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Rising Sun 21 : Banzuke Banzai PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Toivo Halaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Richards Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Richards Jr told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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200 lbs
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188 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toivo Halaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Richards Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Richards Jr.
Richards Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Halaus.
Richards Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Halaus seems unphased.
It looks like Toivo Halaus has been cut.
Halaus tries a head kick but it misses.
Richards Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Richards Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Halaus, looking for a takedown. Richards Jr pushes Halaus against the cage but Halaus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Richards Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halaus.
Richards Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Halaus, looking for a takedown. Richards Jr pushes Halaus against the cage but Halaus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Toivo Halaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Richards Jr.
Halaus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halaus rushes Richards Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Halaus scores a nice knee to the body.
Richards Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Paul Richards Jr has been cut.
Halaus lands a nice elbow.
Halaus goes for a takedown attempt but Richards Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Halaus slips under a jab.
Richards Jr misses with a wild combination.
Halaus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Halaus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Halaus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Richards Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards Jr stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Halaus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Richards Jr to see if he's OK.
Richards Jr dodges the ground and pound from Halaus.
Halaus scoring with punches and elbows.
Halaus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Richards Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richards Jr looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halaus working away.
Halaus decides to stand back up.
Richards Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halaus looks to land a right hand but Richards Jr moved out of range.
Halaus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Halaus is working Richards Jr over against the cage.
Halaus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Richards Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Halaus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Halaus throws a head kick but Richards Jr moves out of range.
Richards Jr misses with a takedown
and Halaus counters with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Halaus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Halaus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Halaus moves out of range of the body kick from Richards Jr.
Halaus has closed the distance and engaged Richards Jr in a clinch.
Halaus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Halaus lands a body shot.
Halaus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Richards Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Halaus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Richards Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Halaus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halaus lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Halaus.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halaus lands an uppercut.
Halaus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Halaus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Halaus scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toivo Halaus dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Halaus clinches up with Richards Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Richards Jr avoiding damage as Halaus throws knees to the body.
Richards Jr has had enough of the clinch but Halaus keeps him there for the moment.
Richards Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Halaus.
Halaus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Richards Jr's defenses.
Richards Jr stops a takedown attempt from Halaus.
A head punch on the inside from Halaus fails to land.
Richards Jr is trying to break free.
Halaus lands with a light punch inside.
Richards Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Halaus has him pressed against the cage.
Halaus tries to pull guard but Richards Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Halaus drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halaus lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Halaus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Halaus lands an elbow just above Richards Jr 's eye.
Richards Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Halaus.
Halaus lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halaus scores with a shot to the side of Richards Jr's head.
Halaus lands an elbow just above Richards Jr 's eye.
Halaus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Halaus lands an elbow that stopped Richards Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Halaus jumps guard and drags Richards Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Richards Jr wants to get up but he can't break Halaus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Halaus 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.
Halaus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Halaus.
Halaus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Halaus 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards Jr wants to control but Halaus is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halaus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Richards Jr is looking to escape.
Halaus lands a big elbow.
Halaus 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.
Richards Jr tries to lock up and control but Halaus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Halaus landing punches.
Halaus moves to the back position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halaus is persistently looking for the submission but Richards Jr is defending it well.
Halaus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Richards Jr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Richards Jr for a finish.
Richards Jr is trying to stand back up.
Halaus has Richards Jr flattened out and is raining down punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halaus tightening his grip on Richards Jr, looking for the choke.
Halaus working for a choke but Richards Jr is defending well.
Halaus throwing sloppy strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halaus softening up his opponent with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toivo Halaus dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Halaus takes the fight into the clinch.
Halaus scores with a shoulder strike.
Halaus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Halaus works on Richards Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Halaus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Halaus lands a nice shot to the body.
Halaus lands an elbow inside.
Halaus turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Halaus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Halaus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halaus throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards Jr wants to control but Halaus postures up.
Halaus misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Halaus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Richards Jr wants to control but Halaus postures up.
Richards Jr pushes Halaus away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Halaus gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Halaus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Richards Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Halaus.
A jab from Richards Jr misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Halaus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Halaus shoots in but Richards Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Richards Jr shoots and misses
and Halaus counters with an inside leg kick.
Halaus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richards Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halaus wants to clinch up but Richards Jr keeps it at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Halaus.
Richards Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halaus is looking to slow Richards Jr down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halaus shoots in and bounces Richards Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Halaus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Richards Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Halaus has Richards Jr in his guard.
Richards Jr wants to stand but Halaus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Halaus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Richards Jr!
Toivo Halaus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halaus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halaus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toivo Halaus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Halaus 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toivo Halaus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurisu Ikora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gawon Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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163 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kurisu Ikora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gawon Kim!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Kim.
Ikora keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ikora looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ikora wants to pass to mount but Kim is defending the position.
Kim is staying active underneath Ikora, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kim is in trouble now - Ikora has advanced to mount!
Kim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kim bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikora working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ikora is tightening it up a little... Kim has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kim reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kim taps out! nice BJJ there by Ikora!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kurisu Ikora!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ezio Machiavelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noli Santander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noli Santander struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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135 lbs
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146 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ezio Machiavelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noli Santander!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machiavelli's corner calls for a 1-2. Machiavelli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Machiavelli misses with a wild body shot.
Santander avoids the body shot from Machiavelli.
Machiavelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santander moves away.
Machiavelli stuffs the takedown.
Machiavelli misses with an uppercut. Santander saw that one coming.
Santander shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machiavelli as he jumps to the side.
Machiavelli misses the shot to the body.
Santander closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machiavelli circles away.
Ezio Machiavelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noli Santander.
Machiavelli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machiavelli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machiavelli misses with a hook. Santander ducked under it nicely.
Santander feints and as Machiavelli raises his hands in defense, Santander changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Machiavelli is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santander is controlling him.
Machiavelli working for submissions but it's allowed Santander to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiavelli is trying to stand up here but Santander is controlling him well.
Machiavelli makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Machiavelli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machiavelli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ezio Machiavelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Machiavelli finds it's target.
Santander gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Santander shoots for a takedown but Machiavelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machiavelli stuffs the takedown attempt from Santander. Santander gets slowly back to his feet.
Machiavelli thows a body shot but no joy.
Santander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machiavelli.
Santander fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machiavelli misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machiavelli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machiavelli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machiavelli misses with a body shot.
Machiavelli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santander stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Santander changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machiavelli tries to avoid it but Santander manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machiavelli to the ground. Machiavelli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santander misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santander looks gassed!
Machiavelli wants to land a leg kick but Santander is out of range.
Santander tries to close the distance and clinch but Machiavelli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machiavelli.
Machiavelli scores with a sloppy right hand. Santander should have avoided that one.
Machiavelli misses with a wild body shot.
Ezio Machiavelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Machiavelli. No joy for Santander on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machiavelli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machiavelli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machiavelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Machiavelli stuns Santander with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Santander shoots in for a takedown but Machiavelli shows good takedown defense.
Santander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machiavelli.
Machiavelli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santander.
Machiavelli throws out a powerful jab.
Santander on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machiavelli scores with a body shot.
Machiavelli thows a body shot but no joy.
Machiavelli misses with a wild body shot.
Santander tries for a takedown but Machiavelli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machiavelli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santander on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Machiavelli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santander doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machiavelli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Machiavelli works Santander's body with a nice hook.
Machiavelli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machiavelli misses with a series of wild punches.
Machiavelli wants to slow Santander down by chopping away at his legs.
Machiavelli scores with a jab to the body.
Machiavelli throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezio Machiavelli 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.
Machiavelli lands with a shot to the body.
Santander checks a low kick from Machiavelli.
Santander shoots for a takedown but Machiavelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machiavelli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machiavelli lands a slapping body shot.
Santander dodges the punch combination from Machiavelli.
A jab from Machiavelli misses.
Machiavelli lands a slapping body shot.
Santander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machiavelli misses with a body shot.
Machiavelli is looking to wear down Santander with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Machiavelli swings for the body but Santander moves out of range.
Santander looks for a takedown but Machiavelli sprawls well.
Santander slips under a jab from Machiavelli.
Santander is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiavelli takes a swing at Santander's ribcage but misses.
Machiavelli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santander.
Machiavelli takes a swing at Santander's ribcage but misses.
Machiavelli throws a body punch but Santander moves out of range.
Machiavelli takes a swing at Santander's ribcage but misses.
Santander throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machiavelli's waist but Machiavelli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santander off to one side.
Ezio Machiavelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noli Santander.
Machiavelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Machiavelli with a nice cross.
Machiavelli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santander fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machiavelli.
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.
Machiavelli loads up on a big right hand but Santander slips the punch.
Machiavelli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machiavelli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machiavelli misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Machiavelli there.
Santander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machiavelli.
Machiavelli lands a lovely overhand right.
Machiavelli punishes Santander's body with a nice straight punch.
Machiavelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santander was well out of range. Poor timing from Machiavelli.
Machiavelli scores with a jab. Santander acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machiavelli misses with a low kick.
Machiavelli throws a leg kick but Santander sees it coming and moves out of range.
Donk. Machiavelli catches Santander right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machiavelli.
Santander shoots in for a double leg but Machiavelli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machiavelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santander moves away.
Machiavelli misses with a body shot.
Machiavelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santander was well out of range. Poor timing from Machiavelli.
Santander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machiavelli pinned against the cage. Machiavelli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machiavelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Machiavelli looks to land a right hand but Santander moved out of range.
Santander moves into the clinch.
Santander decides to pull guard.
Machiavelli stands up over Santander, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Machiavelli with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machiavelli trying to control but Santander is working from the bottom.
Santander is working an open guard so Machiavelli takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Machiavelli lands with a shot to the body.
Santander shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Santander showed some decent athleticism there.
Machiavelli manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Machiavelli looks to land a right hand but Santander moved out of range.
Santander walks into a stiff left hand from Machiavelli.
Santander on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Machiavelli misses with a body shot.
Santander takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Santander fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezio Machiavelli dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Machiavelli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machiavelli throws a looping overhand right but Santander ducks down to avoid it.
Machiavelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machiavelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santander was well out of range. Poor timing from Machiavelli.
Machiavelli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santander momentarily.
Machiavelli misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Machiavelli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santander doesn't seem phased though.
Santander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santander fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machiavelli cracks a nice hook into Santander's ribs.
Machiavelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santander was well out of range. Poor timing from Machiavelli.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santander fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Noli Santander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machiavelli.
Machiavelli just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machiavelli throws out the jab.
Machiavelli just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Machiavelli lands.
Machiavelli just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santander.
Ezio Machiavelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noli Santander.
Machiavelli throws a looping overhand right but Santander ducks down to avoid it.
Machiavelli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machiavelli looks to land a left hand but Santander moved out of range nicely.
Machiavelli misses with a body shot.
Machiavelli misses with a body shot.
Machiavelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santander was well out of range. Poor timing from Machiavelli.
Santander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machiavelli.
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.
Santander looks for a takedown but Machiavelli sprawls well.
Machiavelli throws a body punch but Santander moves out of range.
Ezio Machiavelli is winning the standup battle so far.
Santander darts in and clinches Machiavelli up against the cage.
Santander jumps guard.
Santander looking for a guillotine here but Machiavelli defends easily.
Machiavelli landing with the ground and pound.
Machiavelli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Machiavelli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machiavelli throws a series of punches but Santander moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machiavelli.
Machiavelli's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Machiavelli duly obliges.
Machiavelli takes a swing at Santander's ribcage but misses.
Ezio Machiavelli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machiavelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Santander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machiavelli pinned against the cage. Machiavelli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machiavelli throws a body punch but Santander moves out of range.
Santander throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machiavelli's waist but Machiavelli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santander off to one side.
Machiavelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Santander is just out of range.
Santander fails to land the takedown.
Santander takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Machiavelli cracks a nice hook into Santander's ribs.
Machiavelli lands a nice hook to Santander's body. Santander takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Machiavelli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santander slips a jab and a cross from Machiavelli.
Machiavelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santander moves away.
Machiavelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Machiavelli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machiavelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santander was well out of range. Poor timing from Machiavelli.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machiavelli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Santander shoots in looking for a takedown. Machiavelli tries to sprawl out of it but Santander keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machiavelli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Noli Santander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machiavelli lands a nice hook to Santander's body. Santander takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezio Machiavelli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machiavelli, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezio Machiavelli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakurai comes to the cage accompanied by number girl syndrome. Bennett has chosen Stronger, Kanye West as his entrance music. Mike Bennett is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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149 lbs
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153 lbs
9 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takanori Sakurai !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakurai avoids the head kick by Bennett.
Bennett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bennett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakurai throws a chopping leg kick but Bennett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bennett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bennett misses with a head kick.
Sakurai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bennett doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakurai circles away.
Bennett staying out of range there.
Bennett throws a head kick that misses.
Sakurai blocks a head kick by Bennett.
Bennett tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Bennett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sakurai drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bennett looks gassed!
Bennett tries to buck Sakurai off but Sakurai is having none of it.
Sakurai has an Americana. Bennett didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sakurai is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sakurai hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Takanori Sakurai !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey The Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Joey The Lion enters the cage!
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163 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyson Kawajiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joey The Lion!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawajiri steps into range and cracks The Lion with a monster punch that buckles his knees! The Lion flops backwards and Kawajiri dives into his guard looking to finish!
The Lion is rocked!
It looks like Joey The Lion has been cut.
The Lion looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kawajiri's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Lion is still in real trouble! Can Kawajiri finish him?
Kawajiri loads up on a big left hand. The Lion felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kawajiri looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! The Lion can't hide his disappointment, as Kawajiri celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Kawajiri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Ruas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zippi Duudi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruas comes to the cage accompanied by Megadeth - Symphony of Destruction. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Ruas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zippi Duudi!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruas lands a jab to the nose.
Duudi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruas swivels and escapes.
Ruas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice cross by Ruas.
Duudi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruas.
Duudi swinging wilding here.
Ruas lunges at Duudi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duudi's hand.
Nice uppercut there from Ruas.
Ruas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ruas is working for a kimura but Duudi is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duudi's head.
Duudi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas wants to work for an arm triangle but Duudi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ruas throws a strike but Duudi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ruas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Duudi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ruas has Duudi in his guard.
Ruas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ruas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duudi defending well though.
Ruas is pressing down on Duudi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Duudi is holding on for now.
Ruas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ruas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ruas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ruas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ruas 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.
Ruas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Duudi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duudi's head.
Duudi wants to improve his position but Ruas is controlling well.
Duudi trying to control but Ruas postures up.
Ruas drops an elbow to the side of Duudi's head.
Ruas throwing shots but Duudi is blocking nicely.
Ruas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ruas thows a huge punch but Duudi dodges it nicely.
Duudi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ruas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duudi's head.
Ruas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duudi's head.
Ruas is breathing heavily.
Duudi looking for submissions off his back.
Ruas is looking for a kimura here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ruas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruas throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Ruas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ruas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ruas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Duudi sprawls well initially but Ruas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Duudi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Duudi keeping full guard, as Ruas tries to pass.
Ruas throwing strikes but missing.
Ruas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ruas is trying to work for a kimura but Duudi is defending well.
Ruas misses with a head shot. Duudi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duudi is trying to keep Ruas in close.
Ruas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duudi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruas throws and elbow that misses. Duudi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruas's guard. Nice move by Duudi!
Ruas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Duudi manages to get himself to full guard.
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.
Ruas thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruas advances position into side control!
Ruas landing a few strikes.
Duudi wants to control but Ruas postures up.
Duudi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ruas moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas lands an elbow.
Ruas tries to score with some ground and pound. Duudi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ruas throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ruas throws a strike aimed at the side of Duudi's head but Duudi avoids it well.
Ruas in side control, throwing shots but Duudi defends.
Duudi can't do much from the bottom here.
Duudi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ruas.
Ruas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Duudi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ruas throws an elbow but Duudi slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ruas moves into the clinch.
Duudi drags the fight down to the ground.
Ruas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Duudi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ruas has Duudi in his guard.
Duudi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Ruas dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Duudi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duudi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duudi's head backwards.
Ruas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ruas connects with a nice looking jab.
Ruas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab lands there for Ruas.
Ruas shoots and misses
and Duudi counters by clinching up.
Ruas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Duudi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ruas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Duudi to the mat. Duudi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Duudi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruas thows a big elbow that misses.
Marco Ruas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duudi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas has gone for a leg lock! Duudi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ruas's guard.
Ruas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Duudi passes into half guard.
Ruas throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Duudi manages to pass to side control.
Ruas is not content to let Duudi control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ruas is looking to reverse the position.
Ruas is working hard here to advance position.
Ruas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ruas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Duudi stopping the sweep attempt from Ruas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Duudi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ruas throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ruas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Duudi passes into side control.
Ruas looks to move to half guard but instead Duudi has passed into mount! Damn!
Duudi wants to control the pace but Ruas is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruas manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zippi Duudi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruas is looking for a sweep. Duudi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Duudi trying to control the action but Ruas is working from the bottom.
Ruas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Ruas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruas 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Ruas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Ikari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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140 lbs
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138 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very quick |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Ikari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Demian Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Almeida tries to clinch up but Ikari circles away and keeps his distance.
Ikari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Almeida shoots in for a double leg but Ikari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Almeida was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Almeida is working for a guillotine from mount but Ikari frees his head quite easily.
Ikari is squirming around, avoiding Almeida's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ikari tries to improve his position but instead Almeida has taken his back!
Almeida is trying to stick to Ikari's back but Ikari is turning into Almeida. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Almeida's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ikari.
Ikari drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Almeida dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ikari looking for a guillotine here but Almeida defends easily.
Almeida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Almeida tries to stand but Ikari is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ikari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Almeida won't allow Ikari to sweep him here.
Ikari really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ikari is breathing heavily.
Ikari keeping full guard, as Almeida tries to pass.
Ikari looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Almeida has picked Ikari up and slammed him! Ikari can't keep hold of the triangle and Almeida manages to pass to side control!
Ikari tries to bench press Almeida off him but Almeida keeps the position.
Almeida has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Almeida shoots for a takedown but Ikari saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shinji Ikari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Almeida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Almeida trying to control the position but Ikari is working away.
Almeida is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ikari knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ikari sneaks back into half guard.
Ikari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ikari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Almeida stands up from half guard.
Almeida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Almeida changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ikari looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Almeida dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Almeida 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.
Almeida would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ikari is on top in guard.
Ikari slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ikari working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ikari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Almeida has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ikari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Almeida is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikari goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Almeida has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ikari but great work by Almeida.
Ikari is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Almeida tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Almeida has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Almeida is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Almeida is looking to take a break and control but Ikari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ikari is trying to improve his position.
Almeida decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Almeida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ikari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikari fails with the takedown
and Almeida counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ikari's guard now.
Almeida is looking to stand up but Ikari won't let him.
Ikari is looking for a triangle but Almeida pushes his legs off easily.
Ikari looking for a sweep. Not yet Ikari, not yet.
Ikari is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ikari looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Almeida has picked Ikari up and slammed him! Ikari can't keep hold of the triangle and Almeida manages to pass to side control!
Ikari is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ikari tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Almeida presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ikari is looking to improve his position but Almeida isn't that keen on the idea.
Almeida is working for a guillotine from mount but Ikari frees his head quite easily.
Ikari is trying desperately to improve position.
Almeida wants to control the pace but Ikari is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Almeida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ikari bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ikari goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Almeida has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ikari but great work by Almeida.
Almeida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ikari tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Almeida is trying to get an arm triangle but Ikari is defending well.
Almeida decides to stand back up. Almeida steps back and let's Ikari get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikari fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Almeida sprawls well initially but Ikari persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Almeida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ikari seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Almeida has recovered full guard.
Almeida controls Ikari momentarily but Ikari frees himself.
Ikari forces his way into half guard.
Ikari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida looking for submissions off his back.
Ikari prevents Almeida from standing back up.
Ikari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Almeida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ikari.
Almeida trying to control but Ikari postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikari is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Demian Almeida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Almeida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ikari is working away from the top position though.
Ikari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Almeida is pressing down on Ikari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Almeida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ikari sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Almeida's guard.
Ikari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ikari is trying to work for a kimura but Almeida is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ikari is trying to work for a kimura but Almeida is defending well.
Almeida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Almeida manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Almeida can't keep his opponent in guard - Ikari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ikari is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ikari is pressing down on Almeida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Almeida is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinji Ikari showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Almeida 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demian Almeida!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perry Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cox comes to the cage accompanied by Solitaire Unraveling. Gracie has chosen Powerman 5000 - Drop The Bombshell as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Cox has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Perry Cox has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Perry Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xavier Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie drops Cox with a right and a left! Gracie comes rushing in but Cox regains his composure and manages to keep Gracie in guard.
It looks like Perry Cox has been cut.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Cox blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie 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.
Gracie pushes down on Cox's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cox defending well though.
Cox controlling the position well.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cox's head.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
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!
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cox is breathing heavily.
Gracie is thwarting Cox's attempts to control the position.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie unloading with bombs!
Cox wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gracie.
Cox is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Cox is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Cox defends it well.
Gracie thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gracie working for a submission but Cox is keeping him at bay.
Gracie with the ground and pound from mount.
Gracie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poor strikes thrown by Gracie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cox has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cox is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Cox frees his head quite easily.
Cox really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cox is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracie has taken his back - oops!
Cox tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gracie looking to ground and pound but Cox is blocking nicely.
Gracie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cox is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie is going olschool here, as he tries to force Cox to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cox shrugs it off.
BOOM! Gracie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Cox defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cox is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Perry Cox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gracie throws a one two combo.
Gracie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cox in his tracks.
Cox misses with a body shot.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gracie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cox is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie scores with a one two! Cox had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cox walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Gracie lands with an uppercut that bounces Cox off the cage and back into rage.
Gracie cracks Cox with a good jab.
A jab from Gracie finds it's way through Cox's defenses.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie catches Cox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie lands a jab-cross combination.
Oh Cox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cox seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cox drops his hands momentarily and Gracie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A right-left combo lands from Gracie.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Gracie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cox throws out the jab.
Gracie clobbers Cox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xavier Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Cox moves out of range.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie scores with a jab. Cox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Cox which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie cracks Cox with an open hand slap.
Gracie works over Cox's head and body with a nice combination.
Cox takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cox's head backwards.
Perry Cox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cox stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Perry Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Gracie.
Cox cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Cox.
Cox throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Cox shows good takedown defense.
Cox loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Cox.
Cox throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cox as he avoids it easily.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cox.
Gracie misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cox misses with a looping right.
Gracie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Perry Cox'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.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cox pinned against the cage. Cox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie tests Cox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cox is looking to improve his position.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cox defending well though.
Cox punching from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Cox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cox keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cox sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cox actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie prevents Cox from improving his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie tries to bum rush Cox with a series of wild strikes but Cox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gracie lands a jab to the nose.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cox is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Cox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands with an overhand left.
Cox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cox ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Cox.
Cox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Cox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie with a nice cross.
Cox throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Cox moves away and avoids it.
Cox throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Xavier Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gracie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Cox slips the punch.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Cox circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Cox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cox as he avoids it easily.
Perry Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Gracie.
Cox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie takes one on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cox.
Cox takes one to the chin there.
Cox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Gracie really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Perry Cox's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cox as he avoids it easily.
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Cox back into the cage.
Gracie is looking to break free of the clinch but Cox has double underhooks.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Cox holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Gracie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cox punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Cox.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Cox misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Cox.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cox throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cox digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Cox tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Perry Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Gracie.
Cox misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Cox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Cox sprawls well.
Cox digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Cox moves away and avoids it.
Gracie works over Cox's head and body with a nice combination.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Cox.
Nice jab there from Gracie.
Gracie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gracie throws a combination that misses
and Cox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cox needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cox ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Cox missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cox throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Cox throws a combination that misses
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie scores with a jab.
Cox misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A left and a right from Gracie both land. Nice combination.
Gracie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Gracie scores with a decent looking hook.
Cox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Cox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
A right-left combo lands from Gracie.
Cox throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie defending well as Cox loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gracie lands a jab to the nose.
Gracie lands a jab-cross combination.
Gracie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cox throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Cox misses the jab.
Cox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Cox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cox counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Cox tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Xavier Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Perry Cox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cox waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Cox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Cox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Cox seems unphased.
A big left from Cox misses.
A jab from Gracie does it's job there.
Gracie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gracie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Cox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gracie throws a combination. Cox tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Cox seems unphased.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Cox works the jab nicely.
Cox misses the jab.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cox throws out the jab.
Cox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Cox counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cox.
Gracie connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perry Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Gracie.
Cox throws a sloppy body shot
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Cox.
Cox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Cox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
Cox thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cox on the side of the head.
Gracie cracks Cox with an open hand slap.
Gracie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gracie lands a jab to the head.
Cox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cox throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Cox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Cox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Cox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie lands with a cross.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cox as he avoids it easily.
A shot to de liver by Cox. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie scores with a jab.
Cox throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to de liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie moves forwards but Cox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a combination that misses
and Cox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie scores with a hook.
Gracie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Perry Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cox throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Cox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie cracks Cox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Gracie scores with a four punch combination!
Gracie shoots in but Cox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cox throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie cracks Cox with an open hand slap.
A cross from Gracie lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 44:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 44:50
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuudai Ryuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Kjellstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuudai Ryuu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bjorn Kjellstrom!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryuu is looking to land body kicks.
Kjellstrom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryuu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kjellstrom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryuu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ryuu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryuu takes a swing at Kjellstrom's ribcage but misses.
Kjellstrom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to de liver by Kjellstrom. Beautiful body shot.
Ryuu throws a series of punches but Kjellstrom avoids them all with ease.
Ryuu misses the body punch
and Kjellstrom counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Ryuu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kjellstrom is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryuu wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryuu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Ryuu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kjellstrom is one step ahead there.
Ryuu keeping full guard, as Kjellstrom tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu has an active guard here but Kjellstrom has managed to pass into half guard.
Ryuu is looking to improve his position.
Kjellstrom tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ryuu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Kjellstrom is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ryuu!
Ryuu working to try and regain half guard.
Kjellstrom wants to finish this one by submission but Ryuu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kjellstrom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryuu gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Kjellstrom dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ryuu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kjellstrom counters with a stiff right hand.
Bjorn Kjellstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryuu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kjellstrom counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Ryuu off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Kjellstrom follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Ryuu was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bjorn Kjellstrom!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lei Wulong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago comes to the cage accompanied by Don't You Wish You Were Me-Fozzy. Antonio Santiago 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 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Santiago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lei Wulong!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wulong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wulong misses with a low kick.
Wulong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lei Wulong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wulong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santiago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wulong throws a big shot that misses.
Santiago bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wulong's head backwards.
Santiago misses with a wild body shot.
Wulong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wulong misses with a straight right.
Santiago throws a sloppy body shot
and Wulong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wulong fails to land with a series of punches.
Santiago misses with a body shot.
Wulong misses with a jab to the body
and Santiago counters with a right hand to the body.
Wulong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wulong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Wulong.
Wulong throws a jab when Santiago was well out of range.
Wulong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Santiago takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Wulong.
Santiago shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wulong's guard.
Santiago drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wulong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Santiago has Wulong in his guard.
Wulong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santiago throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wulong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wulong tries to free his leg and advance position but Santiago is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago looking for a sweep. Not yet Santiago, not yet.
Wulong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago wants to get back to full guard.
Wulong is looking to advance position but Santiago won't allow it.
Santiago gets back to full guard.
Wulong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Santiago keeping full guard, as Wulong tries to pass.
Santiago looking for subs off his back but Wulong has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wulong trying to control the pace.
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.
Santiago is staying active underneath Wulong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santiago works his way to full guard. Good work.
Santiago wants to sweep here but Wulong controlling him for the moment.
Santiago manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wulong manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lei Wulong will probably get the nod.
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.
Santiago walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wulong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wulong throws a hook but Santiago avoids it easily.
Wulong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Wulong misses its intended target.
Wulong throws a lazy right hand but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Santiago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulong looks to throw the jab but Santiago is out of range.
Wulong throws a leg kick that misses.
Santiago blocks a jab.
Good work by Santiago as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago fails with the takedown.
Wulong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Santiago connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wulong momentarily.
Santiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wulong connects with a single shot there.
Wulong throws a leg kick that misses.
Santiago moves out of range of the strikes.
Wulong is looking to score with low kicks.
Lei Wulong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wulong wants to land a leg kick but Santiago is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wulong misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wulong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Santiago.
Wulong tries to clinch there but Santiago circles away.
Santiago moves away from the strike by Wulong.
Santiago tries for a takedown but Wulong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wulong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wulong waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Santiago.
Santiago looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wulong!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Santiago cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santiago goes for an armbar but Wulong turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wulong.
Santiago 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Wulong passes into half guard.
Santiago is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Wulong pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Santiago wants to sweep but Wulong has passed to side control!
Santiago looks to move to half guard but instead Wulong has passed into mount! Damn!
Wulong content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Santiago looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Wulong scores with punches from the back.
Wulong just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lei Wulong 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.
Nice shot lands for Wulong.
Santiago has his takedown stuffed
and Santiago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wulong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santiago decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wulong wants to improve his position but Santiago is controlling well.
Wulong trying to control from the bottom.
Santiago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wulong moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulong lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Santiago!
Santiago is working to get back to half guard.
Wulong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wulong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Santiago can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wulong jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Santiago manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wulong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Santiago is able to avoid easily.
Santiago has his takedown stuffed
and Wulong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulong throws a jab but it's blocked by Santiago.
Wulong sizes up Santiago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wulong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Wulong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santiago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wulong's waist but Wulong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santiago off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago slips under a jab from Wulong.
Wulong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Santiago counters with a shoot takedown. Wulong fights it but they end up in guard.
Wulong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Santiago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wulong controlling Santiago's posture.
Wulong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santiago tries to free his leg and advance position but Wulong is retaining full guard.
Wulong wants to sweep but no luck.
Santiago pushes down on Wulong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Santiago with the ground and pound but Wulong uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Santiago looking to pass the guard.
Santiago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Lei Wulong just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wulong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wulong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wulong swinging wilding here.
Wulong cracks the inside of Santiago's front leg.
Santiago connects with a nice looking jab.
Santiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santiago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulong misses with a wild body shot.
Santiago connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wulong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santiago moves away.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Santiago was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulong blocking the ground and pound.
Santiago landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wulong has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Wulong trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wulong covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Santiago.
Santiago misses with an elbow to the head.
Wulong is trapped and Santiago is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Santiago is trying to stick to Wulong's back but Wulong is turning into Santiago. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Santiago's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wulong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wulong 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 Santiago.
Santiago sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wulong prevents Santiago from improving his position.
Wulong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Wulong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Santiago wants to get back to full guard.
Wulong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulong prevents Santiago from improving his position.
Wulong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Santiago wants to get back to full guard but Wulong has passed into side control.
Wulong wants to take Santiago's back but he can't do it this time.
Santiago is trying to escape the mount.
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.
Wulong looking to control and managing it successfully.
Santiago keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Santiago had his way with Lei Wulong in 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. This is the final round!
Wulong thows a body shot but no joy.
Santiago with a poor takedown
and Wulong counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Santiago is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Santiago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wulong.
A telegraphed right hand from Santiago misses the target.
Santiago fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wulong sprawls well initially but Santiago persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wulong desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wulong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santiago is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Santiago kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Santiago thows a huge punch but Wulong dodges it nicely.
Santiago passes to full mount!
Santiago throwing strikes here but Wulong is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wulong tries to hold on but Santiago pushes him away.
Santiago lands a big elbow.
Santiago working for a guillotine from mount but Wulong is in no mood to give up.
A nice elbow there by Santiago.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago throws some wild stikes that Wulong manages to avoid easily.
Wulong sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Santiago wants to pass to mount but Wulong is defending the position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wulong is looking to improve his position.
Santiago scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wulong trying to control here.
Santiago tries to pass to full mount but Wulong defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wulong's head.
Wulong is controlling Santiago's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Santiago trying to mount his opponent but Wulong defends it.
Santiago missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Santiago wants to pass to mount but Wulong is defending the position.
Wulong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santiago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santiago's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wulong softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Wulong keeps control of the position as Santiago tries to break free.
Lei Wulong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santiago is working hard here to advance position.
Santiago is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Santiago wants to escape the position.
Antonio Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago turns into Wulong and is now in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Santiago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wulong 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:48
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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