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Rising Sun 4 : Justice PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Atsushi Matsunaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Ramen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsunaga kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Masaaki Endoh - Ai wo Torimodose!!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ramen's choice of entrance music: Why Can't We Be Friends?. Atsushi Matsunaga looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Atsushi Matsunaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Ramen!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsunaga forces Ramen back against the cage and clinches.
Matsunaga looking to slow down the pace here.
Ramen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ramen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsunaga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matsunaga circles away.
Ramen swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ramen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Ramen scores with a one two! Matsunaga had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matsunaga lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ramen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ramen tries for a takedown but Matsunaga circles away easily
and Matsunaga counters with a left and a right that stings Ramen.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matsunaga walks into a left hand.
Ramen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga is refusing to be controlled, as Ramen sits in half guard.
Ramen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ramen looks gassed!
Matsunaga is trying to maintain the position but Ramen is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramen trying to mount his opponent but Matsunaga defends it.
Ramen wants to stand up but Matsunaga has a hold of him and won't allow it.
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.
Matsunaga punching from the bottom.
Matsunaga kicks off Ramen and gets to his feet.
Matsunaga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramen, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a knee to the head.
Matsunaga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matsunaga gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ramen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Matsunaga puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ramen is trying to stand.
Ramen wants to improve his position but Matsunaga is controlling well.
Matsunaga stops Ramen from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ramen is desperately trying to improve his position but Matsunaga has a good base and remains in mount.
Ramen trying desperately to get to his feet.
Matsunaga is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ramen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ramen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Matsunaga lands a big elbow.
Ramen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ramen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atsushi Matsunaga dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice body kick there by Matsunaga.
Ramen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsunaga takes one to the chin there.
Matsunaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Ramen moves out of range.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Ramen with a series of wild strikes but Ramen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramen.
No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramen fails with the takedown.
Ramen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matsunaga momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsunaga is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matsunaga lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ramen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga dodges the punch combination from Ramen.
Ramen forces Matsunaga back against the cage and clinches.
Matsunaga is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ramen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramen shoots in and bounces Matsunaga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ramen wants to pass the guard but Matsunaga is keeping the position.
Matsunaga wants to control the position but Ramen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Matsunaga is looking for a sweep. Ramen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramen decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ramen tries to break the clinch but Matsunaga is controlling the position.
Matsunaga stalling.
Ramen wants to get back to striking at distance but Matsunaga won't allow it.
Ramen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matsunaga has him pressed against the cage.
Ramen stops a takedown attempt from Matsunaga.
Ramen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Matsunaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramen throws a series of punches but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Atsushi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Ramen.
Ramen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ramen tries to bum rush Matsunaga with a series of wild strikes but Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matsunaga throws a push kick but Ramen slaps the foot to one side.
Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramen.
Matsunaga feints and as Ramen raises his hands in defense, Matsunaga changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ramen keeping moving, preventing Matsunaga from controlling successfully.
Ramen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matsunaga is controlling him.
Ramen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ramen fails with the takedown.
Kenji Ramen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Matsunaga.
Ramen has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Matsunaga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ramen takes a step back to recover.
Matsunaga throws a nice looking combination but Ramen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Matsunaga.
Ramen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matsunaga closes the distance but Ramen moves to the side
and Ramen counters with a straight right hand.
Matsunaga pushes Ramen up against the cage in a clinch.
Matsunaga is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramen has had enough of the clinch but Matsunaga keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Matsunaga.
A short uppercut from Matsunaga.
Ramen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matsunaga avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsunaga drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matsunaga works over Ramen with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Atsushi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ramen cracks the inside of Matsunaga's front leg.
Ramen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsunaga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramen shoots in but Matsunaga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Ramen moves out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Ramen is having none of it.
Ramen misses with a double jab
and Matsunaga counters with a two punch combo.
Matsunaga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramen's waist but Ramen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matsunaga off to one side.
Matsunaga tries to keep at a distance but Ramen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ramen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsunaga clinches but Ramen breaks the clinch
and Ramen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsunaga shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramen sprawls well. He's pushed Matsunaga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matsunaga takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ramen stands up from Matsunaga's guard - Ramen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Matsunaga dodges the punch combination from Ramen.
Ramen clinches up against the cage.
Ramen lands a right hand.
Matsunaga landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ramen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ramen blocks an elbow strike from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramen's face.
Matsunaga lands a right hand.
Matsunaga misses with a knee strike.
Matsunaga cracks Ramen with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up but Ramen circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ramen wants to get up but he can't break Matsunaga's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ramen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Matsunaga manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ramen has Matsunaga in his guard.
Matsunaga slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Ramen.
Ramen is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramen kicks Matsunaga off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramen misses with a two punch combination.
Matsunaga moves in looking to clinch but Ramen pushes him off.
Ramen misses with the combination.
Matsunaga forces Ramen back against the cage and clinches.
Ramen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matsunaga is trying to stall.
Ramen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ramen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matsunaga has him pressed against the cage.
Ramen prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atsushi Matsunaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramen breaks the clinch.
Matsunaga wants to clinch.
Ramen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matsunaga, pushing him back against the cage.
Ramen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matsunaga is keeping busy.
Matsunaga prevents Ramen from breaking the clinch.
Kenji Ramen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Ramen can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsunaga.
Ramen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matsunaga breaks from the clinch.
Ramen keeps the fight on the outside.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matsunaga is fending him off so far but Ramen persists. Nope, Matsunaga circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Matsunaga backs up against the cage.
Ramen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atsushi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsunaga wants to clinch
and Ramen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matsunaga counters with a left and a right that stings Ramen.
Ramen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsunaga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ramen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matsunaga counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Ramen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matsunaga has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Buka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Tsehov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsehov has chosen Ivan Rebroff - Cossack Patrol as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuri Buka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Tsehov!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsehov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buka pinned against the cage. Buka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Buka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tsehov, pushing him back against the cage.
Buka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tsehov's defenses.
Buka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tsehov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tsehov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buka keeps working.
Tsehov is stalling here. Buka is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tsehov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Buka has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tsehov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsehov is looking to stall here but Buka recovers full guard.
Tsehov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsehov tries to free his leg and advance position but Buka is retaining full guard.
Buka wants to get back to his feet but Tsehov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Buka keeping full guard, as Tsehov tries to pass.
Tsehov passes Buka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tsehov stops Buka from getting back to his feet.
Tsehov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tsehov is looking for a kimura but Buka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tsehov to get the leverage.
Tsehov looks gassed!
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.
Tsehov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tsehov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Buka tries to avoid it but Tsehov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Buka to the ground. Buka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tsehov letting Buka take a breather here.
Buka breaks from the clinch.
Yuri Buka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsehov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Buka.
Tsehov misses with a head kick.
Buka pushes Tsehov up against the cage in a clinch.
Buka breaks from the clinch.
Tsehov has a takedown stuffed.
Yuri Buka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Tsehov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsehov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Buka looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsehov moves nicely into side control.
Tsehov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsehov tries to move to mount but Buka blocks the move with his legs.
Tsehov wants to take a breather but Buka manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tsehov.
Tsehov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Buka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Buka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Buka!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Tsehov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Buka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buka misses with a series of wild punches.
Buka pushes Tsehov up against the cage in a clinch.
Buka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Ivan Tsehov has been cut.
Tsehov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Buka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Buka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Buka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tsehov's defenses.
Buka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Buka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tsehov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Buka tries to land a knee to the head but Tsehov blocks with his arms.
Buka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tsehov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsehov tries to clinch but Buka is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Buka. No joy for Tsehov on that attempt.
Buka swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsehov.
Tsehov shoots in for a double leg but Buka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yuri Buka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Tsehov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsehov misses with a kick to the body.
Buka scores with a hook to the body. Tsehov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Buka fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tsehov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tsehov.
Buka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buka misses with an elbow strike.
Buka breaks from the clinch.
Tsehov misses with a few strikes there.
Tsehov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tsehov shoots in but no luck this time.
Buka tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsehov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Buka prevents Tsehov from improving position.
Buka defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsehov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Buka!
Tsehov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tsehov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Buka has worked his arm free - good work by Buka!
Tsehov working the strikes but Buka uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buka is trying to stand up here but Tsehov is controlling him well.
Tsehov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tsehov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Tsehov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tsehov is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yuri Buka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Tsehov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Buka moves into the clinch.
Buka pushes off an throws an elbow but Tsehov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Buka tries to land knees in the clinch but Tsehov avoids the damage to the body.
Tsehov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Buka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tsehov wants to work for an arm triangle but Buka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tsehov trying to control from half guard but Buka is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsehov is working for a kimura but Buka is defending it quite comfortably.
Tsehov is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Buka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tsehov is trying to work for a kimura but Buka is defending well.
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.
Tsehov seems to be working for a kimura but Buka defends the submission attempt.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Buka closes the distance and clinches.
Tsehov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsehov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Buka wants to clinch up but Tsehov keeps it at a distance.
Buka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tsehov has Buka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Buka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buka lands a damaging elbow.
Buka manages to break the clinch.
Buka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tsehov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Buka's guard now.
Tsehov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buka is keeping the position for now.
Buka wants to stand but Tsehov is controlling the position.
Tsehov trying to control but Buka is working from the bottom.
Buka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tsehov is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsehov wants to pass the guard but Buka is keeping the position.
Tsehov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Buka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Buka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Buka!
Tsehov is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Tsehov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsehov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ivan Tsehov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kutya Samauri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reginald Cavendish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutya Samauri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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, Kutya Samauri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Reginald Cavendish!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samauri blocks a head kick by Cavendish.
Cavendish lands with a big right hook that stumbles Samauri - he's out on his feet here! Cavendish follows up with another monster hook that separates Samauri from consciousness! Samauri falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Cavendish stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reginald Cavendish!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hollow Ichigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Meadows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ichigo comes to the cage accompanied by Lamb Of God - Walk With Me In Hell. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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213 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Intelligent |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hollow Ichigo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeremy Meadows!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ichigo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ichigo keeps control of Meadows as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ichigo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meadows throws a one two combo.
Meadows scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Meadows swats away the attempt to clinch by Ichigo.
Meadows misses with the combination.
Meadows throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meadows connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ichigo momentarily.
Meadows swats away the attempt to clinch by Ichigo.
A punch combination from Ichigo misses.
Ichigo moves in looking to clinch but Meadows pushes him off.
Meadows connects with a looping right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Meadows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ichigo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meadows swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meadows lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ichigo backs up against the cage.
Ichigo is breathing heavily.
Ichigo shoots for a double leg takedown but Meadows sprawls well. He's pushed Ichigo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Meadows throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ichigo counters with a nice uppercut.
Meadows drops Ichigo with a beautiful combination! Ichigo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Meadows is looking for the KO!
Ichigo is rocked!
Meadows lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Meadows!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenshin Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jo Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kenshin Maeda's chin.
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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, Kenshin Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maeda.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maeda tries to clinch up.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Maeda lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Maeda.
Maeda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
Silva shoots for a takedown but Maeda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kenshin Maeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jo Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva blocks a head kick by Maeda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maeda clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maeda just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva keeps control of Maeda as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maeda breaks from the clinch.
Maeda throws a head kick that misses.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maeda is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Maeda circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maeda wants to clinch.
Maeda misses with the combination.
That's two 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.
Maeda misses with a few strikes there.
Maeda lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Maeda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maeda thows a body shot but no joy.
Maeda throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maeda!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Maeda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva avoids the head kick by Maeda.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Maeda throws a head kick that misses.
Maeda moves into the clinch.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maeda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Silva looks gassed!
Maeda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Maeda shows good takedown defense.
Maeda throws a head kick that misses.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maeda throws a head kick that misses.
Maeda scores with a hook.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshin Maeda dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Maeda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva shoots in but Maeda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maeda misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maeda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Maeda.
Maeda throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Maeda pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maeda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maeda off to one side.
Maeda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva avoids the head kick by Maeda.
Maeda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Maeda counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Maeda advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Maeda passes into side.
Maeda moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Maeda decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Maeda counters with a leg kick.
Kenshin Maeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jo Silva.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
Maeda wants to control but Silva postures up.
Maeda tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Silva easily slips into full mount!
Maeda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva avoids the attempt from Maeda to control.
Maeda squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshin Maeda 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!
Maeda throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Maeda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Maeda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Maeda counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Silva is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Maeda tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Maeda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Maeda is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva prevents Maeda from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Maeda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Kenshin Maeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jo Silva.
Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maeda off and has taken his back!
Silva patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Maeda wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda fending off the submission attempt from Silva.
Maeda is having to fend off submission attempts from Silva, who is looking to sink in the choke. Silva doesn't have the hooks in though and Maeda manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Maeda gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maeda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maeda's guard.
Jo Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenshin Maeda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maeda wriggles free and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenshin Maeda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maeda has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenshin Maeda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Rotten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Kabayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kabayan's choice of entrance music: Lupang Hinirang. Johnny Rotten has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Brawler
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Johnny Rotten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Glenn Kabayan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kabayan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kabayan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rotten looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kabayan looking to finish Rotten with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rotten!
Kabayan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kabayan has eaten all the pies!
Kabayan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
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!
Kabayan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Johnny Rotten has been cut.
A big strike lands for Kabayan! That's really hurt Rotten and he's turned his back - Kabayan keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Kabayan Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glenn Kabayan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andries Van Tijn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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179 lbs
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187 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andries Van Tijn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Smith!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Tijn tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Van Tijn fails to pull guard.
Van Tijn takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Andries Van Tijn has been cut.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van Tijn is breathing heavily.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Van Tijn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van Tijn wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Tijn wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Van Tijn backing up. Van Tijn nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Van Tijn's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Tijn. That did some damage!
Van Tijn closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith darts in and clinches Van Tijn up against the cage.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Van Tijn blocks with his arms.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Tijn avoids the damage to the body.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andries Van Tijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Paul Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith wants to clinch up but Van Tijn keeps it at a distance.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith throws a series of punches but Van Tijn moves out of range.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Van Tijn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Tijn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Van Tijn wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Tijn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith has Van Tijn up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a right hand that Van Tijn ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Tijn also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith cracks Van Tijn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Van Tijn tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Tijn tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Smith.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith clinches.
Van Tijn takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andries Van Tijn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Van Tijn tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Van Tijn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paul Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andries Van Tijn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Tijn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Van Tijn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Van Tijn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Tijn clinches but Smith breaks the clinch
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith stalling.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Tijn avoids the damage to the body.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith cracks Van Tijn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Tijn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith drives through and clinches with Van Tijn against the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Tijn looks to clinch
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Van Tijn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Tijn moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Van Tijn blocks the elbow strike.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Van Tijn swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Tijn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Tijn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Van Tijn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith cracks Van Tijn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A good leg kick by Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Tijn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Tijn gets a clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Tijn, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Tijn avoids the damage to the body.
Paul Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Tijn keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith clinches.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Van Tijn's ribcage.
Van Tijn avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith prevents Van Tijn from breaking the clinch.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Tijn avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andries Van Tijn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith has Van Tijn up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Tijn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Tijn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Tijn tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Van Tijn pushes him off.
Van Tijn tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Van Tijn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith rushes Van Tijn and presses him up against the cage.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Tijn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Van Tijn in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Van Tijn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a head kick.
Van Tijn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Van Tijn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Tijn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Van Tijn.
Van Tijn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Tijn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Tijn instigates a clinch.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Tijn clinches but Smith breaks the clinch
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Van Tijn 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A lazy body kick from Van Tijn
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Van Tijn moves into the clinch.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Tijn avoids the damage to the body.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Tijn.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van Tijn up against the cage.
Van Tijn keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pratipar Rapcheep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi DeKiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pratipar Rapcheep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichi DeKiller!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapcheep tries a head kick but it misses.
DeKiller avoids the head kick by Rapcheep.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rapcheep.
DeKiller slips a jab and a cross from Rapcheep.
Rapcheep looks to land a combination but DeKiller avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Rapcheep.
Rapcheep throws a sloppy head kick and DeKiller moves out of range easily.
Rapcheep darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
DeKiller looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeKiller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeKiller is looking for a sweep. Rapcheep is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeKiller wants to control the action here but instead Rapcheep manages to pass to full mount!
DeKiller regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeKiller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rapcheep is working away from the top position though.
That's two 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.
Rapcheep stands up from half guard.
Rapcheep throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pratipar Rapcheep is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rapcheep misses with a series of wild punches.
Rapcheep throws a head kick but DeKiller moves out of range.
Rapcheep is breathing heavily.
Rapcheep keeps DeKiller at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep throws a sloppy head kick and DeKiller moves out of range easily.
DeKiller moves away from the strike by Rapcheep.
Nice cross by Rapcheep.
DeKiller throws a right and a left that Rapcheep avoids nicely.
Rapcheep throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rapcheep throws a series of punches but DeKiller avoids them all with ease.
Rapcheep tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rapcheep tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pratipar Rapcheep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapcheep missing with a left hand there. DeKiller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeKiller misses with a hook. Rapcheep ducked under it nicely.
Rapcheep throws a sloppy head kick and DeKiller moves out of range easily.
DeKiller misses with a body shot.
Rapcheep tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeKiller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rapcheep is fending him off so far but DeKiller persists. Nope, Rapcheep circles away and we're back to standing.
DeKiller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rapcheep looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pratipar Rapcheep dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
DeKiller ducks under a wild hook from Rapcheep.
Rapcheep throws a sloppy head kick and DeKiller moves out of range easily.
DeKiller blocks a head kick by Rapcheep.
A head kick misses from Rapcheep.
DeKiller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from DeKiller does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapcheep avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeKiller slips a straight right by Rapcheep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapcheep throws a sloppy head kick and DeKiller moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rapcheep throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from DeKiller.
DeKiller avoids the head kick by Rapcheep.
Rapcheep misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rapcheep throws a head kick but DeKiller moves out of range.
Rapcheep throws a head kick that misses.
DeKiller throws a jab but it's blocked by Rapcheep.
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.
DeKiller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rapcheep.
Rapcheep tries a head kick but it misses.
DeKiller misses with a double jab.
DeKiller tries to clinch up but Rapcheep circles away and keeps his distance.
Rapcheep misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rapcheep pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeKiller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeKiller looks to land a combination but Rapcheep avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeKiller throws the left hand but Rapcheep avoids the punch easily.
Rapcheep tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rapcheep throws a head kick but DeKiller moves out of range.
DeKiller dodges the punch combination from Rapcheep.
Rapcheep misses with a wild combination.
Pratipar Rapcheep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeKiller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rapcheep counters with a flying knee. Nice.
DeKiller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rapcheep tries to avoid it but DeKiller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rapcheep to the ground. Rapcheep escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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.
DeKiller throws a series of punches but Rapcheep moves out of range.
Rapcheep tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeKiller shoots in for a double leg but Rapcheep sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pratipar Rapcheep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi DeKiller.
DeKiller tries to land a body kick
and Rapcheep counters with a big head kick but DeKiller shrugs it off.
DeKiller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeKiller throws a body punch but Rapcheep moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rapcheep misses with a looping left.
DeKiller avoids the head kick by Rapcheep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pratipar Rapcheep dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
DeKiller misses the shot to the body.
Rapcheep uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeKiller.
Rapcheep goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
DeKiller blocks a head kick by Rapcheep.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from DeKiller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rapcheep has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rapcheep and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
DeKiller takes a swing at Rapcheep's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapcheep tries a head kick but it misses.
DeKiller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeKiller misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapcheep throws a head kick but DeKiller moves out of range.
Rapcheep throws a hook but DeKiller avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Rapcheep misses.
DeKiller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
DeKiller trying to mount his opponent but Rapcheep defends it.
DeKiller works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeKiller is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rapcheep can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
DeKiller is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rapcheep has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rapcheep!
DeKiller is looking for a triangle here but Rapcheep uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pratipar Rapcheep is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeKiller is looking to regain half guard here but Rapcheep keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on DeKiller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rapcheep decides to stand up, so the ref orders DeKiller to his feet.
Rapcheep misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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.
Rapcheep misses with a series of wild punches.
Rapcheep throws a sloppy head kick and DeKiller moves out of range easily.
DeKiller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rapcheep displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ichi DeKiller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rapcheep pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pratipar Rapcheep showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rapcheep 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pratipar Rapcheep!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonsson comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones - Can't be touched. Jones has chosen Scream Aim Fire as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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280 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pekka Jonsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jonsson gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Jonsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jonsson manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Jonsson's guard.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jonsson is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jonsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones stops Jonsson from standing up.
Jones has gone for a leg lock! Jonsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.
Jones doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson is posturing up here but Jones has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jonsson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jonsson has to tap! Slick submission there by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Jones!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aikido JuJoKata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby McGrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aikido JuJoKata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby McGrath!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JuJoKata tries to clinch up.
JuJoKata tries to clinch up but McGrath circles away and keeps his distance.
McGrath changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. JuJoKata tries to avoid it but McGrath manages to keep hold of a leg and drag JuJoKata to the ground. JuJoKata escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
JuJoKata bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McGrath misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McGrath can't do much from the bottom here.
McGrath is working to avoid the ground and pound but JuJoKata connects with a decent elbow.
JuJoKata decides to stand back up. JuJoKata steps back and let's McGrath get back to his feet.
JuJoKata throws a body kick that misses.
JuJoKata fails in his attempt to clinch.
JuJoKata tries to clinch up.
McGrath has a takedown stuffed.
JuJoKata tries to close the distance and clinch but McGrath swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
JuJoKata gets a clinch.
Knees to the body from JuJoKata.
JuJoKata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from JuJoKata.
McGrath looks gassed!
JuJoKata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
JuJoKata landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JuJoKata unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGrath lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
JuJoKata lands an elbow inside that McGrath shrugs off.
McGrath takes a knee right on the jaw!
JuJoKata landing knees to the body.
JuJoKata creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGrath's defenses.
JuJoKata landing knees to the head.
McGrath gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
JuJoKata keeping moving, preventing McGrath from controlling successfully.
JuJoKata is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGrath is controlling him.
McGrath slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McGrath looking to punish the body of his opponent here but JuJoKata is avoiding damage well.
McGrath has hold of JuJoKata's arm. He's looking for a kimura. JuJoKata seems comfortable defending it but McGrath has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! JuJoKata is real pain and he's forced to tap out! JuJoKata is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but McGrath couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby McGrath!
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