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Tokyo CAGE Combat: In a Ring?! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yamoto Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamoto Aoki is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yamoto Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Chang!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aoki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Chang.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Chang is avoiding it.
Some bone on bone action there as Chang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aoki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aoki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Chang!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chang tries to reverse the position but Aoki maintains control.
Aoki is going olschool here, as he tries to force Chang to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Chang shrugs it off.
Chang regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang is trying to stand up here but Aoki is controlling him well.
Aoki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chang defends it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chang has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Chang working a defensive guard here.
Chang has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chang's guard.
Chang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aoki controls the pace.
Chang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aoki manages to get himself to full guard.
Chang trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aoki's guard.
Aoki is looking to stand back up but Chang counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Aoki.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Chang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang passes to full mount!
Chang wants to control the pace but Aoki is squirming around nicely.
Chang goes for an armbar but Aoki turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Aoki.
Chang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aoki controls the pace.
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.
Chang trying to keep a closed guard but Aoki is proving a slippery customer.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
Chang is looking for a triangle but Aoki pushes his legs off easily.
Aoki is working Chang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aoki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Chang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aoki connects with a jab.
Aoki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chang with the active half guard here but Aoki passes nicely into side control.
Chang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aoki's best efforts.
Aoki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chang on the ground.
Aoki decides to stand up.
Aoki 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.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
Aoki throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki looking to sit in guard and control but Chang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Aoki seems keen to control Chang's posture.
Chang slips nicely into half guard.
Chang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Aoki tries to roll over but Chang keeps him under control.
Aoki trying to hold on to Chang's head to control him but Chang postures up.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Chang uses his free foot to push down on Aoki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aoki.
Chang avoids the attempt from Aoki to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki working to try and regain half guard.
Chang tries to control but Aoki wriggling away.
Aoki is desperately trying to improve his position but Chang has a good base and remains in mount.
Chang wants to finish this one by submission but Aoki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chang.
Chang tries to control but Aoki wriggling away.
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.
Yamoto Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chang working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Chang's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yamoto Aoki dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Chang.
An inside leg kick lands from Aoki.
Chang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice sprawl there from Chang as Aoki shoots in.
Chang cracks the inside of Aoki's front leg.
Chang lunges at Aoki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aoki's hand.
Chang lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Chang.
Chang lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Chang! Aoki is out on his feet! Chang rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Aoki is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Aoki is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Chang!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and joe hoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, joe hoe!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell throws a shot from downtown. hoe moves away and avoids it.
hoe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Campbell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
hoe working a defensive guard but Campbell manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Campbell wants to stand but hoe is controlling his arm.
hoe wants to control but Campbell postures up.
Campbell is looking to take a break and control but hoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Campbell tries to get to his feet but hoe is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Campbell in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell is looking to stand up but hoe won't let him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
hoe tries to move into range but Campbell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Campbell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by hoe.
hoe keeps the fight on the outside.
Campbell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Campbell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
hoe wants to control but Campbell is keeping busy.
hoe is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Campbell is staying active.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, hoe manages to get to full guard.
hoe seems keen to control Campbell's posture.
Campbell wants to stand but hoe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
hoe has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Campbell doesn't defend quickly enough and hoe has managed to lock this one up! Can Campbell escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to hoe on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). joe hoe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gattsu Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiraku Saito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gattsu Emelianenko has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Gattsu Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiraku Saito!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saito moves into the clinch successfully.
Saito with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saito throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emelianenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Emelianenko wants to break free but Saito has control.
Saito throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saito with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saito throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emelianenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Saito tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saito with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Saito tries a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko wants to break free but Saito has control.
Saito throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emelianenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Emelianenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saito has him pressed against the ropes.
Emelianenko can't break the clinch.
Emelianenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Saito gets an underhook and turns Emelianenko into the ropes.
Emelianenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Saito crunches a lovely knee into Emelianenko's ribcage.
Saito tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Emelianenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emelianenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saito scores with a knee to the head.
Saito throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emelianenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Saito tries a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saito has him pressed against the ropes.
Saito with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Saito.
Saito looks gassed!
Emelianenko lands a body shot.
Saito landing knees to the head.
Saito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emelianenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Emelianenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Saito has double underhooks.
Saito landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Saito prevents Emelianenko from breaking the clinch.
Saito using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Emelianenko looking to stall.
Emelianenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saito has him pressed against the ropes.
Saito throws a knee to the head but misses.
Emelianenko is trying to break free.
Saito prevents Emelianenko from breaking the clinch.
Emelianenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Saito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emelianenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saito prevents Emelianenko from breaking the clinch.
Saito using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saito tries to land a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks with his arms.
Saito misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saito misses with a knee strike.
Emelianenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Emelianenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Emelianenko has had enough of the clinch but Saito keeps him there for the moment.
Saito tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Emelianenko has had enough of the clinch but Saito keeps him there for the moment.
Saito misses with a knee strike.
Saito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emelianenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saito throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emelianenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Emelianenko can't break the clinch.
Emelianenko is trying to break the clinch but Saito has him pressed against the ropes.
Saito throws a knee to the head but misses.
Emelianenko stalling the fight.
Emelianenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Saito tries to land knees in the clinch but Emelianenko avoids the damage to the body.
Saito with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emelianenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Emelianenko looking to stall.
Saito keeps control of Emelianenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saito throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saito prevents Emelianenko from breaking the clinch.
Saito tries to land knees in the clinch but Emelianenko avoids the damage to the body.
Saito looking to throw knees to the head but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Emelianenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Saito tries a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saito doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianenko circles away.
Saito dodges the punch combination from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Emelianenko cracks a nice hook into Saito's ribs.
Saito throws a low kick, looking for Emelianenko's leg but Emelianenko calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush Saito with a series of wild strikes but Saito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelianenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saito. Saito circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saito drives through and clinches with Emelianenko against the ropes.
Saito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emelianenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saito tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saito tries to land a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks with his arms.
Emelianenko can't break the clinch.
Saito prevents Emelianenko from breaking the clinch.
Saito looking to throw knees to the head but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelianenko.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Emelianenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Saito has double underhooks.
Saito connects with a nasty looking knee right to Emelianenko's face.
Emelianenko tries to break the clinch but Saito is controlling the position.
Saito misses with a knee strike.
Saito misses with a knee strike.
Emelianenko wants to break free but Saito has control.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Saito tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiraku Saito dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Emelianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko throws a left that rocks Saito and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Emelianenko dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Saito regain composure!
Saito is rocked!
Emelianenko moves into full mount!
Saito is still in real trouble! Can Emelianenko finish him?
Emelianenko postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Saito badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Emelianenko around the waist but Emelianenko pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Emelianenko is the winner by TKO! Emelianenko jumps onto the ropes and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gattsu Emelianenko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazuya Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hajime Saito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuya Kazama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hajime Saito!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kazama.
Saito is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kazama tries to bum rush Saito with a series of wild strikes but Saito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saito shoots in but no luck this time.
Kazama misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Kazama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kazuya Kazama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saito avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kazama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kazama is looking to land body kicks.
Kazama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kazama closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Hajime Saito has been cut.
Kazama throws a right and a left that Saito avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazama misses with a two punch combination.
Saito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kazama.
Kazama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saito fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kazama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuya Kazama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hajime Saito's cut.
That's time! Kazama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kazama misses with a two punch combination.
Saito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kazama.
Kazama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kazama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saito.
Kazama stuffs the takedown.
Kazuya Kazama 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.
Saito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kazama.
Kazama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama lands with a straight right. Saito didn't see that one coming.
Kazama swinging wilding here.
Saito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kazama.
Kazama with a jab.
Kazama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saito shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saito showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saito works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kazama can't escape the position.
Saito punching from mount but Kazama doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saito thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kazama is looking to get to half guard.
Saito is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Kazama is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Kazama flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Saito anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Kazama and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Saito slips an arm under Kazama chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Saito has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Saito is squeezing on Kazama like an anaconda would it's prey. Kazama fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hajime Saito!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus O Mally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Mally has chosen Iron Man as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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248 lbs
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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, Peter Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magnus O Mally!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Mally looks to land a body kick but Shaw moved away.
Shaw looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
O Mally tries to clinch up.
O Mally gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
O Mally tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Mally seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shaw trying to control but O Mally is working from the bottom.
O Mally looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shaw looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Mally pulls Shaw in close to his closed guard and prevents Shaw from doing any damage or advancing position.
O Mally had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Shaw is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. O Mally Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Shaw's back instead.
Shaw covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
O Mally landing with strikes.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw wants to escape the position.
Shaw could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
O Mally slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Magnus O Mally just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
O Mally throws a half hearted mid kick.
O Mally throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaw checks a leg kick.
O Mally closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
O Mally scores with punches from side control.
O Mally controlling from side mount.
O Mally decides to stand back up. O Mally steps back and let's Shaw get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Mally has closed the distance and engaged Shaw in a clinch.
O Mally stops a takedown attempt from Shaw.
O Mally decides to pull guard.
O Mally looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Mally is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus O Mally dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
O Mally clinches with his opponent.
Shaw tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
O Mally changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shaw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
O Mally lands a head shot.
O Mally moves into the clinch.
O Mally has clasped his hands together around Shaw's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
O Mally has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
O Mally looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Mally throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Mally looks to land a combination but Shaw avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw doesn't succeed with the takedown
and O Mally counters with a two punch combo.
O Mally works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
O Mally pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Mally lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shaw is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from O Mally and Shaw falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by O Mally!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Magnus O Mally!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyotr Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephen Burns could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pyotr Kalashnikov's chin.
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187 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stephen Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pyotr Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns fails with the takedown.
Burns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Burns decides to stand back up. Burns steps back and let's Kalashnikov get back to his feet.
Kalashnikov cracks the inside of Burns's front leg.
Kalashnikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns fails with the takedown.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt - Kalashnikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kalashnikov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Burns, into his guard.
Kalashnikov won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
Kalashnikov tries to stand but Burns is controlling from the bottom.
Burns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kalashnikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Burns wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns wants to get back to his feet but Kalashnikov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Burns had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kalashnikov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Burns Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kalashnikov's back instead.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Kalashnikov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kalashnikov is defending well though. Burns let's go of the attempt for now.
Burns wants to control but Kalashnikov is keeping busy.
Burns tightening his grip on Kalashnikov, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burns is persistently looking for the submission but Kalashnikov is defending it well.
Kalashnikov covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Burns dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burns fails to land the takedown.
Burns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burns has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns tries to land a front kick but Kalashnikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalashnikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kalashnikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns closes the distance and clinches up with Kalashnikov, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes Kalashnikov against the ropes but Kalashnikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kalashnikov as Burns shoots in.
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kalashnikov lands the left hand.
Kalashnikov is looking to slow Burns down with leg kicks.
Burns shoots for a double leg takedown but Kalashnikov sprawls well. He's pushed Burns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pyotr Kalashnikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns shoots in for a double leg but Kalashnikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kalashnikov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kalashnikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kalashnikov throws a combination. Burns tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Burns shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kalashnikov but Kalashnikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burns is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kalashnikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns shoots for a takedown but Kalashnikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kalashnikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Burns's head.
Kalashnikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kalashnikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns.
Kalashnikov works over Burns's head and body with a nice combination.
Burns fails with the takedown.
Kalashnikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Kalashnikov.
Burns looks for a takedown but Kalashnikov sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kalashnikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kalashnikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns shoots in and drives through. Kalashnikov sprawls well.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kalashnikov can pounce on him.
Kalashnikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Kalashnikov as he connects with a hook.
Burns closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burns lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov wants to stand up but Burns is controlling him.
Burns trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kalashnikov's guard.
Kalashnikov wants to stand but Burns is controlling the position.
Burns has gone for a leg lock! Kalashnikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burns's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Kalashnikov 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!
Kalashnikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left and a right from Kalashnikov both land. Nice combination.
Burns tries to clinch up but Kalashnikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kalashnikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Burns stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kalashnikov to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Burns or perhaps it was just good defense by Kalashnikov which made him look bad.
Burns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kalashnikov is fending him off so far but Burns persists. Nope, Kalashnikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalashnikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kalashnikov as he jumps to the side.
Kalashnikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kalashnikov's waist but Kalashnikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burns off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kalashnikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kalashnikov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Burns tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt - Kalashnikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kalashnikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kalashnikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burns.
Nice takedown defense from Kalashnikov. No joy for Burns on that attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Kalashnikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kalashnikov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kalashnikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kalashnikov.
Burns shoots in for a double leg but Kalashnikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kalashnikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns. That did some damage!
Nice takedown defense from Kalashnikov. No joy for Burns on that attempt.
Kalashnikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kalashnikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns.
Burns walks into a straight right hand from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burns closes the distance and clinches up with Kalashnikov, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes Kalashnikov against the ropes but Kalashnikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kalashnikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kalashnikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burns's head backwards.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kalashnikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalashnikov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pyotr Kalashnikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kalashnikov 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Pyotr Kalashnikov!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Pyotr Kalashnikov!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Pyotr Kalashnikov!
Pyotr Kalashnikov wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shin Asuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Hidalgo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shin Asuka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Hidalgo!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Hidalgo. No joy for Asuka on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asuka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hidalgo misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Hidalgo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Hidalgo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asuka takes one to the chin there.
A nice combination there by Hidalgo.
Hidalgo throws a series of punches but Asuka moves out of range.
Asuka moves into the clinch successfully.
Hidalgo wants to stall.
Hidalgo seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Asuka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Asuka successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Asuka controlling the position.
Asuka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asuka working for a triangle but Hidalgo defends it easily.
Hidalgo wanted to stand there but Asuka had control of the position.
Hidalgo wants to stand and escape but instead Asuka has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hidalgo keeping moving, preventing Asuka from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Asuka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asuka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asuka clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hidalgo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Asuka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The is referee keeping an eye on Hidalgo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Asuka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hidalgo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hidalgo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Asuka prevents Hidalgo from breaking the clinch.
Hidalgo trying to stall but Asuka improves his position.
Asuka has Hidalgo pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Hidalgo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Asuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Asuka.
Asuka tries a knee to the head but Hidalgo blocks it.
Hidalgo stalling in the clinch but Asuka improves position.
Hidalgo is looking to break free of the clinch but Asuka has double underhooks.
Asuka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hidalgo.
Asuka is breathing heavily.
Asuka tries to pull guard but Hidalgo holds him up against the ropes and eventually Asuka drops back down to his feet.
Hidalgo is looking to control Asuka's arms but Asuka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hidalgo has his back to the ropes.
Asuka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hidalgo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hidalgo is trying to stall.
Hidalgo throws a punch but it's blocked by Asuka.
Hidalgo is trying to maintain a safe position but Asuka gets an underhook and turns Hidalgo into the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asuka crunches a lovely knee into Hidalgo's ribcage.
Asuka is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Asuka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Asuka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hidalgo wants to break free but Asuka has control.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hidalgo is trying to break the clinch but Asuka has him pressed against the ropes.
Asuka ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Asuka no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hidalgo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Asuka's guard.
Asuka controls Hidalgo momentarily but Hidalgo frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hidalgo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Asuka's guard.
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.
Asuka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asuka avoids the head kick by Hidalgo.
Hidalgo fails to land with a series of punches.
Hidalgo fails to land with a series of punches.
Hidalgo throws a body punch but Asuka moves out of range.
Asuka doesn't manage to clinch there - Hidalgo circles away.
Hidalgo throws a right and a left that Asuka avoids nicely.
A cross from Hidalgo lands.
Hidalgo misses with a wild combination.
Hidalgo misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Asuka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hidalgo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Asuka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hidalgo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Hidalgo misses.
Chris Hidalgo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Hidalgo does no damage.
Asuka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hidalgo misses with a series of wild punches.
Hidalgo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Asuka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No luck for Asuka with that takedown attempt.
Asuka throws a head kick but Hidalgo moves out of range.
Hidalgo misses with a double jab.
Hidalgo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asuka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hidalgo circles away.
Hidalgo throws a series of punches but Asuka moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hidalgo as Asuka shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Asuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hidalgo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hidalgo lands a jab-cross combination.
Asuka fails to land the takedown.
Hidalgo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hidalgo swinging wilding here.
Hidalgo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Asuka avoids a kick to the body.
Asuka slips a jab and a cross from Hidalgo.
Asuka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hidalgo pinned against the cage. Hidalgo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hidalgo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hidalgo throws a right and a left that Asuka avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hidalgo misses.
Hidalgo lands with a straight right. Asuka didn't see that one coming.
Hidalgo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hidalgo throws out a powerful jab.
Hidalgo throws a leg kick but Asuka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hidalgo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hidalgo duly obliges.
Hidalgo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asuka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hidalgo scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Hidalgo.
Hidalgo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hidalgo works Asuka's body with a nice hook.
Hidalgo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch lands to the side of Asuka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from Hidalgo as Asuka shoots in.
Hidalgo misses with a double jab.
Asuka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hidalgo throws a nice looking combination but Asuka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hidalgo throws a lazy head kick
and Asuka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hidalgo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hidalgo looks to land a body kick but Asuka moved away.
Hidalgo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hidalgo throws a right and a left that Asuka avoids nicely.
Hidalgo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asuka tries to clinch but Hidalgo moves out of range.
Asuka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hidalgo throws a series of punches but Asuka avoids them all with ease.
Hidalgo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hidalgo swinging wilding here.
Asuka avoids the head kick by Hidalgo.
Asuka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asuka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asuka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Asuka or perhaps it was just good defense by Hidalgo which made him look bad.
Hidalgo scores with a body shot.
Asuka tries to clinch but Hidalgo moves out of range.
Hidalgo misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Hidalgo does no damage.
Asuka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hidalgo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hidalgo throws a series of punches but Asuka moves out of range.
Asuka throws a sloppy head kick and Hidalgo moves out of range easily.
Chris Hidalgo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hidalgo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hidalgo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hidalgo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hidalgo tries to bum rush Asuka with a series of wild strikes but Asuka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Hidalgo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Asuka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hidalgo.
No joy there for Hidalgo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hidalgo throws a sloppy head kick
and Asuka counters with a low kick, right behind Hidalgo 's knee.
Asuka avoids the head kick by Hidalgo.
Hidalgo throws a series of punches but Asuka moves out of range.
Hidalgo cracks Asuka with a good jab.
Asuka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hidalgo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hidalgo is trying to stall.
Hidalgo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Asuka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asuka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hidalgo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hidalgo is trying to break the clinch but Asuka has him pressed against the ropes.
Asuka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hidalgo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Asuka crunches a lovely knee into Hidalgo's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asuka lands a nice knee to the body.
Asuka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Asuka lands a knee to the body.
Asuka decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asuka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hidalgo's guard.
Hidalgo is wriggling around but Asuka manages to pass to half guard.
Asuka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Asuka is trying to control the action in half guard but Hidalgo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Asuka stops Hidalgo from getting back to his feet.
Hidalgo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hidalgo throws a series of punches but Asuka moves out of range.
Chris Hidalgo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hidalgo fails to land with a series of punches.
Asuka clinches up with Hidalgo and pushes him back against the ropes.
Asuka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hidalgo tries to stall but Asuka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hidalgo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asuka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Asuka misses with a knee to the head.
Hidalgo is trying to break the clinch but Asuka has him pressed against the ropes.
Asuka with a knee to the head.
Asuka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hidalgo.
Hidalgo managing to block the knees to the body from Asuka.
Hidalgo can't break the clinch.
Hidalgo looking to stall.
Asuka prevents Hidalgo from breaking the clinch.
Asuka connects with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hidalgo.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asuka.
Asuka keeps control of Hidalgo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Asuka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hidalgo blocks it with crossed arms.
Asuka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hidalgo just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Hidalgo tries to stall but Asuka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hidalgo has had enough of the clinch but Asuka keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Asuka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hidalgo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asuka landing knees to the body.
Asuka is working for takedown but Hidalgo is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Asuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Asuka tries to pull guard but Hidalgo holds him up against the ropes and eventually Asuka drops back down to his feet.
Asuka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hidalgo looking to slow down the pace here.
Hidalgo is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Asuka has denied him.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chris Hidalgo.
Asuka shoots in for a double leg but Hidalgo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hidalgo fails to land with a series of punches.
Hidalgo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hidalgo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asuka is out of range and Hidalgo settles back down.
Hidalgo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asuka.
Asuka tries to clinch but Hidalgo is having none of it.
Hidalgo throws a right and a left that Asuka avoids nicely.
Asuka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hidalgo pinned against the cage. Hidalgo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Asuka closes the distance and clinches up with Hidalgo, looking for a takedown. Asuka pushes Hidalgo against the ropes but Hidalgo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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.
Nice shot by Hidalgo.
Nice shot by Hidalgo.
Danga de danga de dang - Hidalgo scores with a four punch combination!
Hidalgo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asuka at a distance.
Hidalgo throws a lazy head kick
and Asuka counters with a big head kick but Hidalgo shrugs it off.
A combination from Hidalgo does no damage.
Asuka tries to clinch up but Hidalgo circles away and keeps his distance.
Hidalgo keeps the fight on the outside.
Chris Hidalgo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Hidalgo does no damage.
Asuka avoids the head kick by Hidalgo.
Some wild striking there from Hidalgo.
Hidalgo misses with a combination
and Asuka counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Asuka clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Asuka blocks a head kick by Hidalgo.
Hidalgo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hidalgo is looking to score with low kicks.
Hidalgo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Hidalgo misses.
Asuka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Asuka prevents Hidalgo from getting back to his feet.
Asuka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hidalgo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Asuka sitting in guard here, content to control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asuka gets to his feet. Hidalgo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hidalgo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hidalgo fails to land with a series of punches.
Hidalgo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asuka shoots in for a double leg but Hidalgo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hidalgo throws a head kick but Asuka moves out of range.
Asuka ducks right into an uppercut from Hidalgo.
Hidalgo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hidalgo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Asuka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Asuka.
Hidalgo is looking to control Asuka's arms but Asuka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hidalgo has his back to the ropes.
Asuka landing knees to the body.
Hidalgo wants to stall.
Hidalgo prevents the takedown attempt.
Hidalgo wants to get back to striking at distance but Asuka won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asuka wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Asuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hidalgo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Hidalgo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hidalgo is looking to control Asuka's arms but Asuka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hidalgo has his back to the ropes.
Asuka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asuka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Asuka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Asuka as Hidalgo tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chris Hidalgo.
Hidalgo works over Asuka's head and body with a nice combination.
Asuka wants to clinch up but Hidalgo keeps it at a distance.
Asuka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hidalgo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hidalgo cracks Asuka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asuka connects with a solid leg kick.
Hidalgo blocks a head kick by Asuka.
Some wild striking there from Hidalgo.
Hidalgo lands with a nice combination. Asuka backs away looking to recover.
Asuka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hidalgo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Hidalgo finds it's way through Asuka's defenses.
Hidalgo misses with a wild combination.
Asuka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asuka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A good leg kick by Asuka.
Asuka shoots for a takedown but Hidalgo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Asuka is looking to clinch.
Nice shot by Hidalgo.
Hidalgo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asuka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hidalgo pinned against the cage. Hidalgo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hidalgo throws out a powerful jab.
Hidalgo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hidalgo misses with a few strikes there.
Hidalgo lands with a nice combination. Asuka backs away looking to recover.
Hidalgo throws a head kick that misses.
Asuka moves into range and clinches up with Hidalgo.
Hidalgo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hidalgo can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Asuka had his way with Chris Hidalgo in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Hidalgo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hidalgo tries to keep at a distance but Asuka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hidalgo is looking to control Asuka's arms but Asuka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hidalgo has his back to the ropes.
Asuka with a knee to the head.
Asuka tries to land knees in the clinch but Hidalgo avoids the damage to the body.
Hidalgo looking to slow down the pace here.
Hidalgo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Asuka.
Hidalgo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Asuka prevents Hidalgo from breaking the clinch.
Hidalgo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Asuka tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asuka landing knees to the head.
Hidalgo wants to break the clinch but can't.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Asuka throws a knee to the head but misses.
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.
Hidalgo is trying to break the clinch but Asuka has him pressed against the ropes.
Hidalgo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Asuka is keeping busy.
Hidalgo wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hidalgo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Asuka crunches a lovely knee into Hidalgo's ribcage.
Asuka blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Asuka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hidalgo blocks it with crossed arms.
Hidalgo looking to slow down the pace here.
Hidalgo is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Asuka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hidalgo prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Asuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asuka scores a nice knee to the body.
Asuka lands a nice knee to the body.
Hidalgo is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chris Hidalgo.
Asuka shoots in for a double leg but Hidalgo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hidalgo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Asuka shoots for a double leg takedown but Hidalgo sprawls well. He's pushed Asuka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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.
Hidalgo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asuka circles away quickly and effectively.
Asuka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Asuka clinches up with Hidalgo and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hidalgo can't break the clinch.
Asuka looking to throw knees to the head but Hidalgo is blocking nicely.
Hidalgo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hidalgo taking a breather.
Asuka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Asuka tries to land a knee to the head but Hidalgo blocks with his arms.
Asuka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hidalgo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asuka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hidalgo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asuka prevents Hidalgo from breaking the clinch.
Hidalgo can't find room to land a body shot as Asuka controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hidalgo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Asuka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Asuka connects with a knee to the head.
Asuka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hidalgo blocks it with crossed arms.
Hidalgo trying to control the position but instead, Asuka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hidalgo into the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hidalgo looking to throw knees to the head but Asuka is blocking nicely.
Asuka jumps guard but Hidalgo stands there with Asuka around his waist. Asuka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Asuka tries to land knees in the clinch but Hidalgo avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hidalgo fails to land.
Asuka looking to throw knees to the head but Hidalgo is blocking nicely.
Asuka keeps control of Hidalgo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hidalgo looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hidalgo.
Knees to the body from Asuka.
Hidalgo avoiding damage as Asuka throws knees to the body.
Hidalgo is trying to break free.
Hidalgo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hidalgo is trying to break the clinch but Asuka has him pressed against the ropes.
Hidalgo wants to get back to striking at distance but Asuka won't allow it.
Asuka with a knee to the head.
Asuka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Asuka trying to land knees to the body.
Hidalgo taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hidalgo has had enough of the clinch but Asuka keeps him there for the moment.
Asuka jumps guard.
Asuka has a closed guard, preventing Hidalgo from standing up.
Asuka controls Hidalgo momentarily but Hidalgo frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hidalgo wants to get up but he can't break Asuka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shin Asuka.
I think Asuka 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Chris Hidalgo!
The fight ends as a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthor Basilicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ric Tiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiger has chosen Eye of the tiger as his entrance music. Anthor Basilicus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthor Basilicus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ric Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tiger swats away the attempt to clinch by Basilicus.
Tiger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Basilicus but Basilicus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tiger tries to keep at a distance but Basilicus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Basilicus.
Tiger trying to control the position but instead, Basilicus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tiger into the ropes.
Basilicus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tiger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tiger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Basilicus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Basilicus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tiger as Basilicus tries to tie him up.
Basilicus gets underhooks to prevent Tiger's takedown attempt.
Anthor Basilicus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ric Tiger.
Basilicus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiger shoots in for a double leg but Basilicus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anthor Basilicus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basilicus is looking to clinch but Tiger is avoiding it.
Tiger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Basilicus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Basilicus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Basilicus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Basilicus instigates a clinch.
Tiger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Basilicus.
Tiger looks gassed!
Tiger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Basilicus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tiger's face.
Basilicus is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basilicus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
Basilicus controlling the action here for a moment.
Basilicus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tigers head.
Basilicus stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anthor Basilicus.
Basilicus clinches with his opponent.
Basilicus taking a breather.
Basilicus manages to break the clinch.
Basilicus is looking to clinch but Tiger is avoiding it.
Tiger shoots for a double leg takedown but Basilicus sprawls well. He's pushed Tiger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Basilicus does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger has a takedown stuffed.
Tiger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Basilicus pushes Tiger up against the ropes in a clinch.
Basilicus presses Tiger against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees to the body from Basilicus.
Basilicus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tiger up against the ropes.
Basilicus scores with a knee to the head.
Basilicus lands a shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Basilicus.
Nice elbow from Basilicus.
Basilicus manages to break the clinch.
Basilicus rushes Tiger and presses him up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basilicus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Basilicus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tiger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Basilicus crunches a lovely knee into Tiger's ribcage.
Basilicus lands a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Basilicus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Basilicus lands a body shot.
Basilicus taking a breather.
Basilicus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Basilicus pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Basilicus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Basilicus lands a knee to the body.
Basilicus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
Basilicus slows down the pace here.
Basilicus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthor Basilicus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Basilicus feints and then cracks Tiger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tiger down.
Tiger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Basilicus as he avoids it easily.
Ric Tiger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiger throws a low kick, looking for Basilicus's leg but Basilicus calmly moves out of range.
Basilicus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Basilicus moves in looking to clinch but Tiger pushes him off.
Basilicus tries to clinch but Tiger moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basilicus moves in looking to clinch but Tiger pushes him off.
Tiger is breathing heavily.
Tiger keeps the fight on the outside.
Basilicus rushes Tiger and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basilicus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Tiger breaks the clinch.
Tiger tries to close the distance and clinch but Basilicus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tiger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Basilicus but Basilicus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tiger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Basilicus - the referee stops the clock and Tiger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Basilicus. Tiger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Basilicus connects with a solid leg kick.
Ric Tiger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Basilicus tries to clinch up but Tiger circles away and keeps his distance.
Tiger keeps the fight on the outside.
Basilicus throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basilicus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tiger's sensitive parts.
Basilicus doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiger circles away.
Tiger tries to keep at a distance but Basilicus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Basilicus slowing the pace effectively.
Knees in the clinch landing for Basilicus.
Basilicus avoiding damage.
Basilicus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Basilicus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Basilicus landing knees to the head.
Tiger takes an elbow to the temple.
Basilicus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Basilicus breaks the clinch.
Basilicus fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basilicus wants to clinch up but Tiger keeps it at a distance.
Basilicus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Basilicus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anthor Basilicus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Basilicus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Basilicus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anthor Basilicus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ric Tiger.
Tiger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Basilicus.
Basilicus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Basilicus landing knees to the body.
Basilicus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Basilicus pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Basilicus pushes Tiger back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Basilicus breaks the clinch.
Tiger shoots in looking for a takedown. Basilicus tries to sprawl out of it but Tiger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Basilicus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basilicus cracks the inside of Tiger's front leg.
Basilicus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tiger darts in trying to clinch
and Basilicus counters by moving into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Basilicus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthor Basilicus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Basilicus is looking to clinch but Tiger is avoiding it.
Basilicus has closed the distance and engaged Tiger in a clinch.
Tiger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Basilicus slowing the pace effectively.
Basilicus gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Basilicus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Basilicus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tiger goes for a takedown attempt but Basilicus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Basilicus sizes up Tiger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Basilicus wants to clinch
and Tiger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tiger.
Tiger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Basilicus.
A knee to the head by Basilicus.
It looks like Ric Tiger has been cut.
Tiger is trying desperately to land a takedown but Basilicus is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tiger.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Basilicus.
Basilicus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Basilicus lands a body shot.
Basilicus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Basilicus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Basilicus lands a knee to the body.
Basilicus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiger tries to keep at a distance but Basilicus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Basilicus crunches a lovely knee into Tiger's ribcage.
Basilicus holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Basilicus lands a shot to the body.
Basilicus is working Tiger over against the ropes.
Tiger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Basilicus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basilicus pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Basilicus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiger can do to turn this around?
Basilicus lands a knee to the head.
Basilicus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Basilicus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Tiger jumps guard but Basilicus stands there with Tiger around his waist. Tiger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Basilicus manages to break the clinch.
Tiger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Basilicus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anthor Basilicus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ric Tiger.
Tiger keeps the fight on the outside.
Basilicus wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basilicus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tiger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Basilicus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tiger has his takedown stuffed
and Basilicus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Basilicus wants to clinch.
Basilicus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
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.
Basilicus avoiding damage.
Tiger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Basilicus tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tiger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Basilicus counters by moving into the clinch.
Basilicus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tiger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Basilicus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Basilicus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tiger's face.
Basilicus crunches a lovely knee into Tiger's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthor Basilicus clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ric Tiger'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.
Basilicus tries to clinch but Tiger is having none of it.
Basilicus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tiger tries to keep at a distance but Basilicus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Basilicus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Basilicus.
Basilicus connects with a knee to the head.
Basilicus lands a knee to the body.
Basilicus effectively controlling the action here.
Tiger takes an elbow to the temple.
Basilicus landing knees to the head.
Tiger is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tiger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Basilicus.
Basilicus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tigers head.
Basilicus digs a right hand into Tiger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tiger's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basilicus pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Basilicus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Basilicus landing knees to the body.
Basilicus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
Basilicus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A shot in the inside from Basilicus.
Basilicus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Basilicus keeps control of Tiger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Basilicus avoiding damage.
Tiger throws an elbow but it misses.
Basilicus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tiger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Basilicus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Basilicus lands a body punch.
Tiger tries to pull guard but Basilicus won't allow it.
Anthor Basilicus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ric Tiger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basilicus lands a knee to the body.
Basilicus lands a knee to the head.
Tiger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Basilicus lands a right hand.
Basilicus lands a knee to the head.
Basilicus tries to land knees in the clinch but Tiger avoids the damage to the body.
Tiger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tiger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Basilicus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Basilicus tries to clinch but Tiger is having none of it.
Tiger with a poor takedown
and Basilicus moves into the clinch.
Basilicus with a knee to the head.
Basilicus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tiger is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Basilicus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Basilicus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tiger up against the ropes.
Basilicus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basilicus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Basilicus presses Tiger against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Basilicus is pushing Tiger up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tiger tries to break the clinch but Basilicus is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Basilicus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short uppercut from Basilicus.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tiger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tiger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Basilicus landing knees to the head.
Basilicus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Basilicus landing knees to the head.
Basilicus looking to stall.
Tiger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Basilicus tries to clinch up but Tiger circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
Tiger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Basilicus forces Tiger back against the ropes and clinches.
Basilicus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Basilicus cracks Tiger with a nice body shot.
Basilicus lands a right hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right handed body shot lands from Basilicus.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Basilicus.
Basilicus pushes Tiger back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Tiger takes an elbow to the temple.
Basilicus with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthor Basilicus had his way with Ric Tiger in that round.
The cut man is working on Ric Tiger'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. And we move into the final round!
Basilicus moves into the clinch.
Tiger is working for takedown but Basilicus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Basilicus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Basilicus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Basilicus keeps control of Tiger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Basilicus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Basilicus.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Basilicus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Basilicus.
Tiger tries to pull guard but Basilicus holds him up against the ropes and eventually Tiger drops back down to his feet.
Basilicus has Tiger pushed against the ropes.
Basilicus scores with a hook to the body.
Tiger letting Basilicus take a breather here.
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.
Knees to the body from Basilicus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basilicus is struggling to control the position.
Nice elbow from Basilicus.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short left from Basilicus.
Tiger looking for a takedown.
Anthor Basilicus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ric Tiger.
A shot in the inside from Basilicus.
Basilicus lands a damaging elbow.
Basilicus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tigers head.
Basilicus pushes Tiger back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Tiger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Basilicus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Basilicus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Basilicus has Tiger up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Knees in the clinch landing for Basilicus.
Basilicus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Basilicus controlling the action here for a moment.
Basilicus lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Basilicus.
Tiger taking a breather.
Basilicus has Tiger pushed against the ropes.
Basilicus digs a right hand underneath Tiger's ribcage. Tiger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Basilicus.
Basilicus landing knees to the head.
Still in the clinch, Basilicus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Basilicus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tiger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tiger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Basilicus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
Basilicus lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
Basilicus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basilicus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Basilicus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Basilicus wants to clinch up but Tiger keeps it at a distance.
Tiger tries to clinch but Basilicus is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Basilicus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tiger shoots in but Basilicus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ric Tiger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Basilicus clinches with his opponent.
Anthor Basilicus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tiger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tiger can't get the takedown.
Tiger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Basilicus lands a left hand.
Basilicus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Basilicus.
Basilicus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Basilicus tries to avoid it but Tiger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Basilicus to the ground. Basilicus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anthor Basilicus is winning the standup battle so far.
Basilicus has Tiger up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tiger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Basilicus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Basilicus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tiger up against the ropes.
Basilicus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthor Basilicus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Basilicus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Anthor Basilicus!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Anthor Basilicus!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Anthor Basilicus!
Anthor Basilicus wins by unanimous decision!
Anthor Basilicus is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Pepinhos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pepinhos comes into the arena with Macaco - Hacen Falta Dos blaring out of the sound system. Marco Pepinhos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marco Pepinhos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Lopez with that takedown attempt.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lopez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lopez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lopez prevents Pepinhos from improving his position.
Lopez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pepinhos defending well though.
Lopez prevents Pepinhos from improving his position.
Lopez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lopez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pepinhos moves into full guard.
Pepinhos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lopez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pepinhos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Pepinhos blocks nicely.
Lopez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lopez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pepinhos's head.
Pepinhos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pepinhos had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lopez is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pepinhos Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lopez's back instead.
Pepinhos lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepinhos thows a strike but Lopez uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Lopez as he ends up in Pepinhos 's guard!
Lopez slips nicely into half guard.
Pepinhos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pepinhos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lopez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pepinhos defending well though.
Pepinhos wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pepinhos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lopez.
Lopez prevents Pepinhos from improving his position.
Lopez moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez landing a few strikes.
Lopez moves into full mount!
Lopez scoring with strikes but Pepinhos is staying in there.
Lopez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pepinhos?
Lopez unloading with bombs!
Lopez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pepinhos is breathing heavily.
Pepinhos can't escape the position.
Lopez is working for a guillotine from mount but Pepinhos frees his head quite easily.
Lopez dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepinhos is in a horrible position here. Lopez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lopez trying to control but Pepinhos is having none of it.
Lopez landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
Lopez with shots to the head and body - Pepinhos looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pepinhos tries to hold on but Lopez postures up.
Lopez with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Lopez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jay Lopez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lopez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ground and pound from Lopez.
Pepinhos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lopez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepinhos is looking for a sweep. Lopez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lopez is just content to waste time from the top position. Pepinhos takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lopez throwing strikes but missing.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lopez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pepinhos keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pepinhos stuffs the takedown.
Marco Pepinhos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Lopez.
Lopez shoots in for a double leg but Pepinhos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jay Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
That's two 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.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pepinhos as he avoids it easily.
Pepinhos stuffs the takedown attempt from Lopez. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Pepinhos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt
and Pepinhos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lopez's knee momentarily.
Lopez shoots and misses
and Pepinhos counters with a nice body kick.
Pepinhos scores a takedown into full mount!
Lopez throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to escape the mount.
Lopez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pepinhos.
Lopez is bucking up trying to escape but Pepinhos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lopez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lopez is refusing to be controlled, as Pepinhos sits in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lopez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lopez actively working from the bottom here.
Pepinhos prevents Lopez from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is defending against the submission attempts here by Pepinhos.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pepinhos trying to control the action but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pepinhos manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Pepinhos dominated that second 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.
Lopez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lopez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pepinhos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lopez is looking to take a break and control but Pepinhos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lopez is trying to ground and pound but Pepinhos uses the momentary lack of control by Lopez to regain half guard.
Pepinhos throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lopez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pepinhos punching from the bottom.
Lopez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lopez looks to land a strike but Pepinhos avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lopez throws and elbow that misses. Pepinhos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lopez's guard. Nice move by Pepinhos!
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pepinhos is one step ahead there.
Lopez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez looking to control.
Lopez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet.
Pepinhos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lopez looking to control but Pepinhos passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez gets back to full guard.
Lopez is striking off his back. Pepinhos thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Pepinhos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lopez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pepinhos blocks the strikes from Lopez.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Pepinhos is controlling well.
Pepinhos passes the guard and advances to mount!
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.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pepinhos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lopez working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pepinhos blocks Lopez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pepinhos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lopez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pepinhos tries to control but Lopez wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Lopez really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lopez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pepinhos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lopez's best efforts.
Pepinhos trying to control here.
Lopez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lopez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lopez thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pepinhos to regain full guard.
Lopez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lopez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lopez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pepinhos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez.
Lopez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lopez throws and elbow that misses. Pepinhos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lopez's guard. Nice move by Pepinhos!
Lopez lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet.
Pepinhos wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lopez swinging wilding here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lopez gets the takedown into side control.
Lopez scoring with punches and elbows.
The strikes coming from Lopez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pepinhos can't do much from the bottom here.
Lopez working the ground and pound but Pepinhos is defending the strikes.
Lopez tries to move to mount but Pepinhos blocks the move with his legs.
Pepinhos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez cracks Pepinhos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pepinhos prevents Lopez from moving into mount.
Lopez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pepinhos sneaks back into half guard.
Lopez is looking to pass Pepinhos's guard but actually Pepinhos recovers to full guard.
Lopez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lopez throws a strike but Pepinhos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four 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.
Pepinhos trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez tries to strike from the bottom.
Lopez had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pepinhos is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lopez Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pepinhos's back instead.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Lopez.
Pepinhos is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Lopez 's hooks.
Lopez blocks Pepinhos's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Lopez dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pepinhos fails with the takedown
and Lopez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pepinhos's guard now.
Lopez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pepinhos's head.
Lopez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lopez is in close to Pepinhos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pepinhos is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up.
Lopez trying to control but Pepinhos is working from the bottom.
Lopez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Lopez distracts Pepinhos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pepinhos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lopez throws a strike but Pepinhos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lopez is striking but Pepinhos is not phased and passes to half guard.
Lopez tries to roll over but Pepinhos keeps him under control.
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.
Pepinhos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez keeps working.
Lopez lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Pepinhos is controlling well.
Lopez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pepinhos is working away from the top position though.
Pepinhos works his way into full mount!
Lopez wants to hold on but Pepinhos pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lopez flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Pepinhos has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lopez's face.
Lopez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pepinhos tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pepinhos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lopez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lopez regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lopez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lopez.
Lopez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marco Pepinhos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez wants to sweep but no luck.
Pepinhos stands and throws Lopez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lopez chipping away with strikes from the bottom.
Lopez is trying to control Pepinhos's posture but Pepinhos avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lopez 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Jay Lopez!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Jay Lopez!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Jay Lopez!
Jay Lopez wins by unanimous decision!
Jay Lopez is the new middleweight champion!
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
71% |
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