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KOF.24 - Last Man Standing PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago de Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Subat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago de Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Subat!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subat thuds his shin into the meat of de Souza's side.
de Souza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Subat as he jumps to the side.
Subat with a poor takedown
and de Souza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
de Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Subat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Subat wants to sweep but no luck.
de Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Subat is keeping the position for now.
Subat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst de Souza is controlling him.
de Souza lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Subat is on top in guard.
Subat trying to control the position from guard on top but de Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
de Souza has momentary wrist control but Subat slips an elbow through the middle.
Subat wants to pass the guard but de Souza is keeping the position.
de Souza 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 showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Subat looking to sit in guard and control but de Souza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
de Souza preventing the sweep.
de Souza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
de Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Subat had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. de Souza is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Subat Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take de Souza's back instead.
Subat has the hooks in. de Souza is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subat is not going to allow de Souza to sit and survive in this position.
Subat trying to control.
de Souza tries to escape the position.
de Souza tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Subat goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now de Souza is on top in guard.
Subat looking for a sweep. Not yet Subat, not yet.
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.
Subat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Subat working a defensive guard here.
Subat looks gassed!
de Souza wants to control from the top but Subat keeps moving.
Subat manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Subat is stalling here but it's allowed de Souza to get half guard.
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 Thiago de Souza will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
de Souza tries to clinch there but Subat circles away.
de Souza misses with a double jab.
Subat throws a combination that misses
and de Souza counters with a thumping low kick.
Subat clinches but de Souza breaks the clinch
and de Souza counters with a body kick.
Subat keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Souza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Subat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Subat with a lazy takedown attempt
and de Souza moves into the clinch.
de Souza wants to break free but Subat has control.
Subat fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Subat pulls de Souza into guard.
de Souza sitting in guard, not really doing much.
de Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Subat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Subat wants to sweep here but de Souza controlling him for the moment.
Subat lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
de Souza is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
de Souza's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Subat will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Souza controls from within his opponent's guard.
Subat is adopting a defensive guard.
de Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Subat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Subat trying to strike off his back.
Subat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
de Souza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Subat keeping full guard, as de Souza tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Subat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and de Souza decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Subat's guard.
Thiago de Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Subat.
de Souza content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Subat trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago de Souza dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Subat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and de Souza counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Subat's guard now.
Subat is trying to keep de Souza in close.
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.
de Souza stands and throws Subat's legs to the side, diving into side control.
de Souza trying to control the action but Subat is working from the bottom.
Subat is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subat regains half guard.
de Souza is thwarting Subat's attempts to control the position.
Subat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Subat wants to improve his position but de Souza is controlling well.
de Souza moves into full mount! Subat won't be happy about that!
de Souza trying to control but Subat is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
de Souza swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Subat is now in de Souza's guard. A big mistake from de Souza there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Souza working a defensive guard here.
Subat looking to sit in guard and control but de Souza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
de Souza slips nicely into half guard.
Subat gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Souza wants to control from the top but Subat keeps moving.
Subat manages to escape and get back to his feet.
de Souza forces Subat back against the ropes and clinches.
de Souza jumps guard but Subat stands there with de Souza around his waist. de Souza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Subat tries for a takedown. No joy.
de Souza wants to get back to striking at distance but Subat won't allow it.
de Souza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subat looking to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Subat.
Subat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
de Souza gets underhooks to prevent Subat's takedown attempt.
Thiago de Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Subat.
de Souza manages to break the clinch.
Ivan Subat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
de Souza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Subat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before de Souza can pounce on him.
Thiago de Souza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Subat swings and misses with a shot to the body
and de Souza decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Subat's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago de Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well de Souza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago de Souza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trent Colton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trent Colton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shane Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez gets caught flat footed, as Colton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Martinez 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.
Colton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Martinez dives on top into guard.
Colton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Colton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Colton is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Martinez rolls with it to try and escape but Colton cranks on the arm and Martinez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trent Colton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Oh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Siciliano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oh comes to the ring accompanied by Time to Say Goodbye. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Isaac Oh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fred Siciliano!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siciliano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Siciliano circles away.
Siciliano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Siciliano scores with a shot to the body.
Siciliano stuffs the takedown attempt from Oh. Oh gets slowly back to his feet.
A left lands for Siciliano.
Siciliano lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Oh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siciliano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Oh is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siciliano moves to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Oh is trying to defend against the choke here but Siciliano has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Siciliano Tightens the hold and Oh taps out furiously! Siciliano displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fred Siciliano!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Swishel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabry Teboulbi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swishel comes into the arena with Thunderstruck blaring out of the sound system. Sabry Teboulbi is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pete Swishel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sabry Teboulbi!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swishel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Swishel wants to clinch.
Teboulbi throws a head kick that misses.
Teboulbi connects with the punch.
It looks like Pete Swishel has been cut.
Swishel wants to clinch.
Teboulbi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Teboulbi misses with a body shot.
Teboulbi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swishel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teboulbi throws out the jab.
Swishel tries to close the distance and clinch but Teboulbi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Teboulbi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teboulbi tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swishel shoots in looking for a takedown. Teboulbi tries to sprawl out of it but Swishel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Teboulbi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Teboulbi cracks Swishel with a good jab.
Swishel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teboulbi.
A head kick misses from Teboulbi.
Jab, jab by Teboulbi - just one landing.
Pete Swishel's cut is getting worse.
Swishel tries to clinch but Teboulbi is having none of it.
Teboulbi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teboulbi scores with a nice right hand.
Pete Swishel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Teboulbi lands a nice hook to Swishel's body. Swishel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Swishel is breathing heavily.
Teboulbi misses with a series of wild punches.
Teboulbi lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teboulbi thuds his right hand into Swishel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Teboulbi lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Swishel sprawling to the canvas. Teboulbi follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Swishel hang on?
Swishel is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pete Swishel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sabry Teboulbi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Dagani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Awekome Doji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Dagani could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Awekome Doji's chin.
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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
2 - 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Awekome Doji!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doji shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dagani but Dagani pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dagani cracks Doji with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch combination from Dagani misses.
Doji ducks right into an uppercut from Dagani.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Dagani! Doji is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 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 Blakk Assram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blakk Assram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wilkins misses the jab.
Assram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Assram misses with a double jab.
Assram catches Wilkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wilkins throws a hook to the side of Assram's head but Assram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Assram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilkins moves away from the strike by Assram.
Assram tries to bum rush Wilkins with a series of wild strikes but Wilkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Assram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Assram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Assram checks a leg kick.
Assram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilkins.
Wilkins throws a right hand that Assram ducks under and follows up with a left that Assram also avoids with ease.
Wilkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Assram moves out of range of the strikes.
Assram dips to his left and cracks Wilkins with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Assram.
Assram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assram.
Assram really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Assram throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilkins counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Blakk Assram has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assram throws a series of punches but Wilkins moves out of range.
Assram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Assram throws a body punch but Wilkins moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Assram keeps Wilkins at a distance using the push kick.
Assram digs a good hook to Wilkins's body.
Wilkins looks gassed!
Assram connects with a high kick.
Wilkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Assram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilkins.
Assram throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Wilkins misses.
Assram misses with a straight left.
Assram tries to bum rush Wilkins with a series of wild strikes but Wilkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Assram misses with a hook to the body
and Wilkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Assram throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Wilkins does no damage.
Nice uppercut there from Assram.
Assram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Assram connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Assram misses with an uppercut. Wilkins saw that one coming.
Wilkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins misses with a low kick.
Wilkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Assram counters with a low kick, right behind Wilkins 's knee.
Assram throws a right and a left that Wilkins avoids nicely.
Assram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilkins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Assram thumps Wilkins with a low kick.
Assram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilkins moves away.
Assram fails to land with a series of punches.
Assram throws a nice looking combination but Wilkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Assram looks to throw the jab but Wilkins is out of range.
Assram takes a swing at Wilkins's ribcage but misses.
Wilkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assram.
Assram misses with a few strikes there.
Assram plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Assram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assram throws a body punch but Wilkins moves out of range.
Wilkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Assram counters with a leg kick.
Assram misses with a series of wild punches.
Assram checks a low kick from Wilkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assram throws a nice inside leg kick.
A combination from Assram does no damage.
Assram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Assram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilkins misses with a double jab
and Assram counters with a one-two to the body.
Assram moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Assram swings for the body but Wilkins moves out of range.
Assram throws a right hand that Wilkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilkins also avoids with ease.
Assram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Assram misses the shot to the body.
Assram is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Assram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Assram throws a nice looking combination but Wilkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilkins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Assram staying out of range there.
Assram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Assram.
Assram misses with the combination.
Wilkins throws a leg kick but Assram checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Assram misses.
Wilkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Assram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilkins slips under a jab.
Assram misses with a hook.
Assram throws a head kick that Wilkins semi-blocks.
Assram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Assram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Assram has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Assram misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Assram checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wilkins lands with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Assram.
A head kick misses from Wilkins.
Assram lands a body shot.
Assram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilkins.
Wilkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blakk Assram dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blakk Assram's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wilkins walks into a stiff left hand from Assram.
Assram throws a hook but Wilkins avoids it easily.
Assram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Assram looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilkins is just out of range.
Assram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilkins.
Assram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assram tries to move into range but Wilkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Assram scores with a three punch combo!
Assram throws a body punch but Wilkins moves out of range.
A low kick from Wilkins is predictable there
and Assram counters with a head kick. That will keep Wilkins thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Assram throws a series of punches but Wilkins moves out of range.
Blakk Assram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Assram is rocked!
Assram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilkins, as that shot connected.
Oh Assram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Wilkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilkins fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Assram to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Assram looks to clinch but Wilkins throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Assram taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). David Wilkins!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clint Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Fuschini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson comes to the ring accompanied by Ennio Morricone - The good, the bad and the ugly. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clint Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luca Fuschini!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson tries to move into range but Fuschini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fuschini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fuschini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fredriksson looks to throw the jab but Fuschini is out of range.
Fuschini feints and as Fredriksson raises his hands in defense, Fuschini changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fuschini trying to control but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
Fredriksson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fredriksson is trying to control the position but Fuschini postures up.
Fredriksson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuschini is one step ahead there.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Fuschini from controlling successfully.
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.
Fuschini won't allow Fredriksson to sweep him here.
Fuschini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fredriksson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Fuschini from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fredriksson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fredriksson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fuschini sprawls well initially but Fredriksson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fredriksson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fuschini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throwing shots but Fuschini is blocking nicely.
Fuschini keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fredriksson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fuschini!
Fredriksson working the ground and pound effectively.
Fuschini wants to control but Fredriksson is having none of it.
BOOM! Fredriksson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuschini wants to control but Fredriksson is having none of it.
Fredriksson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fredriksson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fuschini blocking the ground and pound.
Fuschini working to try and regain half guard.
Fuschini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fredriksson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fredriksson unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson working Fuschini over with strikes here.
Fredriksson cracks Fuschini with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fuschini is working to get back to half guard.
Fuschini regains half guard.
Fredriksson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fuschini is refusing to be controlled, as Fredriksson sits in half guard.
Fuschini is trying to control but can't.
Fuschini manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fredriksson throws a right and a left that Fuschini avoids nicely.
Fredriksson misses with a straight left.
Fredriksson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fredriksson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuschini shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fredriksson counters with a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fuschini checks a leg kick.
Fuschini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fredriksson as he jumps to the side.
Fredriksson misses with a looping left.
Fredriksson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fuschini's guard.
Fredriksson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fredriksson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuschini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fuschini is trying to control the position but Fredriksson postures up.
Fuschini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Fredriksson dominated that round.
That's time! Fredriksson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fuschini tries for a takedown but Fredriksson circles away easily
and Fredriksson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fuschini's guard now.
Fuschini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fredriksson landing some decent shots from guard.
Fredriksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuschini is keeping the position for now.
Fuschini is looking for a triangle but Fredriksson pushes his legs off easily.
Fredriksson looking to pass the guard.
Fredriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuschini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuschini is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuschini trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fredriksson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fuschini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fuschini uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fredriksson has time to react.
Fredriksson throws a head kick but Fuschini moves out of range.
Fuschini shoots and misses
and Fredriksson counters with a single leg into guard. Fuschini didn't expect that.
Clint Fredriksson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fuschini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fredriksson lands a couple of digs.
Fuschini thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fuschini is trying to control the position but Fredriksson postures up.
Fuschini seems keen to control Fredriksson's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fuschini wants to stand but Fredriksson is controlling the position.
Fredriksson advances to half guard.
Fuschini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fredriksson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fredriksson trying to control but Fuschini is working from the bottom.
Fuschini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fredriksson advances to half guard.
Fredriksson wants to pass the guard but Fuschini is defending well.
Fredriksson working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson wants to control but Fuschini is keeping him busy.
Fredriksson wants to pass the guard but Fuschini is defending well.
Fredriksson thows a huge punch but Fuschini dodges it nicely.
Fredriksson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fuschini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fuschini gets back to full guard.
Fuschini managing to control the position.
Fredriksson sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Fredriksson postures up.
Fuschini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fredriksson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fuschini keeping moving, preventing Fredriksson from controlling successfully.
Fuschini keeping full guard, as Fredriksson tries to pass.
Fuschini throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Fredriksson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuschini with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fredriksson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fuschini has his takedown stuffed
and Fredriksson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fuschini's guard.
Fuschini had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fredriksson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Fuschini Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fredriksson's back instead.
Fuschini is trying to stick to Fredriksson's back but Fredriksson is turning into Fuschini. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fuschini's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson stands up over Fuschini, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fuschini manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fredriksson throws a shot to the body.
Fredriksson 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredriksson with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fredriksson stands up over Fuschini, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fredriksson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fredriksson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fuschini keeping moving, preventing Fredriksson from controlling successfully.
Fredriksson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fuschini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fredriksson wants to pass the guard but Fuschini is keeping the position.
Fuschini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fredriksson throws a nice looking combination but Fuschini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fredriksson lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Fredriksson misses its intended target.
Fuschini has his takedown stuffed
and Fredriksson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fuschini's guard now.
Clint Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luca Fuschini.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuschini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredriksson wants to pass the guard but Fuschini is keeping the position.
Fuschini is trying to control the position but Fredriksson postures up.
Fredriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuschini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredriksson throwing strikes but missing.
Fredriksson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fuschini doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fredriksson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fuschini!
Fuschini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Luca Fuschini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuschini takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fredriksson with the ground and pound from mount.
Fuschini is trying to escape the mount.
Fredriksson breaks from Fuschini's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fredriksson lands with some strikes.
Fuschini swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
A nice elbow there by Fredriksson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fuschini is trying desperately to improve position.
Fuschini tries to hold on but Fredriksson postures up.
BOOM! Fredriksson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fredriksson landing punches.
Fredriksson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fredriksson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fredriksson with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fredriksson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
Fuschini swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Fredriksson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fredriksson 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Fredriksson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denny Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dominickoy machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). machida comes into a darkened arena with his song building. the game kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Denny Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, dominickoy machida!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
machida clinches up with Crane and pushes him back against the ropes.
Crane takes a shot to the head.
Crane is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. machida gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Crane is looking to break free of the clinch but machida has double underhooks.
machida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
machida stuffs the takedown.
Crane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
machida scores with a nice body kick.
machida has closed the distance and engaged Crane in a clinch.
machida scores with a nice hook to the head.
machida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crane goes for a takedown in the clinch but machida prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denny Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crane takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by machida.
Crane goes for a takedown attempt but machida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crane shoots in looking for a takedown. machida tries to sprawl out of it but Crane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crane is breathing heavily.
Crane swats away the attempt to clinch by machida.
machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Crane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
machida darts in and clinches Crane up against the ropes.
machida lands a nice shot to the body.
machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crane backwards.
Crane is trying to drag machida to the mat but machida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
machida lands with a short shot to the head.
Crane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but machida is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
machida lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, machida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
machida is leaning against Crane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from machida.
machida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
machida scores with a shoulder strike.
machida scores with a shoulder strike.
Crane takes a shot to the head.
machida lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from machida.
machida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Crane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
dominickoy machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
machida scores with a shot to the side of Crane's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
machida scores with a shoulder strike.
machida landing knees to the head.
machida scores with a shot to the side of Crane's head.
machida is working Crane over against the ropes.
machida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crane tries to keep at a distance but machida has taken the fight into the clinch.
machida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crane.
machida manages to break the clinch.
Crane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
machida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
machida scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by machida.
machida is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Crane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as machida walks away with a smile on his face. Crane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
machida pushes Crane up against the ropes in a clinch.
Crane throws a head punch that misses.
Crane takes a knee right on the jaw!
machida works on Crane's body with a couple of short punches.
machida pushes Crane back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from machida.
Crane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but machida pulls him back up using the underhooks.
machida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
machida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
machida lands a right hand.
machida lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from machida.
machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crane backwards.
machida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
machida with a knee to the head.
machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
machida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from machida.
Crane tries for a takedown. No joy.
machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Crane's face.
Crane wants to get back to striking at distance but machida won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane working aggressively here.
machida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
machida cracks Crane with a nice body shot.
machida lands a hook that snaps the head of Crane backwards.
Knees to the body from machida.
machida dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
machida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
machida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A knee to the head by machida.
Crane jumps guard.
machida wanted to stand there but Crane had control of the position.
Crane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. machida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
machida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane has his foot on machida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. machida works his way back into a safe position though.
Crane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
machida stands up and waves to Crane to follow him.
Crane shoots in for a takedown but machida shows good takedown defense.
machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice elbow from machida.
Crane tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. machida smiles and moves away.
machida takes the fight into the clinch.
machida breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
dominickoy machida dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
machida tries to clinch up.
Crane fails with a takedown attempt.
machida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Knees to the body from machida.
Crane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by machida.
Crane goes for a takedown in the clinch but machida prevents it.
machida lands a body punch.
Crane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but machida is keeping busy.
machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from machida.
A nice right hand lands inside from machida.
machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
machida lands a nice uppercut.
machida connects with a knee to the head.
machida lands a nice uppercut.
Crane jumps guard but machida stands there with Crane around his waist. Crane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denny Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
machida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Denny Crane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
machida has managed to clinch.
machida works on Crane's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
machida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cranes head.
Crane takes a shot to the head.
machida lands a hook that snaps the head of Crane backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
machida lands with a right to the head.
machida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
machida slowing the pace effectively.
machida is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
machida scores with a hook to the body.
machida lands a knee to the body.
machida breaks the clinch.
machida closes the distance and lands a one-two.
machida scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
machida rushes Crane and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
machida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
dominickoy machida seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
machida landing knees to the head.
machida is working Crane over against the ropes.
machida gets underhooks to prevent Crane's takedown attempt.
machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has machida pinned against the cage. machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
machida has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
machida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
machida lands a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Crane as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crane.
Crane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
machida tries to clinch up but Crane circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Crane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crane has a takedown stuffed.
Crane tries for a takedown but machida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Crane circles away.
machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crane closes this distance looking for a takedown but machida circles away.
Crane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with machida but machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
machida wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Crane or perhaps it was just good defense by machida which made him look bad.
Crane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
machida has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for machida.
Crane looking to slow down the pace here.
machida lands a body shot in the clinch.
machida lands with a light punch inside.
machida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
machida lands a hook that snaps the head of Crane backwards.
machida scores with a nice hook to the head.
machida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
machida lands with a left to the head.
machida lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from machida.
machida lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from machida.
machida misses with some punches.
machida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crane backwards.
Crane will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning machida up against the ropes.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
machida misses with an elbow over the top.
Crane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. machida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Crane is working for takedown but machida is calmly controlling the position for now.
machida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crane backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crane.
machida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crane backwards.
machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crane backwards.
machida lands with a light punch inside.
machida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
machida misses with some punches.
Crane pulls 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.
machida trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crane's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
machida with a flurry of punches that miss.
machida looking to pass the guard.
Crane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
machida tries to stand but Crane is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
machida wants to pass the guard but Crane is keeping the position.
Crane is looking for a triangle but machida pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
dominickoy machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
machida scores with a hook to the body. Crane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around machida's waist but machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crane off to one side.
Crane has a takedown stuffed.
machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
machida instigates a clinch.
machida lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from machida.
Nice elbow from machida.
machida lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from machida.
machida gets through Crane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from machida.
machida breaks from the clinch.
machida pushes Crane up against the ropes in a clinch.
A knee to the head by machida.
machida breaks the clinch.
Crane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denny Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crane shoots in for a takedown but machida shows good takedown defense.
machida tries to clinch there but Crane circles away.
Crane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? machida is fending him off so far but Crane persists. Nope, machida circles away and we're back to standing.
machida tries to clinch but Crane is having none of it.
machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Crane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
machida closes the distance and clinches.
Crane fails to pull guard.
Crane takes a shot to the head.
machida with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for machida.
Crane misses with some punches.
Crane tries to break the clinch but machida is controlling the position.
machida scores with a knee to the head.
machida prevents a takedown attempt there.
machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crane fails to pull guard.
machida lands a left hand.
Crane goes for a takedown attempt but machida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
machida forces Crane back against the ropes and clinches.
machida connects with a knee to the head.
Crane manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
machida would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Crane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
machida stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? machida is fending him off so far but Crane persists. Nope, machida circles away and we're back to standing.
machida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from machida.
A short right from machida on the inside.
machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
machida misses with some punches.
machida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crane tries to pull guard but machida holds him up against the ropes and eventually Crane drops back down to his feet.
Crane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. machida just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Crane is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
machida lands with a left to the head.
machida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
machida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
machida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cranes head.
machida swings wildly with an uppercut but Crane uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for machida.
Crane drags the fight down to the ground.
Crane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crane has a closed guard, preventing machida from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
machida postures up.
machida gets to his feet. Crane looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
machida wants to clinch up but Crane keeps it at a distance.
Crane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. machida sprawls well initially but Crane persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
machida looks like he's trying to stand up.
dominickoy machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
machida wants to get back to his feet.
Crane is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, machida has managed to free his arm - good work.
machida manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Crane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
machida is looking to clinch but Crane is avoiding it.
Crane closes the distance and clinches up with machida, looking for a takedown. Crane pushes machida against the ropes but machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
machida pushes Crane up against the ropes in a clinch.
machida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crane displaying some good clinch control by pressing machida up against the ropes.
machida pushes Crane back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Crane lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. machida avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
machida gets through Crane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
machida is struggling to control the position.
Crane blocking some punches.
Denny Crane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crane taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from machida.
machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
machida trying to land knees to the body.
Crane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
dominickoy machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got machida 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... dominickoy machida!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Carlos Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggy Plumper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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230 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Carlos Ortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Biggy Plumper!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Plumper shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Plumper was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Plumper looking to finish Ortega with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ortega!
Ortega gets back to half guard.
Plumper looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Plumper is thwarting Ortega's attempts to control the position.
Plumper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ortega's head.
Plumper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Plumper has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Plumper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ortega is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plumper stands up from mount. Strange move.
Plumper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
Plumper 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.
Ortega has his foot on Plumper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Plumper works his way back into a safe position though.
Plumper stopping the sweep attempt from Ortega.
Plumper stands and throws Ortega's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ortega prevents Plumper from improving position.
Plumper has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Plumper tries to bum rush Ortega with a series of wild strikes but Ortega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Plumper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ortega fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Plumper on the side of the head.
It looks like Biggy Plumper has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Ortega misses its intended target.
Ortega cracks Plumper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Plumper looks gassed!
Plumper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Plumper moves out of range as Ortega strikes.
Ortega moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Plumper tries to score a body lock takedown but Ortega shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ortega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortega misses with a looping right.
Ortega misses with a double jab
and Plumper counters with a big head kick but Ortega shrugs it off.
Plumper throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ortega.
Ortega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ortega loads up on a big right hand but Plumper slips the punch.
Ortega misses with a two punch combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Plumper - that will leave a mark!
Plumper scores with a one two! Ortega had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Plumper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Plumper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Plumper fails with a takedown attempt.
Ortega throws a series of punches but Plumper avoids them all with ease.
Ortega swinging wilding here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plumper ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
Ortega changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Plumper.
Plumper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ortega.
Plumper changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ortega looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Ortega sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Plumper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ortega moves into full guard.
Ortega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ortega wants to sweep here but Plumper controlling him for the moment.
Plumper drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Plumper jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ortega looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortega, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Plumper manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Plumper lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ortega!
Plumper looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ortega is trying to escape the mount.
Plumper punching from mount but Ortega doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ortega is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plumper swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ortega is now in Plumper's guard. A big mistake from Plumper there, giving up the dominant position!
Ortega drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ortega jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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 Juan Carlos Ortega will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Biggy Plumper'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.
Ortega moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Ortega.
Ortega tries to bum rush Plumper with a series of wild strikes but Plumper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Plumper forces Ortega back against the ropes and clinches.
Plumper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ortega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Plumper has him pressed against the ropes.
Ortega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Juan Carlos Ortega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortega keeps the fight on the outside.
Plumper bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ortega is trying to get back to half guard.
Plumper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ortega tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Plumper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ortega regains half guard there - taking advantage of Plumper's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Plumper is breathing heavily.
Ortega is pressing down on Plumper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Biggy Plumper has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Plumper passes into half guard.
Plumper works his way into full mount!
Plumper landing strikes from the mount and Ortega is in trouble!
Ortega is in all sorts of trouble here.
Plumper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ortega is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Plumper lands a heavy elbow.
Ortega can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plumper swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ortega is now in Plumper's guard. A big mistake from Plumper there, giving up the dominant position!
Ortega trying to control but Plumper is working from the bottom.
Ortega works a leg free and moves into half guard.
It looks like Ortega is going to stand back up.
Plumper trying to control but Ortega postures up.
Ortega is trying to control the action in half guard but Plumper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Plumper striking from half guard on the bottom.
Ortega is thwarting Plumper's attempts to control the position.
Plumper wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ortega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega looks to land a combination but Plumper avoids it well.
Ortega misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plumper shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Plumper was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ortega taking shots to the head.
Plumper is going olschool here, as he tries to force Ortega to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ortega shrugs it off.
Plumper is looking to stand but Plumper has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Plumper goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ortega turns into him and now he's in Plumper's guard.
Ortega has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Plumper trying to strike off his back.
Ortega slips nicely into half guard.
Ortega is trying to control. Plumper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega wants to work for an arm triangle but Plumper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ortega is keen to just control but Plumper is a slippery customer.
Plumper wants to control but Ortega passes into side.
Ortega wants to control but Plumper is keeping him busy.
Plumper manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ortega is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Plumper is just riding it out for now. Ortega eventually gives up the hold.
Plumper manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Plumper bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biggy Plumper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Biggy Plumper's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Plumper pushes Ortega up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ortega wants to break the clinch but can't.
Plumper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ortega avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Plumper throws an elbow but it misses.
Ortega wants to get back to striking at distance but Plumper won't allow it.
Plumper lands an elbow inside that Ortega shrugs off.
Plumper missing with knees to the body.
Ortega tries to break the clinch but Plumper is controlling the position.
Plumper lands a damaging elbow.
Plumper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ortega avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Plumper prevents Ortega from breaking the clinch.
Ortega drags the fight down to the ground.
Ortega lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Plumper!
Ortega tries to control but Plumper wriggling away.
Ortega looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ortega looking to control but Plumper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plumper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Plumper is surviving well by controlling Ortega's body position as best he can.
Plumper slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Plumper is trying to stand up here but Ortega is controlling him well.
Ortega lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Plumper is looking to get back to full guard here but Ortega has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ortega trying to control but Plumper is having none of it.
Ortega working for a guillotine from mount but Plumper is in no mood to give up.
Plumper gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plumper tries to get to full guard but Ortega has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Ortega seems content to control.
Plumper is trying to stand up here but Ortega is controlling him well.
Plumper is looking for a sweep. Ortega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ortega is taking a breather. Plumper says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ortega tries to pass the half guard into mount. Plumper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Plumper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ortega is working away from the top position though.
Plumper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Plumper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ortega swivels and escapes.
Juan Carlos Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biggy Plumper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plumper ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
Ortega doesn't manage to clinch there - Plumper circles away.
Ortega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ortega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Juan Carlos Ortega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Plumper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Plumper shoots in for a double leg but Ortega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ortega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ortega throws a nice looking combination but Plumper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Plumper gets the takedown into side control.
Plumper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Plumper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Plumper goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ortega has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Plumper but great work by Ortega.
Ortega works to advance to full mount. Plumper defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ortega is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Plumper can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plumper tries to reverse the position but Ortega maintains control.
Ortega takes Plumper's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Plumper is in trouble.
Plumper rolls, trying to escape but Ortega keeps control of the position.
Plumper trying to control the action but Ortega just sinks the hooks in.
Ortega has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ortega doesn't have the hooks in and Plumper manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plumper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Plumper has control of an arm but Ortega manages to advance to Plumper's back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Carlos Ortega showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ortega 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Carlos Ortega!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiro Miyagi is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiro Miyagi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Jones!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miyagi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Miyagi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miyagi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones regains half guard.
Miyagi trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Miyagi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miyagi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miyagi is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Miyagi is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miyagi in particular looking to stall.
Miyagi works his way into side control.
Miyagi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is not content to let Miyagi control the position.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miyagi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Miyagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
An elbow from Miyagi crashes against the mat.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miyagi's best efforts.
Miyagi is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
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.
Miyagi trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Miyagi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Miyagi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyagi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Miyagi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Miyagi's attempts to control the action.
Jones can't escape the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi is working for a guillotine from mount but Jones frees his head quite easily.
Miyagi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Miyagi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Miyagi with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there.
Miyagi looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miyagi working for a submission but Jones is keeping him at bay.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi has hold of Jones's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jones manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Miyagi is going olschool here, as he tries to force Jones to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jones shrugs it off.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Miyagi's attempts to control the action.
Miyagi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Miyagi maintains control.
Miyagi wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Miyagi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jones turns into him and now he's in Miyagi's guard.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Miyagi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Miyagi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Miyagi advances position into side control!
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones tries to buck Miyagi off but Miyagi is having none of it.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Miyagi has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jones is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Miyagi yanks on the arm and Jones is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Miyagi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hiro Miyagi!
Hiro Miyagi retains his welterweight title!
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