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KOF.14 - Heat (MWGP 09 rd2) PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blake Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Siciliano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blake Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fred Siciliano!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Siciliano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Siciliano lands a right hook to the body.
Miles closes this distance looking for a takedown but Siciliano circles away.
Siciliano closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Siciliano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miles, who protects the arm well.
Miles tries to bench press Siciliano off him but Siciliano keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Miles is letting Siciliano control him for a moment.
Siciliano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miles, who protects the arm well.
Siciliano taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siciliano's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Siciliano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miles, who protects the arm well.
Miles throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Miles sneaks back into half guard.
Miles is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Siciliano pulls his head out easily.
Siciliano controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miles pushes Siciliano off looking to stand but Siciliano dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Siciliano is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
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.
Miles is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Siciliano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Siciliano's back!
Siciliano defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Miles's arms.
Miles is breathing heavily.
Siciliano just trying to survive but Miles is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Miles doesn't have the hooks in and Siciliano manages to turn into his guard.
Siciliano drops back looking for a leg! Miles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miles manages to kick Siciliano off! Siciliano jumps back into Miles's guard.
Siciliano advances position into side control!
Siciliano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Siciliano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miles pushes Siciliano away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Siciliano gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles is trying to work for a sweep but Siciliano has mounted him!
Siciliano is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Miles can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Siciliano is landing with some decent strikes but Miles is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Siciliano tries to control but Miles wriggling away.
Siciliano is working for a guillotine from mount but Miles frees his head quite easily.
Siciliano wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Siciliano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Siciliano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Miles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Siciliano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Siciliano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Siciliano lands a two punch combo.
Blake Miles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miles shoots and misses
and Siciliano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miles has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siciliano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Siciliano throws a series of strikes that have Miles backpedaling.
Siciliano gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siciliano content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Miles taking a bit of punishment here - Siciliano scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siciliano moves into full mount!
Siciliano quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Siciliano but it's paid off an Miles is forced to tap! Nice work by Siciliano.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fred Siciliano!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matogo Bicue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Hickman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matogo Bicue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dick Hickman!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Hickman.
Bicue with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hickman to score with a decent uppercut.
Bicue misses with a leg kick.
Bicue uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hickman.
Bicue fails to land with a series of punches.
Bicue throws a series of punches but Hickman avoids them all with ease.
Bicue tries to clinch but Hickman is having none of it.
Matogo Bicue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Bicue or perhaps it was just good defense by Hickman which made him look bad.
Hickman lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab from Bicue finds it's way through Hickman's defenses.
Bicue fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hickman moves out of range of the strikes.
Bicue looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bicue forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Bicue seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hickman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bicue. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bicue sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hickman is refusing to be controlled, as Bicue sits in half guard.
Bicue wants to free his trapped foot but Hickman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hickman is looking to escape.
Hickman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bicue.
That's two 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.
Hickman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bicue.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hickman.
Bicue shoots in but Hickman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matogo Bicue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bicue is breathing heavily.
Bicue tries to close the distance and clinch but Hickman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bicue shoots in for a takedown but Hickman shows good takedown defense.
Hickman digs a good body shot into Bicue's ribs.
Hickman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bicue takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hickman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hickman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hickman lands with a hook. Bicue tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hickman tests Bicue's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Hickman there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickman drops Bicue with a beautiful combination! Bicue stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hickman is looking for the KO!
Bicue is rocked!
Crack! Hickman connects with the perfect overhand right and Bicue falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Hickman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Hickman!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasuke Uchica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baki Hanma looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sasuke Uchica!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uchica wants to clinch.
Uchica tries to land a front kick but Hanma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Uchica moves into range and clinches up with Hanma.
Uchica misses with a knee strike.
Hanma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uchica moves in looking to clinch but Hanma pushes him off.
Hanma takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Uchica tries to clinch but Hanma is having none of it.
Hanma instigates a clinch.
Uchica missing with knees to the body.
Hanma stops a takedown attempt from Uchica.
Hanma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Uchica blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hanma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanma.
Hanma wants to get back to striking at distance but Uchica won't allow it.
Uchica throws a knee to the head but misses.
Uchica wants to break free but Hanma has control.
Uchica wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanma won't allow it.
Hanma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hanma avoiding damage as Uchica throws knees to the body.
Hanma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uchica smiles and moves away.
Uchica tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hanma decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Uchica's 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchica bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hanma's guard.
Uchica wants to pass the guard but Hanma is keeping the position.
Hanma 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hanma is working hard here to advance position.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Uchica from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Uchica looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma has a closed guard, preventing Uchica from standing up.
Hanma wants to hit a switch here but Uchica passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hanma there!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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.
Hanma is working to get back to half guard.
Hanma sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Hanma throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hanma scores with a leg kick.
Hanma closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hanma decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hanma misses with a low kick.
Hanma gets a takedown into half guard.
Hanma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Uchica defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma thows a huge punch but Uchica dodges it nicely.
Uchica is looking to control Hanma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Uchica avoid being mounted?
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.
Hanma is pressing down on Uchica's thigh, looking to free his foot. Uchica is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uchica looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hanma tries to pass the half guard into mount. Uchica knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hanma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Uchica tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hanma counters by clinching up.
Hanma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uchica tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hanma counters with an inside leg kick.
Uchica throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hanma throws a sloppy head kick and Uchica moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hanma.
Hanma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uchica. That did some damage!
Good work by Uchica as he checks the leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hanma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uchica closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hanma counters with a nice double leg into side control. Uchica won't be happy with that.
Uchica struggling a bit here.
Hanma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hanma goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Uchica rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hanma's guard! Nice work there by Uchica!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Uchica wants to get up but he can't break Hanma's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Uchica wanted to stand there but Hanma had control of the position.
Hanma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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.
Hanma passes to full mount!
Sasuke Uchica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanma working for a submission but Uchica is keeping him at bay.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baki Hanma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hanma has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baki Hanma!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Brunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Brunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ethan Miles!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles instigates a clinch.
Brunt manages to break the clinch.
Miles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brunt looks to land a combination. Miles sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Ethan Miles has been cut.
Brunt drives through and clinches with Miles against the ropes.
Miles will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brunt up against the ropes.
Miles is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brunt stalling against the ropes.
Miles tries to pull guard but Brunt won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunt has had enough of the clinch but Miles keeps him there for the moment.
Miles keeps control of Brunt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Miles.
Brunt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Miles manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Miles is looking for a triangle but Brunt pushes his legs off easily.
Miles looking for a guillotine here but Brunt defends easily.
Brunt wants to pass the guard but Miles is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunt tries to stand but Miles is controlling from the bottom.
Miles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miles has his foot on Brunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Miles looks gassed!
Miles looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brunt passes into side control.
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.
Miles tries to bench press Brunt off him but Brunt keeps the position.
Brunt decides to stand back up.
Brunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brunt clinches up against the ropes.
Brunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Brunt can't break the clinch.
Brunt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sam Brunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Miles.
Brunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
Brunt gets control of Miles's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brunt will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brunt wants to improve his position but instead Miles has moved into half guard.
Brunt has one foot on Miles's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunt throws a combination. Miles tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brunt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That has opened up Ethan Miles's cut even more.
Brunt throws a series of strikes that have Miles backpedaling.
Miles is rocked!
Brunt cracks Miles on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Miles falls backwards against the ropes. Brunt follows up with more strikes that drop Miles to his knees. Brunt keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Miles! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Brunt!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Federic DelNero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slaven Zlatko (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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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Federic DelNero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Slaven Zlatko!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zlatko misses with a few strikes there.
DelNero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Zlatko working to try and regain half guard.
DelNero wants to control the pace but Zlatko is squirming around nicely.
Zlatko gets back to half guard.
DelNero seems to be looking for submissions.
Zlatko is looking for a sweep. DelNero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DelNero wants to free his trapped foot but Zlatko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zlatko tries to roll over but DelNero keeps him under control.
Zlatko manages to get to full guard.
DelNero looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zlatko 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DelNero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DelNero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zlatko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DelNero passes into half guard.
DelNero seems to be looking for submissions.
Zlatko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of DelNero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take DelNero's back!
DelNero manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zlatko's guard. Nice work there by DelNero.
Zlatko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DelNero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DelNero is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zlatko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zlatko has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zlatko preventing the sweep.
Zlatko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
DelNero keeping moving, preventing Zlatko from controlling successfully.
Zlatko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Zlatko wants to control from the top but DelNero keeps moving.
DelNero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DelNero is pulling down on Zlatko's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DelNero has a closed guard, preventing Zlatko from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
DelNero lunges at Zlatko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zlatko's hand.
DelNero scores with a nice strike.
DelNero swinging wilding here.
DelNero darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zlatko wants to improve his position but DelNero is controlling well.
Zlatko is trying to control but can't.
Zlatko is refusing to be controlled, as DelNero sits in half guard.
DelNero trying to pass the guard but Zlatko defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DelNero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
DelNero is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Zlatko has managed to free his arm - good work.
DelNero is breathing heavily.
Zlatko trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice defenses there by DelNero.
DelNero lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab from DelNero.
Slaven Zlatko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DelNero lands a high kick!
DelNero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DelNero looks for a takedown but Zlatko sprawls well.
Zlatko just misses with a punch to the body.
Zlatko throws a nice head kick!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Federic DelNero dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
DelNero looks for a takedown but Zlatko sprawls well.
Some bone on bone action there as Zlatko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
DelNero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DelNero motions for Zlatko to come forward. DelNero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DelNero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DelNero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DelNero throws a right hand that Zlatko ducks under and follows up with a left that Zlatko also avoids with ease.
DelNero avoids the head kick by Zlatko.
DelNero throws a sloppy head kick and Zlatko moves out of range easily.
DelNero moves out of range as Zlatko strikes.
DelNero throws a body punch but Zlatko moves out of range.
DelNero fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DelNero avoids the head kick by Zlatko.
Zlatko blocks a head kick by DelNero.
Zlatko throws a leg kick which misses DelNero's front leg but catches the back leg as DelNero tries to avoid it.
DelNero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zlatko.
DelNero tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DelNero on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DelNero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zlatko throws out a loose jab but DelNero uses good head movement to avoid it.
DelNero throws a body punch but Zlatko moves out of range.
Zlatko gets caught flat footed, as DelNero shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zlatko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DelNero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zlatko is keeping the position for now.
Zlatko looking for a sweep. Not yet Zlatko, not yet.
Zlatko looking to control but DelNero passes into half guard.
Zlatko tries to get to full guard but DelNero has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DelNero trying to control the action but Zlatko is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Some wild striking there from DelNero.
Federic DelNero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DelNero misses with a body kick.
DelNero throws the left hand but Zlatko avoids the punch easily.
DelNero blocks the body kick.
DelNero throws a sloppy head kick
and Zlatko counters with a nice body shot.
DelNero throws a hook to the side of Zlatko's head but Zlatko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DelNero blocks a jab.
Zlatko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DelNero tries a head kick but it misses.
DelNero throws out a powerful jab.
DelNero closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zlatko to the mat! Zlatko manages to get full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zlatko looking for a sweep. Not yet Zlatko, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DelNero looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zlatko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zlatko keeping moving, preventing DelNero from controlling successfully.
Zlatko can't keep his opponent in guard - DelNero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zlatko gets back to full guard.
DelNero slips nicely into half guard.
DelNero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zlatko keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zlatko is trying to get back to full guard.
DelNero trying to control the action but Zlatko is working from the bottom.
DelNero is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
DelNero wants to take a breather but Zlatko is having none of it.
DelNero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zlatko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
DelNero controlling the pace.
DelNero is just content to waste time from the top position. Zlatko takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Federic DelNero dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A big right from Zlatko misses.
Zlatko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DelNero manages to avoid it.
DelNero fails to land with a series of punches.
Zlatko looks to land a right hand but DelNero moved out of range.
Zlatko misses with an uppercut. DelNero saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zlatko throws out a loose jab but DelNero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zlatko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zlatko throws a head kick but DelNero moves out of range.
DelNero scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A head kick misses from DelNero.
Zlatko throws a sloppy head kick and DelNero moves out of range easily.
DelNero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zlatko's sensitive parts.
Zlatko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DelNero pushes down on Zlatko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
DelNero is tying to control. Zlatko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DelNero working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
DelNero controlling the action here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DelNero moves into full mount! Zlatko won't be happy about that!
Zlatko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zlatko is in a horrible position here. DelNero smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by DelNero.
DelNero landing punches.
Zlatko working to try and regain half guard.
DelNero has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zlatko's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zlatko tries to reverse the position but DelNero maintains control.
DelNero has control of Zlatko's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zlatko regains control of the situation pretty easily.
DelNero cracks Zlatko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zlatko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
DelNero with shots to the head and body - Zlatko looks very uncomfortable down there.
DelNero landing strikes, looking to finish!
DelNero looking for a guillotine from mount but Zlatko is having none of it.
DelNero connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Federic DelNero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DelNero prevents Zlatko from getting the reversal.
DelNero looking to control but Zlatko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zlatko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
DelNero is landing with some decent strikes but Zlatko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Slaven Zlatko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DelNero lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Federic DelNero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DelNero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
DelNero prevents Zlatko from getting the reversal.
DelNero connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
DelNero moves to back control.
DelNero is cranking Zlatko's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Zlatko! He's tightened the choke and Zlatko is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Federic DelNero!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Dagani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Woo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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260 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Dagani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mr Woo!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dagani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to de liver by Dagani. Beautiful body shot.
Dagani misses with a few strikes there.
Dagani misses with a two punch combination.
Woo avoids the body shot from Dagani.
Max Dagani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dagani tries to bum rush Woo with a series of wild strikes but Woo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Woo tries to clinch but Dagani moves away
and Dagani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Mr Woo has been cut.
Oooh a lovely combination from Dagani sends Woo down but not out. Dagani dives into side control looking to finish.
Woo looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dagani misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Woo can't do much from the bottom here.
Dagani happy to just control the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dagani happy to just control the position for now.
Woo wants to control but Dagani postures up.
Dagani controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dagani decides to stand back up. Dagani steps back and let's Woo get back to his feet.
Woo slips under a jab from Dagani.
Nice body punch from Dagani.
Dagani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagani misses with a few strikes there.
Dagani could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dagani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dagani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oooh a lovely combination from Dagani sends Woo down but not out. Dagani dives into side control looking to finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dagani lands a nice forearm strike.
The ground and pound from Dagani seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dagani decides to stand back up. Dagani steps back and let's Woo get back to his feet.
Max Dagani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dagani pushes Woo up against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dagani.
Dagani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dagani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dagani connects with a good right hand that stumbles Woo. Woo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woo shoots and misses
enabling Dagani to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Mr Woo's cut even more.
Dagani tries to clinch up.
A jab from Dagani misses.
Woo walks into a jab.
A left lands for Dagani.
Dagani just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Woo.
Woo misses with a takedown
and Dagani counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Woo! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Dagani!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ibi Dikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dikki comes to the ring accompanied by . The crowd seem to be enjoying Rockefeller's choice of entrance music: Balls to the Wall. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ibi Dikki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Rockefeller!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dikki avoids the head kick by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller is looking to land body kicks.
Rockefeller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dikki at a distance.
Rockefeller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dikki defending well as Rockefeller loads up on a big left hand.
Rockefeller lands a jab to Dikki's midsection.
Rockefeller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rockefeller throws a wild body kick that Dikki sees coming a mile off.
Dikki avoids the body shot from Rockefeller.
Dikki has a takedown stuffed.
Dikki throws a head kick that misses
and Rockefeller counters with a nice body kick.
Rockefeller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dikki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dikki trying to pass the guard but Rockefeller defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller kicks off Dikki and gets to his feet.
Dikki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rockefeller tries to clinch there but Dikki circles away.
Dikki throws a nice looking combination but Rockefeller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick by Dikki misses
and Rockefeller counters with a stiff right hand.
Dikki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rockefeller as he jumps to the side.
Rockefeller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller tries to land a front kick but Dikki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some wild striking there from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rockefeller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rockefeller throws a head kick but Dikki moves out of range.
Dikki moves out of range of the body kick from Rockefeller.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dikki, right into the meat.
Rockefeller sizes up Dikki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rockefeller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dikki misses with a leg kick.
John Rockefeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockefeller throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Rockefeller does no damage.
Rockefeller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rockefeller throws a sloppy head kick and Dikki moves out of range easily.
Rockefeller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dikki manages to avoid it.
Rockefeller misses with the combination.
Rockefeller looks gassed!
Rockefeller throws out a loose jab but Dikki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Dikki blocks it.
Rockefeller wants to clinch up but Dikki keeps it at a distance.
Rockefeller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dikki throws a head kick that misses
and Rockefeller counters with a nice body kick.
Rockefeller swings for the body but Dikki moves out of range.
Rockefeller throws a nice looking combination but Dikki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dikki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rockefeller is defending against the submission attempts here by Dikki.
Dikki tries to pass to full mount but Rockefeller defends it.
Rockefeller scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dikki manages to mount him!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rockefeller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice cross by Rockefeller.
Dikki closes the distance and clinches up with Rockefeller, looking for a takedown. Dikki pushes Rockefeller against the ropes but Rockefeller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rockefeller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rockefeller lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dikki will feel that in the morning.
Dikki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rockefeller is fending him off so far but Dikki persists. Nope, Rockefeller circles away and we're back to standing.
Rockefeller tries to bum rush Dikki with a series of wild strikes but Dikki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dikki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dikki is stalling here.
Dikki fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibi Dikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dikki jumps into guard, dragging Rockefeller to the mat.
Rockefeller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dikki trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dikki has his foot on Rockefeller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rockefeller works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rockefeller stands up and waves to Dikki to follow him.
Dikki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rockefeller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dikki moves out of range of the body kick.
Rockefeller throws a head kick but Dikki moves out of range.
Rockefeller throws a nice head kick!
Rockefeller misses with a few strikes there.
Rockefeller throws a lazy head kick
and Dikki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rockefeller wants to stand but Dikki is controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dikki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dikki wants to pass the guard but Rockefeller is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dikki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rockefeller's guard.
Rockefeller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dikki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rockefeller wants to stand but Dikki is controlling the position.
Dikki forces his way into half guard.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dikki in particular looking to stall.
Rockefeller is trying to stand.
Rockefeller won't allow Dikki to pass to mount.
Rockefeller tries to kick Dikki off but Dikki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ibi Dikki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rockefeller throws a series of punches but Dikki avoids them all with ease.
Rockefeller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rockefeller misses with the combination.
Rockefeller misses with a body kick.
Dikki shoots for a takedown but Rockefeller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dikki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rockefeller to the mat! Rockefeller manages to get full guard.
Rockefeller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rockefeller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dikki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller is not content to let Dikki control the position.
Rockefeller wants to get back to his feet but Dikki is dominant here and he's now got Rockefeller's back!
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.
Dikki tries to keep control of the position but Rockefeller is staying busy.
Rockefeller tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Dikki sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Rockefeller to tap. Impressive finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ibi Dikki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Luis Cantero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuu Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cantero comes into the arena with La mandanga blaring out of the sound system. Takeshi has chosen On The Dub-ble as his entrance music. Ryuu Takeshi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Luis Cantero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuu Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeshi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cantero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Takeshi!
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.
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!
Cantero looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Cantero's attempts to control the action.
Cantero looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Takeshi is trying to escape the mount.
Cantero swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Takeshi is now in Cantero's guard. A big mistake from Cantero there, giving up the dominant position!
Takeshi trying to control but Cantero is working from the bottom.
Cantero keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi pushing down on Cantero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Takeshi works his way into full mount!
Cantero regains half guard.
Cantero controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Takeshi is working for a kimura but Cantero is defending it quite comfortably.
Cantero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takeshi tries to stand but Cantero is controlling from the bottom.
Cantero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takeshi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Cantero keeps moving.
Cantero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takeshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takeshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cantero keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Cantero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takeshi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cantero has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Takeshi is looking to defend but Cantero has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Takeshi! Cantero pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Takeshi taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jose Luis Cantero!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Riku Ogawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feyd H (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feyd H has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Riku Ogawa's chin.
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Riku Ogawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Feyd H!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ogawa shoots in and bounces H off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
H wants to sweep but no luck.
H trying to keep a closed guard but Ogawa is proving a slippery customer.
Ogawa forces his way into half guard.
H is looking to control Ogawa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can H avoid being mounted?
Ogawa uses his free foot to push down on H's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for H.
Ogawa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. H can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
H is squirming around, avoiding Ogawa's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
H is trying to escape the mount.
Ogawa goes for an armbar but H turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from H.
Ogawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ogawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
H must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ogawa is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but H frees his head nicely. Oh but Ogawa has switched to an armbar! H is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Riku Ogawa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Braathen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshi Hatayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatayama has chosen Samurai Soul as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Braathen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Hatayama!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatayama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Braathen misses with a straight right.
Hatayama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Braathen doesn't seem bothered though.
Braathen misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Hatayama.
Braathen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hatayama looks to land a left hand but Braathen moved out of range nicely.
Braathen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Braathen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Braathen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hatayama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hatayama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Braathen counters with a straight right hand.
Braathen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab lands there for Hatayama.
Braathen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hatayama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Braathen's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braathen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hatayama postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatayama controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hatayama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Braathen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hatayama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hatayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Braathen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatayama drops back looking for a leg! Braathen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Braathen manages to kick Hatayama off! Hatayama jumps back into Braathen's 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Braathen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Braathen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Braathen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatayama throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Braathen blocks the leg kick.
Daniel Braathen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hatayama throws a wild body kick that Braathen sees coming a mile off.
Braathen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hatayama in his tracks.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatayama misses the target.
Hatayama misses the jab.
Hatayama shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Braathen's guard.
Braathen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hatayama has his hands clasped together but Braathen extends an breaks Hatayama's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Braathen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Braathen!
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