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CHOKE Evolve Tour Vol. 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Galvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itto Ogami (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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roberto Galvo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Itto Ogami!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ogami as he avoids it easily.
Ogami wants to clinch.
Galvo fails with a takedown attempt.
Galvo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ogami as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Galvo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galvo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ogami's waist but Ogami gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Galvo off to one side.
Ogami misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ogami as Galvo shoots in.
Galvo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ogami as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvo shoots in for a double leg but Ogami sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Galvo misses with a takedown attempt - Ogami sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Galvo is breathing heavily.
Ogami catches Galvo napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Galvo to the canvas!
It looks like Roberto Galvo has been cut.
Ogami stands and steps away. Galvo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogami closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ogami decides to stand up.
Ogami scores with a jab to the body.
Ogami explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Galvo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ogami finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ogami lands with a right and another and another! Galvo is in big trouble! Ogami lands again and this time it's lights out for Galvo! A quality knockout there for Ogami.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Itto Ogami!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hitsomiru Tamaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Hakulinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakulinen has chosen Last of the Mohicans Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jarkko Hakulinen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hitsomiru Tamaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jarkko Hakulinen!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakulinen tries to clinch up.
Hakulinen throws out a loose jab but Tamaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tamaka avoids the head kick by Hakulinen.
Tamaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Tamaka. No joy for Hakulinen on that attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tamaka.
Hakulinen looks gassed!
Tamaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hakulinen's head.
It looks like Jarkko Hakulinen has been cut.
Tamaka has Hakulinen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tamaka works on Hakulinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Tamaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hakulinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tamaka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tamaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tamaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Tamaka digs a right hand underneath Hakulinen's ribcage. Hakulinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hakulinen takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Tamaka.
Tamaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tamaka lands a head kick. Hakulinen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tamaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hitsomiru Tamaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tamaka has Hakulinen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tamaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tamaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hakulinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hakulinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hitsomiru Tamaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarkko Hakulinen.
Tamaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tamaka scores with a hook to the body.
Tamaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tamaka stops a takedown attempt from Hakulinen.
Tamaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tamaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tamaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tamaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hakulinen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tamaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hakulinen's defenses.
Tamaka lands a damaging elbow.
Tamaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tamaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Tamaka crunches a lovely knee into Hakulinen's ribcage.
Tamaka is pressed up against the ropes. Hakulinen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tamaka down to the mat. Tamaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tamaka closes the distance and clinches.
Tamaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Tamaka.
That has opened up Jarkko Hakulinen's cut even more.
A body shot lands from Tamaka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hakulinen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tamaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Tamaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hakulinen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tamaka manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tamaka.
Hakulinen shoots for a takedown but Tamaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hakulinen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tamaka is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hakulinen.
Tamaka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hakulinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tamaka punishes Hakulinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Tamaka lands with a slapping head kick.
Tamaka throws a head kick but Hakulinen moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hakulinen.
Tamaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tamaka keeps Hakulinen at a distance using the push kick.
Tamaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakulinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakulinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tamaka swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hakulinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tamaka wants to clinch up but Hakulinen keeps it at a distance.
Tamaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hakulinen at a distance.
Hakulinen tries to clinch
and Tamaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hakulinen shoots and misses
and Tamaka finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tamaka gets caught flat footed, as Hakulinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakulinen drops back looking for a leg! Tamaka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tamaka manages to kick Hakulinen off! Hakulinen jumps back into Tamaka's guard.
Hakulinen wants to pass the guard but Tamaka is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hakulinen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tamaka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hakulinen, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hitsomiru Tamaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Hakulinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tamaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hakulinen's head.
Tamaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Hakulinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tamaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hakulinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tamaka counters with a low kick, right behind Hakulinen 's knee.
Tamaka is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hakulinen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tamaka.
Hakulinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tamaka pinned against the cage. Tamaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hitsomiru Tamaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarkko Hakulinen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hakulinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakulinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Tamaka is looking to wear down Hakulinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hakulinen with a poor takedown
and Tamaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tamaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hakulinen.
Hakulinen has his takedown stuffed
and Tamaka counters with a nice body kick.
Tamaka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hakulinen will feel that in the morning.
Tamaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hakulinen can do to turn this around?
Good leg kick by Tamaka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tamaka clinches with his opponent.
Tamaka breaks the clinch.
Tamaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jarkko Hakulinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakulinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tamaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tamaka moves into range and clinches up with Hakulinen.
Tamaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hakulinen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tamaka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tamaka crunches a lovely knee into Hakulinen's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamaka trying to land knees to the body.
Tamaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tamaka lands an elbow inside that Hakulinen shrugs off.
Tamaka looking to throw knees to the head but Hakulinen is blocking nicely.
Hakulinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tamaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Tamaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hakulinen tightens his grip and picks Tamaka up, before dumping him to the ground. Tamaka manages to land in guard.
Tamaka wants to stand up but Hakulinen is controlling him.
Hakulinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tamaka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hakulinen advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakulinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tamaka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tamaka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hakulinen tries to advance to mount but Tamaka denies him.
Tamaka throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hakulinen misses with a takedown attempt
and Tamaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tamaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hakulinen avoids a kick to the body.
Hakulinen fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakulinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tamaka tries to clinch but Hakulinen moves out of range.
Tamaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hitsomiru Tamaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakulinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hakulinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hakulinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tamaka.
Hakulinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tamaka counters with a nice body kick.
Hakulinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tamaka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hakulinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tamaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tamaka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hakulinen throws a head kick that misses
and Tamaka counters with an outside leg kick.
Crunch! Tamaka slams his shin into Hakulinen's torso.
Hakulinen shoots in and bounces Tamaka off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hitsomiru Tamaka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Hakulinen's cut.
That's time! Tamaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hakulinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tamaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hakulinen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tamaka cracks Hakulinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hakulinen shoots for a takedown but Tamaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tamaka.
Tamaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Tamaka cracks a nice hook into Hakulinen's ribs.
Tamaka has managed to clinch.
Hakulinen is trying to drag Tamaka to the mat but Tamaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Hitsomiru Tamaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarkko Hakulinen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tamaka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Tamaka.
Hakulinen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tamaka lands a knee to the body.
Hitsomiru Tamaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tamaka breaks from the clinch.
Tamaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hakulinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hakulinen takes one to the side of the head.
Tamaka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tamaka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tamaka misses with a body kick.
Hakulinen moves out of range of the body kick from Tamaka.
Hakulinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tamaka's waist but Tamaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hakulinen off to one side.
Tamaka lands a slapping body shot.
Hakulinen shoots in for a double leg but Tamaka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tamaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamaka breaks the clinch.
Hakulinen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tamaka makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hakulinen really felt that one!
Hakulinen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hakulinen shoots in for a double leg but Tamaka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tamaka darts in and clinches Hakulinen up against the ropes.
Tamaka lands an uppercut.
Hakulinen avoiding damage as Tamaka throws knees to the body.
Tamaka misses with a knee strike.
Hakulinen tries a body shot but Tamaka blocks it.
Hakulinen looking for a takedown.
Hakulinen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tamaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hakulinen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Tamaka.
Hakulinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hakulinen tries for a takedown but Tamaka manages to get underhooks.
Tamaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hakulinen takes an elbow to the temple.
Tamaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hakulinen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hakulinen just leaning against Tamaka, taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tamaka.
Tamaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tamaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hakulinen at a distance.
Hakulinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tamaka.
Hitsomiru Tamaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hakulinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hakulinen fails with the takedown
and Tamaka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hakulinen's knee momentarily.
Tamaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tamaka lands a body shot.
Hakulinen tries to clinch
letting Tamaka counter with a right hand.
Tamaka moves into the clinch.
Hakulinen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tamaka landing knees to the head.
Hakulinen tries for a takedown but Tamaka manages to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hitsomiru Tamaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tamaka, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hitsomiru Tamaka!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genaro Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Genaro Munoz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takanori Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Genaro Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz lands a front kick.
Munoz tries to clinch but Gomez is having none of it.
Munoz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Munoz is looking to clinch but Gomez is avoiding it.
Gomez looks up at the clock. Bad move! Munoz lands a right hand from hell, dropping Gomez. Munoz pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genaro Munoz!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdel Djeble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abdel Djeble!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djeble fails with an attempt to clinch.
Djeble looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Andrews swats away the attempt to clinch by Djeble.
Djeble thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrews gets the takedown into side control.
Andrews advances nicely into full mount.
Djeble in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Djeble taking shots to the head.
Andrews wants to control the pace but Djeble is squirming around nicely.
Andrews sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Andrews is landing with some decent strikes but Djeble is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Andrews lands a nice shot to the head.
Andrews pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Djeble is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrews working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Djeble is still in real trouble! Can Andrews finish him?
Andrews takes Djeble's back.
Djeble seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews is punishing Djeble with strikes - can he finish him?!
Andrews working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Djeble is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Andrews has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Djeble taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrew Andrews!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Doug Wallaby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Backslide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallaby's entrance music is Europe - The Final Countdown. A fine choice. Backslide is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Dover Boys. 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Doug Wallaby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dan Backslide!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallaby throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wallaby.
Backslide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Backslide fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wallaby looks to land a combination but Backslide avoids it well.
Wallaby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Backslide.
Wallaby looks to land a combination but Backslide avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Backslide looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Backslide ducks under a wild hook from Wallaby.
A combination from Wallaby does no damage.
Backslide swinging wilding here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backslide throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Wallaby counter with a right hand.
A combination from Wallaby does no damage.
Wallaby just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallaby thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallaby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Backslide counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Backslide landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Backslide scores a nice knee to the body.
Backslide breaks from the clinch.
Wallaby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Backslide holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Backslide takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting on Backslide's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Backslide.
Backslide landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wallaby wants to break the clinch but can't.
Backslide unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wallaby lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Backslide pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Backslide looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Backslide swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Wallaby counter with a right hand.
Wallaby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Backslide counters by clinching up.
Backslide displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wallaby up against the ropes.
Backslide landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wallaby is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backslide pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wallaby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Backslide.
Wallaby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Backslide moves in looking to clinch but Wallaby pushes him off.
Backslide clinches up against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Backslide.
Backslide pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wallaby throws a combination that misses
letting Backslide counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallaby misses with a double jab
and Backslide counters with a head kick.
A big left from Wallaby misses.
Wallaby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Backslide.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallaby misses with a double jab
and Backslide counters with a series of strikes. Wallaby will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Wallaby misses.
Backslide moves into range and clinches up with Wallaby.
Backslide scores a nice knee to the body.
Backslide unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wallaby lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good body shot from Backslide.
Backslide is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Backslide unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wallaby lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Backslide using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Backslide pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Backslide throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Backslide throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wallaby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wallaby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Backslide counters with a series of strikes. Wallaby will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wallaby avoids the head kick by Backslide.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backslide throws a right hand that Wallaby ducks under and follows up with a left that Wallaby also avoids with ease.
Doug Wallaby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backslide stalks Wallaby and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wallaby's face. Wallaby staggers backwards, shaken.
Wallaby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Backslide counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Backslide.
Backslide breaks the clinch.
Backslide has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wallaby throws a series of punches but Backslide moves out of range.
Wallaby has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Backslide throws a series of strikes that have Wallaby backpedaling.
Wallaby throws a one two combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Backslide moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backslide manages to break the clinch.
Wallaby misses with a hook. Backslide ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Backslide dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wallaby misses with a double jab
and Backslide counters with a three punch combo that has Wallaby backing up. Wallaby nods at Backslide to acknowledge the strikes.
Backslide throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Backslide throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Backslide throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wallaby counters with a two punch combo.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Backslide in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Backslide tries to clinch there but Wallaby circles away.
Backslide scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wallaby misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Backslide counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Backslide.
Wallaby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Backslide with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Backslide trying to land knees to the body.
Backslide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wallaby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wallaby throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backslide takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wallaby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wallaby misses with a straight left.
Wallaby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Backslide momentarily.
Doug Wallaby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Backslide wants to clinch.
Backslide tries to clinch there but Wallaby circles away.
Backslide moves into range and clinches up with Wallaby.
Backslide breaks from the clinch.
Wallaby dodges the punch combination from Backslide.
Wallaby misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallaby looks to land a combination but Backslide avoids it well.
Wallaby misses with a double jab
and Backslide counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wallaby is looking to break free of the clinch but Backslide has double underhooks.
Wallaby is looking to break free of the clinch but Backslide has double underhooks.
Backslide pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Backslide darts in and clinches Wallaby up against the ropes.
Backslide unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wallaby lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Backslide lands a knee to the body.
Backslide landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Backslide manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wallaby, as that shot connected.
Wallaby throws a jab when Backslide was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backslide tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Backslide changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallaby scores with a three punch combo!
Backslide drives through and clinches with Wallaby against the ropes.
Backslide unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wallaby lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
A knee to the head by Backslide.
Backslide pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Backslide connects with a jab.
Backslide misses with a two punch combination.
Wallaby misses with a double jab
and Backslide counters with a series of strikes. Wallaby will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backslide clinches up against the ropes.
Backslide unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wallaby lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Backslide landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Backslide unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wallaby lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Backslide.
Wallaby tries to break the clinch but Backslide is controlling the position.
Backslide landing knees to the body.
Wallaby wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Backslide has him pressed against the ropes.
Backslide lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Backslide crunches a lovely knee into Wallaby's ribcage.
Backslide breaks the clinch.
Backslide rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wallaby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wallaby misses with the combination.
Wallaby takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dan Backslide seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Backslide misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Backslide showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice jab there from Wallaby.
Backslide misses with a series of wild punches.
Backslide moves into the clinch successfully.
Backslide escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wallaby digs a good body shot into Backslide's ribs.
Wallaby misses with a combination
and Backslide counters with a series of strikes. Wallaby will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wallaby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Backslide.
Wallaby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Backslide counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Backslide is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backslide moves in looking to clinch but Wallaby pushes him off.
Backslide throws a right hand that Wallaby ducks under and follows up with a left that Wallaby also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Wallaby misses.
Backslide tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wallaby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Backslide tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Backslide looks to land a combination but Wallaby avoids it well.
Wallaby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wallaby!
Wallaby swats away the attempt to clinch by Backslide.
Wallaby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallaby throws a combination. Backslide tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Backslide tries to clinch there but Wallaby circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wallaby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Backslide manages to avoid it.
Wallaby on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Backslide tries to clinch there but Wallaby circles away.
Wallaby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Backslide moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Backslide.
Wallaby misses with a combination
and Backslide counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wallaby is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wallaby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Backslide moves in looking to clinch but Wallaby pushes him off.
Backslide darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Backslide instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backslide crunches a lovely knee into Wallaby's ribcage.
Dan Backslide seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee calls for Backslide to work.
Backslide lands a nice knee to the body.
Wallaby wants to get back to striking at distance but Backslide won't allow it.
Backslide just leaning against Wallaby, taking a breather.
Wallaby wants to get back to striking at distance but Backslide won't allow it.
Backslide stalling the fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for Backslide.
Wallaby has had enough of the clinch but Backslide keeps him there for the moment.
Wallaby has had enough of the clinch but Backslide keeps him there for the moment.
Backslide lands a shot to the body.
Backslide breaks from the clinch.
Backslide tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wallaby misses with the combination.
Backslide scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Doug Wallaby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Wallaby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Backslide counters with a series of strikes. Wallaby will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wallaby avoids the head kick by Backslide.
Wallaby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Backslide throws a nice head kick!
Wallaby throws a right and a left that Backslide avoids nicely.
Wallaby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Backslide scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wallaby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Backslide counters with a series of strikes. Wallaby will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Backslide wants to clinch up but Wallaby keeps it at a distance.
Dan Backslide is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wallaby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Backslide counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Backslide.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Backslide comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Backslide 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Backslide!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Japheth Vasya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koji Kenjahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenjahara has chosen Roll wit Uz by Thai 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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130 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Japheth Vasya !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Koji Kenjahara!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Kenjahara or perhaps it was just good defense by Vasya which made him look bad.
Kenjahara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasya closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kenjahara to the mat! Kenjahara manages to get full guard.
Kenjahara trying to control the position.
Vasya thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vasya thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kenjahara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kenjahara working for a triangle but Vasya defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vasya 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.
Vasya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenjahara looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kenjahara shoots in and bounces Vasya off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Vasya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vasya is breathing heavily.
Vasya lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kenjahara!
Vasya is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kenjahara can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kenjahara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasya working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kenjahara is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vasya wants to finish this one by submission but Kenjahara is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vasya .
Kenjahara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kenjahara sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kenjahara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kenjahara looking for a sweep. Not yet Kenjahara, not yet.
Kenjahara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vasya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vasya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vasya drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vasya jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasya thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vasya 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.
Kenjahara had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Vasya is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kenjahara Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Vasya 's back instead.
Kenjahara is hanging on to Vasya 's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kenjahara throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Vasya wants to escape the position.
Kenjahara is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Vasya has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kenjahara loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Vasya hold on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasya rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kenjahara is keen to just control but Vasya is a slippery customer.
Kenjahara uses his free foot to push down on Vasya 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vasya .
Vasya regains half guard.
Kenjahara wants to take a breather but Vasya is having none of it.
Vasya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kenjahara frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kenjahara trying to control but Vasya is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Koji Kenjahara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kenjahara shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vasya is trying to get back to full guard.
Vasya is working hard here to advance position.
Vasya really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenjahara works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kenjahara manages to capitalize on a mistake by Vasya to take his back!
Kenjahara trying to control.
The referee is taking a good look at Vasya as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kenjahara!
Vasya covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Vasya defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kenjahara's arms.
Vasya is really stuck here.
Vasya showing good submission defense here.
Kenjahara is trying to stick to Vasya 's back but Vasya is turning into Kenjahara. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kenjahara's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vasya .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasya forces his way into half guard.
Vasya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kenjahara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kenjahara wants to improve his position but Vasya is controlling well.
Vasya tries to pass to full mount but Kenjahara defends it.
Vasya is trying to work for a kimura but Kenjahara is defending well.
Kenjahara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vasya looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasya thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kenjahara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vasya counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vasya thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vasya 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.
Kenjahara working for a triangle but Vasya defends it easily.
Vasya won't allow Kenjahara to sweep him here.
Vasya passes Kenjahara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasya moves nicely into side control.
Koji Kenjahara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vasya tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vasya thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kenjahara manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vasya 's best efforts.
Kenjahara manages to get to full guard.
Vasya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vasya stopping the sweep attempt from Kenjahara.
Kenjahara can't keep his opponent in guard - Vasya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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 Japheth Vasya will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vasya 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vasya with a poor takedown
and Kenjahara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vasya looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kenjahara passes into side control.
Vasya is looking for a sweep.
Kenjahara tries for a kimura but Vasya is defending well.
Kenjahara trying to control the action but Vasya is working from the bottom.
Kenjahara tries for a kimura but Vasya is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasya sneaks back into half guard.
Kenjahara is looking to advance position but Vasya won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vasya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kenjahara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vasya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kenjahara.
Vasya tries to roll over but Kenjahara keeps him under control.
Kenjahara working Vasya over with strikes.
Vasya is pressing down on Kenjahara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kenjahara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasya is keeping the position for now.
Vasya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kenjahara wants to pass the guard but Vasya is keeping the position.
Kenjahara must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vasya looking for a guillotine here but Kenjahara defends easily.
Kenjahara passes Vasya 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kenjahara prevents Vasya from improving his position.
Vasya is defending against the submission attempts here by Kenjahara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasya works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vasya lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kenjahara!
Kenjahara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vasya wants to finish this one by submission but Kenjahara is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vasya .
Vasya looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vasya goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kenjahara turns into him and now he's in Vasya 's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasya can't keep his opponent in guard - Kenjahara advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kenjahara tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Vasya .
Vasya is defending against the submission attempts here by Kenjahara.
Vasya is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kenjahara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kenjahara's back!
Vasya is looking for the choke from the back position but Kenjahara is controlling his hands well.
Vasya looking for the RNC.
Kenjahara trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Japheth Vasya .
Well Vasya 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Japheth Vasya !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Lupul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swift's entrance music is This Fire Burns by Killswitch Engage. A fine choice. Lupul is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Strangled With A Halo, Pig Destroyer. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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175 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nathan Swift!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Greg Lupul!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Swift.
Lupul moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Swift circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lupul clinches.
Lupul scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupul turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Swift is breathing heavily.
Lupul trying to control the position but Swift is working away.
Swift gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lupul working for a submission but Swift is keeping him at bay.
A nice elbow there by Lupul.
Lupul misses with a head shot.
Swift defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lupul.
Lupul looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Swift tries to lock up and control but Lupul gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lupul looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Swift gets back to half guard.
Lupul is tying to control. Swift wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lupul is thwarting Swift's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lupul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Swift defending well though.
Swift has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lupul is working away from the top position though.
Lupul wants to work for an arm triangle but Swift is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lupul wants to free his trapped foot but Swift is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lupul wants to take a breather but Swift is having none of it.
Lupul has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Swift tries to hold on but Lupul pushes him away.
Lupul in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lupul misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift blocking the ground and pound.
Swift wants to hold on but Lupul pushes him away.
Lupul throws some wild stikes that Swift manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Swift is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Swift holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lupul tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Swift can't escape the position.
Lupul punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lupul trying to control but Swift is having none of it.
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.
Lupul scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lupul looking to secure an arm triangle but Swift defends it well.
Lupul sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lupul is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Swift is surviving well by controlling Lupul's body position as best he can.
Swift gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupul is thwarting Swift's attempts to control the position.
Lupul decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Lupul dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Swift 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.
Lupul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swift passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Lupul moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lupul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Swift drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Swift jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lupul trying to strike off his back.
Lupul looking for a guillotine here but Swift defends easily.
Lupul working for a triangle but Swift defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swift is one step ahead there.
Lupul looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Swift passes into side control.
Swift wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lupul keeps working.
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.
Lupul is looking for a sweep.
Lupul sneaks back into half guard.
Lupul looking for submissions off his back.
Swift passes the guard and advances to mount!
Swift trying to control but Lupul is having none of it.
Swift goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lupul is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupul pushing down on Swift's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lupul uses his free foot to push down on Swift's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Swift.
Lupul tries to control but Swift wriggling away.
Lupul working Swift over with strikes here.
Swift is in a horrible position here. Lupul smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lupul looking to control but Swift is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Swift is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupul breaks from Swift's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lupul unloads with some shots from mount but Swift bucks and avoids them well.
Swift is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Swift defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lupul.
Swift wants to control but Lupul is having none of it.
Swift is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lupul thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lupul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Lupul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lupul drives through and clinches with Swift against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Lupul.
Lupul keeps control of Swift as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swift can't break the clinch.
Lupul has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Swift avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lupul lands with a right to the head.
Knees to the body from Lupul.
Lupul lands a knee to the body.
Lupul unloads a knee to the mid-section. Swift lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Swift is looking to break free of the clinch but Lupul has double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Lupul.
Swift takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lupul using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Swift jumps guard but Lupul stands there with Swift around his waist. Swift gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Swift wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swift wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lupul landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Lupul scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swift wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lupul tightens his grip and picks Swift up, before dumping him to the ground. Swift manages to land in guard.
Swift is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Swift is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupul throwing strikes from guard but Swift blocks nicely.
Lupul wants to control from the top but Swift keeps moving.
Lupul wants to pass the guard but Swift is keeping the position.
Swift lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lupul!
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.
Swift can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lupul is looking to escape.
Lupul is working to get back to half guard.
Swift wants to control the pace but Lupul is squirming around nicely.
Lupul is desperately trying to improve his position but Swift has a good base and remains in mount.
Swift is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lupul is surviving well by controlling Swift's body position as best he can.
Swift swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lupul is now in Swift's guard. A big mistake from Swift there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lupul wanted to stand there but Swift had control of the position.
Swift keeping moving, preventing Lupul from controlling successfully.
Swift is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Swift working for submissions but it's allowed Lupul to get to half guard.
Swift is looking for a sweep. Lupul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lupul tries to clinch up but Swift circles away and keeps his distance.
Lupul throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swift's waist but Swift gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lupul off to one side.
Swift throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lupul scores with a leg kick.
Nathan Swift has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greg Lupul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lupul dodges the punch combination from Swift.
Lupul drives through and clinches with Swift against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lupul.
Swift can't find room to land a body shot as Lupul controls the action.
Lupul crunches a lovely knee into Swift's ribcage.
Swift tries to throw a body punch but Lupul avoids it by throwing Swift back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Lupul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lupul has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Lupul!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mac Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makoto Nagano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mac Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Makoto Nagano!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crawford takes one on the button.
It looks like Mac Crawford has been cut.
Nagano dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Crawford has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Makoto Nagano!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Crotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JP Alcano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crotch comes to the ring accompanied by Why Can't We Be Friends? by War. JP Alcano has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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130 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Richard Crotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JP Alcano!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crotch fails to land the takedown.
Alcano throws a head kick but Crotch moves out of range.
Alcano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crotch.
Alcano throws a head kick but Crotch moves out of range.
Alcano misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Crotch with that takedown attempt.
Crotch drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crotch stopping the sweep attempt from Alcano.
Crotch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crotch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crotch passes Alcano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alcano defends it well.
Crotch wants to free his trapped foot but Alcano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alcano moves into full guard.
Crotch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alcano's guard.
Alcano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alcano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crotch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alcano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crotch is controlling him.
Alcano working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alcano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Crotch wants to pass the guard but Alcano is keeping the position.
Alcano is trying to control the position but Crotch postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crotch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alcano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcano looks gassed!
Crotch avoids the head kick by Alcano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
JP Alcano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crotch shoots in for a takedown but Alcano shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Crotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alcano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Alcano.
Alcano tries to bum rush Crotch with a series of wild strikes but Crotch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Alcano as Crotch shoots in.
Alcano is looking to slow Crotch down with leg kicks.
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.
Alcano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alcano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crotch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Crotch is working for a kimura but Alcano is defending it quite comfortably.
Crotch prevents Alcano from improving his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Crotch works his way into full mount!
Alcano regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but JP Alcano will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alcano swinging wilding here.
Alcano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crotch blocks a head kick by Alcano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcano throws a head kick that misses.
Alcano is breathing heavily.
Crotch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alcano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crotch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alcano as he avoids it easily.
Alcano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alcano tries a head kick but it misses.
Alcano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alcano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crotch fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Crotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Crotch.
Crotch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alcano, who protects the arm well.
Alcano regains half guard.
Crotch is working for a submission of some sort.
Crotch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcano is working to get back to half guard.
Crotch lands a nice shot to the head.
Crotch moves to the back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Crotch doesn't have the hooks in and Alcano manages to turn into his guard.
Crotch is looking for a triangle but Alcano pushes his legs off easily.
Alcano stands up from Crotch's guard - Alcano perhaps looking for a knockout.
Crotch avoids the head kick by Alcano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcano throws a low kick but Crotch avoids it.
Alcano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Crotch's head.
Alcano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alcano throws a sloppy head kick and Crotch moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but JP Alcano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Crotch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Alcano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcano tries to bum rush Crotch with a series of wild strikes but Crotch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alcano throws a jab but it's blocked by Crotch.
Alcano tries a head kick but it misses.
Crotch slips a jab from Alcano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crotch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alcano's waist but Alcano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crotch off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crotch shoots in but Alcano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crotch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alcano is looking for a triangle but Crotch pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crotch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crotch passes Alcano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crotch is looking for a kimura here.
Alcano is defending against the submission attempts here by Crotch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alcano.
Alcano had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Crotch is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Alcano Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Crotch's back instead.
Alcano doesn't have the hooks in and Crotch manages to turn into his guard.
Alcano looking for a sweep. Not yet Alcano, not yet.
Crotch stops Alcano from standing up.
Crotch pushing down on Alcano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Crotch 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.
Alcano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alcano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crotch drops back looking for a leg! Alcano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alcano manages to kick Crotch off! Crotch jumps back into Alcano's guard.
JP Alcano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alcano scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Alcano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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.
Alcano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcano throws an overhand right that lands on Crotch's shoulder, as Crotch tries to avoid the shot.
JP Alcano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crotch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Crotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crotch scores with a takedown into Alcano's guard.
Alcano manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Richard Crotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alcano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Richard Crotch.
I think Alcano 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Jawo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bada Bing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jawo's entrance music is Bebot by Black Eyed Peas. A fine choice. Bing has chosen Metallica - All Nightmare Long as his entrance music. Sonny Jawo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sonny Jawo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bada Bing!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bing shoots in but Jawo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bing takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bing tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jawo swivels and escapes.
Bing closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bing is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jawo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bing.
Bing is keen to just control but Jawo is a slippery customer.
Bing is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jawo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bing on the ground.
Jawo is defending against the submission attempts here by Bing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bing trying to control the pace.
Bing is trying for a kimura here. Jawo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bing wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bada Bing!
Bada Bing is the new bantamweight champion!
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| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
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
40% |
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