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CHOKE Glory Tour Vol. 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chips Salsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rick James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chips Salsa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salsa darts in and clinches James up against the ropes.
Salsa lands a body punch.
Salsa breaks the clinch.
Chips Salsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James gets a takedown into half guard.
Salsa is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
James is keen to just control but Salsa is a slippery customer.
Salsa wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
James is looking to take a break and control but Salsa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Salsa defend it? James steps over the head and cranks it - Salsa is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rick James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keizo Sawaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Kurose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sawaki comes to the ring accompanied by Kodo by Yoshida Brothers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keizo Sawaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthew Kurose!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sawaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sawaki looks to land a combination but Kurose avoids it well.
Sawaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sawaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kurose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sawaki throws a big shot that misses.
Sawaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kurose stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sawaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sawaki jabs at Kurose's body.
Sawaki slips a jab and a cross from Kurose.
Kurose displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sawaki throws out the jab.
Kurose closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kurose lands in his opponent's guard.
Kurose trying to control but Sawaki is working from the bottom.
Kurose is fighting to break Sawaki's control of his arms but Sawaki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurose slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kurose is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sawaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Kurose thows a big elbow that misses.
Sawaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kurose's guard.
Kurose trying to control the position.
Kurose wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kurose pulls Sawaki in to control the position.
Kurose striking from his own guard.
Kurose is trying to control the position but Sawaki postures up.
Kurose wants to sweep here but Sawaki controlling him for the moment.
Kurose trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kurose keeping moving, preventing Sawaki from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kurose slips a jab and a cross from Sawaki.
Kurose closes the distance and clinches up with Sawaki, looking for a takedown. Kurose pushes Sawaki against the ropes but Sawaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kurose looks gassed!
Decent striking displayed by Sawaki there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sawaki.
Sawaki throws a looping overhand right but Kurose ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurose throws a looping overhand right but Sawaki ducks down to avoid it.
Sawaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Sawaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kurose circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sawaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sawaki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kurose will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sawaki wants to pass the guard but Kurose is keeping the position.
Kurose 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.
Kurose is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sawaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurose working for a triangle but Sawaki defends it easily.
Sawaki won't allow Kurose to sweep him here.
Sawaki content to stall in guard here.
Kurose is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sawaki throws a head kick but Kurose moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keizo Sawaki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sawaki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kurose counters with a straight right hand.
Sawaki thows a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Sawaki blocks the low kick.
Sawaki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sawaki is looking to clinch but Kurose is avoiding it.
Kurose scores with a punch to the head.
Sawaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Kurose tries to sprawl out of it but Sawaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kurose manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sawaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurose ducks under a wild hook from Sawaki.
Sawaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sawaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kurose momentarily.
Sawaki swings for the body but Kurose moves out of range.
Kurose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sawaki.
Kurose walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sawaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sawaki.
The crowd cheers as Sawaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kurose doesn't seem phased though.
Sawaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sawaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sawaki misses with a hook. Kurose ducked under it nicely.
Kurose doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sawaki counters with a good, hard body kick but Kurose shrugs it off.
Kurose is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawaki misses with a looping right.
Sawaki misses the shot to the body.
Sawaki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kurose gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sawaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sawaki moves out of range as Kurose strikes.
Sawaki misses with a body kick.
Sawaki connects with the punch.
Sawaki misses with a body shot
and Kurose counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurose wants to control from the top but Sawaki keeps moving.
Sawaki is trying to control the position but Kurose postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurose trying to control but Sawaki is working from the bottom.
Sawaki trying to keep a closed guard but Kurose is proving a slippery customer.
Kurose won't allow Sawaki to sweep him here.
Sawaki looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kurose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sawaki lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sawaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurose.
Kurose misses with a low kick.
Sawaki scores with a shot to the body.
Kurose throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Keizo Sawaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sawaki looks for a takedown but Kurose sprawls well.
Sawaki thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kurose!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sawaki throws a leg kick
and Kurose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sawaki's guard.
Sawaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sawaki wants to sweep here but Kurose controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matthew Kurose will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sawaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kurose throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sawaki on the side of the head.
Kurose will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sawaki throws a combination that misses
and Kurose counters with a nice uppercut.
Sawaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Kurose. Kurose gets slowly back to his feet.
Keizo Sawaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Kurose.
Kurose scores with a one two! Sawaki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Sawaki takes a swing at Kurose's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sawaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurose throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Sawaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Kurose throws a nice looking combination but Sawaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sawaki throws a head kick that misses.
Sawaki tries to clinch there but Kurose circles away.
Sawaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Sawaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sawaki misses with a body kick.
Sawaki misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sawaki.
Sawaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sawaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawaki loads up on a big right hand but Kurose slips the punch.
A low kick from Kurose is predictable there
and Sawaki counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kurose shoots for a double leg takedown but Sawaki sprawls well. He's pushed Kurose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kurose takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sawaki throws a sloppy head kick
and Kurose counters with a nice uppercut.
Sawaki blocks a leg kick.
Sawaki throws a looping overhand right but Kurose ducks down to avoid it.
Sawaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sawaki scores with a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Sawaki misses.
Sawaki misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurose cracks Sawaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kurose closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sawaki circles away.
Sawaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kurose on the side of the head.
Keizo Sawaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kurose keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice combination there by Sawaki.
A solid body kick from Sawaki.
Sawaki walks into a jab.
Kurose throws a one two combo.
Sawaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kurose counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sawaki throws a head kick that misses
and Kurose counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sawaki!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurose takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kurose with a couple of short strikes.
Sawaki is looking to improve his position but Kurose isn't that keen on the idea.
Kurose landing strikes from the mount and Sawaki is in trouble!
Sawaki regains half guard.
Kurose thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sawaki moves into full guard.
Kurose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 Keizo Sawaki.
I think Sawaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keizo Sawaki!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hajime Susumu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Brooks 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hajime Susumu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susumu misses with a body shot.
Brooks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brooks moves into the clinch.
Susumu manages to break the clinch.
Kevin Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susumu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Susumu lands in his opponent's guard.
Susumu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brooks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brooks 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.
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.
Brooks trying to control the position.
Susumu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brooks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Susumu has Brooks in his guard.
Susumu 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.
Brooks won't allow Susumu to sweep him here.
Susumu had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Brooks is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Susumu Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Brooks's back instead.
Susumu working for the choke.
Susumu is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is trying to get back to his feet but Susumu has full control of the position and if anything, Brooks has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Brooks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Susumu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Susumu missing with strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Susumu. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Susumu looking for the choke from the back.
Brooks showing good submission defense here.
Brooks trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Susumu tries to get the hooks in deep but Brooks pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Susumu go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Susumu is not going to allow Brooks to sit and survive in this position.
Susumu tightening his grip on Brooks, looking for the choke.
Brooks can't escape the position.
Susumu trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brooks doesn't escape.
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.
Brooks trying to control the hands but Susumu won't let him.
Brooks is trying to break free.
Brooks showing good submission defense here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Susumu's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Brooks is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Susumu.
Susumu doesn't have the hooks in and Brooks manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hajime Susumu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brooks tries to bum rush Susumu with a series of wild strikes but Susumu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brooks throws a head kick but Susumu moves out of range.
Brooks misses with a wild combination.
Brooks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Susumu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brooks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brooks!
Susumu blocks a head kick by Brooks.
Brooks misses with a series of wild punches.
Brooks thows a body shot but no joy.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Susumu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Susumu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brooks.
A big right from Susumu misses.
Susumu misses with a body kick.
Brooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Brooks misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Brooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susumu misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Brooks.
Susumu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
Susumu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brooks has time to react.
Susumu throws a body kick that misses.
Brooks throws a series of punches but Susumu moves out of range.
Susumu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Susumu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brooks is looking to escape.
Brooks is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Susumu locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Brooks is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hajime Susumu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between LaVern Shirley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Dvargledare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dvargledare has chosen they might be giants as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, LaVern Shirley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thomas Dvargledare!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shirley shoots for a double leg takedown but Dvargledare sprawls well. He's pushed Shirley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dvargledare fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shirley sprawls well initially but Dvargledare persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shirley tries to get to full guard but Dvargledare has control of the leg.
Dvargledare takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shirley missing with punches from the bottom.
Dvargledare wants to control but Shirley is keeping him busy.
Dvargledare is working for a submission of some sort.
Shirley is not content to let Dvargledare control the position.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirley pushes Dvargledare off and gets back to his feet.
Shirley has his takedown stuffed
and Dvargledare decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shirley's guard.
Shirley had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dvargledare is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Shirley Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dvargledare's back instead.
Shirley is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Dvargledare's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dvargledare rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shirley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirley wants to stand up but Dvargledare is controlling the position.
Dvargledare is looking to improve his position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dvargledare has eaten all the pies!
Dvargledare won't allow Shirley to pass to mount.
Shirley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shirley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shirley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dvargledare wants to improve his position but Shirley is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dvargledare bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shirley is trying to improve his position.
Dvargledare working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dvargledare in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Shirley is trying to control Dvargledare's posture but Dvargledare avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Dvargledare are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Shirley tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Dvargledare working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shirley with a poor takedown
and Dvargledare counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Shirley's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LaVern Shirley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dvargledare looking to pass the guard.
Dvargledare trying to control but Shirley is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Dvargledare dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shirley has his takedown stuffed
and Dvargledare counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dvargledare wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shirley keeps working.
Dvargledare is looking for a kimura here.
Dvargledare is looking for submissions but instead, Shirley has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvargledare looking to pass the guard.
Dvargledare stopping the sweep attempt from Shirley.
Shirley looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dvargledare has picked Shirley up and slammed him! Shirley can't keep hold of the triangle and Dvargledare manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dvargledare tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dvargledare trying to control the position but Shirley is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dvargledare thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shirley misses with a strike from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shirley is trying to control Dvargledare's posture but Dvargledare avoids it.
Shirley is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvargledare fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Shirley tries to improve position but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dvargledare shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shirley trying to control the position.
Shirley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dvargledare is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shirley doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dvargledare looking to pass the guard.
Dvargledare postures up in Shirley's guard and throws a big left but Shirley blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dvargledare drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shirley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dvargledare has Shirley in his guard.
Shirley trying to control but Dvargledare is working from the bottom.
Dvargledare working for a triangle but Shirley defends it easily.
Thomas Dvargledare has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shirley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Dvargledare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Shirley 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.
Dvargledare looking for a sweep. Not yet Dvargledare, not yet.
Shirley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shirley tries to free his leg and advance position but Dvargledare is retaining full guard.
Shirley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shirley won't allow Dvargledare to sweep him here.
Shirley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dvargledare looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dvargledare throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dvargledare manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shirley manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirley looking for a sweep. Not yet Shirley, not yet.
Shirley trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dvargledare trying to control the position from guard on top but Shirley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shirley working a defensive guard here.
Dvargledare preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shirley controls Dvargledare momentarily but Dvargledare frees himself.
Dvargledare wants to control from the top but Shirley keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shirley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dvargledare counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dvargledare.
Dvargledare must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dvargledare controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shirley is looking to stand up but Dvargledare isn't so interested in that idea.
Shirley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dvargledare wants to control from the top but Shirley keeps moving.
LaVern Shirley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvargledare passes Shirley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dvargledare wants to control but Shirley is keeping him busy.
Shirley missing with punches from the bottom.
Shirley is trying to control but can't.
Thomas Dvargledare is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Dvargledare seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shirley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shirley slips a jab and a cross from Dvargledare.
Shirley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dvargledare counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shirley won't be happy with that.
Dvargledare in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dvargledare wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shirley keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Dvargledare stalls from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Dvargledare comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dvargledare 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Dvargledare!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tron Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osuka Kasumia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the ring accompanied by Angry Tronny. Osuka Kasumia told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tron Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Osuka Kasumia!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasumia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kasumia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Osuka Kasumia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones is looking to clinch but Kasumia is avoiding it.
Kasumia fails to land with a series of punches.
Kasumia tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kasumia is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Kasumia wants to clinch.
Kasumia moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Kasumia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kasumia.
Kasumia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kasumia prevents it.
Kasumia manages to break the clinch.
Kasumia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kasumia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kasumia tries to clinch up.
Kasumia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones looks for a takedown but Kasumia sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tron Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasumia has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasumia controlling the action here for a moment.
Kasumia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kasumia wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a good, hard body kick but Kasumia shrugs it off.
Kasumia lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Tron Jones has been cut.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kasumia is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kasumia tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Kasumia 's knee.
Kasumia wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Kasumia is defending well.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Kasumia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Kasumia tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jones is thwarting Kasumia's attempts to control the position.
Jones wants to take a breather but Kasumia is having none of it.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kasumia wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Kasumia is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kasumia avoids the head kick by Jones.
Kasumia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
Jones is looking to control Kasumia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kasumia tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
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 Tron Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tron Jones'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.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Kasumia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kasumia lands a knee to the body.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kasumia just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kasumia stalls.
Jones tries to stall but Kasumia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kasumia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kasumia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones throws a head kick but Kasumia moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kasumia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Kasumia moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasumia tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses with a kick to the body
and Kasumia counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
Kasumia decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kasumia looks to clinch
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kasumia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kasumia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kasumia tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kasumia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kasumia fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasumia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kasumia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kasumia moves into the clinch successfully.
Kasumia manages to break the clinch.
Kasumia tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Kasumia closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Kasumia.
Kasumia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kasumia manages to break the clinch.
Tron Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kasumia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kasumia doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasumia tries to clinch up.
Kasumia tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Kasumia tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kasumia darts in trying to clinch
and Jones makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kasumia really felt that one!
Kasumia tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Kasumia looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kasumia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasumia rushes Jones and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kasumia gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kasumia wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kasumia content to stall in guard here.
Kasumia pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasumia prevents Jones from improving his position.
Kasumia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osuka Kasumia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tron Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kasumia scores with a head kick.
Kasumia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Kasumia clinches up against the ropes.
Kasumia missing with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kasumia.
Kasumia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kasumia turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kasumia manages to end up in side control.
Kasumia working away.
Kasumia trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Kasumia moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kasumia has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kasumia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick misses from Kasumia.
Kasumia wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kasumia scores with a leg kick.
Kasumia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kasumia wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Kasumia clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kasumia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kasumia manages to break the clinch.
Kasumia moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasumia tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Kasumia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kasumia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Kasumia.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Kasumia.
Kasumia lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kasumia rushes Jones and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kasumia has Jones pushed against the ropes.
Kasumia landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kasumia has Jones pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kasumia pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Kasumia dives into Jones's guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as Kasumia tries to pass.
Kasumia has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kasumia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osuka Kasumia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kasumia 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osuka Kasumia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Senbude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genaro Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genaro Munoz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Senbude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Genaro Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Munoz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Munoz lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Akira Senbude has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Munoz.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Munoz.
Senbude is trying to break free.
Knees to the body from Munoz.
A knee to the head by Munoz.
Munoz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munoz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Senbude lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Senbude is breathing heavily.
Munoz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Senbudes head.
Munoz landing knees to the head.
Munoz lands a knee to the head.
Munoz lands a knee to the body.
Munoz connects with a knee to the head.
Munoz lands an elbow inside.
Munoz landing knees to the head.
Munoz with a knee to the head.
Munoz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Senbude's face.
Munoz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Munoz.
Senbude is rocked!
Munoz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Munoz connects with a knee to the head.
Oh Senbude is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Senbude seems to have got his legs back now.
Munoz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Munoz.
Senbude takes a knee right on the jaw!
Munoz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Senbude tries to break the clinch but Munoz is controlling the position.
Munoz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Munoz landing knees to the body.
Munoz lands a knee to the head.
Munoz lands an elbow inside that Senbude shrugs off.
Munoz lands an elbow just above Senbude 's eye.
Munoz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Senbude lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Munoz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Senbude's face.
Munoz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Munoz with a knee to the head.
Munoz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Senbude tries for a takedown. No joy.
Munoz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Munoz missing with knees to the body.
Munoz tries to land knees in the clinch but Senbude avoids the damage to the body.
Munoz misses with a knee to the head.
Munoz trying to land knees to the body.
Senbude tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Senbude fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Senbude. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munoz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Munoz lands an elbow just above Senbude 's eye.
Senbude is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Munoz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Munoz.
Munoz scores a nice knee to the body.
Munoz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Munoz scores a nice knee to the body.
Munoz misses with a knee strike.
Munoz lands an elbow just above Senbude 's eye.
Munoz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but Senbude blocks it.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but Senbude blocks it.
Munoz misses with the head strike.
Senbude goes for a takedown in the clinch but Munoz prevents it.
Munoz scores with a knee to the head.
Munoz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Senbude blocks with his arms.
Munoz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Munoz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Senbude blocks the elbow strike.
Senbude wants to break the clinch but can't.
Munoz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Senbude is working for takedown but Munoz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Munoz.
Munoz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Munoz lands an elbow just above Senbude 's eye.
Munoz scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Munoz prevents Senbude from breaking the clinch.
Munoz lands a knee to the head.
Munoz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Senbude blocks it with crossed arms.
Senbude is working for takedown but Munoz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Munoz looking to throw knees to the head but Senbude is blocking nicely.
Munoz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Munoz lands a nice elbow.
Munoz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Munoz lands a nice knee to the body.
Senbude managing to block the knees to the body from Munoz.
Munoz lands an elbow just above Senbude 's eye.
Senbude has had enough of the clinch but Munoz keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Munoz.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Senbude tries for a takedown. No joy.
Munoz lands a knee to the body.
Senbude wants a takedown.
Munoz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Senbude's defenses.
Munoz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genaro Munoz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akira Senbude's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Munoz tries to clinch up but Senbude circles away and keeps his distance.
Munoz is looking to clinch but Senbude is avoiding it.
Munoz closes the distance and clinches.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but Senbude blocks it.
Munoz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Senbude has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Munoz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Senbude drops down looking for an ankle pick but Munoz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Senbude shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Senbude drives through with a takedown into guard.
Munoz wants to stand but Senbude is controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Munoz has his feet on Senbude's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Munoz tries to close the distance and clinch but Senbude swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz moves into the clinch.
Munoz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Munoz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Munoz lands an elbow inside that Senbude shrugs off.
Munoz scores with a knee to the head.
Munoz lands an elbow just above Senbude 's eye.
Munoz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Genaro Munoz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Munoz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Munoz landing knees to the body.
Munoz lands a damaging elbow.
Senbude takes an elbow to the temple.
Senbude wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Munoz has him pressed against the ropes.
Munoz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Senbude lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Munoz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Senbude lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Munoz scores a nice knee to the body.
Senbude tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Munoz just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Senbude. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Senbude takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz with a knee to the head.
Munoz lands a knee to the head.
Munoz scores with a knee to the head.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Senbude is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Munoz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Senbude's face.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Senbude has Munoz pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Munoz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Munoz.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Senbude has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Munoz scores a nice knee to the body.
Munoz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Munoz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Senbude's defenses.
Munoz prevents Senbude from breaking the clinch.
Munoz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Munoz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Munoz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Senbude backwards.
Munoz scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Munoz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Senbude jumps into guard, dragging Munoz to the mat.
Munoz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Senbude, up you get!
Genaro Munoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Senbude throws a right hand that Munoz ducks under and follows up with a left that Munoz also avoids with ease.
Munoz stuffs the takedown.
Munoz wants to clinch up but Senbude keeps it at a distance.
Munoz closes the distance and clinches.
Munoz scores with a knee to the head.
Munoz lands a nice knee to the body.
Munoz lands a nice knee to the body.
Munoz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Munoz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Munoz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Senbude blocks it with crossed arms.
Senbude fails to pull guard.
Munoz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Senbude lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz scores a nice knee to the body.
Munoz prevents the takedown attempt.
Munoz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Senbude lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Munoz.
Munoz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Munoz misses with an elbow over the top.
Senbude tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Munoz smiles and moves away.
Munoz forces Senbude back against the ropes and clinches.
Senbude fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Munoz with a knee to the head.
Munoz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Senbude's face.
Munoz lands a knee to the head.
Munoz with a knee to the head.
A short right from Munoz.
Munoz scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genaro Munoz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akira Senbude's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Senbude scores with the left hand. Munoz knows he should have avoided that one.
Senbude pushes Munoz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Munoz lands a nice knee to the body.
Senbude tries to break the clinch but Munoz is controlling the position.
Munoz lands an elbow just above Senbude 's eye.
Senbude is trying to drag Munoz to the mat but Munoz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Munoz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Senbude's face.
Munoz scores with a knee to the head.
Munoz lands a nice knee to the body.
Munoz lands a nice knee to the body.
Munoz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Senbude's face.
Senbude takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Munoz lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Munoz.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Senbude blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senbude jumps guard but Munoz stands there with Senbude around his waist. Senbude gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Munoz lands a nice knee to the body.
Senbude tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Munoz smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Senbude. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munoz throws a head kick that Senbude semi-blocks.
Genaro Munoz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Senbude looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Munoz wants to clinch up but Senbude keeps it at a distance.
Senbude darts in trying to clinch
and Munoz counters by clinching up.
Senbude goes for a takedown attempt but Munoz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Munoz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Senbude swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz has closed the distance and engaged Senbude in a clinch.
Munoz lands an elbow that stopped Senbude in his tracks for a moment.
Munoz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Munoz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Senbude wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Munoz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Senbude lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Munoz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Senbude tries to pull guard but Munoz holds him up against the ropes and eventually Senbude drops back down to his feet.
Munoz lands an elbow that stopped Senbude in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Munoz.
Munoz crunches a lovely knee into Senbude's ribcage.
Munoz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Munoz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Munoz.
Munoz lands a knee to the head.
Munoz connects with a knee to the head.
Munoz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Senbude takes a knee right on the jaw!
Munoz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Senbude.
Senbude is trying to break the clinch but Munoz has him pressed against the ropes.
Senbude takes an elbow to the temple.
Munoz lands a knee to the head.
Munoz looking to throw knees to the head but Senbude is blocking nicely.
Munoz tries to land knees in the clinch but Senbude avoids the damage to the body.
Munoz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Senbude takes an elbow to the temple.
Munoz pushes off an throws an elbow but Senbude leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Munoz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Munoz throws an elbow but misses.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but Senbude blocks it.
Munoz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Senbude.
Munoz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Senbude.
Munoz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Senbude.
Senbude tries for a takedown. No joy.
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.
Senbude takes a knee right on the jaw!
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Senbude has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Senbude fails to pull guard.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Senbude blocks with his arms.
Senbude wants a takedown.
Munoz lands a knee to the head.
Senbude tries to pull guard but Munoz holds him up against the ropes and eventually Senbude drops back down to his feet.
Senbude goes for a takedown attempt but Munoz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Munoz tries to clinch up
and Senbude counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Munoz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Senbude off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Munoz is looking to clinch but Senbude is avoiding it.
Akira Senbude has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Genaro Munoz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Senbude tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munoz takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genaro Munoz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Munoz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genaro Munoz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Makosa Michinoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinji Tainaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michinoku comes into the arena with Primavera by Ludovico Einaudi blaring out of the sound system. Tainaka has chosen BATTLE FUNKASTIC as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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20
163 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Makosa Michinoku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Tainaka!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tainaka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Michinoku.
Michinoku shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michinoku shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tainaka but Tainaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michinoku shoots in and bounces Tainaka off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Tainaka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Michinoku won't allow Tainaka to get back to his feet.
Michinoku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tainaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Michinoku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tainaka wants to sweep here but Michinoku controlling him for the moment.
Michinoku content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michinoku looking to pass the guard.
Tainaka has momentary wrist control but Michinoku slips an elbow through the middle.
Tainaka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Michinoku thows a big elbow that misses.
Michinoku is pushing down on Tainaka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tainaka is fighting to maintain full guard but Michinoku has managed to sneak the leg through.
Michinoku is controlling the pace.
Tainaka won't allow Michinoku to pass to mount.
Tainaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Michinoku.
Michinoku wants to take a breather but Tainaka is having none of it.
Michinoku missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tainaka wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Michinoku trying to pass the guard but Tainaka defending well.
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.
Michinoku performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tainaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Michinoku fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tainaka sprawls well initially but Michinoku persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Michinoku is working for a kimura but Tainaka is defending it quite comfortably.
Tainaka wants to get back to full guard.
Michinoku sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tainaka won't allow Michinoku to pass to mount.
Michinoku is looking to take a break and control but Tainaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tainaka wants to get back to full guard.
Michinoku is trying to control the action in half guard but Tainaka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tainaka is looking for a sweep. Michinoku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Michinoku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tainaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michinoku moves away.
Michinoku slips under a jab from Tainaka.
Michinoku slips a straight right by Tainaka.
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.
A big left from Tainaka misses.
Shinji Tainaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Tainaka as Michinoku shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makosa Michinoku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michinoku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Michinoku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tainaka tries to avoid it but Michinoku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tainaka to the ground. Tainaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Tainaka there.
Tainaka misses with a looping left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michinoku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tainaka.
Michinoku shoots in for a takedown but Tainaka shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makosa Michinoku dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jab by Tainaka.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tainaka moves away from the strike by Michinoku.
Tainaka throws an overhand right that lands on Michinoku's shoulder, as Michinoku tries to avoid the shot.
Tainaka lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Michinoku.
Tainaka looks to land a left hand but Michinoku moved out of range nicely.
Tainaka throws a jab when Michinoku was well out of range.
Tainaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Michinoku circles away.
Michinoku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Tainaka misses.
Tainaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slow jab from Tainaka misses its intended target.
Michinoku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tainaka throws a looping overhand right but Michinoku ducks down to avoid it.
Tainaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tainaka throws out a loose jab but Michinoku uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tainaka misses with an uppercut.
Tainaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Michinoku walks into a straight right hand from Tainaka.
Tainaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Michinoku 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.
Michinoku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michinoku won't allow Tainaka to get back to his feet.
Michinoku trying to control but Tainaka is working from the bottom.
Michinoku lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tainaka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Michinoku's guard.
Michinoku keeping full guard, as Tainaka tries to pass.
Tainaka tries to stand but Michinoku is controlling from the bottom.
Tainaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Michinoku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michinoku manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tainaka throwing hammer fists to the chest of Michinoku. What's that going to do exactly?
Michinoku connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Michinoku trying to control but Tainaka is having none of it.
Michinoku scoring with strikes but Tainaka is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michinoku with the ground and pound from mount.
Michinoku looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tainaka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tainaka wants to hold on but Michinoku pushes him away.
Michinoku looking to control and managing it successfully.
Michinoku tries to control but Tainaka wriggling away.
Michinoku looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tainaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Michinoku fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Michinoku breaks from Tainaka's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tainaka is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shinji Tainaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Michinoku or perhaps it was just good defense by Tainaka which made him look bad.
A slow jab from Tainaka misses its intended target.
Michinoku misses with a takedown attempt - Tainaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michinoku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makosa Michinoku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tainaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tainaka connects with a crisp jab.
Tainaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tainaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michinoku.
Michinoku throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tainaka's waist but Tainaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Michinoku off to one side.
Michinoku tries for a takedown but Tainaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Michinoku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tainaka might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tainaka lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Tainaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tainaka slips a straight right by Michinoku.
Michinoku shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Michinoku passes into half guard.
Michinoku is looking to advance position but Tainaka won't allow it.
Tainaka is staying active underneath Michinoku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tainaka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Michinoku scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tainaka pushes Michinoku off and gets back to his feet.
Michinoku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tainaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tainaka throws a lazy right hand but Michinoku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tainaka throws a solid leg kick but Michinoku takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tainaka.
Tainaka misses with an uppercut. Michinoku saw that one coming.
Michinoku misses with a takedown attempt - Tainaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Michinoku.
Tainaka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michinoku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Makosa Michinoku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Michinoku trying to control the position but Tainaka is working away.
Tainaka is looking to reverse the position.
Tainaka struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michinoku working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Michinoku is working Tainaka over with some ground and pound from side control.
Michinoku lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tainaka down.
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 Makosa Michinoku.
I think Michinoku has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Makosa Michinoku!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Narong Yeerum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumina Endo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yeerum comes to the ring accompanied by I Love You. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Narong Yeerum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rumina Endo!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Endo wants to clinch up but Yeerum keeps it at a distance.
Endo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Yeerum rushes Endo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Yeerum lands a knee to the body.
Yeerum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Endo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yeerum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yeerum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Rumina Endo has been cut.
Yeerum connects with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yeerum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yeerum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Endo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yeerum stalling.
Endo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yeerum lands a nice knee to the body.
Yeerum landing knees to the body.
Yeerum leaning against his opponent.
Yeerum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Endo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yeerum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Endo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yeerum crunches a lovely knee into Endo's ribcage.
Yeerum connects with a knee to the head.
Yeerum comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Yeerum.
Yeerum lands a damaging elbow.
Endo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yeerum lands an elbow inside.
Yeerum lands an elbow inside that Endo shrugs off.
Yeerum lands a knee to the head.
Endo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yeerum gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Endo wants a takedown.
Narong Yeerum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rumina Endo.
Endo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yeerum smiles and moves away.
Endo wants to clinch
and Yeerum counters with a big head kick but Endo shrugs it off.
Yeerum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yeerum throws a sloppy head kick and Endo moves out of range easily.
Rumina Endo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeerum moves in looking to clinch but Endo pushes him off.
Endo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yeerum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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.
Endo wants to clinch
and Yeerum holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Endo letting Yeerum take a breather here.
Yeerum lands a damaging elbow.
Yeerum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yeerum taking a breather.
Yeerum scores a nice knee to the body.
Yeerum comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yeerum prevents the takedown attempt.
Yeerum lands a knee to the head.
Yeerum avoiding damage.
Endo tries to break the clinch but Yeerum is controlling the position.
Yeerum manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yeerum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeerum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Endo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yeerum just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Yeerum lands a nice elbow.
Endo takes an elbow to the temple.
Endo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Endo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yeerum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Endo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Endo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yeerum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yeerum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Endo tries to pull guard but Yeerum holds him up against the ropes and eventually Endo drops back down to his feet.
Endo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yeerum smiles and moves away.
Endo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Endo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Endo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yeerum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yeerum tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Endo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Endo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yeerum, who protects the arm well.
Endo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yeerum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Narong Yeerum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rumina Endo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Endo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yeerum throws a nice head kick!
Endo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Endo misses with a takedown
and Yeerum counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yeerum.
Yeerum controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice elbow from Yeerum.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yeerum connects with a nasty looking knee right to Endo's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The is referee keeping an eye on Yeerum - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yeerum lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yeerum comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Yeerum.
Yeerum creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Endo's defenses.
Knees to the body from Yeerum.
A knee to the head by Yeerum.
Yeerum misses with a knee strike.
Yeerum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yeerum looking to throw knees to the head but Endo is blocking nicely.
Narong Yeerum has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Endo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yeerum landing knees to the body.
Yeerum gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yeerum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Endo jumps guard.
Endo looking for a guillotine here but Yeerum defends easily.
Yeerum wanted to stand there but Endo had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Endo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Endo looking for subs off his back but Yeerum has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeerum performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Narong Yeerum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rumina Endo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yeerum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Endo, pushing him back against the ropes.
Yeerum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yeerum creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Endo's defenses.
Yeerum connects with a knee to the head.
Yeerum lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yeerum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yeerum has Endo pressed against the ropes.
Yeerum landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Endo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yeerum lands a nice elbow.
Yeerum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Endo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yeerum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yeerum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yeerum is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yeerum using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Endo fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yeerum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Endo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yeerum lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yeerum lands a nice elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yeerum takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yeerum trying to control the position but instead, Endo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yeerum into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Endo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Endo tries to pull guard but Yeerum holds him up against the ropes and eventually Endo drops back down to his feet.
Yeerum lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Yeerum.
Yeerum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yeerum using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yeerum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Endo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yeerum scores a nice knee to the body.
Yeerum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Endo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Endo manages to pull guard.
Yeerum preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Endo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Yeerum seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Endo 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.
Endo has his foot on Yeerum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yeerum works his way back into a safe position though.
Yeerum controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Endo working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeerum seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Endo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yeerum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rumina Endo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yeerum is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yeerum advances to half guard.
Endo is looking for a sweep. Yeerum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Narong Yeerum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Endo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Endo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Narong Yeerum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yeerum, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Narong Yeerum!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Davy Geerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Hach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davy Geerts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davy Geerts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quinton Hach!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hach scores with a punch to the head.
Hach avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hach closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hach scores with a hook to the body. Geerts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Hach.
Hach scores with a spinning back kick!
Hach lands a nice shot to the body.
Geerts throws an overhand right that lands on Hach's shoulder, as Hach tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hach.
Geerts tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Hach lands a head kick!
Good shot there by Hach.
Hach lands with a right hand.
Hach scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geerts takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Hach.
Geerts misses with a straight right.
Hach throws a series of punches but Geerts moves out of range.
Hach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Geerts.
Hach works Geerts's body with a nice hook.
Geerts is breathing heavily.
Hach clinches with his opponent.
Hach scores with a hook to the body.
Hach lands a nice knee to the body.
Hach lands an uppercut.
Hach lands a shoulder strike.
Hach with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Geerts takes a shot to the head.
Geerts avoiding damage as Hach throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Hach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hach makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hach prevents Geerts from breaking the clinch.
Hach lands an uppercut.
Hach lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hach.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hach lands a shot to the body.
Hach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Geertss head.
Hach connects with a knee to the head.
Geerts tries to break the clinch but Hach is controlling the position.
A short right from Hach on the inside.
Hach is trying to drag Geerts to the mat but Geerts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Geerts has had enough of the clinch but Hach keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hach crunches a lovely knee into Geerts's ribcage.
Hach lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Hach.
Geerts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hach lands with a light punch inside.
Geerts is trying to break free.
Hach lands with a light punch inside.
Hach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hach lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Geerts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hach.
Hach lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Geerts is rocked!
Hach prevents Geerts from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Hach.
Geerts is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hach.
A nice left hand lands by Hach.
Hach gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hach gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Geerts.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hach.
Hach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Geerts backwards.
Hach breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hach moves away from the strike by Geerts.
A cross from Hach lands.
Hach jabs Geerts right on the nose. Geerts blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Hach dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hach gets a clinch.
Hach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hach cracks a nice hook into Geerts's ribs.
Quinton Hach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hach uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Geerts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hach lands with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hach, right into the meat.
Geerts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Geerts there as he acknowledges the shot.
Davy Geerts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hach ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hach lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oh Geerts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hach connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hach moves into range and clinches up with Geerts.
Hach lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hach tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Geerts seems to have got his legs back now.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hach 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.
Hach makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hach.
Hach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hach creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Geerts with a big uppercut! Geerts tries to clinch up but Hach pushes him back against the ropes and lands another moster strike that crumples Geerts to the mat! Geerts covers up and Hach unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Quinton Hach!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Durrant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Moukari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moukari comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sunblock - I'll Be Ready kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Durrant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Augustus Moukari!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Moukari.
Durrant catches Moukari with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Moukari tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Durrant looks for a takedown but Moukari sprawls well.
Durrant lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Durrant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Durrant is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Moukari.
Durrant scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
It looks like Durrant is going to stand back up.
Moukari kicks off Durrant and gets to his feet.
Moukari throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durrant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durrant avoids the head kick by Moukari.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Durrant.
Moukari is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moukari is not content to let Durrant control the position.
Moukari wants to get back to his feet.
Moukari is not content to let Durrant control the position.
Durrant working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moukari pushes Durrant away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Durrant gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moukari feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Durrant's calf.
Moukari throws a big shot that misses.
Moukari throws a left and a right that both miss
and Durrant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Moukari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moukari gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Durrant.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Durrant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durrant trying to stall but Moukari improves his position.
Durrant is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Moukari gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Durrant tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moukari wants to get back to striking at distance but Durrant won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moukari breaks the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Moukari. Durrant shrugs it off though.
Durrant is breathing heavily.
Moukari tries to clinch up but Durrant circles away and keeps his distance.
Moukari throws a head kick but Durrant moves out of range.
Moukari bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Durrant! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like David Durrant 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!
Durrant looking for a sweep. Not yet Durrant, not yet.
Moukari wants to stand but Durrant has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Durrant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moukari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moukari gets to his feet - Durrant follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durrant closes the distance and clinches up with Moukari, looking for a takedown. Durrant pushes Moukari against the ropes but Moukari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Durrant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moukari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moukari throws a nice looking combination but Durrant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Durrant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moukari is fending him off so far but Durrant persists. Nope, Moukari circles away and we're back to standing.
Moukari connects with a high kick.
Augustus Moukari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moukari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moukari drops Durrant with a left and a right! Oh, Durrant is hurt - Moukari dives into side control looking to finish!
Durrant is rocked!
David Durrant's cut is getting worse.
Moukari stands up and beckons Durrant to his feet.
Oh Durrant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durrant takes one to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Moukari misses.
Durrant seems to have got his legs back now.
Durrant throws a jab when Moukari was well out of range.
Durrant fails to land the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Moukari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Moukari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Durrant's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Moukari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durrant throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moukari's waist but Moukari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Durrant off to one side.
Moukari sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Durrant to the ground! Moukari dives into full mount looking to finish!
Moukari is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Crunch! Moukari slams his shin into Durrant's torso.
Moukari sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Durrant to the ground! Moukari dives into full mount looking to finish!
David Durrant's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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.
Durrant bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durrant tries to free his leg and advance position but Moukari is retaining full guard.
Durrant won't allow Moukari to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durrant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moukari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Durrant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Durrant advances position into side control!
Moukari is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Durrant asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moukari throws a series of punches but Durrant avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Durrant has closed the distance and engaged Moukari in a clinch.
Durrant jumps into guard, dragging Moukari to the mat.
Durrant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moukari's guard.
Durrant slips nicely into half guard.
Durrant is looking for a kimura here.
Durrant wants to work for an arm triangle but Moukari is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durrant is trying to control the action in half guard but Moukari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Durrant trying to control from Moukari's half guard. Moukari has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Durrant trying to control but Moukari is working from the bottom.
Moukari wants to stand but Durrant is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Durrant trying to control the position from guard on top but Moukari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moukari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moukari attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moukari tries to clinch but Durrant is having none of it.
Moukari rushes Durrant and presses him up against the ropes.
Moukari manages to break the clinch.
Durrant shoots for a double leg takedown but Moukari sprawls well. He's pushed Durrant's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Durrant.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Durrant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moukari throws a one two combo.
Moukari tries a head kick but it misses.
Durrant fails with the takedown.
Moukari misses with a few strikes there.
Moukari throws a head kick but Durrant moves out of range.
Durrant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Moukari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Durrant's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Durrant looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Durrant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Moukari wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durrant has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moukari wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durrant goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Moukari is on top in guard.
Moukari stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Durrant closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moukari to the mat! Moukari manages to get full guard.
Moukari is working an open guard so Durrant takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
David Durrant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durrant shoots in for a double leg but Moukari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moukari drops Durrant with a nice combination! Moukari dives into Durrant's guard, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durrant is working an open guard so Moukari takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Moukari lunges at Durrant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Durrant's hand.
Jeez, David Durrant's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Moukari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durrant shoots in for a takedown but Moukari shows good takedown defense.
A head kick lands from Moukari that sends Durrant to the canvas. Durrant tries to scramble back to his feet but Moukari brings him back down into side control.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at David Durrant's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Augustus Moukari!
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hype
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pop
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