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AFC 4 Killer Instinct PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emlen Tunnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demon Jin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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189 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emlen Tunnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Demon Jin!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tunnell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A left and a right from Tunnell both land. Nice combination.
Jin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tunnell misses with a wild combination.
Jin shoots for a takedown but Tunnell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tunnell lands with a shot to the body.
Tunnell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tunnell catches Jin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tunnell moves into the clinch successfully.
Tunnell lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jin blocks an uppercut.
Tunnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tunnell.
Tunnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tunnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tunnell digs a right hand underneath Jin's ribcage. Jin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jin takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Tunnell.
Jin keeps control of Tunnell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jin jumps guard but Tunnell stands there with Jin around his waist. Jin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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.
Tunnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tunnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tunnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tunnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Jin.
Tunnell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tunnell lands with a right to the head.
Jin is trying to drag Tunnell to the mat but Tunnell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Emlen Tunnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demon Jin.
A short right from Tunnell on the inside.
Tunnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tunnell throws a head punch that misses.
Tunnell works on Jin's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tunnell lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Tunnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tunnell lands a body punch.
Tunnell lands a body punch.
Tunnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tunnell.
Tunnell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jin, pushing him back against the cage.
Tunnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tunnell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jin.
Jin is working for takedown but Tunnell is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tunnell is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Tunnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tunnell.
Jin keeps control of Tunnell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tunnell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Tunnell.
Tunnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jins head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tunnell.
Tunnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tunnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tunnell manages to break the clinch.
Jin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tunnell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emlen Tunnell dominated that round.
That's time! Tunnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tunnell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jin is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Jin.
Danga de danga de dang - Tunnell scores with a four punch combination!
Tunnell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jin, pushing him back against the cage.
Tunnell lands with a light punch inside.
Tunnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Tunnell on the inside.
Tunnell misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tunnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jin backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tunnell.
Jin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Tunnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jin has eaten all the pies!
Tunnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jin backwards.
Tunnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tunnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tunnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jin backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jin.
Tunnell lands a shoulder strike.
Tunnell avoiding damage.
Tunnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tunnell is leaning against Jin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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.
Tunnell is leaning against Jin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jin prevents Tunnell from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Tunnell.
Tunnell pushes Jin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tunnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Jin.
Tunnell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Tunnell on the inside.
Tunnell stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jin is trying to drag Tunnell to the mat but Tunnell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jin blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tunnell fails to land.
Tunnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jins head.
Tunnell lands with a light punch inside.
Tunnell throws a head punch that misses.
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.
Jin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tunnell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tunnell scores with a shot to the side of Jin's head.
Jin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tunnell.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tunnell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tunnell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from Tunnell.
Tunnell has had enough of the clinch but Jin keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emlen Tunnell dominated that second round.
That's time! Tunnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A lazy left from Tunnell finds it's target.
Tunnell scores with a leg kick.
Tunnell lands a jab-cross combination.
Tunnell pushes Jin up against the cage in a clinch.
Tunnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tunnell throws a right hand that Jin ducks under and follows up with a left that Jin also avoids with ease.
Tunnell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tunnell.
Jin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tunnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Jin uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tunnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tunnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tunnell!
Jin moves forwards but Tunnell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Emlen Tunnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tunnell scores with a one two! Jin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Emlen Tunnell is winning the standup battle so far.
Tunnell drives through and clinches with Jin against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tunnell.
A shot in the inside from Tunnell.
Still in the clinch, Tunnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tunnell lands a right hand.
Tunnell lands with a light punch inside.
Tunnell lands with a light punch inside.
Tunnell gets through Jin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tunnell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jin.
A short uppercut from Tunnell.
Tunnell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jin takes a shot to the head.
Tunnell pushes Jin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tunnell scores with a shoulder strike.
Tunnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jins head.
Tunnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tunnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tunnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Tunnell gets through Jin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Tunnell.
Tunnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tunnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tunnell has managed to clinch.
Tunnell lands a left hand.
Jin takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Tunnell.
Tunnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tunnell connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tunnell throws a one two combo.
Tunnell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tunnell lands a jab-cross combination.
Emlen Tunnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tunnell throws a series of strikes that have Jin backpedaling.
Emlen Tunnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tunnell thuds his right hand into Jin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tunnell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tunnell swivels and escapes.
Tunnell lands with a hook. Jin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emlen Tunnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tunnell 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emlen Tunnell!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Kinney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ji Hyun Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kinney comes to the cage accompanied by Say It Ain't So. 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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160 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leonard Kinney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ji Hyun Kim!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kinney gets caught flat footed, as Kim shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kim content to stall in guard here.
I looks like Kim might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kinney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kim.
Kinney stands and steps away. Kim gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kinney jabs at Kim's body.
Leonard Kinney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinney attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kinney throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kinney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kinney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kinney lands a high kick!
Kinney gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kinney breaks from the clinch.
Kim pushes Kinney up against the cage in a clinch.
Kinney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kinney looks to land a combination but Kim avoids it well.
Kim throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinney swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Kim circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kim counters with a single leg into guard. Kinney didn't expect that.
Kim scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kinney scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kinney is breathing heavily.
An elbow from Kinney crashes against the mat.
Kim is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kinney's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kinney looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim is looking to improve his position.
Kinney is thwarting Kim's attempts to control the position.
Kim works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kim kicks Kinney off and gets to his feet.
Kim moves into the clinch.
Kinney is looking to control Kim's arms but Kim gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kinney has his back to the cage.
Kim has had enough of the clinch but Kinney keeps him there for the moment.
Kim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kim drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kim has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kim postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kinney looks a forlorn figure.
Kinney is working to get back to half guard.
Kinney wants to hold on but Kim pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kinney tries to hold on but Kim postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ji Hyun Kim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kinney throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Kinney. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kinney.
Kinney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kinney with a poor takedown
and Kim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kim counters by clinching up.
Kinney wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kim manages to break the clinch.
Kinney misses with a takedown
and Kim counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kinney thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard Kinney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kim changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kinney looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kim stands up and beckons Kinney to his feet.
Kim rushes Kinney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kinney prevents Kim from breaking the clinch.
Kim wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kinney is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kim manages to break the clinch.
Kim throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kinney goes for a takedown attempt but Kim pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kinney throws and low kick but Kim moves out of range easily.
Kim has managed to clinch.
Kim breaks the clinch.
Kinney tries to clinch
and Kim counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kinney is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Kim seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kinney clinches with his opponent.
Kinney jumps guard.
Kim trying to control but Kinney is working from the bottom.
Kim wanted to stand there but Kinney had control of the position.
Kinney can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kim controls the pace.
Kim gets to his feet. Kinney looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kinney closes the distance but Kim moves to the side
and Kim counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinney is trying to stand back up but Kim is controlling him
Kinney on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kim connects with a nice short shot to Kinney's temple.
Kim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kim is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ji Hyun Kim has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinney moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ji Hyun Kim 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!
Kim fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Kim. No joy for Kinney on that attempt.
Kinney shoots and misses
and Kim counters with a single leg into guard. Kinney didn't expect that.
Kim gets to his feet - Kinney follows without any prompting.
Kim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kim scores a takedown into full mount!
Kim tries to control but Kinney wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kinney tries to hold on but Kim postures up.
Kim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kim lands with some strikes.
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.
Kinney wants to hold on but Kim pushes him away.
Kim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kinney is squirming around, avoiding Kim's attempts to control the action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ji Hyun Kim just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kim stuns Kinney with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws a combination. Kinney tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kinney with a poor takedown
and Kim counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kim.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard Kinney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kinney can't keep his opponent in guard - Kim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kim wants to stand up but Kinney is controlling the position.
Kinney trying to hold on to Kim's head to control him but Kim postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinney moves into full guard.
Kinney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kim sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kinney controls Kim momentarily but Kim frees himself.
Kinney working for a triangle but Kim defends it easily.
Kinney is trying to keep Kim in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ji Hyun Kim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kim 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ji Hyun Kim!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cuneyt Arkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Garfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arkin's entrance music is Tarkan - Şımarık. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cuneyt Arkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Garfield!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arkin feints and as Garfield raises his hands in defense, Arkin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arkin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arkin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Garfield pulls Arkin in close to prevent any damage.
Arkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arkin throws a big right hand that misses.
Garfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Garfield, not yet.
Garfield is pulling down on Arkin's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arkin throwing strikes from guard but Garfield blocks nicely.
Arkin drops back looking for a leg! Garfield is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garfield manages to kick Arkin off! Arkin jumps back into Garfield's guard.
Garfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Garfield drives through and clinches with Arkin against the cage.
Arkin is pressed up against the cage. Garfield has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arkin down to the mat. Arkin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arkin scores with a takedown into Garfield's guard.
Arkin won't allow Garfield to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Arkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garfield is keeping the position for now.
Garfield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arkin being controlled here momentarily.
Garfield wants to sweep here but Arkin controlling him for the moment.
Garfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arkin manages to get himself to full guard.
Arkin keeping moving, preventing Garfield from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garfield slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Arkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Garfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arkin is keeping the position for now.
Arkin keeping moving, preventing Garfield from controlling successfully.
Garfield looks gassed!
Arkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Arkin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Garfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arkin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Arkin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arkin 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.
Arkin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arkin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garfield is just riding it out for now. Arkin eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garfield is looking to improve his position.
Arkin working Garfield over with strikes.
Arkin is looking for a kimura here.
Garfield trying to control but Arkin postures up.
Garfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arkin.
Garfield wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Arkin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Arkin.
Arkin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garfield defending well though.
Arkin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garfield's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arkin, pushing him back against the cage.
Garfield is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Garfield being controlled against the cage.
Arkin trying to stall but Garfield improves his position.
Garfield wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cuneyt Arkin dominated that round.
That's time! Arkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arkin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Arkin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arkin 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.
Arkin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arkin works over Garfield with some ground and pound from guard.
Arkin scoring with some ground and pound.
Garfield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garfield manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Garfield tries to control but Arkin wriggling away.
Arkin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arkin is looking to escape.
Arkin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arkin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Garfield prevents Arkin from getting the reversal.
Garfield looking to control but Arkin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arkin is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Garfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Arkin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Arkin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Garfield looking to control but Arkin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arkin is trying to escape the mount.
Garfield wants to control the pace but Arkin is squirming around nicely.
Garfield might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arkin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Arkin regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkin is trying to get back to full guard.
Arkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arkin is looking for a sweep. Garfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garfield trying to control from half guard but Arkin is working away.
Arkin wants to get back to full guard.
Garfield wants to control but Arkin is keeping him busy.
Arkin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Arkin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Garfield shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arkin pinned against the cage. Arkin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Horrible takedown by Arkin or perhaps it was just good defense by Garfield which made him look bad.
Garfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arkin is trying to break the clinch but Garfield has him pressed against the cage.
Garfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arkin.
Arkin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Arkin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Arkin tries to strike from the bottom.
Garfield wants to control from the top but Arkin keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cuneyt Arkin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garfield.
James Garfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arkin closes the distance and clinches up with Garfield, looking for a takedown. Arkin pushes Garfield against the cage but Garfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garfield shoots for a double leg takedown but Arkin sprawls well. He's pushed Garfield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A lazy left from Arkin finds it's target.
Garfield moves in looking to clinch but Arkin pushes him off.
Arkin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Garfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arkin.
Arkin is trying to work for a kimura but Garfield is defending well.
Arkin lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Arkin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Garfield pulls Arkin in close to prevent any damage.
Arkin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garfield bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arkin's guard.
Garfield wants to control from the top but Arkin keeps moving.
Arkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arkin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Arkin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Garfield uses it to pass to side control.
Garfield controlling from side mount.
Arkin is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Arkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garfield trying to control from half guard but Arkin is working away.
Cuneyt Arkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arkin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Arkin is refusing to be controlled, as Garfield sits in half guard.
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.
Arkin is controlling Garfield's trapped leg to prevent Garfield from advancing to side control.
Garfield prevents Arkin from improving his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Garfield instigates a clinch.
Garfield trying to land knees to the body.
Arkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Arkin is trying to break free.
Arkin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Arkin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Garfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arkin is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arkin is on top in guard.
James Garfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arkin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cuneyt Arkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arkin, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cuneyt Arkin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emils Heartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Shogun Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shogun Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emils Heartman!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heartman keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heartman but Heartman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Heartman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Heartman trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Heartman wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Heartman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Heartman from controlling successfully.
Heartman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Heartman postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Heartman scores a takedown into full mount!
Heartman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Silva has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Silva!
Heartman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heartman is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva throws and elbow that misses. Heartman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Heartman!
Heartman trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heartman prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Heartman!
Silva throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Heartman is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Heartman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Heartman and Silva has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Heartman is looking for a sweep.
Heartman looks gassed!
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heartman keeps working.
Heartman sneaks back into half guard.
Silva prevents Heartman from improving his position.
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Heartman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Heartman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Heartman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heartman has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Silva should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Heartman has tightened it up now! Silva should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Emils Heartman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Piston Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asuma Dizazio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piston Honda 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Piston Honda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Asuma Dizazio!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dizazio throws the left hand but Honda avoids the punch easily.
Dizazio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dizazio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dizazio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Honda manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Dizazio misses.
Honda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dizazio misses with a wild combination.
Dizazio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Honda ducks under a wild hook from Dizazio.
Honda wants to clinch.
Dizazio looks to land a right hand but Honda moved out of range.
Honda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dizazio swivels and escapes.
Dizazio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dizazio misses with a few strikes there.
Dizazio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Honda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Honda feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Honda stands and throws Dizazio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Honda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dizazio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dizazio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Honda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Honda has hold of Dizazio's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Dizazio tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Honda cranks the arm and Dizazio screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Dizazio, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Piston Honda!
Piston Honda is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yamamoto Funaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yamamoto Funaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Grigori Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin scores with a takedown into Funaki's guard.
Funaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rasputin trying to control the position from guard on top but Funaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rasputin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rasputin drops back looking for a leg! Funaki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Funaki manages to kick Rasputin off! Rasputin jumps back into Funaki's guard.
Funaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Funaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rasputin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rasputin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Funaki is looking for a triangle but Rasputin pushes his legs off easily.
Funaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rasputin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Funaki is breathing heavily.
Rasputin trying to control but Funaki is working from the bottom.
Rasputin wants to pass the guard but Funaki is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasputin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Funaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rasputin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Funaki's guard.
Rasputin is looking for a kimura but Funaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rasputin to get the leverage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rasputin is looking for a kimura but Funaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rasputin to get the leverage.
Funaki is looking for a sweep. Rasputin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rasputin wants to free his trapped foot but Funaki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rasputin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funaki is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rasputin pulls his head out easily.
Funaki is refusing to be controlled, as Rasputin sits in half guard.
Funaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Funaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rasputin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Funaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rasputin misses with a takedown attempt - Funaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rasputin.
Yamamoto Funaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigori Rasputin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Funaki scores with a takedown into Rasputin's guard.
Funaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Funaki drops back looking for a leg! Rasputin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rasputin manages to kick Funaki off! Funaki jumps back into Rasputin's guard.
Funaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Funaki has gone for a leg lock! Rasputin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Funaki's guard.
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 Yamamoto Funaki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rasputin fails with the takedown
and Funaki counters with a takedown into side control.
Funaki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rasputin is trying to control Funaki's posture but Funaki avoids it.
Rasputin manages to get back to half guard.
Funaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rasputin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funaki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rasputin dives on top into guard.
Funaki had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rasputin is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Funaki Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rasputin's back instead.
Rasputin turns into Funaki and is now in his guard.
Rasputin trying to control the position from guard on top but Funaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rasputin gets to his feet - Funaki follows without any prompting.
Rasputin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Funaki counters with a single leg into guard. Rasputin didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Funaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Funaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Funaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Funaki drops back looking for a leg! Rasputin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rasputin manages to kick Funaki off! Funaki jumps back into Rasputin's guard.
Funaki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rasputin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Funaki has Rasputin in his guard.
Rasputin stopping the sweep attempt from Funaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rasputin trying to control but Funaki is working from the bottom.
Funaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Funaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Funaki working for a triangle but Rasputin defends it easily.
Funaki is looking to sweep but instead, Rasputin has passed into half guard.
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.
Rasputin is trying to work for a kimura but Funaki is defending well.
Rasputin moves into full mount! Funaki won't be happy about that!
Rasputin prevents Funaki from getting the reversal.
Rasputin takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Funaki tries to roll but Rasputin sticks to his back.
Rasputin working for a choke but Funaki is defending well.
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 Yamamoto Funaki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rasputin tries to clinch up but Funaki circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funaki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rasputin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Funaki off and has taken his back!
Rasputin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin doesn't have the hooks in and Funaki manages to turn into his guard.
Rasputin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Funaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Funaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Funaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Funaki 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.
Funaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Funaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Funaki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rasputin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Funaki has Rasputin in his guard.
Rasputin wants to control from the top but Funaki keeps moving.
Rasputin stands and throws Funaki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin is working to tighten is grip on Funaki's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Funaki has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rasputin is really squeezing tight and eventually Funaki passes out! Rasputin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Grigori Rasputin!
Grigori Rasputin is the new lightweight champion!
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G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
91% |
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