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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Herman Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takumi Mayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li comes to the cage accompanied by Operation Ground and Pound. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Herman Li! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takumi Mayama! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A combination from Li does no damage. Mayama throws a nice looking combination but Li bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A punch combination from Mayama misses. Li slips a jab and a cross from Mayama.
Mayama drops Li with a right and a left! Mayama comes rushing in but Li regains his composure and manages to keep Mayama in guard.
Li is rocked!
It looks like Herman Li has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mayama decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Li gets the takedown into side control. Li is looking to take a break and control but Mayama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Li tries to advance to mount but Mayama denies him. Li advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Li with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Li wants to control the pace but Mayama is squirming around nicely. Mayama squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Li has hold of Mayama's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mayama manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Li can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mayama is looking to escape. Mayama regains half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mayama throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mayama tries to get to full guard but Li has control of the leg. Li is tying to control. Mayama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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. Mayama tries to roll over but Li keeps him under control. Mayama regains full guard. Nicely done. Li wants to control from the top but Mayama keeps moving. Mayama 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! Li rolls with it to try and escape but Mayama cranks on the arm and Li is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takumi Mayama!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurgen Patriarkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 cm
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Lytle! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jurgen Patriarkki! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Patriarkki throws a sloppy head kick and Lytle moves out of range easily. Lytle shoots for a takedown but Patriarkki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Lytle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Patriarkki misses with a head kick.
Lytle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Patriarkki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lytle fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Lytle. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice takedown defense from Patriarkki. No joy for Lytle on that attempt. Patriarkki throws a looping overhand right but Lytle ducks down to avoid it. Patriarkki tries to clinch there but Lytle circles away.
Patriarkki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lytle at a distance.
Patriarkki is looking to clinch but Lytle is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Patriarkki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Chris Lytle has been cut. Lytle shoots in but Patriarkki avoids the takedown attempt easily. Patriarkki tries to clinch up but Lytle circles away and keeps his distance. Lytle shoots in and drives through. Patriarkki sprawls well. Lytle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Patriarkki tries to avoid it but Lytle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Patriarkki to the ground. Patriarkki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Lytle is breathing heavily. Nice jab there from Patriarkki. Patriarkki wants to clinch. Lytle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Patriarkki circles away. Lytle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Patriarkki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Patriarkki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Patriarkki tries to clinch there but Lytle circles away.
Oooh a lovely combination from Patriarkki sends Lytle down but not out. Patriarkki dives into side control looking to finish. Patriarkki tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Patriarkki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lytle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Lytle tries to improve position but can't. Patriarkki tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Patriarkki decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lytle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Patriarkki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Patriarkki does it's job there. Patriarkki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Patriarkki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lytle swats him away and circles back towards the center. Patriarkki jabs Lytle right on the nose. Lytle blinks but takes it well. Patriarkki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Lytle swats away the attempt to clinch by Patriarkki. Patriarkki tries to clinch but Lytle moves out of range. Patriarkki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Patriarkki cracks Lytle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Patriarkki cracks Lytle with an open hand slap. Lytle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Patriarkki but Patriarkki pushes him off and we're back to square one. Patriarkki wants to clinch. Chris Lytle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Patriarkki misses with a head kick.
Lytle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Patriarkki finds it's way round the side to connect with Lytle's head. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lytle. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Patriarkki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lytle moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lytle. Patriarkki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurgen Patriarkki dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chris Lytle's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Patriarkki doesn't manage to clinch there - Lytle circles away.
Patriarkki tries to clinch but Lytle is having none of it. Lytle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Patriarkki throws a jab when Lytle was well out of range. Lytle is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Lytle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patriarkki paws at him with a jab and circles away. Lytle closes the distance and clinches up with Patriarkki, looking for a takedown. Lytle pushes Patriarkki against the cage but Patriarkki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Patriarkki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Patriarkki lands a glancing blow to the side of Lytle's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab by Patriarkki. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lytle keeps the fight on the outside. Patriarkki tests Lytle's chin there with a solid looking shot. Patriarkki wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Patriarkki misses with a two punch combination.
Jurgen Patriarkki seems to be getting the better of the standup. Decent striking displayed by Patriarkki there. Jurgen Patriarkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Patriarkki connects with a nice looking jab.
Patriarkki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. A punch lands to the side of Lytle 's head but he takes it in his stride. Lytle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Patriarkki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Patriarkki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chris Lytle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Patriarkki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lytle. Lytle circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Patriarkki tries to clinch but Lytle moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lytle has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Lytle. That's going to take a lot out of him. Patriarkki scores with a hook to the body. Lytle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Nice uppercut there from Patriarkki. Lytle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Patriarkki throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Patriarkki jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lytle avoids the head kick by Patriarkki.
No luck for Lytle with that takedown attempt. Lytle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Patriarkki misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Patriarkki. No joy for Lytle on that attempt. Patriarkki lands a jab to Lytle's midsection. Patriarkki throws a series of punches but Lytle moves out of range. Patriarkki wants to clinch. Patriarkki misses with a body kick. Patriarkki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Patriarkki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lytle shoots in and drives through. Patriarkki sprawls well.
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. Patriarkki has managed to clinch.
Lytle looking for a takedown. Patriarkki is trying to break free. Patriarkki has had enough of the clinch but Lytle keeps him there for the moment. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Patriarkki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Patriarkki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lytle has him pressed against the cage. Patriarkki lands a hook to the side of the head. Patriarkki digs a right hand into Lytle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lytle's gas tank. Patriarkki trying to stall but Lytle improves his position.
Patriarkki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Patriarkki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lytle has him pressed against the cage. Patriarkki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Lytle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Lytle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Patriarkki tries to stand but Lytle is controlling from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurgen Patriarkki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Chris Lytle'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. This is the final round!
Lytle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Patriarkki swivels and escapes. Patriarkki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lytle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Lytle wants to clinch up but Patriarkki keeps it at a distance. Lytle wants to clinch but Patriarkki slips to the side and Patriarkki counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Nice uppercut lands for Patriarkki. That snapped Lytle's head back.
Lytle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Patriarkki!
Patriarkki throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Patriarkki darts in and clinches Lytle up against the cage. Lytle prevents Patriarkki from breaking the clinch. Lytle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Patriarkki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lytle fails to pull guard.
Lytle keeps control of Patriarkki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Patriarkki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Patriarkki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Patriarkki has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lytle pushes off an throws an elbow but Patriarkki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Patriarkki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Patriarkki is looking to break free of the clinch but Lytle has double underhooks. Lytle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lytle wants to clinch. Lytle fails in his attempt to clinch. Patriarkki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lytle has his takedown stuffed and Patriarkki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Lytle. That's going to take a lot out of him. Patriarkki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Lytle moves out of range of the strikes. Lytle with a lazy takedown attempt and Patriarkki counters with a one-two to the body. Lytle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lytle tries to clinch up. Patriarkki tries to close the distance and clinch but Lytle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lytle shoots and misses and Patriarkki counters with a nice uppercut. Lytle with a lazy takedown attempt and Patriarkki counters by clinching up. Lytle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Patriarkki is trying to break free. Lytle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lytle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lytle wants to stall.
Lytle jumps guard but Patriarkki stands there with Lytle around his waist. Lytle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Patriarkki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Patriarkki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Patriarkki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Patriarkki is trying to break free. Patriarkki is trying to break the clinch but Lytle has him pressed against the cage. Lytle prevents Patriarkki from breaking the clinch. A right hand to the body from Patriarkki.
Lytle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Patriarkki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Patriarkki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Lytle wants to clinch. Patriarkki moves in looking to clinch but Lytle pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Patriarkki tries to clinch there but Lytle circles away.
Lytle ducks right into an uppercut from Patriarkki. Patriarkki is looking to clinch but Lytle is avoiding it.
Patriarkki wants to clinch. Lytle with a lazy takedown attempt and Patriarkki counters with a stiff right hand. Patriarkki tries to clinch there but Lytle circles away.
Lytle on the wrong end of a nice hook. Lytle misses with a takedown and Patriarkki counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Chris Lytle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jurgen Patriarkki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Patriarkki is looking to break free of the clinch but Lytle has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight! Jurgen Patriarkki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Patriarkki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jurgen Patriarkki!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yedo Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim comes to the cage accompanied by "We Be Clubbin (Eye of the Tiger Remix)" by Ice Cube. Yedo Kim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yedo Kim! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kris Powell! The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick by Kim - that's a beauty! Powell is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Kim can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yedo Kim!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Reckless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Schineider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schineider has chosen Tricky - Evolution Revolution love as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tomas Reckless! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leon Schineider! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Schineider thows a body shot but no joy. Schineider shoots in looking for a takedown. Reckless tries to sprawl out of it but Schineider keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reckless manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Schineider shoots in but no luck this time. Reckless throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Schineider fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Tomas Reckless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Schineider. Reckless keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Schineider tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reckless swivels and escapes. Reckless stuffs the takedown attempt from Schineider. Schineider gets slowly back to his feet. Schineider throws a right hand that Reckless ducks under and follows up with a left that Reckless also avoids with ease. Schineider shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reckless as he jumps to the side. Reckless cracks Schineider with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reckless lands with a nice combination. Schineider backs away looking to recover. Reckless scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schineider in his tracks. Leon Schineider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reckless lands a left and a right that sends Schineider crashing to the canvas! Reckless dives into mount looking to finish!
Schineider is rocked! Schineider looks gassed! Reckless is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Schineider is still on wobbly legs! Can Reckless finish him? Schineider misses the body punch and Reckless counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Reckless connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Reckless is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Schineider hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tomas Reckless!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Schildt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Finnigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schildt comes to the cage accompanied by Blackeyed pees - Boom boom pow. Finnigan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Finnigan's wake kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Crazy Schildt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Finnigan! The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Finnigan throws the left hand but Schildt avoids the punch easily. Schildt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Finnigan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Finnigan fails in his attempt to clinch. Schildt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Finnigan circles away. Schildt misses with an uppercut. Finnigan saw that one coming. Finnigan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Schildt is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice leg kick lands there from Finnigan. Finnigan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Schildt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Finnigan can pounce on him.
Finnigan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Finnigan clinches up against the cage. Finnigan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Finnigan. Finnigan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Finnigan lands a knee to the body.
Schildt managing to block the knees to the body from Finnigan.
Finnigan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schildt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round. Finnigan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schildt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Finnigan tries a knee to the head but Schildt blocks it.
Finnigan misses with a knee to the head. Finnigan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schildt's defenses. Finnigan lands an elbow inside. Finnigan lands an elbow inside. Finnigan tries to land knees in the clinch but Schildt avoids the damage to the body. Finnigan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Finnigan slows down the pace here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Finnigan throws an elbow but misses. Finnigan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schildt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Finnigan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finnigan misses with an elbow over the top. Schildt tries for a takedown but Finnigan manages to get underhooks.
Finnigan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Finnigan misses with a knee to the head. Finnigan prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crazy Schildt. That's going to take a lot out of him. Finnigan misses with a knee strike.
Finnigan scores a nice knee to the body.
Finnigan tries a knee to the head but Schildt blocks it.
Schildt is working for takedown but Finnigan is calmly controlling the position for now. Schildt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finnigan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finnigan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schildt.
Finnigan misses with a knee to the head. Schildt dodges an elbow strike from Finnigan.
Finnigan is trying to maintain a safe position but Schildt gets an underhook and turns Finnigan into the cage. Schildt gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Finnigan trying to hold on to Schildt's head to control him but Schildt postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schildt gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Schildt closes the distance and clinches up with Finnigan, looking for a takedown. Schildt pushes Finnigan against the cage but Finnigan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Schildt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finnigan's waist but Finnigan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schildt off to one side. Schildt dodges the punch combination from Finnigan.
Schildt walks into a straight right hand from Finnigan.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. A good leg kick by Finnigan. Finnigan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Finnigan misses with a hook. Schildt ducked under it nicely. Finnigan has Schildt up against the cage in a clinch.
Finnigan trying to land knees to the body.
Schildt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Schildt is trying to drag Finnigan to the mat but Finnigan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Schildt managing to block the knees to the body from Finnigan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Finnigan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schildt can't get the takedown.
Schildt tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Finnigan dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good leg kick by Finnigan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schildt misses with a double jab
and Finnigan moves into the clinch. Schildt blocks an elbow strike. Finnigan missing with knees to the body.
Finnigan misses with a knee strike.
Schildt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Finnigan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crazy Schildt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Schildt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schildt misses with a takedown attempt - Finnigan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crazy Schildt. That's going to take a lot out of him. Finnigan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schildt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Finnigan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Finnigan wants to clinch. Tim Finnigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Schildt throws a hook but Finnigan blocks it. A chopping leg kick lands by Finnigan. Schildt ducks under a wild hook from Finnigan. A slapping leg kick lands for Finnigan.
Finnigan cracks the inside of Schildt's front leg. Finnigan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Finnigan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schildt's sensitive parts. Good leg kick by Finnigan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Finnigan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Finnigan feints and then cracks Schildt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schildt down. Finnigan misses with a wild combination.
Finnigan swinging wilding here.
Finnigan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finnigan is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schildt wants to stand up but Finnigan is controlling him. Finnigan wants to control from the top but Schildt keeps moving. Finnigan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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. Finnigan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Schildt is looking to stand up but Finnigan isn't so interested in that idea. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Finnigan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Schildt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. A big left from Schildt misses. Schildt misses with a double jab
and Finnigan counters with a leg kick. Schildt circles away from the clinch attempt and Schildt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Finnigan thinking. Finnigan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schildt.
Finnigan wants to clinch up but Schildt keeps it at a distance. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Schildt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Finnigan sprawls well initially but Schildt persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Finnigan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schildt wants to stand but Finnigan has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Finnigan tries to get to full guard but Schildt has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Finnigan wants to control but Schildt is keeping busy.
Schildt is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Finnigan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Finnigan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Tim Finnigan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Schildt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finnigan. Horrible takedown by Schildt or perhaps it was just good defense by Finnigan which made him look bad. Schildt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Schildt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Finnigan throws a head kick but Schildt moves out of range.
Schildt shoots in but no luck this time. Finnigan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Schildt walks into a straight right hand from Finnigan. Finnigan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Finnigan lands a glancing blow to the side of Schildt's head. Finnigan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schildt's sensitive parts. Schildt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finnigan. Finnigan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schildt counters with a nice uppercut. Crazy Schildt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Finnigan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schildt's sensitive parts. Schildt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Schildt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight! Tim Finnigan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Finnigan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Finnigan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between D Lo Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and hasan halilbasic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown's entrance music is Drunken Lullabies. A fine choice. D Lo Brown has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, D Lo Brown! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, hasan halilbasic! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! halilbasic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
halilbasic tries a head kick but it misses.
halilbasic tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Brown takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - halilbasic looks like he's thinking about clinching though. halilbasic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. halilbasic gets to mount! Brown was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Brown blocking the ground and pound. halilbasic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape. halilbasic can't control as he wanted to and Brown manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brown tries to roll over but halilbasic keeps him under control. halilbasic wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position. halilbasic prevents Brown from improving his position. Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. halilbasic wants to stand but Brown is controlling his posture from full guard. Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. halilbasic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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. Brown doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
halilbasic throws a strike but Brown rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. halilbasic trying to control the position.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Brown with a nice head shot there. halilbasic controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself. halilbasic being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. halilbasic is keeping the position for now. halilbasic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown preventing the sweep. Brown stands up over halilbasic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. halilbasic keeping busy on the bottom but Brown has passed one foot through into half guard.
halilbasic looks gassed! Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. halilbasic trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that D Lo Brown will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brown closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brown scores with punches from side control. Brown controls the position. Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. halilbasic is trying to improve his position. Brown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused halilbasic some visible discomfort.
halilbasic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Brown landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brown creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. A lull in the action here as Brown stalls from top position. Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. halilbasic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Brown in side control, just content to control the action for now. halilbasic is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. halilbasic wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land. halilbasic is letting Brown control him for a moment. halilbasic is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Brown is one step ahead and moves to full mount! halilbasic is breathing heavily. halilbasic can't escape the position.
Brown lands with some vicious ground and pound - can halilbasic hang on? Brown looking to finish halilbasic with some ground and pound. This is bad for halilbasic! Brown scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish halilbasic?
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. halilbasic is looking to get to half guard. Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Brown is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. halilbasic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
halilbasic is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Brown lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
The referee stands the fighters back up. D Lo Brown just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. halilbasic has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
D Lo Brown dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Brown looks to land a combination. halilbasic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and halilbasic counters with a head kick. That will keep Brown thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! halilbasic fails with the takedown and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand! Brown with a nice cross. Brown misses with the combination.
halilbasic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Brown throws a series of punches but halilbasic avoids them all with ease. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so halilbasic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. 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! halilbasic stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round. halilbasic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brown wants to sweep here but halilbasic controlling him for the moment. Brown controlling the position. Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but halilbasic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown keeping moving, preventing halilbasic from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Brown lands a slapping body shot.
Brown cracks halilbasic with an open hand slap. halilbasic misses with a takedown attempt and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. halilbasic fights it but they end up in guard. Brown postures up and lands a big shot to halilbasic's brow. Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much. Brown cracks halilbasic with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. halilbasic striking off his back but it's not causing Brown any problems. Brown is working halilbasic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. D Lo Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much. hasan halilbasic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! halilbasic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. halilbasic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
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. halilbasic looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brown has picked halilbasic up and slammed him! halilbasic can't keep hold of the triangle and Brown manages to pass to side control!
And that's the end of the fight! D Lo Brown showed his dominance in that final round. Well Brown 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... D Lo Brown!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akaki Murasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Uffo (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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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akaki Murasa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noah Uffo! The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Uffo tries to keep at a distance but Murasa has taken the fight into the clinch. Murasa leaning his opponent against the cage. Murasa drags the fight down to the ground.
Uffo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Uffo looking to pass the guard. Murasa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uffo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Uffo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Uffo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Uffo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Murasa's guard. Murasa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murasa keeping moving, preventing Uffo from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Murasa had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Uffo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Murasa Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Uffo's back instead. Murasa biding his time, controlling Uffo. Murasa struggling to keep hold of the position.
Uffo trying to control but not successfully. Uffo wants to escape the position.
Murasa is looking for a choke. Uffo gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Uffo manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Murasa has his foot on Uffo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uffo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Uffo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Murasa controls Uffo momentarily but Uffo frees himself. Murasa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uffo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Uffo trying to control but Murasa is working from the bottom. Uffo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murasa is keeping the position for now. Murasa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uffo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Murasa keeping moving, preventing Uffo from controlling successfully. Uffo won't allow Murasa to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Uffo trying to control the position from guard on top but Murasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Murasa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Murasa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Uffo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Murasa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Murasa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Uffo is out of range. A jab-cross combination lands for Uffo and sends Murasa crashing to the mat! Uffo follows him down to the mat - Murasa regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Murasa is rocked! Murasa is breathing heavily. Uffo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oh Murasa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Murasa is not content to let Uffo control the position. Murasa looking for submissions off his back. Murasa seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Uffo wants to work for an arm triangle but Murasa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
It looks like Uffo is going to stand back up.
Murasa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Murasa trying to hold on to Uffo's head to control him but Uffo postures up.
Murasa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Uffo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Uffo lands with a nice body punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Uffo dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Uffo throws a right and a left that Murasa avoids nicely. Uffo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Murasa's guard. Murasa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uffo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Uffo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murasa swivels though and keeps the full guard. Uffo wants to control from the top but Murasa keeps moving. Murasa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murasa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Uffo trying to control the position from guard on top but Murasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Uffo postures up in Murasa's guard and throws a big left but Murasa blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Murasa looking for a guillotine here but Uffo defends easily.
Murasa has his foot on Uffo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uffo works his way back into a safe position though. Uffo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Murasa is proving hard to escape from. Murasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Uffo 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. Murasa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murasa keeping moving, preventing Uffo from controlling successfully.
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. Murasa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uffo wanted to stand there but Murasa had control of the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Danga de danga de dang - Uffo scores with a four punch combination! Uffo throws out a powerful jab. Uffo scores with a one two! Murasa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Murasa tries to close the distance and clinch but Uffo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Uffo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Uffo swinging wilding here.
Murasa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Murasa checks a low kick from Uffo. Uffo throws a nice looking combination but Murasa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Murasa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murasa shoots for a takedown but Uffo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Murasa moves in looking to clinch but Uffo pushes him off. Murasa tries to clinch up. Murasa has a takedown stuffed. Uffo throws a series of punches but Murasa avoids them all with ease. Akaki Murasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Uffo fails to land with a series of punches.
Murasa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murasa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uffo as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akaki Murasa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Uffo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Murasa fails in his attempt to clinch. Uffo lands a jab to the nose. Murasa is looking to clinch but Uffo is avoiding it.
Uffo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murasa is looking to clinch. Uffo throws a right and a left that both miss. Uffo looks to land a left hand but Murasa moved out of range nicely. The fight stays on the outside here - Murasa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Murasa looks for a takedown but Uffo sprawls well. Uffo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Murasa moves into range and clinches up with Uffo. Uffo blocks the elbow strike.
Murasa breaks the clinch.
Murasa tries a head kick but it misses.
Uffo scores with a three punch combo!
A right-left combo lands from Uffo. Murasa tries to close the distance and clinch but Uffo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Uffo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Murasa moves in looking to clinch but Uffo pushes him off. Uffo misses with a double jab.
Murasa is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Uffo stuffs the takedown. Uffo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Uffo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Murasa fails in his attempt to clinch. Uffo connects with the punch. No joy there for Uffo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murasa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Uffo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jab, jab by Uffo - just one landing. Uffo misses with a series of wild punches.
Murasa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Murasa manages to break the clinch.
Murasa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uffo swats him away and circles back towards the center. Uffo fails to land with a series of punches.
Murasa wants to clinch. No luck for Murasa with that takedown attempt. Murasa scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Uffo closes the distance and clinches. Murasa keeps control of Uffo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Nice elbow from Murasa. Murasa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Murasa stalling in the clinch.
Uffo avoids the elbow strike from Murasa, against the cage.
Murasa is looking to control Uffo's arms but Uffo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murasa has his back to the cage. Murasa prevents Uffo from breaking the clinch. Murasa lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Murasa is trying to trip Uffo. He has hold of a leg but Uffo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Murasa persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Uffo 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. Uffo looking to control.
Murasa trying to control but Uffo is working from the bottom. Murasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uffo is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Uffo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Uffo striking off his back but it's not causing Murasa any problems. Uffo looking for a sweep. Not yet Uffo, not yet. Murasa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Uffo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Murasa closes the distance and clinches. Uffo takes an elbow to the temple. Uffo blocks the elbow strike.
Uffo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Uffo wants to get back to striking at distance but Murasa won't allow it.
Murasa has Uffo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Uffo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akaki Murasa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Murasa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Uffo is trying to break the clinch but Murasa has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Uffo gets underhooks to prevent Murasa's takedown attempt.
Uffo can't break the clinch.
Murasa trying to stall but Uffo improves his position.
Uffo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murasa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Murasa lands a nice elbow. Murasa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Murasa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Uffo prevents it.
Uffo is looking to break free of the clinch but Murasa has double underhooks. Murasa looking for a takedown. Uffo can't break the clinch.
Murasa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murasa misses with an elbow over the top. Uffo wants to get back to striking at distance but Murasa won't allow it.
Murasa breaks the clinch.
Murasa walks into a left hand. Uffo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Uffo throws a right and a left that both miss. Uffo looks to land a combination but Murasa avoids it well. Akaki Murasa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Murasa tries to clinch there but Uffo circles away.
Noah Uffo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Noah Uffo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Uffo misses with the combination.
Uffo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murasa. Uffo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Uffo lands a two punch combo.
Uffo works over Murasa's head and body with a nice combination. Uffo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Uffo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uffo is working the combinations to good effect here. Uffo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Noah Uffo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Murasa throws a wild body kick that Uffo sees coming a mile off. Murasa throws a head kick that misses. Murasa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight! Noah Uffo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Uffo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Uffo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tahida Menjadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ko Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menjadi's entrance music is P.I.M.P. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tahida Menjadi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ko Maeda! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Menjadi tries for a takedown but Maeda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Menjadi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maeda circles away. Maeda avoids the head kick by Menjadi.
Maeda throws a sloppy head kick and Menjadi counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Menjadi tries a knee to the head but Maeda blocks it.
Maeda wants to get back to striking at distance but Menjadi won't allow it.
Menjadi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maeda is trying to break the clinch but Menjadi has him pressed against the cage. Maeda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Menjadi breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice sprawl there from Maeda as Menjadi shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tahida Menjadi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Menjadi avoids a kick to the body.
Menjadi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Ko Maeda has been cut. Maeda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maeda with a body punch. A glancing blow. A head kick by Maeda misses and Menjadi counters with a single leg into guard. Maeda didn't expect that. Menjadi looking to sit in guard and control but Maeda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Menjadi wants to stand but Maeda is controlling the position. Menjadi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maeda gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Maeda throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Menjadi on the side of the head. Maeda lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tahida Menjadi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maeda tries to close the distance and clinch but Menjadi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Menjadi fails in his attempt to clinch. Maeda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Menjadi wants to control but Maeda postures up. Menjadi is trying to buck Maeda off. Maeda stands up. Menjadi is breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maeda throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Menjadi. Menjadi moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maeda scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Maeda scores with a push kick. Menjadi is looking to land body kicks. Maeda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Maeda throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Menjadi tries for a takedown but Maeda circles away easily and Maeda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Maeda fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Maeda clinches up with Menjadi and pushes him back against the cage. Menjadi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Menjadi avoids the head kick by Maeda.
Maeda takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Menjadi shoots for a takedown but Maeda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Menjadi throws a sloppy head kick and Maeda counters with an outside leg kick.
Maeda tries a head kick but it misses.
Menjadi shoots in but Maeda avoids the takedown attempt easily. Menjadi throws a head kick that misses and Maeda counters with a nice kick to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Menjadi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. The fight moves into the clinch position. Menjadi is trying to break free. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ko Maeda will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Ko Maeda'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.
Maeda tries to land a body kick and Menjadi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Menjadi. Menjadi tries to free his leg and advance position but Maeda is retaining full guard. Menjadi gets to his feet. Maeda looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Menjadi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Maeda makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Maeda scores with a kick to the midsection. Maeda plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Menjadi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A head kick by Maeda misses and Menjadi counters with a head kick. That will keep Maeda thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Maeda lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maeda lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maeda lands a glancing blow to the side of Menjadi's head. A head kick from Menjadi lands but Maeda takes it in his stride. Menjadi throws a head kick that misses and Maeda counters with a thumping low kick. Menjadi walks into a left hand. Maeda throws a half hearted mid kick. Maeda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Maeda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Menjadi as he avoids it easily. Menjadi throws a combination that misses and Maeda counters with a nice body kick. Maeda closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Menjadi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Menjadi wants to clinch but Maeda slips to the side and Maeda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Maeda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Menjadi swats him away and circles back towards the center. Maeda thows a body kick. Menjadi tries to catch it but that hurt him. A head kick from Maeda lands but Menjadi takes it in his stride. Maeda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Maeda scores with a leg kick.
Menjadi fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tahida Menjadi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Menjadi shoots in but no luck this time. Maeda has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Menjadi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Menjadi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maeda. Maeda obviously looking to wear him down.
Menjadi blocks the body kick.
Maeda scores with a kick to the midsection. Maeda lands a nice looking body kick. Maeda tries a head kick but it misses.
Menjadi tries to clinch but Maeda moves away and Maeda counters with a nice uppercut. Maeda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Menjadi sprawls well initially but Maeda persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Maeda wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Menjadi tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control. Maeda tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Menjadi. Menjadi is trying to stand up here but Maeda is controlling him well. Menjadi pushes Maeda off and gets back to his feet. Maeda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maeda looks for the body kick but Menjadi saw that one coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ko Maeda will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Ko Maeda's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Menjadi tries to clinch but Maeda is having none of it. Maeda throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Menjadi. Maeda throws a half hearted mid kick. Menjadi scores with a takedown into Maeda's guard. Menjadi is looking to advance position but Maeda has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Menjadi regains half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Maeda is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Menjadi is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Menjadi is looking to improve his position.
Maeda wants to get back to his feet.
Menjadi is trying to get back to full guard. Maeda wants to take a breather but Menjadi is having none of it. Menjadi is looking to escape. Menjadi kicks off Maeda and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Menjadi throws a head kick but Maeda moves out of range.
Menjadi fails with the takedown. Ko Maeda seems to be getting the better of the standup. Maeda goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. A head kick misses from Maeda. Maeda throws a nice looking combination but Menjadi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Maeda fails with the takedown. Maeda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Menjadi fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tahida Menjadi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Maeda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Menjadi misses and Maeda counters with an outside leg kick.
Menjadi throws a sloppy head kick and Maeda counters with a nice body kick.
Maeda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maeda dodges the punch combination from Menjadi.
Maeda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maeda decides to stand up, so the ref orders Menjadi to his feet. Menjadi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Menjadi tries to clinch but fails miserably and Maeda counters with a head kick. That will keep Menjadi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Tahida Menjadi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Maeda stalks Menjadi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Menjadi's face. Menjadi staggers backwards, shaken. Menjadi throws a lazy head kick and Maeda counters with an outside leg kick.
Menjadi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ko Maeda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Maeda looks to land a combination. Menjadi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Ko Maeda. I've got Maeda winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ko Maeda!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby McGrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby McGrath has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby McGrath! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Meyers! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McGrath throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meyers dodges the punch combination from McGrath.
A combination from McGrath does no damage. McGrath scores with a three punch combo!
Bobby McGrath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McGrath scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Oooh a lovely combination from Meyers sends McGrath down but not out. Meyers dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Bobby McGrath has been cut. 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! Meyers scores with punches from side control.
McGrath is rocked! Meyers cracks McGrath with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Meyers immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! McGrath is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Meyers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Meyers!
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