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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reece hc (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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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddy Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Reece hc!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wilder cracks a nice hook into hc's ribs.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but hc manages to avoid it.
hc slips a straight right by Wilder.
Wilder lands a nice looking body shot.
hc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Freddy Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
hc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.
Wilder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between hc's hands.
It looks like Reece hc has been cut.
hc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
hc drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wilder regains half guard.
Wilder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hc missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
hc tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wilder controls his leg.
Wilder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wilder looking for submissions off his back.
Wilder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wilder.
hc stands up from Wilder's guard - hc perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
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.
Wilder lands a jab to hc's midsection.
Wilder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
hc must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
hc looks gassed!
hc trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilder has his feet on hc's thighs here. He's pushed hc off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! hc screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddy Wilder!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yu Pu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maruchin Kido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Yu Pu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yu Pu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maruchin Kido!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kido shoots in but Pu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kido thows a body shot but no joy.
Pu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yu Pu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pu tries to clinch up but Kido circles away and keeps his distance.
Pu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kido swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kido avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pu has Kido up against the cage in a clinch.
Kido trying to stall but Pu improves his position.
Pu trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kido.
Pu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kido.
Kido is trying to maintain a safe position but Pu gets an underhook and turns Kido into the cage.
Pu misses with a knee to the head.
Kido taking a breather.
Pu crunches a lovely knee into Kido's ribcage.
Kido is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pu is keeping busy.
Pu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Pu.
Kido drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yu Pu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maruchin Kido.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kido.
Kido has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pu moves into range and clinches up with Kido.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kido takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Maruchin Kido has been cut.
Pu scores a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kido takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kido's defenses.
Pu lands an elbow just above Kido 's eye.
Pu lands an elbow just above Kido 's eye.
Kido fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pu lands an elbow inside that Kido shrugs off.
Kido takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Pu fails to land.
Nice body punch from Pu.
Pu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pu lands an elbow inside.
Pu lands a nice elbow.
Kido is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pu lands an elbow inside that Kido shrugs off.
Pu misses with a knee to the head.
Pu misses with a punch to the body.
Kido managing to block the knees to the body from Pu.
Pu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kido controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kido.
Kido drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kido backwards.
Pu lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yu Pu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maruchin Kido's cut.
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.
Kido looks for a takedown but Pu sprawls well.
Pu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kido throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pu.
Kido tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pu counters with a left and a right that stings Kido.
Pu wants to clinch up but Kido keeps it at a distance.
Pu throws a combination that misses
and Pu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pu is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kido circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pu takes a swing at Kido's ribcage but misses.
Pu moves away from the strike by Kido.
Yu Pu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kido tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pu swivels and escapes.
Pu doesn't manage to clinch there - Kido circles away.
Kido throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pu's waist but Pu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kido off to one side.
Yu Pu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maruchin Kido.
Pu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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.
Pu swinging wilding here.
Pu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kido shoots for a takedown but Pu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kido shoots in but no luck this time.
Kido looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pu is fending him off so far but Kido persists. Nope, Pu circles away and we're back to standing.
Pu looks to land a combination but Kido avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kido throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pu's waist but Pu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kido off to one side.
Kido circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kido is looking to clinch.
Kido looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kido looks to throw the jab but Pu is out of range.
Kido misses with an uppercut.
Kido throws a hook but Pu blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pu slips a jab from Kido.
Kido misses with an uppercut. Pu saw that one coming.
Pu misses with a series of wild punches.
Kido tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pu rushes Kido and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kido is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kido lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yu Pu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maruchin Kido's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kido misses with an uppercut. Pu saw that one coming.
Kido keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pu.
Pu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kido.
Pu slips under a jab from Kido.
Kido misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kido cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pu tries to clinch there but Kido circles away.
Pu throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pu moves into the clinch.
A short right from Pu.
Pu crunches a lovely knee into Kido's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Pu.
Kido goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pu prevents it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kido.
Pu lands an elbow that stopped Kido in his tracks for a moment.
Pu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pu scores a nice knee to the body.
Pu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kido.
Pu lands a nice knee to the body.
Pu lands with a left to the head.
Kido takes an elbow to the temple.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kido dodges an elbow strike from Pu.
Pu lands with a left to the head.
Pu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kido lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kido takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kido is trying to maintain a safe position but Pu gets an underhook and turns Kido into the cage.
Pu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Pu.
Pu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kido trying to control the position but instead, Pu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kido into the cage.
Pu lands a nice elbow.
Pu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pu lands a nice elbow.
Pu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kido lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kido is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pu.
Maruchin Kido has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pu lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pu scores a nice knee to the body.
Pu with a knee to the head.
Kido is trying to maintain a safe position but Pu gets an underhook and turns Kido into the cage.
Pu connects with a knee to the head.
Pu scores a nice knee to the body.
Pu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Pu.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yu Pu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice elbow from Pu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yu Pu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yu Pu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akio Tomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rage Zuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zuma is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: RATM. Akio Tomi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akio Tomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rage Zuma!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zuma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zuma gets a takedown into half guard.
Zuma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tomi is looking to improve his position.
Zuma wants to take a breather but Tomi is having none of it.
Tomi has a hand on Zuma's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Zuma takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tomi is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuma postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tomi looks a forlorn figure.
Tomi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zuma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tomi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tomi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tomi is staying active underneath Zuma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tomi is looking to control Zuma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tomi avoid being mounted?
Tomi is refusing to be controlled, as Zuma sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma working Tomi over with strikes.
Tomi is not content to let Zuma control the position.
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Tomi is defending well.
Zuma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A good leg kick by Tomi.
Tomi throws a leg kick which misses Zuma's front leg but catches the back leg as Zuma tries to avoid it.
Akio Tomi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tomi has managed to clinch.
Zuma changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tomi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zuma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zuma takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Rage Zuma has been cut.
Zuma wants a takedown but no success here.
Tomi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomi lands an elbow inside.
Tomi is stalling here.
Zuma breaks from the clinch.
Tomi clinches with his opponent.
Zuma can't get the takedown.
Akio Tomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rage Zuma.
Tomi is struggling to control the position.
Zuma tries to score a body lock takedown but Tomi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zuma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tomi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zuma looks gassed!
Tomi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tomi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zuma drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tomi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tomi taking a breather.
Zuma takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tomi lands a nice elbow.
Tomi prevents the takedown attempt.
Tomi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tomi instigates a clinch.
Tomi is stalling here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zuma is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tomi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma takes an elbow to the temple.
The is referee keeping an eye on Tomi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zuma is working for takedown but Tomi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zuma takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tomi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akio Tomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomi forces Zuma back against the cage and clinches.
Tomi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zuma fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tomi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tomi tries to clinch up but Zuma circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tomi.
Tomi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tomi.
Tomi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tomi clinches.
Tomi breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Tomi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomi moves into range and clinches up with Zuma.
Tomi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A bit of stalling here from Tomi.
Nice elbow from Tomi.
Tomi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zuma circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zuma counters with a single leg into guard. Tomi didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomi is trying to control the position but Zuma postures up.
Zuma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tomi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tomi keeping moving, preventing Zuma from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tomi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zuma!
Tomi landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Tomi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rage Zuma's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zuma is looking to clinch but Tomi is avoiding it.
Tomi closes the distance and clinches.
Tomi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zuma keeps the fight on the outside.
Zuma fails with the takedown.
Zuma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tomi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tomi throws an elbow that misses.
Zuma drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tomi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akio Tomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rage Zuma.
Tomi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zuma's defenses.
Tomi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tomi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tomi scores with a nice body kick.
Rage Zuma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tomi clinches with his opponent.
Zuma is breathing heavily.
Tomi lands an elbow that stopped Zuma in his tracks for a moment.
Zuma takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zuma looking for a takedown.
Zuma takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tomi lands a nice elbow.
Tomi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zuma takes an elbow to the temple.
Tomi lands an elbow just above Zuma 's eye.
Tomi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zuma takes an elbow to the temple.
Tomi lands an elbow inside that Zuma shrugs off.
Tomi breaks from the clinch.
Zuma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tomi circles away.
Tomi rushes Zuma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tomi lands an elbow inside.
Tomi lands a nice elbow.
Zuma is trying to break the clinch but Tomi has him pressed against the cage.
Zuma is trying to break the clinch but Tomi has him pressed against the cage.
Zuma wants a takedown but no success here.
Tomi lands a nice elbow.
Tomi lands an elbow inside.
Tomi lands an elbow inside that Zuma shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Tomi.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tomi.
Tomi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tomi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Tomi.
Tomi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zuma's defenses.
Zuma takes an elbow to the temple.
Tomi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zuma shoots in and drives through. Tomi sprawls well.
Tomi scoring well with a low kick there.
Tomi throws a nice head kick!
Tomi darts in and clinches Zuma up against the cage.
Zuma tries to break the clinch but Tomi is controlling the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zuma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tomi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zuma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tomi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zuma up against the cage.
Tomi manages to break the clinch.
Tomi wants to clinch up but Zuma keeps it at a distance.
Zuma shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tomi's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tomi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tomi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tomi tries to get out of the position.
Zuma throws a big right hand that misses.
Tomi is trying to control the position but Zuma postures up.
Zuma stands up over Tomi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tomi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zuma connects with a couple of short punches.
Zuma looking to pass the guard.
Zuma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tomi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tomi clinches with his opponent.
Tomi trying to stall but Zuma improves his position.
Zuma dodges an elbow strike from Tomi.
Zuma goes for a takedown attempt but Tomi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tomi forces Zuma back against the cage and clinches.
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.
Zuma tries to stall but Tomi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zuma wants to break free but Tomi has control.
Tomi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tomi.
Tomi has managed to clinch.
Zuma dodges an elbow strike from Tomi.
Tomi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zuma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zuma can't get the takedown.
Tomi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tomi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zuma.
Tomi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zuma wants to break free but Tomi has control.
Tomi stalls.
Tomi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tomi throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Tomi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rage Zuma's cut.
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!
Zuma shoots in and drives through. Tomi sprawls well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tomi!
Tomi moves into range and clinches up with Zuma.
Tomi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tomi has managed to clinch.
Tomi lands a damaging elbow.
Tomi effectively controlling the action here.
Zuma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice elbow from Tomi.
Tomi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zuma's defenses.
Zuma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tomi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tomi has closed the distance and engaged Zuma in a clinch.
Tomi is pressed up against the cage. Zuma has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tomi down to the mat. Tomi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Akio Tomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rage Zuma.
Tomi instigates a clinch.
Zuma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tomi lands a nice elbow.
Tomi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tomi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Akio Tomi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tomi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tomi for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomi throws an elbow that misses.
Zuma is looking to break free of the clinch but Tomi has double underhooks.
Zuma blocks an elbow strike from Tomi.
Tomi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tomi looks for the body kick but Zuma saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tomi 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 Zuma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zuma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zuma.
Zuma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tomi closes the distance and clinches.
Tomi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Tomi.
Tomi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tomi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zuma drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tomi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zuma takes an elbow to the forehead.
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.
Tomi lands a damaging elbow.
Tomi stops a takedown attempt from Zuma.
Tomi lands an elbow just above Zuma 's eye.
Tomi lands a nice elbow.
Zuma is trying to drag Tomi to the mat but Tomi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tomi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zuma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tomi is keeping busy.
Tomi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tomi moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee calls for Tomi to work.
Zuma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tomi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tomi lands a damaging elbow.
Tomi taking a breather.
Tomi throws an elbow that misses.
Tomi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tomi lands a damaging elbow.
Zuma tries to score a body lock takedown but Tomi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tomi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tomi lands a damaging elbow.
Zuma goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tomi prevents it.
Tomi lands a damaging elbow.
Zuma letting Tomi take a breather here.
Tomi is pressed up against the cage. Zuma has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tomi down to the mat. Tomi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tomi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuma shoots for a takedown but Tomi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tomi has closed the distance and engaged Zuma in a clinch.
Zuma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tomi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zuma goes for a takedown attempt but Tomi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tomi instigates a clinch.
Akio Tomi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zuma is trying to break the clinch but Tomi has him pressed against the cage.
Tomi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zuma up against the cage.
Zuma drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tomi pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zuma counters with a single leg into guard. Tomi didn't expect that.
Tomi wants to sweep here but Zuma controlling him for the moment.
Zuma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tomi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tomi is trying to keep Zuma in close.
Zuma is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rage Zuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zuma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akio Tomi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tomi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Tomi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andres Aguinaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kastriot Skenderbeu (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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265 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andres Aguinaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kastriot Skenderbeu!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skenderbeu throws a good cross that connects.
Skenderbeu throws a series of punches but Aguinaldo avoids them all with ease.
Skenderbeu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skenderbeu tries to close the distance and clinch but Aguinaldo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aguinaldo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Skenderbeu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aguinaldo lands a few punches from side control.
Skenderbeu tries to escape but Aguinaldo is in control.
Aguinaldo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Aguinaldo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Aguinaldo tries to advance to mount but Skenderbeu denies him.
Aguinaldo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A lull in the action here.
Skenderbeu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aguinaldo is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Skenderbeu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aguinaldo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skenderbeu swivels and escapes.
Aguinaldo shoots in and drives through. Skenderbeu sprawls well.
Skenderbeu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Aguinaldo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skenderbeu tries to avoid it but Aguinaldo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skenderbeu to the ground. Skenderbeu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andres Aguinaldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Skenderbeu lands but Aguinaldo takes it in his stride.
It looks like Andres Aguinaldo has been cut.
Skenderbeu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Skenderbeu misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut there from Skenderbeu.
Skenderbeu wants to clinch up but Aguinaldo keeps it at a distance.
Skenderbeu throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skenderbeu tries a head kick but it misses.
Skenderbeu throws a right hand that Aguinaldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aguinaldo also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skenderbeu throws a head kick that misses.
Skenderbeu stalks Aguinaldo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aguinaldo's face. Aguinaldo staggers backwards, shaken.
Skenderbeu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Skenderbeu tests Aguinaldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skenderbeu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aguinaldo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Skenderbeu won't be happy with that.
Aguinaldo working away.
Aguinaldo is looking to take a break and control but Skenderbeu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aguinaldo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skenderbeu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aguinaldo is breathing heavily.
Skenderbeu is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skenderbeu can't do much from the bottom here.
Aguinaldo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aguinaldo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Aguinaldo working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Skenderbeu scores with a punch to the head.
Skenderbeu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aguinaldo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Skenderbeu!
Skenderbeu gets back to half guard.
Skenderbeu wants to control but Aguinaldo is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skenderbeu pushes Aguinaldo off looking to stand but Aguinaldo dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aguinaldo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skenderbeu has hold of Aguinaldo's hands but Aguinaldo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aguinaldo trying to control from half guard but Skenderbeu is working away.
Skenderbeu tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Aguinaldo manages to move to mount!
Aguinaldo won't let Skenderbeu get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Skenderbeu is squirming around, avoiding Aguinaldo's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aguinaldo working for a guillotine from mount but Skenderbeu is in no mood to give up.
Skenderbeu is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kastriot Skenderbeu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andres Aguinaldo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Skenderbeu misses with a head kick.
Skenderbeu fails with the takedown
and Aguinaldo counters with a shoot takedown. Skenderbeu fights it but they end up in guard.
Skenderbeu keeping moving, preventing Aguinaldo from controlling successfully.
Skenderbeu is looking to stand up but Aguinaldo isn't so interested in that idea.
Skenderbeu trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Skenderbeu is looking to stand up but Aguinaldo isn't so interested in that idea.
Skenderbeu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aguinaldo escapes and throws Skenderbeu's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguinaldo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skenderbeu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skenderbeu is looking for a sweep.
Skenderbeu can't do much from the bottom here.
Skenderbeu is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Aguinaldo working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Skenderbeu wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Aguinaldo stalls from top position.
Skenderbeu tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Skenderbeu is breathing heavily.
Aguinaldo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Aguinaldo controlling from the full mount.
Andres Aguinaldo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aguinaldo wants to control the pace but Skenderbeu is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo landing punches.
Skenderbeu is trying desperately to improve position.
Aguinaldo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skenderbeu tries to reverse the position but Aguinaldo maintains control.
Aguinaldo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Skenderbeu working to try and regain half guard.
Aguinaldo lands a nice shot to the head.
Skenderbeu is desperately trying to improve his position but Aguinaldo has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Aguinaldo trying to control but Skenderbeu is having none of it.
Skenderbeu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Skenderbeu tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Aguinaldo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aguinaldo stops Skenderbeu from getting back to his feet.
Aguinaldo trying to control the pace.
Skenderbeu is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andres Aguinaldo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andres Aguinaldo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Skenderbeu scores with a four punch combination!
Aguinaldo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skenderbeu.
Skenderbeu throws a right hand that Aguinaldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aguinaldo also avoids with ease.
Aguinaldo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice body punch from Skenderbeu.
Andres Aguinaldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skenderbeu looks to land a combination but Aguinaldo avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Skenderbeu. No joy for Aguinaldo on that attempt.
Skenderbeu tries to clinch but Aguinaldo is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguinaldo blocks a head kick by Skenderbeu.
Skenderbeu misses with a series of wild punches.
Skenderbeu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skenderbeu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aguinaldo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Skenderbeu tries to clinch up
and Aguinaldo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Skenderbeu's guard now.
Skenderbeu wants to get back to his feet but Aguinaldo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aguinaldo looking to pass the guard.
Aguinaldo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aguinaldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skenderbeu is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skenderbeu wants to get back to his feet but Aguinaldo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Skenderbeu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skenderbeu controls Aguinaldo momentarily but Aguinaldo frees himself.
Skenderbeu wants to stand and escape but Aguinaldo is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Skenderbeu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aguinaldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skenderbeu looks to land a combination but Aguinaldo avoids it well.
Skenderbeu misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Skenderbeu.
Skenderbeu throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skenderbeu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Skenderbeu throws a wild body kick that Aguinaldo sees coming a mile off.
Aguinaldo shoots for a double leg takedown but Skenderbeu sprawls well. He's pushed Aguinaldo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andres Aguinaldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aguinaldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skenderbeu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aguinaldo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skenderbeu is fending him off so far but Aguinaldo persists. Nope, Skenderbeu circles away and we're back to standing.
Skenderbeu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aguinaldo shoots in looking for a takedown. Skenderbeu tries to sprawl out of it but Aguinaldo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skenderbeu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kastriot Skenderbeu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skenderbeu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aguinaldo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Skenderbeu!
Aguinaldo throwing strikes here but Skenderbeu is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Aguinaldo scoring with strikes but Skenderbeu is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skenderbeu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Skenderbeu blocking the ground and pound.
Aguinaldo controlling the pace for now.
Skenderbeu throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Aguinaldo blocks Skenderbeu's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Skenderbeu throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Aguinaldo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Aguinaldo prevents Skenderbeu from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andres Aguinaldo.
I think Aguinaldo 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andres Aguinaldo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fleegle bananasplits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deuce Dillenger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bananasplits comes to the cage accompanied by tra la la by the banana splits. Deuce Dillenger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fleegle bananasplits's chin.
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Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fleegle bananasplits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Deuce Dillenger!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bananasplits throws a combination. Dillenger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
bananasplits looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dillenger!
bananasplits is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Dillenger tries to hold on but bananasplits pushes him away.
bananasplits is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Dillenger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
bananasplits throws a leg kick but Dillenger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
bananasplits is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dillenger.
bananasplits throws a series of punches but Dillenger avoids them all with ease.
Dillenger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
bananasplits throws a right and a left that Dillenger avoids nicely.
bananasplits throws a hook to the side of Dillenger's head but Dillenger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
bananasplits just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillenger misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as bananasplits lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dillenger doesn't seem phased though.
Dillenger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dillenger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by bananasplits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillenger throws a nice looking combination but bananasplits bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dillenger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dillenger is looking to clinch.
Dillenger throws a sloppy head kick and bananasplits moves out of range easily.
No luck for bananasplits with that takedown attempt.
bananasplits circles away from the clinch attempt.
bananasplits checks a low kick from Dillenger.
bananasplits moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
bananasplits just misses with a punch to the body.
bananasplits tries to clinch but Dillenger moves out of range.
bananasplits throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dillenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by bananasplits!
bananasplits is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
bananasplits throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dillenger wants to clinch up but bananasplits keeps it at a distance.
bananasplits jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dillenger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from bananasplits finds it's way round the side to connect with Dillenger's head.
Dillenger cracks the inside of bananasplits's front leg.
Dillenger moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillenger takes one on the button.
bananasplits stalks Dillenger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dillenger's face. Dillenger staggers backwards, shaken.
bananasplits swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
bananasplits fails with an attempt to clinch.
bananasplits thows a body kick. Dillenger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
bananasplits tries to bum rush Dillenger with a series of wild strikes but Dillenger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from bananasplits.
No joy there for bananasplits, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dillenger throws a solid leg kick but bananasplits takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dillenger.
bananasplits scores with a nice strike.
Nice takedown defense from bananasplits. No joy for Dillenger on that attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
bananasplits lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
bananasplits is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
bananasplits misses with a double jab
and Dillenger counters with a slapping leg kick.
bananasplits gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dillenger looks gassed!
Dillenger stops bananasplits from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bananasplits is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
bananasplits wants to stand up but Dillenger is controlling him.
Dillenger stays in close to bananasplits's body and controls the position.
bananasplits trying to keep a closed guard but Dillenger is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Dillenger wants to control from the top but bananasplits keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dillenger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Fleegle bananasplits has been cut.
bananasplits thows a left - swing and a miss!
bananasplits dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dillenger. That did some damage!
Dillenger swinging wilding here.
bananasplits connects with a body shot.
bananasplits on the wrong end of a nice jab.
bananasplits swinging wilding here.
bananasplits throws a lazy right hand but Dillenger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
bananasplits lands with a right hand.
bananasplits fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dillenger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
bananasplits throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dillenger counters with a nice low kick that buckles bananasplits's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fleegle bananasplits dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fleegle bananasplits's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
bananasplits looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
bananasplits scores with a jab to the body.
Dillenger shoots in for a double leg but bananasplits sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dillenger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fleegle bananasplits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillenger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dillenger showed some decent athleticism there.
bananasplits avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dillenger.
Dillenger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dillenger works his way into full mount!
Dillenger is breathing heavily.
Dillenger misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bananasplits is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dillenger cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
bananasplits's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Dillenger dominating with strikes here.
bananasplits in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dillenger throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
bananasplits is just holding on here. Dillenger manages to take his back.
bananasplits covering up well under a series of strikes from Dillenger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bananasplits covering up well and avoiding damage.
I would not like to be bananasplits right now.
Dillenger is not going to allow bananasplits to sit and survive in this position.
Dillenger keeps control of the position as bananasplits tries to break free.
Dillenger missing with strikes from the back.
Dillenger throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bananasplits manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Dillenger is now in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Dillenger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dillenger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before bananasplits can pounce on him.
Dillenger walks into a straight right hand from bananasplits.
bananasplits throws a right and a left that Dillenger avoids nicely.
bananasplits lands a lovely overhand right.
bananasplits misses the body punch
and Dillenger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
bananasplits tries to land a body kick
and Dillenger counters with an outside leg kick.
Dillenger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
bananasplits lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dillenger backs up against the cage.
bananasplits throws a right hand that Dillenger ducks under and follows up with a left that Dillenger also avoids with ease.
Dillenger throws a right hand that bananasplits ducks under and follows up with a left that bananasplits also avoids with ease.
Dillenger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
bananasplits doesn't manage to clinch there - Dillenger circles away.
Dillenger is looking to clinch but bananasplits is avoiding it.
bananasplits getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dillenger misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillenger throws a head kick but bananasplits moves out of range.
Dillenger walks into a jab.
bananasplits connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dillenger's hands.
bananasplits scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Dillenger misses the target.
bananasplits is looking to slow Dillenger down with leg kicks.
bananasplits bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dillenger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
bananasplits keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dillenger.
A jab from Dillenger misses.
bananasplits with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
bananasplits fails with the takedown
and Dillenger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
bananasplits throws a nice looking combination but Dillenger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
bananasplits misses with a two punch combination.
bananasplits cracks Dillenger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
bananasplits throws a right and a left that both miss.
bananasplits tries to close the distance and clinch but Dillenger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Deuce Dillenger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fleegle bananasplits's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
bananasplits scores with the left hand. Dillenger knows he should have avoided that one.
bananasplits fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dillenger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
bananasplits misses the shot to the body.
bananasplits jabs at Dillenger's body.
bananasplits connects with a body shot.
Dillenger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
bananasplits blocks a head kick by Dillenger.
bananasplits keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dillenger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
bananasplits lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
bananasplits punishes Dillenger's body with a nice straight punch.
Fleegle bananasplits is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by bananasplits.
bananasplits lands a head shot.
bananasplits lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dillenger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
bananasplits displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fleegle bananasplits is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dillenger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
bananasplits works over Dillenger's head and body with a nice combination.
bananasplits scores with a punch to the head.
bananasplits throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
bananasplits misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bananasplits looks to land a combination. Dillenger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
bananasplits moves out of range of the body kick.
Good exchange - bananasplits coming out on top.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dillenger.
Dillenger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
bananasplits connects with a high kick.
bananasplits throws a front kick that sends Dillenger stumbling back into the cage.
bananasplits shoots for a double leg takedown but Dillenger sprawls well. He's pushed bananasplits's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
bananasplits lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dillenger's sensitive parts.
bananasplits misses with a combination
and Dillenger counters with a straight right hand.
bananasplits buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
bananasplits scores with a jab to the jaw.
bananasplits scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice defenses there by bananasplits.
bananasplits scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dillenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
bananasplits tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dillenger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bananasplits lands with an overhand left.
Dillenger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
bananasplits pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dillenger.
bananasplits lands a nice hook to Dillenger's body. Dillenger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dillenger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
bananasplits throws a combination. Dillenger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
bananasplits fails to land the takedown.
Dillenger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
bananasplits throws a wild body kick that Dillenger sees coming a mile off.
bananasplits scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
bananasplits wants to stand up but Dillenger is controlling the position.
bananasplits passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillenger is desperately trying to improve his position but bananasplits has a good base and remains in mount.
bananasplits is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Dillenger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Dillenger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
bananasplits drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
bananasplits tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dillenger is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillenger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dillenger wants to take a breather but bananasplits is having none of it.
bananasplits slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dillenger thows a big elbow that misses.
Dillenger trying to control but bananasplits is working from the bottom.
Dillenger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dillenger wants to pass the guard but bananasplits is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillenger thows a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fleegle bananasplits showed his dominance in that final round.
I think bananasplits 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fleegle bananasplits!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniele Fuschini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage comes to the cage accompanied by OH YEAH!!!. 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniele Fuschini!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savage, as that shot connected.
It looks like Daniele Fuschini has been cut.
Fuschini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Randy Savage has been cut.
Savage closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Savage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savage scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fuschini!
Savage controlling the position easily from mount.
Savage is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fuschini has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Savage looking to ground and pound but Fuschini is blocking nicely.
Fuschini squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Fuschini is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fuschini turns into him and now he's in Savage's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuschini trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fuschini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savage working a defensive guard here.
Savage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuschini is one step ahead there.
Savage is trying to control the position but Fuschini postures up.
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.
Fuschini stopping the sweep attempt from Savage.
Savage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savage trying to control the position here.
Savage wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fuschini throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
Savage checks a leg kick nicely.
Fuschini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fuschini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage forces his way into half guard.
Fuschini is looking to control Savage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fuschini avoid being mounted?
Savage working the head and body with strikes.
Fuschini has hold of Savage's hands but Savage slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fuschini keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fuschini is trying to control but can't.
Savage is trying to work for a kimura but Fuschini is defending well.
Savage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Savage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savage wants to pass to mount but Fuschini is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fuschini with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Savage passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fuschini tries to hold on but Savage postures up.
Savage lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fuschini looks gassed!
Savage is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Savage scoring with strikes but Fuschini is staying in there.
Fuschini is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage cracks Fuschini with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Savage!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between JJ Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JT Spirit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spirit has chosen U.N.K.L.E - Restless as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JJ Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JT Spirit!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung is looking to clinch but Spirit is avoiding it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jung slips a jab from Spirit.
Jung closes the distance and clinches.
Spirit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jung looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jung throws an elbow but it misses.
Jung manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jung throws an elbow but misses.
Jung throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spirit avoiding damage as Jung throws knees to the body.
Spirit is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung crunches a lovely knee into Spirit's ribcage.
Spirit tries to score a body lock takedown but Jung shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spirit is trying to maintain a safe position but Jung gets an underhook and turns Spirit into the cage.
Spirit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jung throws an elbow but it misses.
Jung missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung throws an elbow that misses.
Spirit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spirit throws a head punch that misses.
Spirit tries to work over Jung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spirit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jung misses with an elbow over the top.
Spirit is trying to trip Jung. He has hold of a leg but Jung is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Spirit persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Spirit looking to pass the guard.
Jung is controlling Spirit's posture.
Spirit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spirit lands a couple of elbows.
Jung is looking to stand up but Spirit isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spirit passes Jung's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jung is trying to stand back up but Spirit is controlling him
Spirit wants to pass to mount but Jung is defending the position.
Jung wants to improve his position but Spirit is controlling well.
Spirit is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Spirit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spirit misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jung is trying to stand up.
Spirit lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jung hang on?
Spirit with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spirit with a couple of short strikes.
Spirit is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Jung is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JT Spirit!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allen Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Aria Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aria Sr has chosen War, What is it good for? as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Allen Andrews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shawn Aria Sr!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Aria Sr misses.
Aria Sr misses with the combination.
Aria Sr darts in and clinches Andrews up against the cage.
Andrews tries to pull guard but Aria Sr won't allow it.
Aria Sr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Aria Sr.
Andrews jumps into guard, dragging Aria Sr to the mat.
Andrews throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Andrews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aria Sr manages to get himself to full guard.
Andrews slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Andrews is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aria Sr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aria Sr is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Andrews is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Aria Sr flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Aria Sr working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aria Sr regains half guard.
Aria Sr tries to get to full guard but Andrews has control of the leg.
Andrews is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aria Sr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Andrews is looking to advance position but Aria Sr won't allow it.
Aria Sr manages to get to full guard.
Aria Sr keeping full guard, as Andrews tries to pass.
Aria Sr 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andrews looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aria Sr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aria Sr is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aria Sr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aria Sr scoring with some ground and pound.
Aria Sr drops back looking for a leg! Andrews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andrews manages to kick Aria Sr off! Aria Sr jumps back into Andrews's guard.
Andrews looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aria Sr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andrews has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aria Sr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
Aria Sr landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aria Sr stands up over Andrews, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Andrews looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aria Sr scoring with some ground and pound.
Aria Sr throwing strikes from guard but Andrews blocks nicely.
Aria Sr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aria Sr is pushing down on Andrews's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andrews is fighting to maintain full guard but Aria Sr has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aria Sr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andrews wants to get back to full guard.
Aria Sr seems to be looking for submissions.
Andrews moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aria Sr passes Andrews's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Andrews tries to get to full guard but Aria Sr has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aria Sr trying to mount his opponent but Andrews defends it.
Andrews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aria Sr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Andrews slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aria Sr throwing strikes from guard but Andrews blocks nicely.
Andrews wants to sweep here but Aria Sr controlling him for the moment.
Aria Sr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aria Sr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aria Sr working some strikes from top position.
Andrews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aria Sr is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Aria Sr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No joy there for Aria Sr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aria Sr closes the distance and clinches.
Andrews tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andrews tries to pull guard but Aria Sr holds him up against the cage and eventually Andrews drops back down to his feet.
Aria Sr lands a left hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The referee calls for Aria Sr to work.
Aria Sr is pressed up against the cage. Andrews has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aria Sr down to the mat. Aria Sr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aria Sr wants to clinch up but Andrews keeps it at a distance.
Andrews shoots in and bounces Aria Sr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Andrews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aria Sr working for a triangle but Andrews defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews stopping the sweep attempt from Aria Sr.
Aria Sr is breathing heavily.
Andrews forces his way into half guard.
Aria Sr won't allow Andrews to pass to mount.
Andrews is working for a kimura but Aria Sr is defending it quite comfortably.
Aria Sr tries to roll over but Andrews keeps him under control.
Andrews works his way into full mount!
Aria Sr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Andrews seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Aria Sr is holding on tight.
Aria Sr tries to hold on but Andrews pushes him away.
Aria Sr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Andrews wants to sweep here but Aria Sr controlling him for the moment.
Andrews preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andrews working for a triangle but Aria Sr defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Aria Sr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aria Sr wants to pass the guard but Andrews is keeping the position.
Aria Sr wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aria Sr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andrews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andrews wants to sweep but no luck.
Aria Sr stands up over Andrews, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Andrews working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aria Sr.
Aria Sr is working Andrews over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aria Sr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andrews throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andrews is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aria Sr is working Andrews over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aria Sr trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aria Sr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aria Sr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aria Sr working some strikes from top position.
Andrews looking for a guillotine here but Aria Sr defends easily.
Andrews bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aria Sr's guard.
Aria Sr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aria Sr 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.
Andrews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aria Sr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Aria Sr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andrews won't allow Aria Sr to sweep him here.
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 Allen Andrews will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Aria Sr forces Andrews back against the cage and clinches.
Andrews tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aria Sr looking to slow down the pace here.
Aria Sr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Aria Sr wants to stall.
Andrews wants the takedown. Aria Sr is fighting it off but Andrews persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Aria Sr's guard against the cage.
Andrews drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andrews jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aria Sr keeping full guard, as Andrews tries to pass.
Allen Andrews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aria Sr thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Aria Sr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aria Sr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Andrews tries to roll over but Aria Sr keeps him under control.
Aria Sr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aria Sr seems to be working for a kimura but Andrews defends the submission attempt.
Andrews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andrews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aria Sr.
Andrews regains full guard. Nicely done.
Andrews is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aria Sr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrews is keeping the position for now.
Andrews throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aria Sr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aria Sr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aria Sr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aria Sr throws a strike but Andrews rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aria Sr looking for a guillotine here but Andrews defends easily.
Andrews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aria Sr has his foot on Andrews's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andrews works his way back into a safe position though.
Andrews passes Aria Sr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aria Sr wants to get back to full guard.
Aria Sr wants to control but Andrews is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Andrews works his foot free and advances to mount.
Andrews prevents Aria Sr from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aria Sr throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Andrews is working for a guillotine from mount but Aria Sr frees his head quite easily.
Aria Sr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Andrews.
Aria Sr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Andrews wants to pass to mount but Aria Sr is defending the position.
Aria Sr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andrews wants to pass the guard but Aria Sr is keeping the position.
Aria Sr throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aria Sr throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Aria Sr is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Andrews rolls with it to try and escape but Aria Sr cranks on the arm and Andrews is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shawn Aria Sr!
Shawn Aria Sr is the new light heavyweight champion!
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