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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gawon Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Madmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gawon Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Madmen!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madmen lands a high kick!
Kim shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kim postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Madmen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kim, into his guard.
Kim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Madmen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Madmen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Madmen throwing strikes from guard but Kim blocks nicely.
Kim wants to sweep but no luck.
Kim being controlled here, momentarily.
Kim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kim has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Madmen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kim was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Madmen stops Kim from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Madmen wants to control but Kim is having none of it.
Madmen is looking to get to half guard.
Madmen wants to control but Kim is having none of it.
Kim looking for a guillotine from mount but Madmen is having none of it.
Madmen wants to control but Kim is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madmen has given up his back. Will we see Kim going for some submissions?
Kim is hanging on to Madmen's back as he tries to escape.
Kim missing with strikes from the back.
Madmen wants to control his opponent's hands but Kim gets his hands free.
Madmen turns into Kim and is now in his guard.
Madmen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madmen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Madmen wants to stand but Kim has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Madmen from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kim decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Madmen looks gassed!
Kim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Madmen defends it well.
Madmen manages to get to full guard.
Kim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Madmen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kim looking to pass the guard.
Kim drops back, looking for a kneebar! Madmen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Madmen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Madmen!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madmen tries to stand but Kim is controlling his head.
Kim is looking to reverse the position.
Kim is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Madmen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kim wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Kim breaks Madmen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Madmen looking for a guillotine here but Kim defends easily.
Kim pushes down on Madmen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gawon Kim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Madmen tries to clinch but Kim moves out of range.
Madmen has his takedown stuffed
and Kim decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Madmen's guard.
Madmen is trying to keep Kim in close.
Gawon Kim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kim works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kim is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Madmen!
Kim landing strikes from the mount and Madmen is in trouble!
Kim scoring with strikes but Madmen is staying in there.
Kim trying to control but Madmen is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kim pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madmen tries to lock up and control but Kim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Madmen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kim swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Madmen is now in Kim's guard. A big mistake from Kim there, giving up the dominant position!
Kim trying to control the position.
Kim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Madmen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kim manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Madmen is squirming around, avoiding Kim's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madmen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kim is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Madmen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Madmen!
Madmen stands up from Kim's guard - Madmen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Madmen tries for a takedown but Kim circles away easily
and Kim counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kim prevents Madmen from improving his position.
Kim is pressing down on Madmen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Madmen is holding on for now.
Madmen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kim is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madmen is defending against the submission attempts here by Kim.
Kim is thwarting Madmen's attempts to control the position.
Kim is looking to advance position but Madmen won't allow it.
Madmen is staying active underneath Kim, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Madmen trying to control here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kim.
Kim stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Madmen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Madmen lands in his opponent's guard.
Madmen wanted to stand there but Kim had control of the position.
Kim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Madmen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Madmen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madmen 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gawon Kim dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Kim scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kim stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kim with a poor takedown
and Madmen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Madmen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kim tries for a takedown but Madmen circles away easily
and Madmen counters with a shoot takedown. Kim fights it but they end up in guard.
Madmen gets to his feet. Kim looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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!
Kim stuffs the takedown.
Madmen looks to clinch
and Kim counters with a takedown into side control.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Madmen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Madmen is not content to let Kim control the position.
Madmen wants to control but Kim postures up.
Kim tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kim tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
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.
Madmen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kim looks to throw the jab but Madmen is out of range.
Madmen 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.
Madmen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
Kim wants to sweep here but Madmen controlling him for the moment.
Madmen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kim has wrist control.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Madmen from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madmen preventing the sweep.
Madmen trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Madmen stops Kim from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kim scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Madmen wants to control but Kim postures up.
Madmen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kim goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Madmen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kim's guard! Nice work there by Madmen!
Kim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Madmen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Madmen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kim Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Madmen's back instead.
Madmen trying to control the hands but Kim breaks the grip.
Kim is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Madmen is defending well though. Kim let's go of the attempt for now.
Madmen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim trying to control the action but Madmen is working from the bottom.
Kim is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Madmen has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gawon Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kim, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Gawon Kim!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Gawon Kim!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Gawon Kim!
Gawon Kim wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaarle Ukonaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Fuchs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ukonaho comes to the cage accompanied by Tokyo by Danny. Fuchs has chosen Fly me to the moon as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaarle Ukonaho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Franz Fuchs!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ukonaho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fuchs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fuchs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fuchs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ukonaho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fuchs 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.
Fuchs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fuchs landing with the ground and pound.
Ukonaho wants to sweep but no luck.
Ukonaho doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fuchs stopping the sweep attempt from Ukonaho.
Fuchs won't allow Ukonaho to get back to his feet.
Ukonaho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fuchs on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fuchs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ukonaho tries for a takedown but Fuchs circles away easily
and Fuchs counters with a single leg into guard. Ukonaho didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukonaho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fuchs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fuchs slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ukonaho strikes from the bottom but Fuchs uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ukonaho is breathing heavily.
Ukonaho gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ukonaho taking shots to the head.
Fuchs lands a big elbow.
Fuchs prevents Ukonaho from getting the reversal.
Fuchs fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ukonaho can't escape the position.
Ukonaho on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ukonaho tries to get out of the position.
Ukonaho throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ukonaho is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Fuchs.
Fuchs raining down shots from the mount!
Fuchs is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ukonaho can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ukonaho is trying to escape the mount.
Ukonaho defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fuchs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ukonaho is looking to get to half guard.
Fuchs looking to isolate an arm here. Ukonaho doesn't see it coming and as Fuchs extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Fuchs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franz Fuchs!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lance Winchester looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lance Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Monsoon!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester just misses with a punch to the body.
Winchester steps into range and cracks Monsoon with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Monsoon flops backwards and Winchester dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Jeff Monsoon has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monsoon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monsoon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Winchester has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Monsoon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Winchester would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Monsoon working for a triangle but Winchester defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon working for a triangle but Winchester defends it easily.
Monsoon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Monsoon looks gassed!
Monsoon wants to sweep here but Winchester controlling him for the moment.
Monsoon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Winchester has his hands clasped together but Monsoon extends an breaks Winchester's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Monsoon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Monsoon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kazunori Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Yamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maeda comes to the cage accompanied by Gouryella. Yamoto has chosen Blow by Atreyu as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazunori 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, Yoshi Yamoto!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamoto ducks under a wild hook from Maeda.
Kazunori Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamoto walks into a stiff left hand from Maeda.
Maeda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maeda circles away.
Yamoto staying out of range there.
Yamoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maeda circles away.
Maeda misses with a double jab.
A combination from Maeda does no damage.
Horrible takedown by Yamoto or perhaps it was just good defense by Maeda which made him look bad.
Kazunori Maeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Yamoto.
Maeda throws a series of punches but Yamoto avoids them all with ease.
Maeda throws a series of punches but Yamoto avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maeda.
Yamoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yamoto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maeda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamoto on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamoto uses his free foot to push down on Maeda's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maeda.
Maeda is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Maeda wants to hold on but Yamoto pushes him away.
Yamoto moves to the back.
Maeda showing good submission defense here.
Maeda is breathing heavily.
Yamoto throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Yamoto working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Maeda is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Yamoto has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Maeda taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yoshi Yamoto!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tokisjima Hakiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sho Kasugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sho Kasugi 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tokisjima Hakiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sho Kasugi!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakiyama blocks a head kick by Kasugi.
Hakiyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hakiyama is looking to clinch but Kasugi is avoiding it.
Kasugi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kasugi misses with a head kick.
Hakiyama throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kasugi.
It looks like Sho Kasugi has been cut.
Kasugi blocks a head kick by Hakiyama.
Hakiyama gets caught flat footed, as Kasugi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hakiyama is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kasugi is controlling him.
Kasugi stopping the sweep attempt from Hakiyama.
Kasugi slips nicely into half guard.
Kasugi is keen to just control but Hakiyama is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasugi stalling.
Kasugi decides to stand up.
Kasugi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasugi blocks a head kick by Hakiyama.
Kasugi tries for a takedown but Hakiyama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hakiyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hakiyama throws a head kick that misses.
Tokisjima Hakiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasugi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasugi looks gassed!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kasugi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakiyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasugi throws a head kick but Hakiyama moves out of range.
Kasugi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hakiyama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hakiyama tries a head kick but it misses.
Kasugi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hakiyama blocks a head kick by Kasugi.
Kasugi scores a takedown into full mount!
Kasugi looking to control but Hakiyama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hakiyama is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kasugi unloads with some shots from mount but Hakiyama bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasugi looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kasugi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kasugi throws some wild stikes that Hakiyama manages to avoid easily.
Kasugi has control of Hakiyama's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hakiyama regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kasugi throws some wild stikes that Hakiyama manages to avoid easily.
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.
Kasugi controlling the pace for now.
Hakiyama is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kasugi locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Hakiyama is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sho Kasugi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Mateus dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and No Mad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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145 lbs
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148 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mauro Mateus dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, No Mad!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mad shoots for a takedown but dos Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mad gets the takedown into side control.
Mad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mad tries for a kimura but dos Santos is defending well.
Mad working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
dos Santos is not content to let Mad control the position.
Mad working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Santos is pushing Mad's head away, looking to escape. Mad manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mad working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mad trying to control the position but dos Santos is working away.
dos Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mad on the ground.
Mad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, dos Santos has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Mad tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
An elbow from Mad crashes against the mat.
Mad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by dos Santos, who protects the arm well.
dos Santos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mad is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mad tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mad shoots for a takedown but dos Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
dos Santos wants to clinch.
Mad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mauro Mateus dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of No Mad.
Mad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around dos Santos's waist but dos Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mad off to one side.
Mad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts dos Santos as he jumps to the side.
dos Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
dos Santos tries to land a knee to the head but Mad blocks with his arms.
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.
Mad wants to break the clinch but can't.
dos Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mad tries for a takedown. No joy.
dos Santos connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like No Mad has been cut.
dos Santos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mad fails to pull guard.
dos Santos connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Mad badly! Mad tumbles to the floor and dos Santos stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Mateus dos Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Steele had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 172.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Chuck Evans has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chuck Evans!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Steele looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Steele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Steele.
Steele really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steele.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Steele wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Evans scores with a takedown into Steele's guard.
Evans works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Evans wants to work for an arm triangle but Steele is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Evans passes the guard and advances to mount!
Evans punching from mount but Steele doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Steele has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Evans controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chuck Evans!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between boo moo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koshi Tatsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). moo comes to the cage accompanied by Miles Davis - bye bye blackbird. boo moo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Koshi Tatsu's chin.
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175 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, boo moo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Koshi Tatsu!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? moo is fending him off so far but Tatsu persists. Nope, moo circles away and we're back to standing.
moo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tatsu looking for a takedown.
Tatsu fails to pull guard.
boo moo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koshi Tatsu.
moo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - moo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
moo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
moo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Tatsu with that takedown attempt.
Tatsu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts moo as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown by Tatsu or perhaps it was just good defense by moo which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
moo has taken the fight to the clinch.
moo breaks the clinch.
Tatsu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from moo.
boo moo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
moo tries a low kick but Tatsu avoids it.
Tatsu walks into a straight right hand from moo.
moo lands a big uppercut and Tatsu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tatsu looks OK. moo waves Tatsu back to his feet!
Tatsu is rocked!
It looks like Koshi Tatsu has been cut.
moo cracks Tatsu with a left hook right on the temple and Tatsu goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! moo lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Tatsu is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). boo moo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ludo Wayland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ludo Wayland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels 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.
Wayland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wayland is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Daniels has his hands clasped together but Wayland extends an breaks Daniels's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wayland.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ludo Wayland!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janu Haperenu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andros Luboslaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andros Luboslaw has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Janu Haperenu's chin.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Janu Haperenu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andros Luboslaw!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haperenu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Luboslaw is looking to clinch.
Haperenu closes the distance and clinches up with Luboslaw, looking for a takedown. Haperenu pushes Luboslaw against the cage but Luboslaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Haperenu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Luboslaw moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Janu Haperenu has been cut.
Haperenu shoots in but Luboslaw avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janu Haperenu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haperenu keeps the fight on the outside.
Haperenu has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Haperenu.
Haperenu gets to mount! Luboslaw was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Haperenu goes for an armbar but Luboslaw turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Luboslaw.
Haperenu had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Luboslaw is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Haperenu Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Luboslaw's back instead.
Luboslaw is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Luboslaw is controlling Haperenu 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Haperenu is breathing heavily.
Haperenu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Luboslaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Luboslaw controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
I looks like Luboslaw might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Luboslaw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Luboslaw wants to stand but Haperenu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haperenu keeping moving, preventing Luboslaw from controlling successfully.
Haperenu had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Luboslaw is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Haperenu Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Luboslaw's back instead.
Luboslaw trying to control the action but Haperenu just sinks the hooks in.
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.
Luboslaw is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haperenu not allowing Luboslaw to control his hands.
Haperenu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Luboslaw controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Luboslaw defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Haperenu's arms.
Luboslaw looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Janu Haperenu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Janu Haperenu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Haperenu shoots in and drives through. Luboslaw sprawls well.
Luboslaw scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Luboslaw scores with a head kick.
Luboslaw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Luboslaw tries to clinch but Haperenu is having none of it.
Haperenu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haperenu shoots in for a takedown but Luboslaw shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janu Haperenu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haperenu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Luboslaw tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haperenu.
Luboslaw wants to clinch.
Haperenu swats away the attempt to clinch by Luboslaw.
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.
Luboslaw is looking to clinch.
Haperenu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Haperenu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Luboslaw really wants to buck Haperenu off and get back to his feet.
Haperenu goes for an armbar but Luboslaw turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Luboslaw.
Haperenu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu has his foot on Luboslaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Luboslaw works his way back into a safe position though.
Luboslaw wants to get up but he can't break Haperenu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Haperenu working for a triangle but Luboslaw defends it easily.
Haperenu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haperenu being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Haperenu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luboslaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luboslaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Luboslaw wants to control from the top but Haperenu keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Luboslaw tries to clinch but Haperenu moves out of range.
Haperenu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andros Luboslaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Janu Haperenu's cut.
That's time! Haperenu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luboslaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luboslaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luboslaw misses with a wild combination.
No luck for Haperenu with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haperenu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haperenu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haperenu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Luboslaw is trying to improve his position.
Luboslaw is trying to control Haperenu's posture but Haperenu avoids 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.
Luboslaw tries to improve position but can't.
Haperenu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Luboslaw, who protects the arm well.
Haperenu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Luboslaw, who protects the arm well.
Haperenu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Luboslaw, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luboslaw is trying to get back to his feet.
Haperenu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Luboslaw has escaped the position, nice work there.
Haperenu tries to advance to mount but Luboslaw denies him.
Haperenu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haperenu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Luboslaw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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 referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Luboslaw swinging wilding here.
Luboslaw tries to clinch up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luboslaw looks to land a combination but Haperenu avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janu Haperenu clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Janu Haperenu'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.
Luboslaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Haperenu keeps the fight on the outside.
Luboslaw doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Haperenu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Haperenu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Haperenu advances to half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Haperenu is looking for a kimura but Luboslaw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haperenu to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luboslaw tries to get to full guard but Haperenu has control of the leg.
Luboslaw wants to control but Haperenu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Haperenu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Luboslaw defends it well.
Haperenu is working for a kimura but Luboslaw is defending it quite comfortably.
Luboslaw trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haperenu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Haperenu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Luboslaw is trying to stand up here but Haperenu is controlling him well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Haperenu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Haperenu feints and as Luboslaw raises his hands in defense, Haperenu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Haperenu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haperenu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu tries to free his leg and advance position but Luboslaw is retaining full guard.
Haperenu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Luboslaw manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haperenu has Luboslaw in his guard.
Janu Haperenu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luboslaw preventing the sweep.
Haperenu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Luboslaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haperenu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luboslaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luboslaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Luboslaw trying to control but Haperenu is working from the bottom.
Haperenu is looking for a triangle but Luboslaw pushes his legs off easily.
Luboslaw preventing the sweep.
Haperenu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Luboslaw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Luboslaw wants to get up but he can't break Haperenu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janu Haperenu had his way with Andros Luboslaw in that round.
The cut man is working on Janu Haperenu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Luboslaw darts in trying to clinch
and Haperenu counters with a shoot takedown. Luboslaw fights it but they end up in guard.
Luboslaw is pulling down on Haperenu's head to control his posture.
Luboslaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haperenu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Luboslaw manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haperenu has Luboslaw in his guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Haperenu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luboslaw slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Luboslaw wants to get up but he can't break Haperenu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Haperenu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Haperenu is looking for a triangle but Luboslaw pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Luboslaw wants to stand but Haperenu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Haperenu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luboslaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luboslaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Luboslaw controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luboslaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Haperenu is tightening it up a little... Luboslaw has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Luboslaw reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Luboslaw taps out! nice BJJ there by Haperenu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Janu Haperenu!
Janu Haperenu retains his light heavyweight title!
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