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TUOW4: Madness PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turbo Rulez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Reygaerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turbo Rulez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Turbo Rulez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dimitri Reygaerts!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reygaerts is looking to clinch but Rulez is avoiding it.
Reygaerts doesn't manage to clinch there - Rulez circles away.
Rulez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reygaerts circles away.
Rulez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Turbo Rulez has been cut.
Rulez dodges the punch combination from Reygaerts.
Reygaerts moves in looking to clinch but Rulez pushes him off.
Reygaerts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rulez swats away the attempt to clinch by Reygaerts.
Reygaerts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reygaerts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rulez as he jumps to the side.
Reygaerts is looking to clinch.
Reygaerts instigates a clinch.
Reygaerts is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rulez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Reygaerts.
Rulez jumps into guard, dragging Reygaerts to the mat.
Reygaerts stands and steps away. Rulez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rulez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rulez is breathing heavily.
Reygaerts forces Rulez back against the cage and clinches.
Reygaerts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reygaerts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reygaerts lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reygaerts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reygaerts successfully pulls guard.
Rulez trying to control the position from guard on top but Reygaerts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reygaerts wants to sweep here but Rulez controlling him for the moment.
Rulez trying to control the position from guard on top but Reygaerts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reygaerts wants to stand up but Rulez is controlling him.
Rulez wants to control from the top but Reygaerts keeps moving.
Reygaerts wants to stand but Rulez is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rulez won't allow Reygaerts to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reygaerts stuffs the takedown attempt from Rulez. Rulez gets slowly back to his feet.
Reygaerts wants to clinch up but Rulez keeps it at a distance.
Rulez misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Reygaerts.
Rulez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rulez lands in his opponent's guard.
Rulez wants to pass the guard but Reygaerts is keeping the position.
Rulez won't allow Reygaerts to get back to his feet.
Rulez stands and steps away. Reygaerts gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rulez swats away the attempt to clinch by Reygaerts.
Rulez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rulez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rulez throws a strike but Reygaerts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rulez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reygaerts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rulez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reygaerts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rulez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Reygaerts puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Reygaerts is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Reygaerts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Turbo Rulez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rulez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rulez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rulez working away.
Reygaerts manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Reygaerts is trying to stand.
Rulez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rulez controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rulez scoring with strikes but Reygaerts is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rulez controlling from mount.
Rulez prevents Reygaerts from getting the reversal.
Reygaerts prevents Rulez from taking his back.
Rulez controlling the pace for now.
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.
Reygaerts tries to reverse the position but Rulez maintains control.
Reygaerts bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Reygaerts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rulez is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rulez is on top in guard.
Rulez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rulez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rulez decides to stand back up. Rulez steps back and let's Reygaerts get back to his feet.
Rulez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rulez shoots in and drives through. Reygaerts sprawls well.
A good leg kick by Rulez.
Dimitri Reygaerts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reygaerts throws a body punch but Rulez moves out of range.
Rulez scores with a takedown into Reygaerts's guard.
Rulez is stalling in the full guard.
Rulez won't allow Reygaerts to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reygaerts wants to stand but Rulez is controlling the position.
Turbo Rulez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reygaerts looking for a sweep. Not yet Reygaerts, not yet.
Rulez postures up.
Reygaerts wants to stand and escape but Rulez is having none of it.
Reygaerts working a defensive guard here.
Reygaerts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reygaerts wants to clinch up but Rulez keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turbo Rulez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Turbo Rulez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rulez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reygaerts pinned against the cage. Reygaerts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reygaerts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reygaerts stuffs the takedown attempt from Rulez. Rulez gets slowly back to his feet.
Rulez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rulez slips a jab and a cross from Reygaerts.
Rulez throws a leg kick but Reygaerts sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reygaerts forces Rulez back against the cage and clinches.
Reygaerts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rulez has him pressed against the cage.
Rulez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reygaerts has him pressed against the cage.
Reygaerts prevents Rulez from breaking the clinch.
Reygaerts lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rulez wants to improve his position but Reygaerts is controlling well.
Reygaerts seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Reygaerts working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rulez looking for submissions off his back.
Reygaerts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rulez wants to control but Reygaerts is keeping busy.
Reygaerts is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Rulez kicks off Reygaerts and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reygaerts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rulez counters by clinching up.
Rulez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Reygaerts struggling a bit here.
Reygaerts wants to get back to his feet.
Rulez wants to control but Reygaerts is keeping him busy.
Rulez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Reygaerts is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reygaerts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rulez trying to control the action but Reygaerts is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reygaerts feints and as Rulez raises his hands in defense, Reygaerts changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reygaerts prevents Rulez from getting back to his feet.
Reygaerts wanted to stand there but Rulez had control of the position.
Rulez pushes Reygaerts off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rulez misses with a few strikes there.
Rulez keeps the fight on the outside.
Reygaerts shoots in but no luck this time.
Reygaerts tries to clinch but Rulez is having none of it.
Rulez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turbo Rulez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rulez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reygaerts checks a leg kick.
Reygaerts tries to clinch there but Rulez circles away.
Nice body punch from Reygaerts.
Rulez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rulez throws a body kick that misses.
Reygaerts moves in looking to clinch but Rulez pushes him off.
Reygaerts closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rulez counters with a head kick. That will keep Reygaerts thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reygaerts has closed the distance and engaged Rulez in a clinch.
Rulez tries to pull guard but Reygaerts won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Reygaerts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reygaerts has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Reygaerts!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sunmin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Paelinck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunmin Kim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sunmin Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samuel Paelinck!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kim was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kim wants to control the pace but Paelinck is squirming around nicely.
Paelinck is trying to escape the mount.
Paelinck wants to control but Kim is having none of it.
Paelinck can't escape the position.
Paelinck is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Paelinck is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paelinck is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paelinck tries to hold on but Kim postures up.
Kim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paelinck is looking to escape.
Paelinck is trying to escape the mount.
Kim looking to control but Paelinck is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paelinck can't escape the position.
Paelinck bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paelinck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paelinck trying to move into half guard but instead Kim has managed to sweep!
Paelinck looks gassed!
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Paelinck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paelinck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paelinck keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass.
Kim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paelinck lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Kim trying to control but Paelinck is working from the bottom.
Kim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kim trying to stand up but can't free himself from Paelinck's guard.
Paelinck has control of Kim's left arm, preventing Kim from doing any damage.
Paelinck looking for a guillotine here but Kim defends easily.
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.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Paelinck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paelinck is trying to control the position but Kim postures up.
Kim preventing the sweep.
Kim trying to control but Paelinck is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kim drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kim trying to control but Paelinck is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunmin Kim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Paelinck misses with a takedown
and Kim counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Paelinck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paelinck working for submissions but it's allowed Kim to get to half guard.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Paelinck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kim prevents Paelinck from improving his position.
Paelinck wants to control but Kim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paelinck looking for submissions off his back.
Paelinck is pressing down on Kim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paelinck is looking to stand back up but Kim counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Paelinck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Paelinck knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Paelinck tries to buck Kim off but Kim is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Paelinck's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paelinck regains half guard.
Paelinck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kim is working away from the top position though.
Kim prevents Paelinck from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paelinck moves into the clinch.
Paelinck is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kim can't fight it off and eventually Paelinck manages to take the fight to the floor. Kim looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Paelinck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
Paelinck has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kim is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paelinck postures up.
Paelinck wants to stand and escape but instead Kim has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paelinck is looking for a triangle but Kim pushes his legs off easily.
Paelinck working for a triangle but Kim defends it easily.
Paelinck has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kim should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Paelinck has tightened it up now! Kim should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Paelinck!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Shirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Suffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Barry Shirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will Suffer!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suffer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Suffer looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Suffer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shirk keeps working.
Shirk tries to get to full guard but Suffer has control of the leg.
Suffer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suffer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Suffer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shirk wants to control but Suffer is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suffer prevents Shirk from improving his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shirk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Suffer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shirk trying to control the position.
Shirk keeping moving, preventing Suffer from controlling successfully.
Shirk trying to control the position.
Suffer trying to control but Shirk is working from the bottom.
Shirk trying to keep a closed guard but Suffer is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suffer manages to get himself to full guard.
Suffer keeping moving, preventing Shirk from controlling successfully.
Shirk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suffer has Shirk pulled in close to control his posture.
Shirk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Suffer throws Shirk to one side and escapes!
Shirk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suffer instigates a clinch.
Shirk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suffer tries to pull guard but Shirk won't allow it.
Shirk pulls Suffer into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shirk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Suffer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shirk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suffer's guard.
Shirk lands a couple of elbows.
It looks like Will Suffer has been cut.
Shirk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Suffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shirk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Suffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shirk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Suffer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Shirk chips away with some ground and pound.
Suffer has Shirk pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suffer controls Shirk momentarily but Shirk frees himself.
Shirk trying to control but Suffer is working from the bottom.
Suffer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shirk stands and throws Suffer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shirk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Suffer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Shirk asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Suffer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Suffer gets one leg under and gets the fight to 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 Barry Shirk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Will Suffer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shirk tries to bum rush Suffer with a series of wild strikes but Suffer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shirk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Suffer circles away.
Suffer looks for a takedown but Shirk sprawls well.
Shirk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Suffer's guard.
Suffer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shirk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shirk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Suffer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shirk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barry Shirk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shirk working the head and body with strikes.
Suffer is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suffer pushes Shirk away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shirk gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Suffer is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shirk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shirk lands some shots froms side control.
Shirk is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Suffer is trying to escape and Shirk transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Suffer is forced to tap! Nice work there by Shirk! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barry Shirk!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Staartjes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ysly Abysal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hans Staartjes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ysly Abysal!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staartjes 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.
Abysal working a defensive guard but Staartjes manages to pass into side control anyway.
Abysal is not content to let Staartjes control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abysal trying his best to control but Staartjes has mounted him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staartjes trying to control but Abysal is having none of it.
Abysal is looking to improve his position but Staartjes isn't that keen on the idea.
Staartjes controlling from mount.
Abysal takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Staartjes controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abysal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abysal tries to hold on but Staartjes pushes him away.
Staartjes punching from mount but Abysal doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Abysal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Staartjes wants to stand but Staartjes is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Abysal tries to hold on but Staartjes postures up.
Staartjes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Abysal is trying to reverse the position but instead Staartjes has taken his back - oops!
Staartjes is punishing Abysal with strikes - can he finish him?!
Staartjes is looking to control Abysal but Abysal is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Abysal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.
Staartjes doesn't have the hooks in and Abysal manages to turn into his guard.
Staartjes is breathing heavily.
Abysal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Staartjes is keeping the position for now.
Staartjes 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.
Abysal trying to control but Staartjes is working from the bottom.
Staartjes striking off his back but it's not causing Abysal any problems.
Staartjes looking for a guillotine here but Abysal defends easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Staartjes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abysal but Abysal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abysal avoids the head kick by Staartjes.
Staartjes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abysal but Abysal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abysal misses with a takedown attempt
and Staartjes counters with a shoot takedown. Abysal fights it but they end up in guard.
Staartjes stands up and waves to Abysal to follow him.
Staartjes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Staartjes showed some decent athleticism there.
Abysal has hold of Staartjes's hands but Staartjes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Abysal is rocked!
Staartjes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abysal is not content to let Staartjes control the position.
Staartjes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.Staartjes prevents Abysal from improving his position.
Abysal is looking to control Staartjes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abysal avoid being mounted?
Staartjes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Abysal takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Staartjes tries to clinch up.
Staartjes fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Staartjes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Staartjes throws the kick towards the body but Abysal avoids it.
Staartjes cracks the inside of Abysal's front leg.
Staartjes misses with a takedown attempt
and Abysal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Abysal postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Staartjes to stand up.
Staartjes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Abysal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hans Staartjes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.Abysal controlling from the top position.
Abysal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abysal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abysal controlling from the top position.
Staartjes keeping moving, preventing Abysal from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staartjes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Abysal!
Staartjes get's back to his feet.
Staartjes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Abysal counters with a single leg into guard. Staartjes didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Staartjes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Staartjes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abysal tries to free his leg and advance position but Staartjes is retaining full guard.
Staartjes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abysal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Staartjes is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abysal throwing strikes but missing.
Staartjes keeping full guard, as Abysal tries to pass.
Abysal controlling from the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Staartjes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Staartjes throws an off balance right hand
and Abysal counters with a single leg into guard. Staartjes didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Staartjes wants to sweep but no luck.
Abysal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abysal stops Staartjes from standing up.
Staartjes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staartjes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abysal tries to free his leg and advance position but Staartjes is retaining full guard.
Abysal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Staartjes looking to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Staartjes moves into the clinch.
Staartjes jumps guard.
Abysal drops back, looking for a kneebar! Staartjes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Staartjes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Staartjes!
Staartjes trying to control the position but Abysal is working away.
Abysal wants to control but Staartjes postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staartjes wants to stand but Abysal is controlling his arm.
Abysal tries to buck Staartjes off but Staartjes is having none of it.
Abysal struggling a bit here.
Abysal tries to buck Staartjes off but Staartjes is having none of it.
Abysal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Staartjes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Abysal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Staartjes working a defensive guard but Abysal manages to pass into side control anyway.
Staartjes sneaks back into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Staartjes won't allow Abysal to pass to mount.
Abysal is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Staartjes is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ysly Abysal 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!
Staartjes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Abysal pulls Staartjes in close to prevent any damage.
Staartjes wants to control from the top but Abysal keeps moving.
Abysal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abysal controlling Staartjes's posture.
Staartjes gets to his feet - Abysal follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abysal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Staartjes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hans Staartjes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staartjes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Abysal trying to hold on to Staartjes's head to control him but Staartjes postures up.
Abysal is staying active underneath Staartjes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Staartjes seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Staartjes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Abysal is looking to control Staartjes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abysal avoid being mounted?
Staartjes is taking a breather. Abysal 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.
Abysal trying to control but Staartjes postures up.
Staartjes trying to control from half guard but Abysal is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abysal tries to get to full guard but Staartjes has control of the leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Staartjes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Abysal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Abysal is working for a kimura but Staartjes is defending it quite comfortably.
Staartjes wants to get back to his feet.
Abysal wants to pass the guard but Staartjes is defending well.
Staartjes controlling the position for now.
Staartjes is looking to control Abysal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Staartjes avoid being mounted?
Staartjes manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staartjes feints and as Abysal raises his hands in defense, Staartjes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abysal has a closed guard, preventing Staartjes from standing up.
Abysal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Staartjes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Staartjes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abysal looking for a guillotine here but Staartjes defends easily.
Staartjes is fighting to break Abysal's control of his arms but Abysal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Abysal is trying to keep Staartjes in close.
Abysal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staartjes tries to free his leg and advance position but Abysal is retaining full guard.
Staartjes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abysal shoots in and bounces Staartjes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Abysal content to stall in guard here.
Staartjes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abysal manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Staartjes trying to control but Abysal is working from the bottom.
Abysal pulls Staartjes in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hans Staartjes.
I think Staartjes 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Staartjes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukas Schwarz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schwarz has chosen Benzin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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, Paul Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lukas Schwarz!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Schwarz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Smith manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Schwarz!
Smith controlling his opponent.
Schwarz is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith content just to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Paul Smith.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Schwarz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith swings for the body but Schwarz moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Schwarz throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Schwarz wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Schwarz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Schwarz to the mat.
Smith working for a triangle but Schwarz defends it easily.
Smith pulls Schwarz in close to prevent any damage.
Schwarz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schwarz's guard.
Smith is in close to Schwarz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Schwarz, up you get!
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schwarz wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith prevents Schwarz from breaking the clinch.
Schwarz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Schwarz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Schwarz.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Schwarz is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Smith!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daemon Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludo Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanders has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Daemon Davies has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Daemon Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ludo Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanders looks gassed!
Davies throws a sloppy head kick and Sanders moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Davies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davies cracks Sanders with a big right hand and Sanders goes down!
Sanders is rocked!
It looks like Ludo Sanders has been cut.
Davies not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sanders is still on wobbly legs! Can Davies finish him?
Davies has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sanders seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanders looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies won't allow Sanders to sweep him here.
Sanders throws his legs up looking for a submission but Davies uses it to pass to side control.
Davies decides to stand back up.
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.
Davies connects with a nice cross there... Sanders is looking wobbly and Davies recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Sanders to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Davies jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daemon Davies!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tjerk Hamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaw Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw Maxwell acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tjerk Hamer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shaw Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Maxwell does no damage.
Maxwell misses with a wild combination.
Maxwell swinging wilding here.
Maxwell misses with a wild combination.
Hamer slips a jab and a cross from Maxwell.
Hamer feints and as Maxwell raises his hands in defense, Hamer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maxwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hamer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hamer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hamer stands up from Maxwell's guard - Hamer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hamer moves into the clinch successfully.
Hamer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hamer misses the shot to the body.
Hamer dodges the punch combination from Maxwell.
Hamer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maxwell as he jumps to the side.
Hamer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Maxwell is trying to get back to half guard.
Maxwell looks gassed!
Hamer wants to control but Maxwell is keeping him busy.
Maxwell prevents Hamer from improving position.
Hamer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maxwell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maxwell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Maxwell throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hamer blocks a low kick nicely.
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.
Horrible takedown by Hamer or perhaps it was just good defense by Maxwell which made him look bad.
Maxwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hamer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hamer has closed the distance and engaged Maxwell in a clinch.
Maxwell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hamer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Maxwell can't fight it off and eventually Hamer manages to take the fight to the floor. Maxwell looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hamer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hamer wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving.
Maxwell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hamer is controlling him.
Maxwell wants to sweep here but Hamer controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maxwell cracks Hamer with a big right hand and Hamer goes down!
Hamer is rocked!
It looks like Tjerk Hamer has been cut.
Maxwell gets to his feet - Hamer follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tjerk Hamer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hamer 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 10:9
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tjerk Hamer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominique Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siggi Hemerijckx (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dominique Samson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Siggi Hemerijckx!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemerijckx tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Samson swivels and escapes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Samson.
Hemerijckx wants to control but Samson postures up.
Hemerijckx is looking to get back to his feet here but Samson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hemerijckx's back.
Hemerijckx rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hemerijckx won't allow Samson to pass to mount.
Samson stands up and beckons Hemerijckx to join him on the feet.
Samson moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson misses with an uppercut. Hemerijckx saw that one coming.
Hemerijckx is looking to clinch but Samson is avoiding it.
Hemerijckx shoots and misses
and Samson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hemerijckx fails with the takedown
and Samson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hemerijckx won't be happy with that.
Dominique Samson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Siggi Hemerijckx.
Hemerijckx is pushing Samson's head away, looking to escape. Samson manages to hold on to the position though.
Hemerijckx is trying to work for a sweep but Samson has mounted him!
Samson has control of Hemerijckx's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hemerijckx regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemerijckx is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hemerijckx tries to hold on but Samson pushes him away.
Samson get's back to his feet.
A choreographed right hand from Samson misses the target.
Samson connects with a crisp jab.
Hemerijckx tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Samson counters with a single leg into guard. Hemerijckx didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemerijckx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Samson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hemerijckx misses with a takedown attempt
and Samson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hemerijckx looks gassed!
Samson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hemerijckx defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hemerijckx wants to control but Samson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hemerijckx is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson is looking for a kimura but Hemerijckx is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Samson to get the leverage.
Hemerijckx manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Samson misses with an uppercut.
Samson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hemerijckx trying to keep a closed guard but Samson is proving a slippery customer.
Hemerijckx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hemerijckx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hemerijckx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Samson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Samson scores with a three punch combo!
A punch combination from Samson misses.
Hemerijckx shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Samson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hemerijckx!
Hemerijckx is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Samson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Hemerijckx doesn't manage to clinch there - Samson circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson tries to clinch up but Hemerijckx circles away and keeps his distance.
Samson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hemerijckx tries for a takedown but Samson circles away easily
and Samson counters with a nice uppercut.
Samson connects with a crisp jab.
Hemerijckx tries for a takedown but Samson circles away easily
and Samson counters with a two punch combo.
Dominique Samson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Siggi Hemerijckx.
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.
Samson has closed the distance and engaged Hemerijckx in a clinch.
Samson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dominique Samson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hemerijckx thows a leg kick but Samson checks it
and Samson counters with a shoot takedown. Hemerijckx fights it but they end up in guard.
Hemerijckx looking to control.
Hemerijckx is looking for a triangle but Samson pushes his legs off easily.
Hemerijckx is looking for a triangle but Samson pushes his legs off easily.
Samson passes Hemerijckx's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hemerijckx is defending against the submission attempts here by Samson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemerijckx is trying to maintain the position but Samson is very close to passing his half guard.
Samson slips a nice elbow through Hemerijckx's hands, connecting with Hemerijckx's forehead.
Samson uses his free foot to push down on Hemerijckx's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hemerijckx.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Samson wants to clinch.
Hemerijckx misses with a takedown attempt
and Samson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hemerijckx won't be happy with that.
Samson stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemerijckx has his takedown stuffed
and Samson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Samson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hemerijckx controls Samson momentarily but Samson frees himself.
Samson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hemerijckx's head.
Hemerijckx kicks Samson off and gets to his feet.
Samson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hemerijckx can do to turn this around?
Samson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samson tries to clinch up but Hemerijckx circles away and keeps his distance.
Hemerijckx has his takedown stuffed
and Samson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Samson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hemerijckx shoots and misses
and Samson counters with a takedown into side control.
Samson stands up.
Hemerijckx misses with a takedown
and Hemerijckx takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Samson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hemerijckx on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hemerijckx moves into full guard.
Hemerijckx has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Samson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hemerijckx.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemerijckx can't do much from the bottom here.
Hemerijckx manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hemerijckx is looking to control Samson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hemerijckx avoid being mounted?
Samson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hemerijckx has his takedown stuffed
and Samson counters with a single leg into guard. Hemerijckx didn't expect that.
Dominique Samson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Siggi Hemerijckx.
Samson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hemerijckx, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemerijckx tries for a takedown but Samson circles away easily
and Samson counters with a nice body shot.
Hemerijckx fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Samson shoots in but Hemerijckx avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hemerijckx keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemerijckx doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Samson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hemerijckx shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Samson counters with a big head kick but Hemerijckx shrugs it off.
Samson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hemerijckx gets back to full guard.
Samson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Hemerijckx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemerijckx tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Hemerijckx regains half guard.
Hemerijckx is trying to stand back up but Samson is controlling him
Hemerijckx is trying to maintain the position but Samson is very close to passing his half guard.
Hemerijckx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hemerijckx tries to roll over but Samson keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hemerijckx has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Samson is working away from the top position though.
Siggi Hemerijckx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hemerijckx is pressing down on Samson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominique Samson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Samson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominique Samson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herman Ruttijn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Balboa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Herman Ruttijn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruttijn slips a jab and a cross from Balboa.
Ruttijn lands a big shot that drops Balboa! Can he finish him?
Balboa is rocked!
It looks like Rocky Balboa has been cut.
Ruttijn stopping the sweep attempt from Balboa.
Balboa is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruttijn finish him?
Balboa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruttijn's guard.
Balboa seems to have recovered his senses.
Ruttijn is looking to sweep but instead, Balboa has passed into half guard.
Ruttijn moves into full guard.
Balboa controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ruttijn wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Balboa manages to pass to side control.
Balboa is thwarting Ruttijn's attempts to control the position.
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.
Balboa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ruttijn.
Ruttijn scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Balboa manages to mount him!
Ruttijn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ruttijn stops Balboa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Balboa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ruttijn is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruttijn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Balboa working Ruttijn over with strikes here.
Balboa stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Balboa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balboa looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruttijn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruttijn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Balboa avoids the elbow strike from Ruttijn, against the cage.
Balboa prevents Ruttijn from breaking the clinch.
Ruttijn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ruttijn wants to break free but Balboa has control.
Balboa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruttijn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ruttijn breaks the clinch.
Ruttijn throws a combination that misses
and Balboa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ruttijn!
Ruttijn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Balboa wants to control the pace but Ruttijn is squirming around nicely.
Ruttijn is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rocky Balboa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocky Balboa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Balboa shoots in but no luck this time.
Ruttijn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ruttijn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruttijn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruttijn cracks a nice hook into Balboa's ribs.
Balboa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Balboa drives through and clinches with Ruttijn against the cage.
Ruttijn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruttijn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Balboa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Balboa throws a strike but Ruttijn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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!
Balboa looking to control.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruttijn is standing up over Balboa. Balboa looks to escape but Ruttijn dives into side control.
Ruttijn lands an elbow.
Balboa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Balboa kicks off Ruttijn and gets to his feet.
Ruttijn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Balboa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruttijn pinned against the cage. Ruttijn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Balboa.
Balboa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ruttijn to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruttijn moves into range and clinches up with Balboa.
Ruttijn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruttijn dances in with a quick combination. Balboa is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Ruttijn snaps Balboa's head back. Balboa stumbles backwards against the cage. Ruttijn steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Balboa's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Balboa just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Herman Ruttijn!
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