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KOF.29 - It's Time! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chan Chun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Grapple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chan Chun has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chan Chun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mister Grapple!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grapple changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chun looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Grapple trying to control the action but Chun is working 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.
Chun manages to get back to half guard.
Chun tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Chun gets back to full guard.
Chun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grapple is one step ahead there.
Chun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grapple doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grapple manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Grapple trying to control the position from guard on top but Chun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grapple postures up in Chun's guard and throws a big left but Chun blocks it.
Chun trying to strike off his back.
Chun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chun looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chun shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grapple scores a takedown into full mount!
Chun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chun manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chun looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chun is trying to get back to full guard.
Chun is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grapple throwing shots but Chun is blocking nicely.
Grapple missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chun tries to get to full guard but Grapple has control of the leg.
Grapple is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grapple is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chun has a hand on Grapple's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Grapple takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The referee warns Chun that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chun is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grapple lands a big elbow - Chun is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Chun is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mister Grapple!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takeya Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odda Nabonaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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237 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeya Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Odda Nabonaga!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Nabonaga.
Nabonaga stuns Maeda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maeda is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nabonaga sends Maeda crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nabonaga is motioning to the referee to let Maeda up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Takeya Maeda has been cut.
Nabonaga thows a body shot but no joy.
Nabonaga throws a solid leg kick but Maeda takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nabonaga.
Nabonaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Nabonaga steps into range and cracks Maeda with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Maeda flops backwards and Nabonaga dives into his guard looking to finish!
Maeda is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nabonaga wants to pass the guard but Maeda is keeping the position.
Nabonaga stands up and waves to Maeda to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Nabonaga there.
Nabonaga looks to land a right hand but Maeda moved out of range.
Nabonaga fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maeda checks it well.
Nabonaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nabonaga looks to throw the jab but Maeda is out of range.
Maeda throws a body punch but Nabonaga moves out of range.
Nabonaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maeda tries to clinch but Nabonaga moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nabonaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maeda manages to avoid it.
Nabonaga swings for the body but Maeda moves out of range.
Good work by Maeda as he checks the leg kick.
Nabonaga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nabonaga throws a sloppy head kick and Maeda moves out of range easily.
Nabonaga lands a glancing blow to the side of Maeda's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nabonaga throws an overhand right that has Maeda reeling! Nabonaga follows up with more punches and Maeda is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Odda Nabonaga!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Awekome Doji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and andy toole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Awekome Doji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, andy toole!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
toole closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Doji to the mat! Doji manages to get full guard.
Doji not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
toole looking to sit in guard and control but Doji gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Doji content to stall in guard here.
Doji slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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.
toole tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doji wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Doji stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Doji swats away the attempt to clinch by toole.
toole lands a head kick that stumbles Doji and the fighters go to the mat.
Doji is rocked!
It looks like Awekome Doji has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doji manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. toole manages to get himself to full guard.
Doji is working toole over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Doji wanted to stand there but toole had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
toole is working an open guard so Doji takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Doji could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Doji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
toole tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Doji swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from toole.
Doji closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Doji lands in his opponent's guard.
toole keeping moving, preventing Doji from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
toole throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Doji working some strikes from top position.
Doji 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.
Doji looking to sit in guard and control but toole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
toole wants to stand but Doji is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doji is working an open guard so toole takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
toole looks gassed!
Doji 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Doji passes easily into side control. Nice work.
toole wants to control but Doji postures up.
Doji working the ground and pound.
toole is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on toole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Doji is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. toole looks calm but he's in trouble here. Doji gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. toole is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Doji lets go of the hold and toole can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Awekome Doji!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beni Nikaido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beni Nikaido is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackie Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Beni Nikaido!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikaido swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nikaido closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chan to the mat! Chan manages to get full guard.
Nikaido looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chan keeping moving, preventing Nikaido from controlling successfully.
Nikaido drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Nikaido seems to have locked his on tight now - Chan screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Nikaido, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Beni Nikaido!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tokugawa Ieyasu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinji Morisawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morisawa has chosen M1dy - Cold Pizza as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Tokugawa Ieyasu has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tokugawa Ieyasu seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tokugawa Ieyasu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Morisawa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ieyasu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morisawa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ieyasu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Morisawa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ieyasu moves into the clinch successfully.
Morisawa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Morisawa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ieyasu tries to get to full guard but Morisawa has control of the leg.
Ieyasu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morisawa controlling the action here.
Morisawa trying to control from Ieyasu's half guard. Ieyasu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Morisawa won't allow Ieyasu to sweep him here.
Morisawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morisawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ieyasu trying to keep a closed guard but Morisawa is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Morisawa 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.
Ieyasu trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morisawa trying to control but Ieyasu is working from the bottom.
Morisawa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ieyasu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morisawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ieyasu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ieyasu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Morisawa!
Ieyasu prevents Morisawa from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ieyasu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morisawa is trying to escape the mount.
Morisawa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ieyasu looking to control but Morisawa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morisawa can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
Ieyasu won't let Morisawa get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Morisawa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ieyasu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morisawa tries to hold on but Ieyasu postures up.
Morisawa is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Morisawa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ieyasu throws a series of punches but Morisawa avoids them all with ease.
Ieyasu doesn't manage to clinch there - Morisawa circles away.
Ieyasu is looking to land body kicks.
Ieyasu stuffs the takedown attempt from Morisawa. Morisawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Morisawa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Morisawa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ieyasu is avoiding damage well.
Morisawa tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Ieyasu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morisawa trying to control the position but Ieyasu is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Morisawa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Morisawa is looking to take a break and control but Ieyasu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ieyasu is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Morisawa.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ieyasu with a poor takedown
so Morisawa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Morisawa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ieyasu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ieyasu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morisawa manages to get himself to full guard.
Ieyasu preventing the sweep.
Morisawa keeping moving, preventing Ieyasu from controlling successfully.
Morisawa is trying to keep Ieyasu in close.
Ieyasu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morisawa wants to sweep here but Ieyasu controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ieyasu is looking to stand up but Morisawa won't let him.
Ieyasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Morisawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Morisawa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ieyasu checks a leg kick.
Ieyasu misses with a two punch combination.
Tokugawa Ieyasu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morisawa has closed the distance and engaged Ieyasu in a clinch.
Ieyasu is looking to break free of the clinch but Morisawa has double underhooks.
Morisawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ieyasu swinging wilding here.
Ieyasu throws a hook but Morisawa blocks it.
Morisawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ieyasu.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morisawa.
Ieyasu misses with a head kick.
Morisawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Ieyasu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ieyasu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morisawa manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Ieyasu.
Ieyasu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Morisawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ieyasu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ieyasu throws a series of punches but Morisawa avoids them all with ease.
Jab, jab by Morisawa - just one landing.
Morisawa has closed the distance and engaged Ieyasu in a clinch.
Ieyasu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morisawa.
Morisawa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ieyasu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morisawa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ieyasu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morisawa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ieyasu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tokugawa Ieyasu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinji Morisawa.
Ieyasu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morisawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morisawa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Morisawa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Morisawa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ieyasu is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ieyasu and Morisawa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Morisawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morisawa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ieyasu is trying to control Morisawa's posture but Morisawa avoids it.
Ieyasu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ieyasu is being controlled here.
Morisawa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Morisawa cracks Ieyasu with a big right hand but Ieyasu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Morisawa tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Ieyasu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morisawa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ieyasu down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morisawa landing a few strikes.
Morisawa fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ieyasu parries the strikes from Morisawa easily there. Morisawa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ieyasu to escape.
An elbow from Morisawa crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Ieyasu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morisawa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ieyasu, who protects the arm well.
Morisawa wants to control but Ieyasu is keeping him busy.
Ieyasu manages to get back to half guard.
Tokugawa Ieyasu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Ieyasu trying to control but Morisawa postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ieyasu fails to land the takedown.
Morisawa throws a chopping leg kick but Ieyasu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Morisawa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ieyasu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morisawa manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morisawa avoids the head kick by Ieyasu.
Ieyasu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morisawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shinji Morisawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morisawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ieyasu throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinji Morisawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morisawa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinji Morisawa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juhamatti Pesso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuu Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takeshi has chosen On The Dub-ble as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ryuu Takeshi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juhamatti Pesso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuu Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeshi shoots in looking for a takedown. Pesso tries to sprawl out of it but Takeshi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Pesso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Takeshi lands with a straight right. Pesso didn't see that one coming.
Pesso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takeshi drops Pesso with a big left hand and mounts him. Pesso is in big trouble!
Pesso is rocked!
It looks like Juhamatti Pesso has been cut.
Takeshi wants to control the pace but Pesso is squirming around nicely.
Takeshi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Pesso is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeshi postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Pesso in real trouble here! The ref calls for Pesso to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryuu Takeshi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between C S Kitiona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Pasquale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pasquale comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fight Like A Brave kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, C S Kitiona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leon Pasquale!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasquale avoids the body shot from Kitiona.
Pasquale fails to land the takedown.
Kitiona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitiona stuffs the takedown attempt from Pasquale. Pasquale gets slowly back to his feet.
Pasquale tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kitiona swivels and escapes.
C S Kitiona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Pasquale.
Kitiona scores a takedown into full mount!
Kitiona throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pasquale because Kitiona loaded up on that one.
Pasquale defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kitiona.
Kitiona thowing shots but they're missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasquale is trying to escape the mount.
Kitiona trying to control but Pasquale is having none of 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.
Kitiona controlling from the full mount.
Pasquale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kitiona is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pasquale is surviving well by controlling Kitiona's body position as best he can.
Pasquale is desperately trying to improve his position but Kitiona has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
The referee warns Pasquale that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kitiona working for a guillotine from mount but Pasquale is in no mood to give up.
Kitiona seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pasquale is holding on tight.
Kitiona swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pasquale is now in Kitiona's guard. A big mistake from Kitiona there, giving up the dominant position!
Kitiona has Pasquale pulled in close to control his posture.
Kitiona is breathing heavily.
Pasquale forces his way into half guard.
Kitiona gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pasquale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kitiona tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pasquale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pasquale postures up in Kitiona's guard and throws a big left but Kitiona blocks it.
Pasquale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pasquale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pasquale lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pasquale scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pasquale works over Kitiona with some ground and pound from guard.
Pasquale stands and throws Kitiona's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pasquale tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pasquale has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasquale connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kitiona some visible discomfort.
Pasquale postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pasquale working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kitiona takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kitiona prevents Pasquale from improving position.
Pasquale throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pasquale is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kitiona is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kitiona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Pasquale dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pasquale doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kitiona counters with a left and a right that stings Pasquale.
Kitiona tries for a takedown but Pasquale circles away easily
and Pasquale counters with a takedown into side control.
Kitiona manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pasquale looking for submissions off his back.
Pasquale tries to roll over but Kitiona keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kitiona is looking to take a break and control but Pasquale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitiona blocks the strikes from Pasquale.
Kitiona wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pasquale keeps working.
Pasquale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pasquale is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kitiona pulls his head out easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kitiona closes the distance but Pasquale moves to the side
and Pasquale counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kitiona utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasquale stopping the sweep attempt from Kitiona.
Kitiona has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kitiona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pasquale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kitiona working a defensive guard but Pasquale passes into half guard.
Pasquale looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kitiona with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pasquale is looking for a kimura but Kitiona is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pasquale to get the leverage.
Pasquale is thwarting Kitiona's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasquale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pasquale slips a nice elbow through Kitiona's hands, connecting with Kitiona's forehead.
Kitiona keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pasquale is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kitiona gets back to full guard.
Pasquale wants to pass the guard but Kitiona is keeping the position.
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.
Pasquale being controlled here momentarily.
Leon Pasquale has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kitiona is on top in guard.
Kitiona trying to control the position from guard on top but Pasquale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pasquale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pasquale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kitiona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pasquale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kitiona doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kitiona manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Pasquale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kitiona wants to clinch
and Pasquale counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kitiona's guard now.
Pasquale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pasquale works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kitiona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pasquale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kitiona defending well though.
Pasquale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kitiona avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pasquale.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasquale thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kitiona's head.
Pasquale is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kitiona is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pasquale jumps into side control!
Kitiona managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pasquale.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Kitiona as Pasquale shoots in.
Pasquale closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pasquale lands in his opponent's guard.
Kitiona is trying to control the position but Pasquale postures up.
Pasquale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kitiona controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitiona has momentary wrist control but Pasquale slips an elbow through the middle.
Kitiona had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pasquale is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kitiona Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pasquale's back instead.
Pasquale rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pasquale moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pasquale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kitiona is one step ahead there.
Pasquale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasquale keeping moving, preventing Kitiona from controlling successfully.
Kitiona is looking to work some ground and pound but Pasquale has wrist control.
Kitiona thows a big elbow that misses.
Kitiona trying to control the position from guard on top but Pasquale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leon Pasquale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pasquale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pasquale trying to control the position here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kitiona misses with a two punch combination.
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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pasquale.
Pasquale in side control, throwing shots but Kitiona defends.
Pasquale throws an elbow but Kitiona slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kitiona tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pasquale presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Pasquale looking for a guillotine from mount but Kitiona is having none of it.
C S Kitiona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kitiona is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Pasquale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pasquale winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Pasquale!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yushin Fujita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fujita comes to the ring accompanied by Koto - Jabdah. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
10 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yushin Fujita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Fujita misses.
Fujita lands a jab-cross combination.
Fujita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Yushin Fujita has been cut.
Fujita misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Fujita's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujita misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Fujita lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones avoids the head kick by Fujita.
Fujita throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
Fujita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujita.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fujita scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fujita takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones scores with the left hand. Fujita knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Fujita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones cracks Fujita with a good jab.
Fujita avoids the head kick by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujita tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fujita thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fujita darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fujita ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Fujita is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fujita misses with a looping left.
Fujita pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fujita is breathing heavily.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Fujita bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fujita is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones prevents Fujita from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fujita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones trying to control the action but Fujita is working from the bottom.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Fujita's temple.
Fujita actively working from the bottom 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. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Fujita's temple.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fujita wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fujita is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fujita.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fujita keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fujita blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Fujita tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Fujita actively working from the bottom here.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fujita is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fujita is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yushin Fujita's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick from Jones lands but Fujita takes it in his stride.
Fujita darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fujita is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fujita throws a good cross that connects.
Yushin Fujita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fujita tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fujita throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fujita is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Fujita misses with a double jab.
Fujita walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fujita on the side of the head.
Fujita fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fujita misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Fujita misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fujita throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fujita pinned against the cage. Fujita gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fujita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Fujita walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Fujita throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fujita is rocked!
Jones ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Fujita out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Croatian Sensation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabry Teboulbi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sensation comes to the ring accompanied by Wild boys. This should be a great matchup!
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213 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Croatian Sensation!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sabry Teboulbi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teboulbi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Sabry Teboulbi has been cut.
Sensation lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teboulbi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Teboulbi tightens his grip and picks Sensation up, before dumping him to the ground. Sensation manages to land in guard.
Sensation is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Teboulbi is controlling him.
Sensation being controlled here, momentarily.
Teboulbi chips away with some ground and pound.
Teboulbi distracts Sensation with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sensation is looking to stand up but Teboulbi isn't so interested in that idea.
Teboulbi wants to control from the top but Sensation keeps moving.
Sensation is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Teboulbi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sensation knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Teboulbi on the ground.
Sensation is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Teboulbi is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensation avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sensation being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Teboulbi passes Sensation's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Teboulbi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Teboulbi throwing strikes here but Sensation is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Teboulbi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sensation has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Teboulbi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Teboulbi content just to control the position here.
Sensation on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sensation tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teboulbi looking to control but Sensation is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sensation is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Teboulbi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Teboulbi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Teboulbi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sensation really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Teboulbi working Sensation over with strikes here.
Teboulbi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Teboulbi is working for a guillotine from mount but Sensation frees his head quite easily.
Teboulbi looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensation is squirming around, avoiding Teboulbi's attempts to control the action.
Sensation really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Teboulbi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sensation is trying to stand.
Teboulbi takes Sensation's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sensation is in trouble.
Teboulbi biding his time, controlling Sensation.
Teboulbi scores with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sensation showing good submission defense here.
Sensation is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sensation trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sensation showing good submission defense here.
Teboulbi tries to keep control of the position but Sensation is staying busy.
Teboulbi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Teboulbi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teboulbi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sensation is defending well though. Teboulbi let's go of the attempt for now.
Sensation manages to escape to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sabry Teboulbi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sabry Teboulbi's cut.
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.
Sensation waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Teboulbi.
Sensation misses with the combination.
Sensation fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Sensation does no damage.
Teboulbi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sensation misses with a few strikes there.
Sensation takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Teboulbi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Teboulbi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sensation!
Teboulbi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Teboulbi trying to control but Sensation is having none of it.
Teboulbi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sensation manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Teboulbi trying to control the action but Sensation is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensation is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Teboulbi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sensation has escaped the position, nice work there.
Teboulbi in side control, throwing shots but Sensation defends.
Sabry Teboulbi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sensation is not content to let Teboulbi control the position.
Sensation wants to get back to his feet.
Sensation is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sensation is not content to let Teboulbi control the position.
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.
Sensation is looking for a sweep.
Sensation is not content to let Teboulbi control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sensation misses with a head kick.
Teboulbi shoots in and bounces Sensation off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Teboulbi slips nicely into half guard.
Sensation wants to get back to his feet.
Teboulbi is trying to control the action in half guard but Sensation is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teboulbi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sensation looks like he's trying to stand up.
Teboulbi is looking to advance position but Sensation won't allow it.
Teboulbi is working for a submission of some sort.
Teboulbi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sensation falls off balance throwing a combination
and Teboulbi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Teboulbi prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Teboulbi manages to break the clinch.
Teboulbi darts in and clinches Sensation up against the ropes.
Teboulbi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sensation stops a takedown attempt from Teboulbi.
Teboulbi breaks the clinch.
Sensation throws a right and a left that both miss.
Croatian Sensation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Sensation.
Teboulbi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sensation looks to land a combination but Teboulbi avoids it well.
Teboulbi clinches up against the ropes.
Teboulbi stalls.
Sensation is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sabry Teboulbi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sabry Teboulbi's cut.
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!
Sensation connects with a high kick.
Sensation tries to keep at a distance but Teboulbi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Teboulbi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Teboulbi moves into the clinch.
Teboulbi is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Sensation gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sensation tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Teboulbi just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Teboulbi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Teboulbi is struggling to control the position.
Sensation wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Teboulbi has him pressed against the ropes.
Teboulbi prevents Sensation from breaking the clinch.
Teboulbi is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Sensation can't fight it off and eventually Teboulbi manages to take the fight to the floor. Sensation looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Teboulbi stands and throws Sensation's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teboulbi prevents Sensation from escaping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Teboulbi trying to control the position but Sensation is working away.
Teboulbi is trying to get an arm triangle but Sensation is defending well.
Teboulbi trying to control the action but Sensation is working from the bottom.
Sensation is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Teboulbi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sensation keeps working.
Teboulbi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Teboulbi trying to control the position but Sensation is working away.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sensation lands a nice leg kick that just misses Teboulbi's sensitive parts.
Sensation throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Teboulbi's head.
Teboulbi avoids the head kick by Sensation.
Teboulbi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Teboulbi slips a jab and a cross from Sensation.
Croatian Sensation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Teboulbi shoots in for a takedown but Sensation shows good takedown defense.
Sensation lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Teboulbi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sensation wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Teboulbi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sensation is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Croatian Sensation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sabry Teboulbi.
Sensation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Teboulbi has picked Sensation up - he's going for a ride! Teboulbi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Teboulbi wants to free his trapped foot but Sensation is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensation wants to get back to his feet.
Sensation manages to get to full guard.
Sabry Teboulbi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Teboulbi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sensation is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sensation wants to sweep here but Teboulbi controlling him for the moment.
Sensation can't keep his opponent in guard - Teboulbi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Teboulbi passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teboulbi controlling from the full mount.
Sensation squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Teboulbi controlling from the full mount.
Teboulbi looking to control but Sensation is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sensation is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Teboulbi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sensation tries to control Teboulbi's body but Teboulbi pushes him off. Sensation squirms to his side and now Teboulbi has his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sabry Teboulbi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Teboulbi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sabry Teboulbi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Trine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham Wellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wellington comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Scary kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Trine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Graham Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellington throws a head kick but Trine moves out of range.
Wellington tries to clinch but Trine is having none of it.
Trine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wellington throws a sloppy head kick and Trine moves out of range easily.
Trine slips a jab and a cross from Wellington.
Wellington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trine drops Wellington with a nice combination! Trine dives into Wellington's guard, looking to finish!
Wellington is rocked!
It looks like Graham Wellington has been cut.
Trine wants to control from the top but Wellington keeps moving.
Wellington keeping full guard, as Trine tries to pass.
Trine is looking to work some ground and pound but Wellington has wrist control.
Trine passes Wellington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trine is trying to control the action in half guard but Wellington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wellington defends it well.
Trine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wellington stuffs the takedown attempt from Trine. Trine gets slowly back to his feet.
Trine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trine shoots in but Wellington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wellington tries to clinch there but Trine circles away.
Trine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wellington swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Trine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trine misses with a straight right.
Trine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Michael Trine has been cut.
Trine is breathing heavily.
Wellington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wellington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Wellington! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Graham Wellington!
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