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KOF.28 - Judgement Night PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masutatsu Oyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ran Sakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oyama comes to the ring accompanied by Ghosts N Stuff. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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170 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masutatsu Oyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ran Sakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakamoto avoids the head kick by Oyama.
Sakamoto blocks a head kick by Oyama.
Sakamoto misses with a takedown attempt - Oyama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oyama tries a head kick but it misses.
Oyama misses with a body kick.
Sakamoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Oyama sprawls well. He's pushed Sakamoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters circling - Oyama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oyama as he avoids it easily.
Masutatsu Oyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ran Sakamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyama misses with a head kick.
Masutatsu Oyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sakamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sakamoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oyama circles away.
Oyama throws a low kick, looking for Sakamoto's leg but Sakamoto calmly moves out of range.
Oyama throws a sloppy head kick and Sakamoto moves out of range easily.
Oyama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Oyama as Sakamoto shoots in.
Oyama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oyama throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Oyama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto shoots in but Oyama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sakamoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oyama tries to avoid it but Sakamoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oyama to the ground. Oyama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No joy there for Oyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Oyama.
Sakamoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oyama.
Oyama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oyama stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakamoto. Sakamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto shoots in but no luck this time.
Oyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the body kick from Oyama.
Oyama tries to land a leg kick but Sakamoto saw it coming and moves away.
Oyama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sakamoto is out of range.
Oyama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakamoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Oyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Oyama as Sakamoto shoots in.
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.
Nice takedown defense from Oyama. No joy for Sakamoto on that attempt.
Oyama misses with a head kick.
Sakamoto blocks a head kick by Oyama.
A head kick misses from Oyama.
Sakamoto blocks a head kick by Oyama.
Oyama is breathing heavily.
Oyama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sakamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oyama throws a head kick but Sakamoto moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masutatsu Oyama dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Oyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Oyama circles away.
Oyama misses with a head kick.
Sakamoto shoots in for a double leg but Oyama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oyama throws a series of strikes that have Sakamoto backpedaling.
Oyama swats away the attempt to clinch by Sakamoto.
Oyama throws a head kick that misses.
Sakamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Oyama circles away.
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oyama as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oyama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Masutatsu Oyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ran Sakamoto.
Sakamoto avoids the head kick by Oyama.
Sakamoto fails to land the takedown.
Sakamoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oyama throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sakamoto tries for a takedown but Oyama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oyama throws a nice looking combination but Sakamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oyama lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sakamoto backs up against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oyama misses with a head kick.
Sakamoto wants to clinch up but Oyama keeps it at a distance.
Masutatsu Oyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Oyama circles away.
Oyama fails to land with a series of punches.
Oyama misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sakamoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oyama throws a sloppy head kick and Sakamoto moves out of range easily.
Sakamoto throws a combination that misses
and Oyama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sakamoto wants to clinch up but Oyama keeps it at a distance.
Sakamoto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sakamoto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Oyama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sakamoto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sakamoto tries to pass to full mount but Oyama defends it.
Oyama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sakamoto on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oyama is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Sakamoto pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masutatsu Oyama dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sakamoto fails with the takedown
and Oyama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oyama tries a head kick but it misses.
Oyama throws a left and a right that both miss
so Sakamoto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sakamoto wants to pass the guard but Oyama is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sakamoto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Oyama manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sakamoto has Oyama in his guard.
Oyama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyama seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sakamoto keeping moving, preventing Oyama from controlling successfully.
Sakamoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oyama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sakamoto is tightening it up a little... Oyama has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Oyama reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Oyama taps out! nice BJJ there by Sakamoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ran Sakamoto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chung Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blind by Korn kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Chung Lee has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Yu's chin.
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255 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Yu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chung Lee!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chung Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Yu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yu wants to control but Lee postures up.
Lee scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yu to see if he's OK.
It looks like Jack Yu has been cut.
Yu struggling a bit here.
Lee grinds an elbow into Yu's temple.
Yu is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yu wants to control but Lee postures up.
Yu is looking to reverse the position.
Yu is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lee asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lee wants to control but Yu is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yu is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Yu circles away and we're back to standing.
Yu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yu has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lee keeps control of Yu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Lee stalls.
Lee trying to stall but Yu improves his position.
Yu can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Yu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yu misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yu is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Lee there.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yu trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Yu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lee scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jack Yu's cut is getting worse.
Yu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lee scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lee is nestled in close to Yu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lee working Yu over with strikes.
Lee is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jack Yu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lee winds up and cracks Yu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lee connects with a nice short shot to Yu's temple.
Jeez, Jack Yu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Yu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chung Lee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sami Holmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terry King will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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260 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sami Holmen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Terry King!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a series of punches but Holmen avoids them all with ease.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holmen.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holmen gets the takedown into side control.
Holmen tries to advance to mount but can't.
King is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holmen trying to control the position but King is working away.
A lull in the action here as Holmen stalls from top position.
Holmen misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Holmen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
King is looking for a sweep.
Holmen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. King is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Holmen yanks on the arm and King is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Holmen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sami Holmen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Brunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefeller is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Balls to the Wall. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Brunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Rockefeller!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick from Rockefeller lands but Brunt takes it in his stride.
It looks like Sam Brunt has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockefeller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rockefeller throws a left that rocks Brunt and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Rockefeller dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Brunt regain composure!
Brunt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rockefeller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Brunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brunt is trying to improve his position.
Brunt is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Brunt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like John Rockefeller has been cut.
Sam Brunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rockefeller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brunt thinking.
Brunt is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockefeller swinging wilding here.
Rockefeller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brunt shoots in for a takedown but Rockefeller shows good takedown defense.
Rockefeller throws a combination that misses
enabling Brunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Brunt wants to clinch.
Rockefeller explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with a two punch combination.
Rockefeller tries to clinch up.
Brunt walks into a left hand.
Brunt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rockefeller thuds his shin into the meat of Brunt's side.
Brunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rockefeller as he avoids it easily.
Rockefeller scores with a shot to the body.
Rockefeller connects with a single shot there.
Jab by Rockefeller.
Brunt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rockefeller lands a head kick. Brunt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice body kick there by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller tries to close the distance and clinch but Brunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunt clinches but Rockefeller breaks the clinch
and Rockefeller counters with a straight right hand.
Rockefeller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rockefeller throws a right and a left that Brunt avoids nicely.
Rockefeller swats away the attempt to clinch by Brunt.
Rockefeller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rockefeller stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Brunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunt fails with a takedown attempt.
John Rockefeller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockefeller throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brunt moves forwards but Rockefeller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Rockefeller misses its intended target.
Rockefeller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rockefeller tries to bum rush Brunt with a series of wild strikes but Brunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brunt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brunt walks into a straight right hand from Rockefeller.
Nice takedown defense from Rockefeller. No joy for Brunt on that attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Brunt. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Brunt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice sprawl there from Rockefeller as Brunt shoots in.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rockefeller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brunt looks for a takedown but Rockefeller sprawls well.
Nice body kick from Rockefeller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rockefeller dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rockefeller explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rockefeller stuffs the takedown.
Brunt shoots in for a takedown but Rockefeller shows good takedown defense.
Brunt throws a series of punches but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Rockefeller jabs at Brunt's body.
Rockefeller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rockefeller tests Brunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rockefeller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brunt slips a jab and a cross from Rockefeller.
Brunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockefeller.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brunt shoots in but Rockefeller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Brunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that half lands.
Brunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockefeller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rockefeller clinches.
Rockefeller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rockefeller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sam Brunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brunt throws a series of punches but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Rockefeller.
Brunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rockefeller. Rockefeller obviously looking to wear him down.
Brunt fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brunt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rockefeller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rockefeller fails to land with a series of punches.
Brunt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rockefeller is fending him off so far but Brunt persists. Nope, Rockefeller circles away and we're back to standing.
Rockefeller lands with a shot to the body.
Brunt throws a leg kick
and Rockefeller counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rockefeller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brunt.
Brunt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Rockefeller tries to sprawl out of it but Brunt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Rockefeller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brunt shoots for a double leg takedown but Rockefeller sprawls well. He's pushed Brunt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rockefeller tries to clinch but Brunt is having none of it.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Brunt blocks it.
Brunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brunt misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brunt momentarily.
Brunt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Brunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rockefeller as he jumps to the side.
Brunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brunt looks for a takedown but Rockefeller sprawls well.
Rockefeller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rockefeller moves in looking to clinch but Brunt pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockefeller throws a body punch but Brunt moves out of range.
Rockefeller swinging wilding here.
Brunt shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rockefeller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Brunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rockefeller has time to react.
Brunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rockefeller thuds his shin into the meat of Brunt's side.
John Rockefeller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brunt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rockefeller but Rockefeller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brunt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Brunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockefeller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Brunt misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rockefeller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rockefeller moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller throws a good cross that connects.
Rockefeller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rockefeller cracks Brunt with a good jab.
Rockefeller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Rockefeller misses with a few strikes there.
Rockefeller lands a head shot.
Rockefeller cracks Brunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Rockefeller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rockefeller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rockefeller finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Rockefeller as Brunt shoots in.
Brunt fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller throws a combination that misses
and Brunt counters with a nice body shot.
Rockefeller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brunt's head.
Rockefeller lands a nice looking body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brunt.
Rockefeller throws a hook to the side of Brunt's head but Brunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockefeller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brunt wants to clinch
and Rockefeller counters with a one-two to the body.
Brunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockefeller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rockefeller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brunt shoots for a double leg takedown but Rockefeller sprawls well. He's pushed Brunt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brunt tries for a takedown but Rockefeller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rockefeller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Rockefeller tries to sprawl out of it but Brunt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Rockefeller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sam Brunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rockefeller misses with a wild body shot.
Rockefeller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rockefeller as he jumps to the side.
Rockefeller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brunt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brunt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunt tries to clinch up but Rockefeller circles away and keeps his distance.
Brunt throws a leg kick but Rockefeller checks it.
Nice shot lands for Rockefeller.
John Rockefeller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brunt waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Rockefeller.
Brunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rockefeller scores with a decent looking hook.
Rockefeller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brunt shoots for a double leg takedown but Rockefeller sprawls well. He's pushed Brunt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rockefeller throws a series of strikes that have Brunt backpedaling.
Brunt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rockefeller's waist but Rockefeller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brunt off to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockefeller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brunt looks to throw a body kick
and Rockefeller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rockefeller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Rockefeller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rockefeller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Rockefeller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heddy Lamaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Broqui Lesmar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Heddy Lamaar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Broqui Lesmar!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesmar shoots in but no luck this time.
Lesmar thows a body shot but no joy.
Lamaar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Lamaar tightens his grip and picks Lesmar up, before dumping him to the ground. Lesmar manages to land in guard.
Lesmar looking for a sweep. Not yet Lesmar, not yet.
Lamaar is looking to work some ground and pound but Lesmar has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lesmar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lamaar preventing the sweep.
Lamaar could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lamaar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesmar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lamaar trying to control but Lesmar is working from the bottom.
Lamaar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lesmar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lamaar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lamaar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lamaar won't allow Lesmar to sweep him here.
Lamaar wants to control from the top but Lesmar keeps moving.
Lamaar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lesmar keeping moving, preventing Lamaar from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamaar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lamaar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lamaar thows a huge punch but Lesmar dodges it nicely.
Lamaar working Lesmar over with strikes.
Lesmar tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lesmar is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Lamaar pulls his head out easily.
Lesmar tries to roll over but Lamaar keeps him under control.
Lesmar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lamaar working Lesmar over with strikes.
Lamaar is trying to control the action in half guard but Lesmar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lesmar wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lesmar looks to clinch
and Lamaar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lesmar looks gassed!
Lesmar is looking for a sweep. Lamaar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lamaar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lesmar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lamaar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lesmar!
Lesmar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lamaar cracks Lesmar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lesmar tries to hold on but Lamaar postures up.
Lamaar blocks Lesmar's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Lesmar working to try and regain half guard.
Lesmar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lamaar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lamaar wants to control the pace but Lesmar is squirming around nicely.
Lamaar lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamaar breaks from Lesmar's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lamaar lands a nice shot to the head.
Lesmar tries to hold on but Lamaar pushes him away.
Lesmar working to try and regain half guard.
Lesmar throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lamaar. What's that going to do exactly?
Lamaar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lesmar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lamaar tries to control but Lesmar wriggling away.
Lamaar lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Lamaar.
Lesmar can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesmar is squirming around, avoiding Lamaar's attempts to control the action.
Lesmar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lamaar cracks Lesmar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lesmar is looking to improve his position but Lamaar isn't that keen on the idea.
Lesmar is bucking up trying to escape but Lamaar cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lamaar landing strikes from the mount and Lesmar is in trouble!
Lamaar looking to finish Lesmar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lesmar!
Lesmar is looking to improve his position but Lamaar isn't that keen on the idea.
Lamaar trying to control but Lesmar is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heddy Lamaar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lesmar tries for a takedown but Lamaar circles away easily
and Lamaar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lesmar's guard now.
Lamaar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lamaar trying to control but Lesmar is working from the bottom.
Lesmar trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lesmar looking to control but Lamaar passes into half guard.
Lesmar throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lesmar missing with punches from the bottom.
Lesmar is trying to get back to full guard.
Heddy Lamaar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lamaar connects with a nice short shot to Lesmar's temple.
Nice strikes from Lamaar there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lamaar connects with a nice short shot to Lesmar's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesmar wants to get back to full guard.
Lamaar lands with a punch from half guard.
Lesmar is looking to improve his position.
Lamaar working the head and body with strikes.
Lamaar working over Lesmar with some ground and pound. Lesmar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lamaar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lamaar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lesmar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lesmar closes the distance but Lamaar moves to the side
and Lamaar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lamaar throwing strikes but missing.
Lamaar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lamaar won't allow Lesmar to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesmar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lesmar is adopting a defensive guard.
Lesmar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lesmar punching to the body, from the bottom.
Lesmar pulls Lamaar in to control the position.
Lamaar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lesmar's head.
Lesmar keeping moving, preventing Lamaar from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lamaar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lamaar stays in close to Lesmar's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesmar keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Lamaar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesmar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lesmar wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lesmar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lamaar counters with a shoot takedown. Lesmar fights it but they end up in guard.
Lesmar throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lesmar trying to keep a closed guard but Lamaar is proving a slippery customer.
Lesmar wants to improve his position but instead Lamaar has moved into half guard.
Lesmar is looking to improve his position.
Lesmar trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesmar is looking to improve his position.
Lamaar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lamaar is trying to control. Lesmar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lesmar throws a body punch but Lamaar moves out of range.
Lamaar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lamaar 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.
Lamaar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lamaar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lesmar looking to control.
Lamaar thows a big elbow that misses.
Lamaar preventing the sweep.
Lamaar advances to half guard.
Nice strikes from Lamaar there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heddy Lamaar dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lamaar closes the distance and clinches.
Lamaar is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lesmar is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lamaar throws a head punch that misses.
Lesmar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lamaar just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Lamaar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lamaar passes to full mount!
Lamaar looking to ground and pound but Lesmar is blocking nicely.
Lesmar swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lesmar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lamaar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lesmar?
Lesmar is desperately trying to improve his position but Lamaar has a good base and remains in mount.
Lesmar taking shots to the head.
Lamaar dominating with strikes here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lamaar looking to ground and pound but Lesmar is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesmar is working to get back to half guard.
Lamaar unloading with bombs!
Lesmar taking shots to the head.
Lesmar is working to get back to half guard.
Lamaar breaks from Lesmar's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lesmar tries to hold on but Lamaar postures up.
Lesmar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lamaar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lamaar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lesmar is trying to escape the mount.
Lesmar taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lamaar looking to finish Lesmar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lesmar!
Lesmar is looking to improve his position but Lamaar isn't that keen on the idea.
Lamaar lands a big elbow.
Lesmar working to try and regain half guard.
Lamaar avoids the attempt from Lesmar to control.
Lamaar looking to finish Lesmar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lesmar!
Lesmar is trying desperately to improve position.
Lesmar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lamaar cracks Lesmar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lesmar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Lamaar.
Lesmar flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Lamaar controlling the position easily from mount.
Lesmar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lesmar is in a horrible position here. Lamaar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lamaar lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lesmar tries to lock up and control but Lamaar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lesmar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lamaar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lesmar throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lesmar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lamaar tries to control but Lesmar wriggling away.
Lamaar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lesmar taking shots to the head.
Lesmar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Heddy Lamaar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lamaar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lesmar tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lamaar has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamaar wants to control the pace but Lesmar is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heddy Lamaar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lamaar 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heddy Lamaar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Real Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hidetoshi Nakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Real Dragon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Real Dragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hidetoshi Nakata!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakata shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dragon looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nakata is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dragon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dragon has escaped and now he's on top!
Dragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakata wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakata scores with a short punch from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata seems keen to control Dragon's posture.
Nakata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dragon's guard.
Nakata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dragon keeping full guard, as Nakata tries to pass.
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dragon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakata is looking to work some ground and pound but Dragon has wrist control.
Nakata controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nakata tries to clinch up but Dragon circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakata changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dragon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dragon is trying to control Nakata's posture but Nakata avoids it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nakata working the ground and pound.
Nakata tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dragon taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nakata is looking to take a break and control but Dragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakata happy to just control the position for now.
Let's hope that Nakata has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nakata working the head and body with strikes.
Nakata tries to move to mount but Dragon blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Dragon's face as Nakata controls the position.
Nakata trying to control the action but Dragon is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Dragon's face as Nakata controls the position.
Dragon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nakata remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hidetoshi Nakata dominated that round.
That's time! Dragon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nakata tries to clinch but Dragon is having none of it.
Nakata darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nakata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nakata is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dragon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nakata.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Nakata!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hidetoshi Nakata!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Hickman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Santi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dick Hickman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Santi's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dick Hickman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Santi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santi tries to clinch up.
Hickman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hickman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hickman moves out of range of the strikes.
Santi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hickman as he avoids it easily.
Santi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hickman misses with a hook. Santi ducked under it nicely.
Santi is looking to clinch.
Santi slips under a jab.
Santi scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Santi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Santi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hickman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickman is squirming around, avoiding Santi's attempts to control the action.
Santi looking to secure an arm triangle but Hickman defends it well.
Hickman has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Santi misses with an elbow to the head.
Hickman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickman trying to get back to his feet but Santi is in full control for now.
Santi working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Hickman is doing well to defend. Santi seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Hickman is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Santi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Gart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggy Plumper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd Gart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Floyd Gart !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Biggy Plumper!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Gart misses the target.
Gart sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Plumper to the ground! Gart dives into full mount looking to finish!
Plumper is rocked!
It looks like Biggy Plumper has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gart connects with a bit shot that sees Plumper covering up! More strikes from Gart and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gart is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Gart !
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Aronoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Dagani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aronoff comes into the arena with Here Comes the Pain by Slayer blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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277 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Aronoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Dagani!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aronoff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dagani checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Aronoff.
Dagani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dagani.
Dagani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dagani takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dagani scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dagani throws a series of punches but Aronoff avoids them all with ease.
Aronoff 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.
Aronoff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dagani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dagani thows a body shot but no joy.
Aronoff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aronoff is breathing heavily.
Dagani tries to land a leg kick but Aronoff saw it coming and moves away.
Dagani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aronoff.
Aronoff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dagani looks to throw the jab but Aronoff is out of range.
Aronoff looks to land a body kick but Dagani moved away.
Aronoff misses with the combination.
Dagani scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Mark Aronoff has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagani throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aronoff counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Aronoff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dagani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dagani scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aronoff slips a straight right by Dagani.
Dagani lands a right hook to the body.
Dagani scores with a hook.
Aronoff is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dagani lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Aronoff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dagani steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Aronoff is out on his feet! Dagani sets himself and nearly takes Aronoff's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Max Dagani!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Carlos Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abominable Snowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Carlos Ortega has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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230 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Carlos Ortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abominable Snowman!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snowman catches Ortega napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Ortega to the canvas!
Ortega is rocked!
It looks like Juan Carlos Ortega has been cut.
Snowman arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Ortega's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Abominable Snowman!
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