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Rising Sun 29 : Shinnen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyrus Plague (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakurai comes to the cage accompanied by number girl syndrome. Plague is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Calibrate the Virus by Winter Solstice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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149 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takanori Sakurai !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cyrus Plague!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plague throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Sakurai with that takedown attempt.
Sakurai shoots in but Plague avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sakurai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Plague misses with an uppercut. Sakurai saw that one coming.
Sakurai dives in and grabs Plague's left leg, looking for a takedown. Plague pushes down on Sakurai 's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takanori Sakurai . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plague ducks under a wild hook from Sakurai .
Plague shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sakurai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Plague doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Plague manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Plague working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sakurai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sakurai working for a triangle but Plague defends it easily.
Sakurai lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Plague!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai prevents Plague from getting the reversal.
Sakurai looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Plague 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.
Plague is pressing down on Sakurai 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plague pushes Sakurai off and gets back to his feet.
Plague pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sakurai is out of range and Plague settles back down.
Plague throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plague drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sakurai throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sakurai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plague can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sakurai is breathing heavily.
Plague works over Sakurai with some ground and pound from guard.
Plague keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sakurai 's head.
Sakurai working for a triangle but Plague defends it easily.
Sakurai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Plague with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Plague trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakurai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plague with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plague drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Plague as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sakurai screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Plague! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cyrus Plague!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuya Nakashiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakashiba is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Moonlight Densetsu!. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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182 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nikolai Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tetsuya Nakashiba!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakashiba throws a head kick but Putin moves out of range.
Putin blocks a head kick by Nakashiba.
Putin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Putin scores with a takedown into Nakashiba's guard.
Nakashiba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Putin passes into side control.
Nakashiba is looking for a sweep.
Putin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nakashiba is trying to get back to half guard.
Putin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Putin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Putin tries for a kimura but Nakashiba is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin is staying tight to Nakashiba's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nakashiba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nakashiba manages to get back to half guard.
Putin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nakashiba gets full guard.
Putin trying to control but Nakashiba is working from the bottom.
Nakashiba throws his legs up looking for a submission but Putin uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nakashiba is looking for a sweep.
Putin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nakashiba will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Putin tries for a kimura but Nakashiba is defending well.
Nakashiba tries to buck Putin off but Putin is having none of it.
Putin is working Nakashiba over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakashiba is looking for a sweep.
Putin works to advance to full mount. Nakashiba defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Putin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nakashiba is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakashiba tries to free his leg and advance position but Putin is retaining full guard.
Nakashiba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Putin dives on top into guard.
Putin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Putin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nakashiba is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Putin, into his guard.
Putin is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin trying to keep a closed guard but Nakashiba is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakashiba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nakashiba passes Putin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nakashiba is trying to control. Putin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Putin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Putin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakashiba tries to avoid it but Putin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakashiba to the ground. Nakashiba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Putin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakashiba tries a head kick but it misses.
Nikolai Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakashiba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Putin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Putin throws the kick towards the body but Nakashiba avoids it.
Putin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nakashiba is fending him off so far but Putin persists. Nope, Nakashiba circles away and we're back to standing.
Putin throws a series of punches but Nakashiba avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nakashiba.
Nakashiba shoots and misses
and Putin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nakashiba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Putin is aware though and is defending well.
Nakashiba working for a triangle but Putin defends it easily.
Nakashiba is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakashiba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakashiba doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nakashiba lands a decent punch to the body there.
Putin stands and throws Nakashiba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Putin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nakashiba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nakashiba looking for a sweep but Putin has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin mounts Nakashiba! Really nice guard pass there!
Putin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nakashiba is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nakashiba and Putin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Putin is looking to take a break and control but Nakashiba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Putin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nakashiba is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin trying to control the position but Nakashiba is working away.
Nakashiba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Putin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nakashiba wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Putin has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Nakashiba's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Nakashiba is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Putin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nikolai Putin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Saki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Von Matterhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Matterhorn has chosen Barney Stinson is Awesome as his entrance music. The key to victory for Roberto Saki has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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280 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roberto Saki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Matterhorn shoots in looking for a takedown. Saki tries to sprawl out of it but Von Matterhorn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Von Matterhorn swings for the body but Saki moves out of range.
Von Matterhorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Saki leaves Von Matterhorn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Von Matterhorn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Saki!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Matterhorn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Saki wants to hold on but Von Matterhorn pushes him away.
Von Matterhorn connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saki tries to reverse the position but Von Matterhorn maintains control.
Von Matterhorn tries to control but Saki wriggling away.
Von Matterhorn landing shots from mount.
Saki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saki is squirming around, avoiding Von Matterhorn's attempts to control the action.
Von Matterhorn working the ground and pound effectively.
It looks like Roberto Saki has been cut.
Von Matterhorn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saki is looking to escape.
Von Matterhorn looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Saki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee warns Saki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Von Matterhorn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Von Matterhorn lands a big shot there that rocks Saki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Von Matterhorn working the ground and pound effectively.
Saki is working to get back to half guard.
Von Matterhorn cracks Saki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Von Matterhorn with a couple of short strikes.
Saki working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Von Matterhorn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Von Matterhorn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saki tries to reverse the position but Von Matterhorn maintains control.
Saki in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Von Matterhorn with shots to the head and body - Saki looks very uncomfortable down there.
Von Matterhorn dominating with strikes here.
Saki is rocked!
Saki is breathing heavily.
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!
Von Matterhorn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Saki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Matterhorn connects with a bit shot that sees Saki covering up! More strikes from Von Matterhorn and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Von Matterhorn is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bogdon Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauno Kaalikorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haze comes to the cage accompanied by Mother. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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197 lbs
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188 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Powerful |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bogdon Haze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kauno Kaalikorva!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaalikorva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaalikorva scores with a takedown into Haze's guard.
Kaalikorva slips nicely into half guard.
Kaalikorva is trying to control the action in half guard but Haze is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kaalikorva is working for an americana but Haze has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Kaalikorva was thinking about the submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaalikorva trying to control but Haze is working from the bottom.
Haze is trying to keep Kaalikorva in close.
Kaalikorva content to stall in guard here.
Haze is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kaalikorva escapes and throws Haze's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kaalikorva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Haze is not content to let Kaalikorva control the position.
Kaalikorva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kaalikorva is trying to ground and pound but Haze uses the momentary lack of control by Kaalikorva to regain half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Haze is staying active underneath Kaalikorva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haze is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaalikorva moves into full mount! Haze won't be happy about that!
Haze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva takes Haze's back.
Kaalikorva is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Haze is defending well though. Kaalikorva let's go of the attempt for now.
Haze wants to escape the position.
Haze defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kaalikorva's arms.
Kaalikorva seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Haze's chin but Haze turns very nicely into Kaalikorva's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Haze.
Kaalikorva looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Haze is defending well. Kaalikorva quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Haze has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kaalikorva celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kauno Kaalikorva!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dak Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacman comes to the cage accompanied by Bebot by Black Eyed Peas. Ishii has chosen Insane in the membrane by Cypress Hill as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dak Ishii has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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137 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Pacman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dak Ishii!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ishii moves away.
Ishii looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pacman!
Pacman is looking to get to half guard.
Ishii is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishii has control of Pacman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pacman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ishii working for a guillotine from mount but Pacman is in no mood to give up.
Ishii looking for a guillotine from mount but Pacman is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii has control of Pacman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pacman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ishii looking to secure an arm triangle but Pacman defends it well.
Ishii punching from mount but Pacman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pacman has left one of his arms exposed and Ishii doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Pacman screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dak Ishii!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osanti Herod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danger Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herod's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Down With The King. Osanti Herod has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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247 lbs
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275 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Osanti Herod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danger Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Herod.
Takeshi throws a wild body kick that Herod sees coming a mile off.
Herod lands a body shot.
Herod throws a nice head kick!
Takeshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Takeshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Danger Takeshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Takeshi misses its intended target.
Takeshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Herod blocks a jab.
Herod with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Herod clinches.
Takeshi breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herod shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee warns Takeshi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Takeshi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Herod wants to finish this one by submission but Takeshi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Herod.
Herod lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Takeshi hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herod tries to control but Takeshi wriggling away.
Herod is working for a guillotine from mount but Takeshi frees his head quite easily.
Takeshi 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.
Herod is looking for a kimura here.
Takeshi missing with punches from the bottom.
Herod thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takeshi's head.
Takeshi is looking to control Herod's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeshi avoid being mounted?
Takeshi gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herod passes Takeshi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Herod trying to control from half guard but Takeshi is working away.
Herod is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herod is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Takeshi wants to control but Herod is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Herod has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Herod tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takeshi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Takeshi is looking to improve his position.
Herod blocks the strikes from Takeshi.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Herod is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herod seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Takeshi throws the left hand but Herod avoids the punch easily.
Takeshi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Herod counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Herod trying to control from half guard but Takeshi is working away.
Takeshi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herod. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Takeshi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takeshi.
Herod thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Takeshi keeping full guard, as Herod tries to pass.
Herod loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takeshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takeshi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herod trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Takeshi shoots in but no luck this time.
Takeshi throws a lazy right hand but Herod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takeshi throws a series of punches but Herod avoids them all with ease.
Takeshi throws a hook but Herod avoids it easily.
Herod moves out of range as Takeshi strikes.
Takeshi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Herod counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takeshi thinking.
Herod closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Takeshi to the mat! Takeshi manages to get full guard.
Herod drops back looking for a leg! Takeshi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takeshi manages to kick Herod off! Herod jumps back into Takeshi's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herod trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osanti Herod dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Takeshi misses with a shot to the body
and Herod counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takeshi's knee momentarily.
Takeshi misses with a low kick.
Takeshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takeshi lands a body shot.
Takeshi throws the left hand but Herod avoids the punch easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Herod.
Herod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takeshi tries to avoid it but Herod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takeshi to the ground. Takeshi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Herod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takeshi.
Herod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takeshi throws a series of punches but Herod moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takeshi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Herod.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osanti Herod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeshi throws a hook but Herod avoids it easily.
A big left from Takeshi misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Osanti Herod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herod throws a head kick that misses.
Takeshi tries for a takedown but Herod circles away easily
and Herod counters by moving into the clinch.
Herod drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takeshi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Takeshi blocks a head kick by Herod.
Herod lands with a thumping leg kick.
Herod needs to keep his hands up - Takeshi had a free shot at his head there.
Herod fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Takeshi sprawls well initially but Herod persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Takeshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Herod throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herod is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Herod is looking to advance position but Takeshi won't allow it.
Herod trying to control from half guard but Takeshi is working away.
Herod wants to work for an arm triangle but Takeshi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Herod prevents Takeshi from improving his position.
Takeshi is looking to get back to full guard here but Herod has managed to pass to side control instead.
Takeshi is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herod with a couple of short strikes.
Herod looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Takeshi working to try and regain half guard.
Herod looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Takeshi 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.
Takeshi tries to roll over but Herod keeps him under control.
Takeshi is trying to control but can't.
Herod wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi taking some punishment here, with Herod in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Herod is controlling well.
Herod is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Herod is working for a submission of some sort.
Takeshi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Takeshi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Takeshi is landing with some decent strikes but Herod is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danger Takeshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Herod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Takeshi misses with an uppercut. Herod saw that one coming.
A big right from Takeshi misses.
Takeshi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Herod on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Takeshi.
Herod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takeshi.
Herod slips a straight right by Takeshi.
Herod slips under a jab.
Takeshi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Herod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi lands a nice shot that snaps Herod's head back.
Herod scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herod passes to side control.
Takeshi looks to move to half guard but instead Herod has passed into mount! Damn!
Herod avoids the attempt from Takeshi to control.
Herod wants to control the pace but Takeshi is squirming around nicely.
Herod fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Takeshi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Herod punishing his opponent with strikes.
Takeshi is trying to escape the mount.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Herod here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herod wants to control the pace but Takeshi is squirming around nicely.
Herod has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Takeshi's face.
Takeshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Herod has a good base and remains in mount.
Herod has hold of Takeshi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Takeshi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Takeshi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Takeshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herod is trying to work for a kimura but Takeshi is defending well.
Osanti Herod overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takeshi is not content to let Herod control the position.
Herod wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is defending well.
Herod is working for a kimura but Takeshi is defending it quite comfortably.
Herod is trying to work for a kimura but Takeshi is defending well.
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.
Herod throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takeshi wants to control but Herod is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takeshi is staying active underneath Herod, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Herod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takeshi throws an overhand right that lands on Herod's shoulder, as Herod tries to avoid the shot.
Takeshi throws a hook but Herod avoids it easily.
Herod shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takeshi pinned against the cage. Takeshi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Herod slips a jab from Takeshi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osanti Herod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Herod has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osanti Herod!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuuri Yushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton comes to the cage accompanied by Voices by Rev Theory. Yushima has chosen Funktasztikus - Exodus as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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146 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Orton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuuri Yushima!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orton cracks the inside of Yushima's front leg.
Orton throws a right and a left that Yushima avoids nicely.
Yushima takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Yuuri Yushima has been cut.
Orton digs a good body shot into Yushima's ribs.
Orton looks to score with a jab to the body but Yushima is just out of range.
Yushima throws a combination that misses
and Orton counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Orton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Yushima is rocked!
Orton scores with a three punch combo!
Yushima is still on wobbly legs! Can Orton finish him?
Orton keeps Yushima at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yushima if he has to take too many more of those.
Orton throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Yushima tumbling to the canvas!
Yushima being controlled here, momentarily.
Yushima wants to get back to his feet but Orton passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton prevents Yushima from improving his position.
Yushima seems to have recovered his senses.
Orton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yushima is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Orton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Orton tries to pass to full mount but Yushima defends it.
Orton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Orton postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Yushima to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orton gets a clinch.
Orton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orton lands a left hand.
Orton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yushima backwards.
Orton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yushima takes a knee right on the jaw!
Orton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Orton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yushima lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yushima looks gassed!
Orton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Orton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Orton lands with a right to the head.
Orton lands an elbow that stopped Yushima in his tracks for a moment.
Orton lands an elbow just above Yushima 's eye.
Nice body punch from Orton.
Orton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orton lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yushima or not.
Orton lands an elbow inside that Yushima shrugs off.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orton crunches a lovely knee into Yushima's ribcage.
Orton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Yuuri Yushima's cut even more.
Knees in the clinch landing for Orton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orton lands a damaging elbow.
Orton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Orton pushes Yushima back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yushima takes an elbow to the temple.
Orton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orton scores with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left hand lands to the body for Orton.
Orton lands a knee to the head.
Orton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A knee to the head by Orton.
Orton lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Orton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuuri Yushima's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Orton lands a nice shot to the body.
Orton scores with a hook.
Yushima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yushima there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yushima scores with a hook.
Yushima has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Orton scores with a shot to the body.
Orton thows a body shot but no joy.
Yushima avoids the head kick by Orton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orton tries to bum rush Yushima with a series of wild strikes but Yushima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Orton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Orton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Orton scores with a shot to the side of Yushima's head.
Orton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orton.
Orton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Orton.
Orton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orton scores with a knee to the head.
Orton presses Yushima against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Orton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Orton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yushima.
Orton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orton crunches a lovely knee into Yushima's ribcage.
Orton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yushima's face.
Yushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Orton uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton gets through Yushima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Orton.
Orton lands an elbow just above Yushima 's eye.
Orton cracks Yushima with a nice body shot.
Orton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Orton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Orton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Orton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yushima's defenses.
Orton lands an elbow just above Yushima 's eye.
Orton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yushima in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yushima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yushima misses with some punches.
Orton is working Yushima over against the cage.
Orton lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Orton.
Yushima tries to circle away but Orton has him pinned against the cage.
Orton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yushima avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Orton.
Yushima is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Orton is keeping busy.
Yushima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Orton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Orton.
Orton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yushima blocks it with crossed arms.
Yushima managing to block the knees to the body from Orton.
Orton pushes Yushima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orton blocks an uppercut.
Orton landing knees to the body.
Yushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Orton.
Yushima has had enough of the clinch but Orton keeps him there for the moment.
Yushima takes a knee right on the jaw!
Orton prevents Yushima from breaking the clinch.
Orton working Yushima over with knees to the body.
Yushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Orton uses good head movement to avoid it.
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.
Orton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yushima lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yushima throws a punch but it's blocked by Orton.
Orton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yushimas head.
Orton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yushima blocks it with crossed arms.
Orton misses with a punch to the body.
Yushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orton tries a knee to the head but Yushima blocks it.
Orton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yushima is trying to stall.
Orton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orton blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Yushima fails to land.
Yushima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Orton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yuuri Yushima's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Yushima misses with the combination.
Yushima swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Orton counters with a nice body kick.
Randy Orton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orton rushes Yushima and presses him up against the cage.
Orton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orton lands an uppercut.
Orton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yushima takes a knee right on the jaw!
Orton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orton lands with a short shot to the head.
Orton lands an elbow inside that Yushima shrugs off.
Yushima takes a knee to the side of the body.
Orton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yushima's defenses.
Orton cracks Yushima with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Orton.
Orton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yushima backwards.
Orton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yushima's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton lands a shot to the body.
Orton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yushima backwards.
Orton lands a shoulder strike.
Orton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yushima in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Orton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Orton lands a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Orton.
A short body shot lands from Orton as the two fighters clinch.
Orton lands an uppercut.
Yushima working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orton.
Orton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orton.
Knees to the body from Orton.
Yushima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orton blocking some punches.
Orton landing knees to the body.
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.
Yushima throws a head punch that misses.
Orton scores with a shoulder strike.
Orton trying to land knees to the body.
Orton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orton struggles to land a body shot inside as Yushima controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Orton blocking some punches.
Orton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Orton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Orton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yushima throws a head punch that misses.
Yushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Orton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yushima backwards.
Yuuri Yushima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yushima misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Orton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Orton.
Yushima takes a shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Orton.
A short right from Orton on the inside.
Yushima misses with some punches.
Orton lands a shot to the body.
Yushima blocks an elbow strike from Orton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orton. Yushima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yushima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orton tries to clinch but Yushima is having none of it.
A slow jab from Yushima misses its intended target.
Orton connects with a high kick.
Yushima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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.
Yushima misses with a double jab
and Yushima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orton scores with a body shot.
Orton misses with a wild body shot.
Orton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yushima walks into a straight right hand from Orton.
Orton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orton forces Yushima back against the cage and clinches.
Randy Orton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yushimas head.
Yushima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Orton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Orton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Cades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Aguinaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andres Aguinaldo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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272 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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271 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Cades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andres Aguinaldo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguinaldo walks into a straight right hand from Cades.
Cades fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cades tries to clinch there but Aguinaldo circles away.
Cades tries to clinch but Aguinaldo is having none of it.
Aguinaldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Cades.
Cades feints and then cracks Aguinaldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aguinaldo down.
Cades tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aguinaldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cades lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Andres Aguinaldo has been cut.
Cades throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Cades.
Cades fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aguinaldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Cades.
Cades tries to clinch but Aguinaldo is having none of it.
Cades tries to clinch there but Aguinaldo circles away.
Mike Cades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cades lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mike Cades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aguinaldo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cades tries to avoid it but Aguinaldo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cades to the ground. Cades escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cades loads up on a big right hand but Aguinaldo slips the punch.
Cades wants to clinch up but Aguinaldo keeps it at a distance.
Aguinaldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cades goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cades wants to clinch.
Cades wants to clinch up but Aguinaldo keeps it at a distance.
Cades tries to clinch up.
Cades throws a sloppy head kick and Aguinaldo moves out of range easily.
Cades has managed to clinch.
Aguinaldo pulls Cades into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aguinaldo pulls Cades in close to his closed guard and prevents Cades from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aguinaldo striking off his back but it's not causing Cades any problems.
Cades wanted to stand there but Aguinaldo had control of the position.
Aguinaldo pulls Cades in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cades wants to get up but he can't break Aguinaldo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cades fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cades works Aguinaldo's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo dodges the punch combination from Cades.
Aguinaldo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cades tries to clinch but Aguinaldo is having none of it.
Aguinaldo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cades avoids it really well and circles away.
Cades pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aguinaldo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cades is fending him off so far but Aguinaldo persists. Nope, Cades circles away and we're back to standing.
Mike Cades has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andres Aguinaldo.
Cades fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cades tries to close the distance and clinch but Aguinaldo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cades fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cades wants to clinch.
Aguinaldo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aguinaldo there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Cades dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andres Aguinaldo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cades is looking to clinch but Aguinaldo is avoiding it.
Cades misses with a few strikes there.
Cades misses with a series of wild punches.
Aguinaldo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aguinaldo showed some decent athleticism there.
Aguinaldo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cades keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguinaldo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cades wants to get back to his feet.
Aguinaldo throwing shots but Cades is blocking nicely.
Aguinaldo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aguinaldo wants to pass the guard but Cades is defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cades throws a series of strikes that have Aguinaldo backpedaling.
Cades is looking to clinch.
Cades swinging wilding here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cades misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cades misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Cades lands but Aguinaldo takes it in his stride.
Aguinaldo blocks a leg kick.
Cades fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aguinaldo keeps the fight on the outside.
Cades scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That has opened up Andres Aguinaldo's cut even more.
Cades leaves Aguinaldo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cades tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aguinaldo shoots in looking for a takedown. Cades tries to sprawl out of it but Aguinaldo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cades manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aguinaldo blocks a head kick by Cades.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cades tries to clinch but Aguinaldo moves out of range.
A lazy left from Cades finds it's target.
Aguinaldo avoids the head kick by Cades.
Cades tries to clinch but Aguinaldo is having none of it.
Cades wants to clinch up but Aguinaldo keeps it at a distance.
Cades wants to clinch.
Aguinaldo keeps the fight on the outside.
Aguinaldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Cades.
Cades tries to clinch up but Aguinaldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Aguinaldo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cades.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cades. Aguinaldo shrugs it off though.
Cades has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cades throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cades gets underhooks to prevent Aguinaldo's takedown attempt.
Mike Cades has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andres Aguinaldo.
Cades is working Aguinaldo over against the cage.
Aguinaldo is breathing heavily.
Cades lands with a short shot to the head.
Cades lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cades missing with knees to the body.
Cades throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cades lands a hook to the side of the head.
The cut above Andres Aguinaldo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Aguinaldo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cades walks away with a smile on his face. Aguinaldo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Cades.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cades.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cades lands a two punch combo.
Aguinaldo blocks a head kick by Cades.
Cades tries to clinch there but Aguinaldo circles away.
Aguinaldo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cades defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Cades dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andres Aguinaldo's cut.
That's time! Cades's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cades throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cades throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aguinaldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cades misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cades tries to clinch but Aguinaldo is having none of it.
Cades throws a head kick that misses.
Mike Cades is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aguinaldo blocks a head kick by Cades.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cades tries to bum rush Aguinaldo with a series of wild strikes but Aguinaldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cades tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cades tries to clinch up.
Aguinaldo misses with a takedown attempt - Cades sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cades!
Aguinaldo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cades displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cades tries to clinch there but Aguinaldo circles away.
Cades wants to clinch up but Aguinaldo keeps it at a distance.
Cades thuds his shin into the meat of Aguinaldo's side.
Mike Cades is winning the standup battle so far.
Cades doesn't manage to clinch there - Aguinaldo circles away.
Cades is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cades clobbers Aguinaldo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cades fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cades scores with a one two! Aguinaldo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Andres Aguinaldo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Aguinaldo walks into a jab.
Andres Aguinaldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cades tries to clinch but Aguinaldo moves out of range.
Cades lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cades's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Cades duly obliges.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andres Aguinaldo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Cades!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg LaFleche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg LaFleche could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charlie Chase's chin.
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160 lbs
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Greg LaFleche!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charlie Chase!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaFleche avoids the body shot from Chase.
Chase uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LaFleche.
Chase uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LaFleche.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as LaFleche checks a leg kick.
Chase takes a swing at LaFleche's ribcage but misses.
Chase thows a body shot but no joy.
LaFleche throws a body punch but Chase moves out of range.
Chase slips under a jab from LaFleche.
Chase scores with a jab to the head.
Chase tries to clinch but LaFleche is having none of it.
LaFleche stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chase.
Chase misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chase misses with a head kick.
Chase tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chase.
Chase throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chase.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Charlie Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chase looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
LaFleche misses with an uppercut.
Charlie Chase is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chase thumps LaFleche with a low kick.
Chase tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LaFleche avoids the head kick by Chase.
Chase takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chase thows a body kick. LaFleche tries to catch it but that hurt him.
LaFleche tries to land a leg kick but Chase saw it coming and moves away.
Chase tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chase tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chase misses with a two punch combination.
LaFleche shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. LaFleche showed some decent athleticism there.
Chase actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche lands strikes from half guard.
LaFleche seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chase is staying active underneath LaFleche, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chase looking for submissions off his back.
LaFleche throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chase is trying to control but can't.
LaFleche controlling the pace.
Chase is refusing to be controlled, as LaFleche sits in half guard.
Chase works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
LaFleche working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chase has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but LaFleche can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
LaFleche stopping the sweep attempt from Chase.
LaFleche landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LaFleche accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LaFleche postures up.
Chase utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chase looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
LaFleche thows a big elbow that misses.
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.
Chase wants to control but LaFleche passes easily into half guard.
Chase has hold of LaFleche's hands but LaFleche slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
LaFleche throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
LaFleche scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
LaFleche thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chase's head.
LaFleche missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chase on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from LaFleche.
LaFleche thows a huge punch but Chase dodges it nicely.
LaFleche slips a nice elbow through Chase's hands, connecting with Chase's forehead.
Chase regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chase has momentary wrist control but LaFleche slips an elbow through the middle.
LaFleche avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg LaFleche dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chase displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from LaFleche.
LaFleche throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chase thumps LaFleche with a low kick.
Chase misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaFleche.
LaFleche shoots in but Chase avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chase checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LaFleche's calf.
Chase throws a half hearted mid kick.
LaFleche takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chase throws a push kick but LaFleche slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleche takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
LaFleche moves out of range as Chase throws a body kick.
Chase throws a chopping leg kick but LaFleche manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
LaFleche circles away from the clinch attempt.
LaFleche stuns Chase with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chase throws a wild body kick that LaFleche sees coming a mile off.
Chase throws a sloppy head kick and LaFleche moves out of range easily.
Chase throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chase tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaFleche was well out of range. Poor timing from Chase.
Chase lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chase steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LaFleche.
LaFleche ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chase is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chase.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase takes a body punch but keeps moving.
LaFleche bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chase misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaFleche.
Chase wants to clinch.
No luck for LaFleche with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg LaFleche. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chase shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chase swinging wilding here.
Chase is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down LaFleche rather than just go for the knockout.
Chase lets loose with a powerful body kick. LaFleche will feel that in the morning.
Chase lands a straight punch to the body, keeping LaFleche at a distance.
Chase scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche misses with a low kick.
Chase throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
LaFleche thows a leg kick but Chase checks it
and Chase counters with a nice kick to the body.
LaFleche slips a straight right by Chase.
Chase lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chase swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chase cracks LaFleche with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
LaFleche uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chase has time to react.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chase.
Chase displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LaFleche throws out the jab.
Chase thows a body kick. LaFleche tries to catch it but that hurt him.
LaFleche walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chase.
Chase connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed LaFleche momentarily.
Chase thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chase throws a leg kick which misses LaFleche's front leg but catches the back leg as LaFleche tries to avoid it.
Chase lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
LaFleche misses with the combination.
Nice body kick from Chase.
Chase throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chase looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaFleche sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
LaFleche fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chase manages to avoid it.
Chase just misses with a punch to the body.
LaFleche shoots in for a takedown but Chase shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chase misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Chase showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chase looks for the body kick but LaFleche saw that one coming.
A big right from Chase misses.
LaFleche throws a leg kick
and Chase counters with a good low kick that LaFleche was not able to check.
LaFleche misses with a low kick as Chase jumps back.
LaFleche shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chase moves into full guard.
Chase throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chase not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chase looking for a guillotine here but LaFleche defends easily.
Chase wants to sweep here but LaFleche controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but LaFleche can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
LaFleche throws and elbow that misses. Chase uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in LaFleche's guard. Nice move by Chase!
LaFleche lands an upkick as Chase stands over him.
LaFleche keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully.
Chase is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
LaFleche throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
LaFleche striking from the bottom here.
Chase trying to control but LaFleche is working from the bottom.
LaFleche on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if LaFleche tries to get out of the position.
Chase won't allow LaFleche to sweep him here.
LaFleche working a defensive guard here.
LaFleche looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chase is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chase looks for the body kick but LaFleche saw that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chase!
Chase moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chase looks to land a combination but LaFleche avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chase throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chase scores with a jab to the head.
Chase misses with a head kick.
LaFleche ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chase moves away.
Chase connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chase scores with a head kick.
Chase tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaFleche was well out of range. Poor timing from Chase.
Chase throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chase moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chase moves out of range of the leg kick from LaFleche.
LaFleche avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chase misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big left from Chase misses.
LaFleche checks a low kick from Chase.
LaFleche is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chase throws a sloppy head kick and LaFleche moves out of range easily.
Chase throws a head kick but LaFleche moves out of range.
Chase throws a head kick but LaFleche moves out of range.
Chase fails in his attempt to clinch.
LaFleche throws the left hand but Chase avoids the punch easily.
LaFleche keeps the fight on the outside.
LaFleche misses with an uppercut. Chase saw that one coming.
LaFleche will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chase pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LaFleche throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chase scores with a jab to the jaw.
LaFleche chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chase can pounce on him.
LaFleche moves out of range of the body kick from Chase.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Chase really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chase throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
LaFleche takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
LaFleche stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chase.
Chase connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chase lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chase punishes LaFleche's body with a nice straight punch.
Chase throws a sloppy head kick and LaFleche moves out of range easily.
LaFleche takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
LaFleche misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chase.
LaFleche throws a hook but Chase avoids it easily.
Chase is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chase throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chase swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chase scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chase.
Chase scores with a jab to the body.
Chase takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chase misses with a head kick.
LaFleche throws a jab when Chase was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from LaFleche.
Chase takes a swing at LaFleche's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Chase, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick from Chase misses.
LaFleche takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chase closes the distance and clinches.
LaFleche is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
LaFleche is working for takedown but Chase is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chase tries to stall but LaFleche uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
LaFleche gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Chase looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chase is looking to improve his position.
Chase actively working from the bottom here.
LaFleche throws a strike but Chase avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
LaFleche thows a big elbow that misses.
LaFleche postures up.
LaFleche chips away with some ground and pound.
Chase has momentary wrist control but LaFleche slips an elbow through the middle.
LaFleche loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chase has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but LaFleche can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
LaFleche postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LaFleche works a leg free and moves into half guard.
LaFleche throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
LaFleche scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
LaFleche throws a strike but Chase avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
LaFleche loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chase not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LaFleche throwing strikes from guard but Chase blocks nicely.
Chase controls LaFleche momentarily but LaFleche frees himself.
LaFleche throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
LaFleche chips away with some ground and pound.
Chase bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LaFleche's guard.
LaFleche trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
LaFleche throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Chase throwing strikes from guard but LaFleche blocks nicely.
LaFleche wants to sweep here but Chase controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chase is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chase trying to control but LaFleche is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Chase dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Chase takes a swing at LaFleche's ribcage but misses.
LaFleche throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chase throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LaFleche walks into a straight right hand from Chase.
Chase throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chase has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chase throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chase is looking to score with low kicks.
Chase looks to land a combination but LaFleche avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFleche thuds a left hand into Chase's body.
LaFleche avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chase uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LaFleche.
Chase scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chase dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LaFleche. That did some damage!
Chase looks to land a body kick but LaFleche moved away.
Chase ducks under a wild hook from LaFleche.
LaFleche shoots in for a takedown but Chase shows good takedown defense.
Charlie Chase seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LaFleche dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chase. That did some damage!
LaFleche blocks a head kick by Chase.
Chase goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chase lands with a hook. LaFleche tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chase tries to clinch there but LaFleche circles away.
Chase moves out of range of the strikes.
LaFleche throws a hook to the side of Chase's head but Chase sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LaFleche moves out of range of the body kick from Chase.
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.
LaFleche closes the distance and clinches up with Chase, looking for a takedown. LaFleche pushes Chase against the cage but Chase circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
LaFleche throws a hook but Chase avoids it easily.
LaFleche walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chase.
Chase lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chase throws a nice outside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for LaFleche.
Chase throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chase throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LaFleche takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chase fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
LaFleche avoids a kick to the body.
LaFleche cracks Chase with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chase tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LaFleche circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase lands a nice looking body kick.
Chase misses with a low kick as LaFleche jumps back.
Chase is looking to clinch but LaFleche is avoiding it.
LaFleche looks to land a right hand but Chase moved out of range.
Chase connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
LaFleche throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Charlie Chase is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LaFleche avoids the body shot from Chase.
Chase throws a head kick but LaFleche moves out of range.
Chase throws a hook but LaFleche avoids it easily.
Chase misses with a low kick.
LaFleche fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chase checks it well.
LaFleche swats away the attempt to clinch by Chase.
LaFleche takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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.
Chase connects with a body shot.
Chase looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
LaFleche takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
LaFleche steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chase. That one must have hurt.
Chase throws and low kick but LaFleche moves out of range easily.
Chase scores with a leg kick.
Chase scores with a jab to the body.
Chase throws a head kick but LaFleche moves out of range.
Chase fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LaFleche walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chase.
Chase fakes the leg kick and cracks LaFleche in the body.
Greg LaFleche has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaFleche throws a jab but it's blocked by Chase.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Chase comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chase 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Chase!
Charlie Chase is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lei Wulong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago comes into the arena with Don't You Wish You Were Me-Fozzy blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Santiago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lei Wulong!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wulong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wulong tries to bum rush Santiago with a series of wild strikes but Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wulong throws out a loose jab but Santiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wulong misses with a looping right.
Wulong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santiago.
Lei Wulong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wulong just misses with a punch to the body.
Wulong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wulong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Wulong misses its intended target.
Wulong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santiago.
Santiago slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wulong.
Lei Wulong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulong scores with a hook to the body. Santiago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wulong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santiago on the side of the head.
Wulong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Wulong misses with a wild body shot.
Wulong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wulong slips a straight right by Santiago.
Wulong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Wulong.
Wulong lands a with a good body shot.
Santiago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wulong.
Santiago slips a jab from Wulong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulong slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Wulong.
Wulong misses with a few strikes there.
Santiago slips a straight right by Wulong.
Wulong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wulong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santiago closes the distance and clinches up with Wulong, looking for a takedown. Santiago pushes Wulong against the cage but Wulong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santiago staying out of range there.
Santiago takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wulong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santiago blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago blocks a jab.
Wulong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wulong gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santiago to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Santiago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wulong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wulong is trying to keep Santiago in close.
Santiago landing with the ground and pound.
Wulong pulls Santiago in to control the position.
Wulong looking for a sweep. Not yet Wulong, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago has gone for a leg lock! Wulong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Santiago's guard.
Santiago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wulong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wulong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santiago wants to improve his position but instead Wulong has moved into half guard.
Wulong content to control rather than advance.
Wulong wants to control but Santiago is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lei Wulong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Santiago lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wulong tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Wulong.
Wulong throws a jab but it's blocked by Santiago.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wulong as he avoids it easily.
A big left from Wulong misses.
Santiago fails with the takedown.
Wulong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wulong throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
Santiago has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wulong finds it's way round the side to connect with Santiago's head.
Wulong slaps away a takedown attempt from Santiago, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wulong throws a big shot that misses.
Santiago bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wulong's head.
Santiago slips under a jab.
Wulong waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Santiago.
Wulong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wulong misses with an uppercut. Santiago saw that one coming.
Wulong throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Wulong misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Santiago moves out of range as Wulong strikes.
Santiago lands a nice shot that snaps Wulong's head back.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wulong sprawls well. Wulong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.
Wulong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Wulong.
Santiago dodges the punch combination from Wulong.
Wulong throws an overhand right that lands on Santiago's shoulder, as Santiago tries to avoid the shot.
Wulong misses with a wild body shot.
Wulong looks to throw the jab but Santiago is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulong wants to clinch up but Santiago keeps it at a distance.
Wulong misses the jab.
Santiago slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wulong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Wulong.
Santiago takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wulong.
Wulong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santiago scores with the left hand. Wulong knows he should have avoided that one.
Santiago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wulong.
Wulong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Santiago's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago throws a lazy right hand but Wulong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santiago takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good leg kick by Wulong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A telegraphed right hand from Wulong misses the target.
A cross from Santiago lands.
Wulong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Santiago.
Wulong ducks under a wild hook from Santiago.
Wulong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santiago looks to land a left hand but Wulong moved out of range nicely.
Wulong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Santiago ducks under a wild hook from Wulong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lei Wulong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Wulong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santiago uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wulong throws a series of punches but Santiago avoids them all with ease.
Wulong throws a hook but Santiago avoids it easily.
Santiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wulong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santiago looks to throw the jab but Wulong is out of range.
Santiago 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wulong is on top in guard.
Wulong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Santiago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wulong defends well.
Santiago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wulong is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wulong passes into half guard.
Santiago striking from half guard on the bottom.
Wulong controlling the pace.
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.
Wulong prevents Santiago from improving his position.
Santiago actively working from the bottom here.
Santiago trying to get back to full guard but Wulong takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Santiago is squirming around, avoiding Wulong's attempts to control the action.
Wulong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Santiago kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulong controlling his opponent.
Santiago manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Santiago wants to improve his position but Wulong is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Wulong seems content to control.
Wulong is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
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.
Santiago wants to sweep here but Wulong controlling him for the moment.
Wulong controlling from the top position.
Santiago has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wulong is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Santiago.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wulong trying to control the action but Santiago is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Antonio Santiago did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wulong throws a lazy right hand but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wulong throws a jab when Santiago was well out of range.
Santiago shoots for a takedown but Wulong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wulong throws a jab when Santiago was well out of range.
Wulong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wulong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulong misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Santiago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Wulong misses the target.
Santiago misses with a looping left.
Santiago keeps the fight on the outside.
Lei Wulong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wulong throws a chopping leg kick but Santiago manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Wulong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Wulong misses.
Nice defenses there by Santiago.
Wulong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santiago throws a hook but Wulong blocks it.
Wulong throws a hook but Santiago avoids it easily.
Santiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wulong throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big left from Wulong misses.
Santiago moves out of range of the strikes.
Wulong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Santiago.
Wulong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santiago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wulong misses with an uppercut. Santiago saw that one coming.
Wulong throws a lazy right hand but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santiago ducks under a wild hook from Wulong.
A shot to the body from Wulong misses
and Santiago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santiago staying out of range there.
Santiago is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wulong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago looking to pass the guard.
Santiago works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wulong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santiago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santiago's back!
Wulong controlling well, preventing Santiago from escaping the position.
Wulong patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Santiago is in bad spot here.
Wulong struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wulong is trying to stick to Santiago's back but Santiago is turning into Wulong. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wulong's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Santiago.
Santiago chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wulong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wulong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wulong!
Wulong is staying tight to Santiago's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Santiago prevents Wulong from improving position.
Wulong controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santiago is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lei Wulong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
The fighters circling - Wulong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santiago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wulong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santiago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wulong connects with a single shot there.
Wulong throws a series of strikes that have Santiago backpedaling.
Wulong throws a sloppy body shot
and Santiago counters with a takedown into side control.
Santiago is trying to get an arm triangle but Wulong is defending well.
Wulong is trying to control Santiago's posture but Santiago avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wulong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Santiago grinds an elbow into Wulong's temple.
Santiago landing a few strikes.
Santiago has hold of Wulong's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Wulong tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Santiago cranks the arm and Wulong screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Wulong, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Antonio Santiago!
Antonio Santiago is the new super heavyweight champion!
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