes but Jokunen is staying in there.
Oh Jokunen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jokunen takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Sakurai's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Sakurai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammmmo Sarcasm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AB Sly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sly is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by In Flames - My Sweet Shadow. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sammmmo Sarcasm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, AB Sly!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sly tries a head kick but it misses.
Sly drops Sarcasm with a left and a right! Oh, Sarcasm is hurt - Sly dives into side control looking to finish!
Sarcasm is rocked!
It looks like Sammmmo Sarcasm has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarcasm tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oh Sarcasm is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sarcasm seems to have got his legs back now.
Sly wants to control but Sarcasm is keeping him busy.
Sarcasm is trying to get back to half guard.
Sarcasm is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarcasm is refusing to be controlled, as Sly sits in half guard.
Sarcasm is looking to control Sly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sarcasm avoid being mounted?
Sarcasm looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Sarcasm looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sly keeping full guard, as Sarcasm tries to pass.
Sly keeping moving, preventing Sarcasm from controlling successfully.
Sly controlling Sarcasm's posture.
Sarcasm 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.
Sly wants to stand but Sarcasm is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sarcasm shoots in and drives through. Sly sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sarcasm.
Sly lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sarcasm takes a step back to recover.
Sarcasm is breathing heavily.
Sly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sarcasm blocks a head kick by Sly.
Sly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sarcasm tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sly swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammmmo Sarcasm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarcasm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sly.
Sarcasm dodges the punch combination from Sly.
AB Sly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sarcasm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sly.
Sarcasm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sly as he avoids it easily.
Sly misses with a body shot.
That's four 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.
Sly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sarcasm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sarcasm shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sly can't escape the position.
Sarcasm controlling the pace for now.
Sarcasm has control of Sly's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sly regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sly is controlling an arm, preventing Sarcasm from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AB Sly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sammmmo Sarcasm's cut.
That's time! Sarcasm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sly.
Sly gets caught flat footed, as Sarcasm shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sly trying to keep a closed guard but Sarcasm is proving a slippery customer.
Sly has his hands on Sarcasm's head, controlling the position.
Sarcasm decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sly, up you get!
Sarcasm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sly as he avoids it easily.
Sarcasm closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sarcasm looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarcasm looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sarcasm seems to be working for a kimura but Sly defends the submission attempt.
Sly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sarcasm is working away from the top position though.
Sarcasm tries to pass to full mount but Sly defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sarcasm thows a huge punch but Sly dodges it nicely.
Sly tries to kick Sarcasm off but Sarcasm keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sarcasm is working for a submission of some sort.
Sarcasm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarcasm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sly is looking to clinch.
Sly throws a front kick aimed at Sarcasm's knee but Sarcasm avoids it well.
A big right from Sly misses.
Sarcasm blocks a low kick nicely.
Sarcasm has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammmmo Sarcasm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sarcasm shoots in for a double leg but Sly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sly lands the left hand.
Sarcasm throws a body punch but Sly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sly throws a sloppy head kick and Sarcasm moves out of range easily.
Sly catches Sarcasm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sly looks to land a combination but Sarcasm avoids it well.
Sly tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sly.
Sarcasm shoots for a double leg takedown but Sly sprawls well. He's pushed Sarcasm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sarcasm rushes Sly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sarcasm drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sarcasm gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sly is refusing to be controlled, as Sarcasm sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sammmmo Sarcasm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sammmmo Sarcasm's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sly throws a nice looking combination but Sarcasm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sarcasm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sarcasm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sly misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sly tries to land a front kick but Sarcasm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
AB Sly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sarcasm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sly as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammmmo Sarcasm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Sly. No joy for Sarcasm on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarcasm shoots for a double leg takedown but Sly sprawls well. He's pushed Sarcasm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
AB Sly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sly throws a hook but Sarcasm avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Sly.
A head kick misses from Sly.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sly 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 Sarcasm has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sarcasm and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sarcasm misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sarcasm goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sarcasm closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sarcasm lands in his opponent's guard.
Sly keeping full guard, as Sarcasm tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarcasm trying to control the position from guard on top but Sly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarcasm slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sarcasm trying to control the position from guard on top but Sly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sly is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sly can't keep his opponent in guard - Sarcasm advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sarcasm trying to mount his opponent but Sly defends it.
Sly tries to kick Sarcasm off but Sarcasm keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sarcasm moves into full mount! Sly won't be happy about that!
Sarcasm controlling the pace for now.
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.
Sly is looking to improve his position but Sarcasm isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sarcasm landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammmmo Sarcasm showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sarcasm has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for AB Sly!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for AB Sly!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for AB Sly!
AB Sly wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Achilles Tycoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Achilles Tycoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruno Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles stuffs the takedown attempt from Tycoon. Tycoon gets slowly back to his feet.
Knuckles looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tycoon drops Knuckles with a nice combination! Tycoon dives into Knuckles's guard, looking to finish!
Knuckles is rocked!
It looks like Bruno Knuckles has been cut.
Tycoon passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tycoon wants to stand up but Knuckles is controlling the position.
Tycoon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Knuckles is bucking up trying to escape but Tycoon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knuckles has left one of his arms exposed and Tycoon doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Knuckles screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Achilles Tycoon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akio Osamu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toivo Halaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Toivo Halaus was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akio Osamu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toivo Halaus!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osamu stuns Halaus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Osamu slips a jab and a cross from Halaus.
Osamu scores with a hook to the body. Halaus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Halaus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Halaus stuffs the takedown.
Osamu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Halaus moves into range and clinches up with Osamu.
Osamu can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akio Osamu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halaus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Akio Osamu has been cut.
Halaus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halaus lands a body punch.
Osamu is breathing heavily.
Halaus lands a nice uppercut.
Halaus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Halaus.
Halaus lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halaus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Osamu.
Halaus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Osamu.
Halaus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Osamu is rocked!
Nice elbow from Halaus.
Oh Osamu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Halaus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Akio Osamu's cut is getting worse.
A short left from Halaus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halaus pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Osamu! Halaus unloads with more strikes and Osamu sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toivo Halaus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ilari Hurma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brooklyn Harmony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ilari Hurma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brooklyn Harmony!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harmony looks for a takedown but Hurma sprawls well.
A jab from Hurma misses.
Hurma stuffs the takedown attempt from Harmony. Harmony gets slowly back to his feet.
Harmony tries for a takedown but Hurma sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ilari Hurma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brooklyn Harmony.
Hurma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harmony looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hurma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harmony doesn't seem bothered though.
Harmony looks gassed!
Hurma cracks Harmony with a good jab.
Harmony drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurma lands a brutal uppercut that launches Harmony off his feet! Harmony tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ilari Hurma!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uncomfortable Positions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuchiki Byakuya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byakuya is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Let's Go. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Uncomfortable Positions!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kuchiki Byakuya!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byakuya avoids a kick to the body.
Byakuya shoots for a takedown but Positions saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Positions shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Byakuya tries to reverse the position but Positions maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Positions working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Positions with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Kuchiki Byakuya has been cut.
Positions lands a heavy elbow.
Positions putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Byakuya is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Positions! Byakuya is hurt baaadly! Positions is firing away with more strikes - Byakuya is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Uncomfortable Positions!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Fuschini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuppu Lupaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alessio Fuschini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nuppu Lupaus!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuschini misses with an uppercut.
Fuschini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alessio Fuschini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuschini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lupaus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fuschini throws a low kick but Lupaus avoids it.
Fuschini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fuschini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lupaus.
Lupaus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lupaus tries to clinch there but Fuschini circles away.
Fuschini throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fuschini throws the kick towards the body but Lupaus avoids it.
Nice cross by Fuschini.
Lupaus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lupaus rushes Fuschini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lupaus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupaus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fuschini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuschini is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A hook to the body from Lupaus.
Fuschini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lupaus lands a nice shot to the body.
Fuschini is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Lupaus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lupaus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fuschini or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupaus lands a shoulder strike.
Lupaus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fuschini or not.
Lupaus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fuschini gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lupaus lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupaus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fuschini takes a shot to the head.
Lupaus lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lupaus.
Lupaus lands a body punch.
Lupaus lands with a right to the head.
Lupaus lands a left hand.
Lupaus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fuschini uses from the top position.
Lupaus wriggles free and stands up.
Lupaus clinches.
Lupaus has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fuschini is trying to keep an underhook but Lupaus manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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!
Lupaus wants to work for an arm triangle but Fuschini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lupaus seems to be working for a kimura but Fuschini defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus 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! Fuschini is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nuppu Lupaus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Galloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jouichirou Daisuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galloway comes to the cage accompanied by Overcome by Creed. Daisuke is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ronald Jenkees - Stay Crunchy. Glenn Galloway has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Glenn Galloway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jouichirou Daisuke!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galloway tries to clinch up but Daisuke circles away and keeps his distance.
Daisuke has a takedown stuffed.
Galloway tries to clinch but Daisuke moves out of range.
Galloway closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Galloway lands in his opponent's guard.
Daisuke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galloway passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Daisuke is looking to regain half guard here but Galloway keeps moving and retains side control.
Galloway is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Daisuke has escaped the position, nice work there.
Galloway advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galloway is working for a guillotine from mount but Daisuke frees his head quite easily.
Daisuke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Daisuke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daisuke postures up and lands a big shot to Galloway's brow.
Daisuke slips nicely into half guard.
Daisuke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Galloway's head.
Daisuke prevents Galloway from improving his position.
Daisuke is trying to work for a kimura but Galloway is defending well.
Galloway flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Daisuke is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Galloway!
Galloway is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Daisuke goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Galloway turns into him and now he's in Daisuke's guard.
Daisuke keeping full guard, as Galloway tries to pass.
Galloway is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daisuke working for a triangle but Galloway defends it easily.
Daisuke punching from the bottom - just letting Galloway know he's still in a fight.
Daisuke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galloway doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galloway manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daisuke is working an open guard so Galloway takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Daisuke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daisuke throws the left hand but Galloway avoids the punch easily.
Daisuke feints and as Galloway raises his hands in defense, Daisuke changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Daisuke working some strikes from top position.
Daisuke won't allow Galloway to sweep him here.
Galloway keeping full guard, as Daisuke tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galloway looking for a sweep. Not yet Galloway, not yet.
Daisuke with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galloway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daisuke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galloway has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daisuke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daisuke with a nice head shot there.
Daisuke postures up.
Daisuke postures up and lands a big shot to Galloway's brow.
Galloway is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daisuke lands a couple of elbows.
Daisuke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Galloway striking off his back but it's not causing Daisuke any problems.
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.
Daisuke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Galloway can't keep his opponent in guard - Daisuke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nice strikes from Daisuke there.
Daisuke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Daisuke drops an elbow to the side of Galloway's head.
Daisuke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Galloway looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galloway is trying to stand back up but Daisuke is controlling him
Daisuke seems to be working for a kimura but Galloway defends the submission attempt.
Daisuke frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Galloway swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jouichirou Daisuke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Daisuke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Galloway swivels and escapes.
Daisuke fails with the takedown.
Galloway defending well as Daisuke loads up on a big left hand.
Galloway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Galloway catches Daisuke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Galloway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Galloway will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed right hand from Daisuke misses the target.
Galloway looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daisuke is fending him off so far but Galloway persists. Nope, Daisuke circles away and we're back to standing.
Daisuke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Galloway tries to avoid it but Daisuke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Galloway to the ground. Galloway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Glenn Galloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jouichirou Daisuke.
Daisuke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daisuke shoots for a double leg takedown but Galloway sprawls well. He's pushed Daisuke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Glenn Galloway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daisuke keeps the fight on the outside.
Galloway moves out of range as Daisuke strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daisuke throws a hook but Galloway blocks it.
Daisuke tries to keep at a distance but Galloway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Daisuke wants the takedown. Galloway is fighting it off but Daisuke persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Galloway's guard against the cage.
Daisuke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daisuke thows a big elbow that misses.
Galloway is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Galloway wants to sweep here but Daisuke controlling him for the moment.
Daisuke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Galloway's guard.
Daisuke working the head and body with strikes.
Daisuke wants to pass the guard but Galloway is defending well.
Galloway is pressing down on Daisuke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Daisuke looking to pass the guard.
Galloway is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galloway has his foot on Daisuke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daisuke works his way back into a safe position though.
Daisuke stands up over Galloway, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Galloway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daisuke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daisuke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daisuke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Galloway is looking for a sweep.
Daisuke scoring with punches from side control.
Daisuke grinds an elbow into Galloway's temple.
Galloway tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Daisuke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Daisuke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Daisuke landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daisuke working the ground and pound.
Galloway is working to avoid the ground and pound but Daisuke connects with a decent elbow.
Daisuke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Galloway, who protects the arm well.
Sloppy strikes there by Daisuke.
Galloway takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Daisuke in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Daisuke throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Galloway fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daisuke bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Galloway takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daisuke in side control lands a decent elbow.
Galloway is trying to improve his position.
Daisuke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
An elbow from Daisuke crashes against the mat.
Galloway sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Daisuke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Galloway tries to kick Daisuke off but Daisuke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Daisuke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Daisuke wants to work for an arm triangle but Galloway is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Daisuke lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jouichirou Daisuke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Galloway with a lazy takedown attempt
and Daisuke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daisuke misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Galloway on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Daisuke scores with a takedown into Galloway's guard.
Daisuke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Daisuke 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.
Daisuke is in close to Galloway's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Daisuke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galloway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galloway had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Daisuke is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Galloway Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Daisuke's back instead.
Daisuke breaks Galloway's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galloway is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daisuke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Daisuke in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Daisuke creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Galloway sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Daisuke lands an elbow.
Galloway is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Galloway sneaks back into half guard.
Galloway regains full guard. Nicely done.
Galloway wants to sweep here but Daisuke controlling him for the moment.
Galloway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daisuke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daisuke has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Galloway is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Daisuke scoring with strikes but Galloway is staying in there.
Daisuke jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Galloway is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Galloway and Daisuke has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Galloway parries the strikes from Daisuke easily there. Daisuke is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Galloway to escape.
Daisuke cracks Galloway with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Galloway is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Daisuke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Galloway is pressing down on Daisuke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Galloway has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daisuke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Galloway looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daisuke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galloway works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Galloway working for a triangle but Daisuke defends it easily.
Daisuke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Daisuke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Daisuke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Daisuke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Galloway is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Daisuke pulls his head out easily.
Daisuke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daisuke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galloway is just riding it out for now. Daisuke eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Galloway is looking for a sweep. Daisuke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daisuke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Galloway has hold of Daisuke's hands but Daisuke slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Daisuke works his way into full mount!
Galloway is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Daisuke swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jouichirou Daisuke!
Jouichirou Daisuke is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Bistro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaakko Parantainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bubba Bistro!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bistro lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Parantainen crumples to the floor! Bistro milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bubba Bistro!
Bubba Bistro is the new light heavyweight champion!
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