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WCA Fight Night: 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tamotsu Masayoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ralph Gordon had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ralph Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tamotsu Masayoshi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Masayoshi's waist but Masayoshi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gordon off to one side.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Gordon! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ralph Gordon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sin Choo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KJ Hoodwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by We Came To Dance- Gaslight Anthem. Hoodwell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Boom (How You Like That). 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sin Choo Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, KJ Hoodwell!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Hoodwell can't get the takedown.
Hoodwell can't get the takedown.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Hoodwell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sin Choo Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KJ Hoodwell.
Jones is looking to clinch but Hoodwell is avoiding it.
Hoodwell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hoodwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like KJ Hoodwell has been cut.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hoodwell looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
Hoodwell has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones trying to control but Hoodwell is working from the bottom.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hoodwell's guard.
Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hoodwell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones darts in and clinches Hoodwell up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones throws a left that rocks Hoodwell and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Jones dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Hoodwell regain composure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Hoodwell get back to his feet.
A shot to de liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Hoodwell tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Hoodwell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Jones has clasped his hands together around Hoodwell's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hoodwell tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell stops Jones from passing to mount.
Hoodwell is trying to improve his position.
Hoodwell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
Hoodwell has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jones has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hoodwell is trying to stick to Jones's back but Jones is turning into Hoodwell. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hoodwell's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jones.
Hoodwell working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hoodwell tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones decides to return to a standing position.
Hoodwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Hoodwell backing up. Hoodwell nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones has Hoodwell up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoodwell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hoodwell is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Hoodwell has him pressed against the cage.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoodwell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Hoodwell backpedaling.
Hoodwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hoodwell's knee momentarily.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoodwell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoodwell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoodwell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Hoodwell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoodwell feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Hoodwell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sin Choo Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on KJ Hoodwell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoodwell circles away.
Hoodwell tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoodwell can do to turn this around?
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
KJ Hoodwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoodwell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Hoodwell's ribcage. Hoodwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hoodwell lands a takedown into guard.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoodwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoodwell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hoodwell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
Hoodwell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodwell working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
Hoodwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoodwell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones wanted to stand there but Hoodwell had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hoodwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Hoodwell is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jones rolls with it to try and escape but Hoodwell cranks on the arm and Jones is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). KJ Hoodwell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ginchin Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marciano Rodoberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ginchin Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marciano Rodoberto!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodoberto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machida decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rodoberto wants to improve his position but Machida is controlling well.
Machida thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodoberto's head.
Machida 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.
Rodoberto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodoberto tries to kick Machida off but Machida keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rodoberto trying to hold on to Machida's head to control him but Machida postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodoberto is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Machida is staying active.
Machida blocks the strikes from Rodoberto.
Machida not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rodoberto shoots and misses
and Machida counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodoberto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodoberto wants to hit a switch here but Machida passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rodoberto there!
Rodoberto is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodoberto prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Rodoberto wants to control but Machida is having none of it.
Machida lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands a big shot there that rocks Rodoberto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Machida working the ground and pound effectively.
Rodoberto is rocked!
Rodoberto taking shots to the head.
Rodoberto is still in real trouble! Can Machida finish him?
Rodoberto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rodoberto seems to have recovered his senses.
Machida avoids the attempt from Rodoberto to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ginchin Machida dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rodoberto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rodoberto wants to improve his position but instead Machida has moved into half guard.
Rodoberto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodoberto taking some punishment here, with Machida in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodoberto is trying to control but Machida manages to pass to mount!
Rodoberto tries to hold on but Machida pushes him away.
Rodoberto is trying to escape the mount.
Rodoberto wants to hold on but Machida pushes him away.
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.
Rodoberto is trying desperately to improve position.
Rodoberto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodoberto is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Machida has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rodoberto's face.
Machida avoids the attempt from Rodoberto to control.
Rodoberto is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodoberto throwing hammer fists to the chest of Machida. What's that going to do exactly?
Machida connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rodoberto is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rodoberto is breathing heavily.
Rodoberto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Rodoberto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ginchin Machida dominated that second round.
That's time! Machida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Machida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodoberto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodoberto.
Rodoberto stalling in the clinch.
Rodoberto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodoberto throws the left hand but Machida avoids the punch easily.
Rodoberto rushes Machida and presses him up against the cage.
Rodoberto wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodoberto breaks the clinch.
Rodoberto tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machida has his takedown stuffed
and Rodoberto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodoberto.
Ginchin Machida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodoberto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machida will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Machida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodoberto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodoberto wants to stand and escape but instead Machida has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Machida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodoberto wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodoberto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodoberto is looking to stand up but Machida isn't so interested in that idea.
Rodoberto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Machida scores with a takedown into Rodoberto's guard.
Rodoberto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Machida passes into side control.
Rodoberto throws a few strikes from the bottom but Machida takes advantage and mounts!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marciano Rodoberto.
I think Machida has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ginchin Machida!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Westfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Tailgate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Westfield comes to the cage accompanied by Superbeast. Raymond Tailgate has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Travis Westfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raymond Tailgate!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tailgate.
Tailgate lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tailgate.
Westfield has his takedown stuffed
and Tailgate holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Westfield is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tailgate is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Westfield to the mat. Westfield regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Westfield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Westfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Westfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tailgate with a flurry of punches that miss.
Westfield had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tailgate is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Westfield Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tailgate's back instead.
Westfield is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tailgate knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tailgate for a finish.
Westfield is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westfield working for a choke but Tailgate reverses nicely into Westfield 's guard.
Westfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tailgate wants to get up but he can't break Westfield's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tailgate with a flurry of punches that miss.
Westfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tailgate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westfield is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tailgate throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Westfield shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tailgate counters with a two punch combo.
Tailgate works over Westfield's head and body with a nice combination.
Tailgate goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Westfield is rocked!
Tailgate lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Westfield can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Tailgate and Westfield drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Tailgate.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raymond Tailgate!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert McPherson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenpachi Zaraki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McPherson comes to the cage accompanied by Flight of the Conchords - Bret's Angry Dance. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert McPherson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenpachi Zaraki!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPherson stalks Zaraki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zaraki's face. Zaraki staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Kenpachi Zaraki has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from McPherson. No joy for Zaraki on that attempt.
McPherson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McPherson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaraki momentarily.
McPherson misses with a wild combination.
McPherson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McPherson throws a right hand that Zaraki ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaraki also avoids with ease.
McPherson instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaraki pulls guard successfully.
McPherson postures up in Zaraki's guard and throws a big left but Zaraki blocks it.
McPherson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zaraki looking to hit a scissor sweep but McPherson is one step ahead there.
McPherson throwing strikes from guard but Zaraki blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaraki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McPherson throwing strikes but missing.
McPherson is looking to stand up but Zaraki won't let him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zaraki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McPherson throws a leg kick but Zaraki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zaraki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McPherson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaraki stops McPherson from standing up.
Zaraki advances to half guard.
Zaraki seems to be looking for submissions.
Zaraki prevents McPherson from standing back up.
McPherson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McPherson wants to control but Zaraki is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McPherson is just riding it out for now. Zaraki eventually gives up the hold.
Zaraki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McPherson is looking to escape.
McPherson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
McPherson tries to get to full guard but Zaraki has control of the leg.
Zaraki is working for a submission of some sort.
Zaraki looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McPherson wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McPherson pushes Zaraki off looking to stand but Zaraki dives back in and keeps control.
McPherson lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Zaraki wants to control but McPherson is keeping him busy.
Zaraki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McPherson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McPherson is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McPherson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaraki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaraki tries for a takedown but McPherson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robert McPherson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
McPherson shoots and misses
and Zaraki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McPherson's guard.
Zaraki wants to control from the top but McPherson keeps moving.
Zaraki controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McPherson is looking to reverse the position.
McPherson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Zaraki shoots in but no luck this time.
McPherson throws a series of punches but Zaraki avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McPherson tries to clinch up.
McPherson misses with a takedown
and Zaraki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McPherson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenpachi Zaraki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenpachi Zaraki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from McPherson. No joy for Zaraki on that attempt.
McPherson tries for a takedown but Zaraki circles away easily
and Zaraki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zaraki is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McPherson has managed to free his arm - good work.
McPherson is looking to improve his position.
McPherson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zaraki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McPherson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
McPherson is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McPherson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Zaraki there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Zaraki tries to control but McPherson wriggling away.
McPherson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Zaraki.
McPherson really wants to buck Zaraki off and get back to his feet.
Zaraki throwing strikes here but McPherson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Zaraki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Zaraki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McPherson is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPherson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
McPherson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Zaraki jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McPherson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zaraki trying to control the position but McPherson is working away.
McPherson is trying to get back to his feet.
Zaraki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zaraki trying to control the position but McPherson is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPherson throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Zaraki sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McPherson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on McPherson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McPherson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Zaraki is controlling him well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McPherson shoots and misses
and Zaraki counters with a nice double leg into side control. McPherson won't be happy with that.
Zaraki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zaraki trying to control the action but McPherson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPherson is looking to regain half guard here but Zaraki keeps moving and retains side control.
Zaraki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McPherson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on McPherson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McPherson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zaraki has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Zaraki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McPherson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zaraki is trying to get an arm triangle but McPherson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenpachi Zaraki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenpachi Zaraki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McPherson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McPherson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaraki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left and a right from McPherson both land. Nice combination.
McPherson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McPherson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McPherson scores with a sloppy right hand. Zaraki should have avoided that one.
McPherson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zaraki 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPherson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McPherson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McPherson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McPherson.
Zaraki blocks a head kick by McPherson.
A nice combination there by McPherson.
McPherson swinging wilding here.
McPherson swinging wilding here.
Zaraki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McPherson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki shoots for a takedown but McPherson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zaraki shoots for a takedown but McPherson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robert McPherson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
McPherson misses with a double jab.
Robert McPherson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaraki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robert McPherson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McPherson misses with a jab, cross combination.
McPherson throws a series of punches but Zaraki moves out of range.
McPherson misses with a kick to the body.
McPherson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zaraki swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki shoots in looking for a takedown. McPherson tries to sprawl out of it but Zaraki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McPherson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McPherson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zaraki closes this distance looking for a takedown but McPherson circles away.
McPherson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A combination from McPherson does no damage.
McPherson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McPherson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McPherson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zaraki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McPherson!
McPherson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Zaraki tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Zaraki throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McPherson because Zaraki loaded up on that one.
McPherson working to try and regain half guard.
McPherson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McPherson really wants to buck Zaraki off and get back to his feet.
Zaraki misses with a head shot.
Kenpachi Zaraki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaraki controlling the position easily from mount.
Zaraki tries to control but McPherson wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert McPherson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zaraki 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kenpachi Zaraki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Detective Tequila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinobu Hayabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Detective Tequila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinobu Hayabusa!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayabusa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tequila is fending him off so far but Hayabusa persists. Nope, Tequila circles away and we're back to standing.
Tequila has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hayabusa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tequila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hayabusa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hayabusa.
Hayabusa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tequila is looking to clinch.
Hayabusa throws a nice head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hayabusa.
A head kick misses from Hayabusa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tequila pushes Hayabusa up against the cage in a clinch.
Tequila controlling the action here for a moment.
Tequila has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hayabusa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tequila tries to pull guard but Hayabusa holds him up against the cage and eventually Tequila drops back down to his feet.
Hayabusa has had enough of the clinch but Tequila keeps him there for the moment.
Tequila fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Detective Tequila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tequila wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hayabusa blocks a body shot from Tequila.
Tequila jumps guard but Hayabusa stands there with Tequila around his waist. Tequila gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hayabusa avoiding damage as Tequila throws knees to the body.
Tequila is breathing heavily.
Hayabusa can't break the clinch.
Tequila tries for a takedown but Hayabusa manages to get underhooks.
Tequila wants a takedown but no success here.
Hayabusa pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tequila stops Hayabusa from standing up.
Tequila trying to control but Hayabusa is working from the bottom.
Tequila postures up.
Hayabusa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hayabusa controlling from mount.
Hayabusa stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tequila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hayabusa shoots in and bounces Tequila off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tequila is working an open guard so Hayabusa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hayabusa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tequila fails with the takedown
and Hayabusa counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tequila if he has to take too many more of those.
Hayabusa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tequila is fending him off so far but Hayabusa persists. Nope, Tequila circles away and we're back to standing.
Hayabusa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tequila moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hayabusa lands a jab to the nose.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hayabusa. Tequila shrugs it off though.
Hayabusa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tequila misses with a takedown attempt - Hayabusa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hayabusa misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinobu Hayabusa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hayabusa drives through and clinches with Tequila against the cage.
Tequila tries to pull guard but Hayabusa won't allow it.
Hayabusa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hayabusa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tequila has him pressed against the cage.
Tequila tries to pull guard but Hayabusa won't allow it.
Tequila gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hayabusa wants to improve his position but Tequila is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tequila is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hayabusa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tequila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hayabusa keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tequila prevents Hayabusa from standing back up.
Hayabusa has one foot on Tequila's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hayabusa has managed to clinch.
Hayabusa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tequila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hayabusa moves into the clinch.
Tequila fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Detective Tequila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayabusa has had enough of the clinch but Tequila keeps him there for the moment.
Tequila keeps control of Hayabusa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hayabusa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tequila tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hayabusa just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tequila is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hayabusa is keeping busy.
Tequila keeps control of Hayabusa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hayabusa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hayabusa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tequila throws a looping overhand right but Hayabusa ducks down to avoid it.
Hayabusa scores with a leg kick.
Tequila blocks a head kick by Hayabusa.
Hayabusa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hayabusa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hayabusa counters with a stiff right hand.
Tequila on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hayabusa. Hayabusa obviously looking to wear him down.
Hayabusa throws a right hand that Tequila ducks under and follows up with a left that Tequila also avoids with ease.
Tequila throws a head kick that misses
and Hayabusa counters with a head kick.
Hayabusa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Detective Tequila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayabusa lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hayabusa fakes the leg kick and cracks Tequila in the body.
Hayabusa throws a head kick but Tequila moves out of range.
Hayabusa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tequila but Tequila pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hayabusa looks to land a combination but Tequila avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tequila tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hayabusa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tequila's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinobu Hayabusa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hayabusa lands with a kick to the temple. Tequila shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hayabusa. Tequila shrugs it off though.
Hayabusa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hayabusa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hayabusa thows a body kick. Tequila tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tequila shoots for a double leg takedown but Hayabusa sprawls well. He's pushed Tequila's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Detective Tequila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayabusa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Hayabusa.
Tequila closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hayabusa circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hayabusa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hayabusa lands a jab-cross combination.
Hayabusa tries a head kick but it misses.
Tequila takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hayabusa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tequila walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hayabusa.
Tequila clinches but Hayabusa breaks the clinch
and Hayabusa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hayabusa.
Hayabusa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayabusa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tequila shoots in but Hayabusa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Detective Tequila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayabusa throws a head kick that Tequila semi-blocks.
Hayabusa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tequila showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa with a jab.
Hayabusa scores with a hook.
Hayabusa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tequila.
Hayabusa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tequila looks to clinch
and Hayabusa counters with a body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Hayabusa scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa misses with a series of wild punches.
Tequila avoids the head kick by Hayabusa.
Tequila with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hayabusa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tequila takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hayabusa stalks Tequila and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tequila's face. Tequila staggers backwards, shaken.
Shinobu Hayabusa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hayabusa gets the takedown into side control.
Tequila prevents Hayabusa from moving into mount.
Detective Tequila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tequila is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinobu Hayabusa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hayabusa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinobu Hayabusa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between MJ Rockton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Organ Donor. Bob Jay has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with MJ Rockton's chin.
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191 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, MJ Rockton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Jay!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jay tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jay can't do much from the bottom here.
Jay is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rockton is staying active.
Jay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rockton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jay can't do much from the bottom here.
Jay might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rockton kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rockton fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jay but Jay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Jay with that takedown attempt.
Jay tries to land a front kick but Rockton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Horrible takedown by Jay or perhaps it was just good defense by Rockton which made him look bad.
Rockton tries for a takedown but Jay circles away easily
and Jay counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MJ Rockton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rockton lands with a right to the head.
Jay tries to score a body lock takedown but Rockton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rockton keeps control of Jay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rockton has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jay clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rockton is breathing heavily.
Jay just trying to survive but Rockton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jay manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rockton's guard. Nice work there by Jay.
Rockton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jay controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jay wants to control from the top but Rockton keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rockton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rockton darts in trying to clinch
and Jay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockton is trying to control the position but Jay postures up.
Jay won't allow Rockton to get back to his feet.
Jay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jay should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jay stands and throws Rockton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jay is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rockton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jay has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rockton is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jay yanks on the arm and Rockton is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jay.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Jay!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Mishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Tajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mishima comes to the cage accompanied by Tokyo Drift by Teriyaki Boyz. Tajiri has chosen Tajiri Theme as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryu Mishima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshihiro Tajiri!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Tajiri does no damage.
Tajiri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tajiri cracks Mishima with a good jab.
Tajiri throws a right hand that Mishima ducks under and follows up with a left that Mishima also avoids with ease.
Tajiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mishima manages to avoid it.
Tajiri misses the shot to the body.
Mishima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tajiri swivels and escapes.
Mishima on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tajiri misses with a hook.
Tajiri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tajiri scores with a shot to the body.
Mishima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mishima shoots for a takedown but Tajiri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Mishima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mishima gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tajiri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mishima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tajiri scores with a nice right hand.
Tajiri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tajiri scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mishima takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mishima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tajiri.
Tajiri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tajiri misses with a looping left.
Tajiri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mishima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Tajiri coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tajiri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tajiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mishima.
Tajiri is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Mishima had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tajiri catches Mishima with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mishima. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Tajiri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tajiri misses with a straight left.
Mishima closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tajiri circles away.
Tajiri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mishima shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tajiri as he jumps to the side.
Yoshihiro Tajiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mishima is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mishima on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mishima looks for a takedown but Tajiri sprawls well.
Tajiri digs a good hook to Mishima's body.
Tajiri cracks a nice hook into Mishima's ribs.
Tajiri works Mishima's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tajiri lands a with a good body shot.
Tajiri lands a nice hook to Mishima's body. Mishima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Tajiri dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tajiri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mishima will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mishima might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mishima slips a jab and a cross from Tajiri.
Mishima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yoshihiro Tajiri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tajiri lands a nice hook to Mishima's body. Mishima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mishima takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mishima with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tajiri to score with a decent uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tajiri lands a with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tajiri scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tajiri lands a big uppercut and Mishima crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mishima looks OK. Tajiri waves Mishima back to his feet!
Mishima is rocked!
Tajiri jabs at Mishima's body.
Oh Mishima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tajiri scores with a decent looking hook.
Yoshihiro Tajiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tajiri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tajiri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mishima has time to react.
Tajiri scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mishima closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tajiri misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tajiri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tajiri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tajiri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body punch from Tajiri.
Mishima seems to have got his legs back now.
Mishima closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tajiri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tajiri sizes up Mishima with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tajiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tajiri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tajiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tajiri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tajiri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tajiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mishima.
Tajiri lands a body shot.
Tajiri cracks Mishima with an open hand slap.
Tajiri stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mishima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tajiri connects with a right hand. Mishima shakes it off.
Tajiri punishes Mishima's body with a nice straight punch.
Tajiri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mishima is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice combo by Tajiri! Oh, that's hurt him - Mishima falls to the canvas and Tajiri follows him into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tajiri content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Tajiri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mishima takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mishima takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good exchange - Tajiri coming out on top.
Tajiri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tajiri scores with the left hand. Mishima knows he should have avoided that one.
Tajiri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mishima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mishima takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mishima looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Tajiri.
Tajiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Mishima is just out of range.
Tajiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Mishima.
Tajiri digs a good body shot into Mishima's ribs.
Tajiri looks to throw the jab but Mishima is out of range.
Tajiri lands an overhand right.
Tajiri scores with a body shot.
Tajiri throws a lazy right hand but Mishima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tajiri lands a jab to the nose.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tajiri!
Mishima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tajiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Mishima.
Tajiri lands with a shot to the body.
Mishima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Tajiri does it's job there.
Mishima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Tajiri coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tajiri drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mishima right on the button. Mishima goes down! Tajiri follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Tajiri gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Tajiri!
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