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IPPON 3: Hiza Guruma PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gar Diu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cieran Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Starting Over. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gar Diu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cieran Doyle !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diu fails to land with a series of punches.
Doyle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diu circles away.
Diu closes the distance and clinches.
Diu throws an elbow but it misses.
Doyle managing to block the knees to the body from Diu.
Diu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diu misses with an elbow over the top.
Diu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Maybe Diu would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Doyle blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Diu fails to land.
Diu lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diu throws a leg kick which misses Doyle 's front leg but catches the back leg as Doyle tries to avoid it.
Doyle looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diu is looking to clinch but Doyle is avoiding it.
Doyle swats away the attempt to clinch by Diu.
Doyle shoots for a takedown but Diu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gar Diu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cieran Doyle .
Diu connects with the punch.
Diu clinches.
Diu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Doyle .
Diu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Doyle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Diu.
Doyle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diu just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Diu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diu lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Doyle 's brow.
Diu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doyle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Doyle avoiding damage as Diu throws knees to the body.
Diu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diu lands a nice knee to the body.
Diu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diu is leaning against Doyle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diu breaks from the clinch.
Diu wants to clinch up but Doyle keeps it at a distance.
Diu tries to clinch but Doyle moves out of range.
Diu feints and then cracks Doyle 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doyle down.
Diu tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doyle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diu lands a glancing blow to the side of Doyle 's head.
Doyle swats away the attempt to clinch by Diu.
Doyle swats away the attempt to clinch by Diu.
Diu tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diu thuds a left hand into Doyle 's body.
Diu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diu tests Doyle 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diu cracks the inside of Doyle 's front leg.
Diu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diu tries to clinch up but Doyle circles away and keeps his distance.
Diu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doyle should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Diu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diu fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gar Diu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diu lands a head kick!
It looks like Cieran Doyle has been cut.
Diu is looking to clinch.
Diu doesn't manage to clinch there - Doyle circles away.
Diu moves into range and clinches up with Doyle .
Doyle avoids the elbow strike from Diu, against the ropes.
Diu scores with a hook to the body.
Diu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Doyle .
Diu tries to land knees in the clinch but Doyle avoids the damage to the body.
Doyle is breathing heavily.
Diu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doyle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diu.
Diu scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diu tries to close the distance and clinch but Doyle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diu wants to clinch.
Diu tries to clinch but Doyle is having none of it.
Diu moves in looking to clinch but Doyle pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Diu. No joy for Doyle on that attempt.
Doyle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diu wants to clinch up but Doyle keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diu is looking to clinch.
Diu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Doyle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Doyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gar Diu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Doyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gar Diu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diu instigates a clinch.
Diu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diu lands a nice knee to the body.
Diu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Diu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diu scores with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Diu scores with a four punch combination!
Diu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice combination there by Diu.
Diu throws out a powerful jab.
Diu is looking to clinch but Doyle is avoiding it.
Diu instigates a clinch.
Diu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Doyle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diu can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Nice elbow from Diu.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diu breaks the clinch.
Doyle keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diu wants to clinch up but Doyle keeps it at a distance.
Doyle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diu tries to avoid it but Doyle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diu to the ground. Diu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doyle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diu moves into the clinch.
Doyle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Doyle tries to pull guard but Diu won't allow it.
Gar Diu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cieran Doyle .
Diu is trying to stall.
Diu scores a nice knee to the body.
Diu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Doyle blocks the elbow strike.
Diu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gar Diu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cieran Doyle 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Doyle keeps the fight on the outside.
Diu doesn't manage to clinch there - Doyle circles away.
Diu wants to clinch up but Doyle keeps it at a distance.
Diu stuffs the takedown attempt from Doyle . Doyle gets slowly back to his feet.
Diu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Doyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diu closes the distance and clinches.
Doyle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diu lands a nice knee to the body.
Diu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Doyle .
Diu missing with knees to the body.
Diu scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diu is looking to control Doyle 's arms but Doyle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diu has his back to the ropes.
Diu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Doyle .
Diu looking to stall.
Diu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Diu.
Diu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Diu lands a knee to the body.
Diu lands a body shot.
Doyle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diu smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doyle . That did some damage!
Diu wants to clinch up but Doyle keeps it at a distance.
Diu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doyle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diu lands a head kick!
Diu moves in looking to clinch but Doyle pushes him off.
Diu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doyle keeps the fight on the outside.
Diu tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diu is looking to clinch but Doyle is avoiding it.
Diu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Doyle 's head.
Diu is looking to clinch.
Diu tries to clinch but Doyle is having none of it.
Diu wants to clinch.
Diu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diu tries to clinch up but Doyle circles away and keeps his distance.
Diu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Doyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doyle fails with the takedown.
Gar Diu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cieran Doyle .
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.
Diu connects with a high kick.
Diu tries to clinch there but Doyle circles away.
Diu moves in looking to clinch but Doyle pushes him off.
Gar Diu is winning the standup battle so far.
Diu rushes Doyle and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Diu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Doyle 's defenses.
Diu lands a knee to the body.
Gar Diu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Doyle gets control of Diu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Doyle will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Diu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doyle can do to turn this around?
Diu is looking to stand up but Doyle won't let him.
Diu 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gar Diu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gar Diu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Legolas Elven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and recom uy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Legolas Elven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, recom uy!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
uy shoots in for a double leg but Elven sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Elven 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.
Elven controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
uy tries to strike from the bottom.
uy tries to strike from the bottom.
Elven won't allow uy to sweep him here.
Elven stands up over uy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Elven wants to control from the top but uy keeps moving.
uy wants to sweep but no luck.
Elven is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
uy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
uy 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.
uy looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
uy keeping moving, preventing Elven from controlling successfully.
Elven gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Elven clinches.
Elven stalling in the clinch but uy improves position.
uy prevents the takedown attempt.
uy pulls guard successfully.
Elven is looking to stand up but uy won't let him.
uy looking for a sweep. Not yet uy, not yet.
Elven chips away with some ground and pound.
Elven trying to control but uy is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
uy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Elven!
Elven defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from uy.
Elven is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
uy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Elven can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
uy lands a big elbow.
uy avoids the attempt from Elven to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
uy dominating with strikes here.
uy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Elven is trying desperately to improve position.
Elven tries to hold on but uy pushes him away.
uy dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elven is bucking up trying to escape but uy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Elven is wriggling around trying to escape.
uy lands a heavy elbow.
uy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Elven is wriggling around trying to escape.
uy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Elven throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Elven looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
uy working for the choke.
Elven is covering up but some of the strikes from uy are getting through and doing damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
recom uy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
uy scores with a takedown into Elven's guard.
Elven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
uy slips nicely into half guard.
uy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Elven is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
uy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elven is looking to improve his position.
Elven avoiding damage under a succession of punches from uy.
uy moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Elven.
uy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
uy landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elven wants to control but uy postures up.
uy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Elven to see if he's OK.
recom uy has got the better of the ground game so far.
uy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Elven is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Elven is looking to regain half guard here but uy keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elven is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
uy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Elven has escaped the position, nice work there.
Elven bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Elven shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Elven was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
uy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
uy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
uy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
uy throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
uy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
uy 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.
uy lands some strikes from the bottom.
uy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
recom uy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Elven shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in uy's guard.
uy wants to sweep here but Elven controlling him for the moment.
Elven wants to control from the top but uy keeps moving.
Elven preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now uy is on top in guard.
Elven is trying to control the position but uy postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
uy won't allow Elven to sweep him here.
uy passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
uy working Elven over with strikes.
Elven manages to get to full guard.
uy landing with the ground and pound.
uy is pushing down on Elven's leg trying to pass to half guard. Elven is fighting to maintain full guard but uy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Elven throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Elven knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for uy on the ground.
Elven avoiding damage under a succession of punches from uy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
uy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Elven is looking to improve his position.
uy seems to be working for a kimura but Elven defends the submission attempt.
Elven trying to control here.
uy is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Elven has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elven is looking to escape.
uy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Elven!
uy landing strikes from the mount.
Elven tries to hold on but uy postures up.
uy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
uy landing punches.
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.
uy scoring with strikes but Elven is staying in there.
uy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Elven hang on?
uy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Elven hang on?
Elven is in a horrible position here. uy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
uy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Elven turns into him and now he's in uy's guard.
Elven is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
recom uy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got uy 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 Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... recom uy!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mang Tomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and david tho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). david tho acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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170 lbs
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mang Tomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, david tho!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
tho tries to close the distance and clinch but Tomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tomas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like david tho has been cut.
Tomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tomas misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Tomas.
Mang Tomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
tho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tomas circles away.
tho has Tomas up against the ropes in a clinch.
tho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tomas backwards.
Tomas wants a takedown.
Tomas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tomas is trying to break the clinch but tho has him pressed against the ropes.
Tomas jumps guard but tho stands there with Tomas around his waist. Tomas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mang Tomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
tho pulls Tomas into guard.
tho working a defensive guard here.
Tomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tomas wants to control from the top but tho keeps moving.
Tomas is really struggling to control tho but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomas drops back looking for a leg! tho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and tho manages to kick Tomas off! Tomas jumps back into tho's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
tho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tomas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tomas tries to get out of the position.
Tomas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tomas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tomas trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
tho slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Tomas.
Tomas is refusing to be controlled, as tho sits in half guard.
Tomas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
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.
Tomas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
tho prevents Tomas from improving his position.
Tomas is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tomas misses with a straight left.
tho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tomas misses with a two punch combination.
Tomas lands with a shot to the body.
tho has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
tho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from tho.
Tomas connects with the punch.
tho throws a series of punches but Tomas moves out of range.
tho takes one on the button.
Tomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping tho at a distance.
Tomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but tho manages to avoid it.
Tomas lands with an uppercut that bounces tho off the ropes and back into rage.
Tomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left and a right from Tomas both land. Nice combination.
tho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
tho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
tho looks for a takedown but Tomas sprawls well.
Tomas lands a jab.
Tomas falls off balance throwing a combination
and tho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tomas 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.
tho trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tomas's guard.
Tomas looking to control.
tho postures up in Tomas's guard and throws a big left but Tomas blocks it.
Tomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but david tho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on david tho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tomas falls off balance throwing a combination
and tho counters with a three punch combo that has Tomas backing up. Tomas nods at tho to acknowledge the strikes.
tho doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomas circles away.
Tomas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tomas working the head and body with strikes.
tho is refusing to be controlled, as Tomas sits in half guard.
Tomas drops an elbow to the side of tho's head.
tho is looking for a sweep. Tomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tomas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tomas is looking for a kimura here.
Tomas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
tho is trying to stand.
tho is looking to improve his position.
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. Tomas connects with a nice short shot to tho's temple.
Tomas is trying to control. tho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
tho wants to get back to full guard but Tomas has passed into side control.
Tomas lands a big shot there that rocks tho but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tomas with a couple of short strikes.
Tomas looking to control but tho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tomas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
tho is in a horrible position here. Tomas smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tomas looking to control and managing it successfully.
tho taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Tomas.
Tomas landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Tomas.
tho in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
tho is trying to escape the mount.
Tomas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tomas is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tomas avoids the attempt from tho to control.
tho taking shots to the head.
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.
Tomas lands a heavy elbow.
Tomas unloading with bombs!
Tomas goes for an armbar but tho turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from tho.
tho throwing strikes but missing.
Tomas throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
tho trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tomas wants to stand up but tho is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mang Tomas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on david tho's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tomas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
tho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
tho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomas.
Tomas throws a right hand that tho ducks under and follows up with a left that tho also avoids with ease.
Tomas misses with a double jab.
Tomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Tomas misses.
tho tries for a takedown but Tomas circles away easily
and Tomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomas misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
tho moves away from the strike by Tomas.
Tomas throws a nice looking combination but tho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
tho misses with a wild combination.
Tomas throws a combination that misses
and tho counters with a straight right hand.
tho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mang Tomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of david tho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
tho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
tho closes the distance and clinches up with Tomas, looking for a takedown. tho pushes Tomas against the ropes but Tomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
tho lands with a cross.
tho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tomas as he jumps to the side.
Tomas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tomas misses with a double jab
and tho counters with a one-two to the body.
tho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tomas tries to avoid it but tho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tomas to the ground. Tomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mang Tomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tomas swinging wilding here.
Tomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tomas looks to land a combination but tho avoids it well.
Tomas lands an overhand right.
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.
Tomas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
tho shoots in but Tomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tomas misses with a double jab
and tho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tomas trying to control here.
tho wants to take a breather but Tomas is having none of it.
Tomas works his way to full guard. Good work.
tho landing some decent shots from guard.
tho won't allow Tomas to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomas looking to control.
Tomas throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from tho.
Tomas jabs tho right on the nose. tho blinks but takes it well.
tho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tomas pinned against the cage. Tomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab from Tomas.
Tomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and tho counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by tho.
Tomas is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tomas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tomas tries to score a body lock takedown but tho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tomas tries for a takedown but tho manages to get underhooks.
tho is pressed up against the ropes. Tomas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag tho down to the mat. tho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
tho closes the distance and clinches up with Tomas, looking for a takedown. tho pushes Tomas against the ropes but Tomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tomas misses with a double jab
and tho counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomas is trying to control tho's posture but tho avoids it.
Tomas tries to improve position but can't.
Tomas is trying to control tho's posture but tho avoids it.
Tomas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but tho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
david tho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think tho has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... david tho!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy OToole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bj Penn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Timmy OToole's chin.
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155 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bj Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Timmy OToole!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OToole ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
OToole rushes Penn and presses him up against the ropes.
OToole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OToole lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Bj Penn has been cut.
Penn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has OToole pinned against the cage. OToole gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
OToole moves into the clinch.
Penn tries for a takedown but OToole manages to get underhooks.
OToole prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bj Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OToole throws a knee to the head but misses.
OToole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
OToole manages to break the clinch.
OToole closes the distance and clinches.
OToole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OToole closes the distance and pushes Penn back into the ropes.
Penn is working for takedown but OToole is calmly controlling the position for now.
OToole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OToole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timmy OToole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. OToole catches Penn right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole gets a clinch.
Penn wants a takedown.
Penn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Penn is breathing heavily.
OToole slowing the pace effectively.
Penn has OToole pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. OToole manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
OToole slows down the pace here.
Penn is trying to drag OToole to the mat but OToole just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
OToole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OToole has closed the distance and engaged Penn in a clinch.
OToole lands a nice uppercut.
OToole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
OToole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Penn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. OToole fights it off and pushes away nicely.
OToole motions for Penn to come forward. OToole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OToole goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
OToole works Penn's body with a nice hook.
OToole has managed to clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from OToole.
OToole missing with knees to the body.
OToole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OToole has closed the distance and engaged Penn in a clinch.
OToole misses with a knee to the head.
OToole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
OToole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OToole scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OToole swings away with a leg kick that misses.
OToole closes the distance and clinches.
OToole tries to land a knee to the head but Penn blocks with his arms.
OToole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from OToole lands.
OToole has Penn up against the ropes in a clinch.
OToole misses with a knee to the head.
OToole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
OToole manages to break the clinch.
OToole connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Danga de danga de dang - OToole scores with a four punch combination!
OToole rushes Penn and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
OToole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
OToole is pressed up against the ropes. Penn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag OToole down to the mat. OToole avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
OToole forces Penn back against the ropes and clinches.
OToole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Penn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
OToole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penn.
OToole clinches up with Penn and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as OToole walks away with a smile on his face. Penn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
OToole misses with a low kick.
OToole scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
OToole drives through and clinches with Penn against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OToole misses with a knee strike.
OToole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OToole throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.
OToole closes the distance and clinches.
OToole misses with a knee strike.
OToole throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from OToole on the inside.
OToole prevents a takedown attempt there.
OToole gets underhooks to prevent Penn's takedown attempt.
OToole manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy OToole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bj Penn'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.
OToole closes the distance and clinches.
Penn has OToole pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. OToole manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Penn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. OToole is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
OToole lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
OToole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OToole has managed to clinch.
OToole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
OToole prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bj Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn drops down looking for an ankle pick but OToole pulls his leg out and moves away.
OToole throws a half hearted mid kick.
OToole looking to land some kicks to the body here.
OToole scores with a sloppy right hand. Penn should have avoided that one.
OToole clinches up with Penn and pushes him back against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Penn.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Penn jumps guard but OToole stands there with Penn around his waist. Penn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
OToole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Penn.
OToole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
OToole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OToole throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
OToole stuffs the takedown.
Penn needs to keep his hands up - OToole had a free shot at his head there.
Bj Penn's cut is getting worse.
OToole instigates a clinch.
OToole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OToole rushes Penn and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
OToole breaks the clinch.
OToole cracks Penn with an open hand slap.
Penn avoids a punch combination nicely.
OToole has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OToole manages to break the clinch.
Bj Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OToole darts in and clinches Penn up against the ropes.
OToole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OToole moves into range and clinches up with Penn.
OToole gets through Penn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penn is trying to drag OToole to the mat but OToole just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Penn avoiding damage as OToole throws knees to the body.
OToole tries to land a knee to the head but Penn blocks with his arms.
Penn goes for a takedown attempt but OToole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
OToole darts in and clinches Penn up against the ropes.
OToole presses Penn against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OToole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OToole scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Timmy OToole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
OToole tries to land a leg kick but Penn saw it coming and moves away.
OToole closes the distance and pushes Penn back into the ropes.
OToole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OToole stalling against the ropes.
Penn tries to pull guard but OToole holds him up against the ropes and eventually Penn drops back down to his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from OToole.
OToole looking to throw knees to the head but Penn is blocking nicely.
OToole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Timmy OToole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OToole looks to land a combination. Penn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
OToole has closed the distance and engaged Penn in a clinch.
Penn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OToole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OToole moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OToole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from OToole.
OToole pushes Penn up against the ropes in a clinch.
Penn can't get the takedown.
With the fighters up against the ropes, OToole throws an elbow but misses.
Timmy OToole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
OToole creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Penn's defenses.
OToole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
OToole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OToole has taken the fight to the clinch.
Penn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Penn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. OToole avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
OToole gets through Penn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
OToole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OToole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OToole closes the distance and clinches.
OToole will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Penn up against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, OToole throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy OToole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bj Penn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
OToole closes the distance and pushes Penn back into the ropes.
Penn tries to pull guard but OToole won't allow it.
OToole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn tries for a takedown but OToole sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
OToole closes the distance and clinches.
OToole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
OToole lands a right hand.
OToole breaks the clinch.
OToole darts in and clinches Penn up against the ropes.
Penn looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bj Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OToole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
OToole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OToole.
OToole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OToole breaks from the clinch.
Penn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OToole closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Penn tries to keep at a distance but OToole has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as OToole takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
OToole connects with a nasty looking knee right to Penn's face.
OToole is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
OToole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
OToole lands a body punch in the clinch.
OToole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OToole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OToole changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
OToole moves into the clinch.
OToole throws a knee to the head but misses.
OToole manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OToole forces Penn back against the ropes and clinches.
OToole avoiding damage.
OToole tries to land a knee to the head but Penn blocks with his arms.
OToole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Bj Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. OToole fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Penn takes one to the side of the head.
OToole closes the distance and clinches.
Penn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but OToole pulls him back up using the underhooks.
OToole breaks the clinch.
OToole lands a with a good body shot.
OToole moves into range and clinches up with Penn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OToole breaks the clinch.
OToole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
OToole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OToole clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from OToole - that landed with a thud.
OToole just leaning against Penn, taking a breather.
OToole misses with a knee strike.
OToole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from OToole.
OToole instigates a clinch.
OToole holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
OToole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Penn tries to keep at a distance but OToole has taken the fight into the clinch.
Penn tries to pull guard but OToole holds him up against the ropes and eventually Penn drops back down to his feet.
OToole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OToole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Penn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has OToole pinned against the cage. OToole gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
OToole moves into the clinch.
Penn is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from OToole.
OToole holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
OToole continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
OToole scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OToole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penn takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy OToole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OToole 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 24:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy OToole!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Not a Clue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Nanahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Not a Clue could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Takeshi Nanahara's chin.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Not a Clue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Nanahara!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from a Clue does no damage.
Nanahara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
a Clue fails with an attempt to clinch.
a Clue tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nanahara swivels and escapes.
A low kick from a Clue misses
and Nanahara counters with a stiff right hand.
a Clue shoots in and bounces Nanahara off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Nanahara wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Nanahara is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! a Clue has his hands clasped together but Nanahara extends an breaks a Clue's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Nanahara.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takeshi Nanahara!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Poon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Sakaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poon comes to the ring accompanied by Wavin' Flags. Ryo Sakaguchi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kelvin Poon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Sakaguchi!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poon rushes Sakaguchi and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Poon.
Poon misses with an elbow strike.
Poon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sakaguchi looking for a takedown.
Poon throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Poon.
Sakaguchi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Poon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sakaguchi avoids the elbow strike from Poon, against the ropes.
Poon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Poon.
Sakaguchi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kelvin Poon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Sakaguchi.
Poon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Poon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poon manages to pull guard.
Sakaguchi wants to control from the top but Poon keeps moving.
Poon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakaguchi is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poon is on top in guard.
Poon tries to stand but Sakaguchi is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sakaguchi looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakaguchi, not yet.
Poon wants to get up but he can't break Sakaguchi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sakaguchi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Poon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sakaguchi wants to sweep but no luck.
Poon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poon wants to stand but Sakaguchi is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Poon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Danga de danga de dang - Poon scores with a four punch combination!
Poon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poon is looking to clinch but Sakaguchi is avoiding it.
No luck for Poon with that takedown attempt.
Poon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sakaguchi avoids the head kick by Poon.
Poon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sakaguchi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakaguchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Poon.
Poon tries to clinch but Sakaguchi is having none of it.
Poon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Poon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poon throws a series of punches but Sakaguchi avoids them all with ease.
Poon tries to clinch there but Sakaguchi circles away.
Poon darts in and clinches Sakaguchi up against the ropes.
Poon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sakaguchi.
Kelvin Poon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Sakaguchi.
Poon lands an elbow inside that Sakaguchi shrugs off.
Poon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poon lands an elbow that stopped Sakaguchi in his tracks for a moment.
Poon lands a damaging elbow.
Poon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sakaguchi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Poon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sakaguchi's defenses.
Poon landing knees to the body.
Poon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sakaguchi blocks an elbow strike from Poon.
Poon decides to pull guard.
Sakaguchi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Poon is looking to stand up but Sakaguchi isn't so interested in that idea.
Sakaguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Poon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poon wants to stand up but Sakaguchi is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poon 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.
Sakaguchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sakaguchi being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sakaguchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poon misses with a double jab.
Poon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sakaguchi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Poon counters by clinching up.
Sakaguchi prevents the takedown attempt.
Sakaguchi breaks the clinch.
Sakaguchi dodges the punch combination from Poon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakaguchi shoots in for a takedown but Poon shows good takedown defense.
Poon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sakaguchi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Poon dominated that second round.
That's time! Poon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Poon is looking to clinch but Sakaguchi is avoiding it.
Poon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakaguchi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poon tries to bum rush Sakaguchi with a series of wild strikes but Sakaguchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sakaguchi tries for a takedown but Poon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kelvin Poon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Poon.
Poon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Poon doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakaguchi circles away.
Sakaguchi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Poon tries to clinch but Sakaguchi is having none of it.
Poon stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakaguchi. Sakaguchi gets slowly back to his feet.
Poon tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakaguchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poon moves into range and clinches up with Sakaguchi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakaguchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakaguchi fails with the takedown.
Kelvin Poon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Sakaguchi.
Sakaguchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Poon.
Poon misses with a combination
and Sakaguchi counters with a takedown into side control.
Poon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sakaguchi gets to mount! Poon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Poon is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakaguchi landing strikes from the mount and Poon is in trouble!
Poon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakaguchi can't control as he wanted to and Poon manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Poon manages to get to full guard.
Sakaguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Poon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Poon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kelvin Poon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakaguchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poon is keeping the position for now.
Poon trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryo Sakaguchi.
I think Poon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Poon!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Geoge ST Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Norris (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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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Geoge ST Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chuck Norris!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ST Pierre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
ST Pierre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
ST Pierre shoots in and drives through. Norris sprawls well.
ST Pierre misses with a takedown attempt - Norris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geoge ST Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ST Pierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Norris circles away.
ST Pierre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norris but Norris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Norris rushes ST Pierre and presses him up against the ropes.
Norris landing knees to the body.
Norris lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Geoge ST Pierre has been cut.
Norris throws a knee to the head but misses.
Norris lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
ST Pierre is breathing heavily.
Norris looking to throw knees to the head but ST Pierre is blocking nicely.
Norris lands a knee to the body.
Norris misses with a knee strike.
Norris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Norris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Norris misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris lands a knee to the head.
Norris with a knee to the head.
ST Pierre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Norris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
ST Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Norris tries a knee to the head but ST Pierre blocks it.
Norris misses with a knee to the head.
ST Pierre managing to block the knees to the body from Norris.
ST Pierre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Norris landing knees to the body.
Norris tries a knee to the head but ST Pierre blocks it.
ST Pierre is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Norris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
ST Pierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norris just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Norris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from ST Pierre.
Norris throws a knee to the head but misses.
ST Pierre tries to pull guard but Norris holds him up against the ropes and eventually ST Pierre drops back down to his feet.
Norris landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ST Pierre tries to pull guard but Norris won't allow it.
Norris tries to land a knee to the head but ST Pierre blocks with his arms.
ST Pierre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Norris pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for ST Pierre with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ST Pierre.
ST Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Norris throws a knee to the head but misses.
Norris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but ST Pierre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ST Pierre blocks it with crossed arms.
Norris lands a knee to the body.
ST Pierre fails to pull guard.
Norris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Norris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but ST Pierre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
ST Pierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norris just stands there and leans against the ropes.
ST Pierre jumps guard but Norris stands there with ST Pierre around his waist. ST Pierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
ST Pierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norris just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Norris missing with knees to the body.
ST Pierre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Norris tries to land a knee to the head but ST Pierre blocks with his arms.
ST Pierre jumps guard but Norris stands there with ST Pierre around his waist. ST Pierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
ST Pierre wants a takedown.
Norris tries to land a knee to the head but ST Pierre blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
ST Pierre pulls guard effortlessly.
ST Pierre is trying to keep Norris in close.
Norris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
ST Pierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now ST Pierre is on top in 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.
Norris is looking to stand up but ST Pierre isn't so interested in that idea.
Norris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as ST Pierre controls the pace.
ST Pierre wants to control from the top but Norris keeps moving.
ST Pierre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Geoge ST Pierre's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
ST Pierre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Norris wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
ST Pierre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Norris. No joy for ST Pierre on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geoge ST Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ST Pierre fails with the takedown.
ST Pierre fails to land the takedown.
Norris tries to clinch but ST Pierre is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
ST Pierre avoids the head kick by Norris.
ST Pierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norris tries to avoid it but ST Pierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norris to the ground. Norris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Norris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of ST Pierre's head.
Norris moves into the clinch successfully.
Norris trying to land knees to the body.
Norris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ST Pierre blocks it with crossed arms.
Norris using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Norris lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Norris scores with a knee to the head.
Norris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Norris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
ST Pierre fails to pull guard.
Norris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ST Pierre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Norris smiles and moves away.
ST Pierre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
ST Pierre avoids the head kick by Norris.
ST Pierre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Norris tries to clinch but ST Pierre moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ST Pierre.
Chuck Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ST Pierre misses with a takedown attempt - Norris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norris connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ST Pierre looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Norris!
Norris bucks ST Pierre off and manages to get back to his feet!
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but ST Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Norris tries to clinch there but ST Pierre circles away.
Norris throws a sloppy head kick and ST Pierre moves out of range easily.
ST Pierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Norris circles away.
ST Pierre takes a head kick and keeps coming.
ST Pierre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Norris's waist but Norris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing ST Pierre off to one side.
ST Pierre fails with the takedown.
ST Pierre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Norris's waist but Norris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing ST Pierre off to one side.
Norris explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris lets loose with a powerful body kick. ST Pierre will feel that in the morning.
Norris tries to clinch up but ST Pierre circles away and keeps his distance.
ST Pierre blocks a head kick by Norris.
ST Pierre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norris but Norris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
ST Pierre fails with the takedown.
Norris wants to clinch.
ST Pierre misses with a takedown attempt - Norris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norris scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Geoge ST Pierre's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Norris lands a head kick!
ST Pierre shoots in but no luck this time.
Norris wants to clinch up but ST Pierre keeps it at a distance.
ST Pierre shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Norris's guard.
Norris wants to get back to his feet but ST Pierre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Norris working for a triangle but ST Pierre defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Norris working for a triangle but ST Pierre defends it easily.
Norris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. ST Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. ST Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. ST Pierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ST Pierre looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
ST Pierre's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Norris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but ST Pierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
ST Pierre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norris is fending him off so far but ST Pierre persists. Nope, Norris circles away and we're back to standing.
Norris gets caught flat footed, as ST Pierre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Geoge ST Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chuck Norris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ST Pierre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
ST Pierre trying to control but Norris is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Norris holds on and takes a little breather.
ST Pierre trying to control but Norris is working from the bottom.
Norris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Norris wants to stand up but ST Pierre is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Norris as ST Pierre shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geoge ST Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ST Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown but Norris sprawls well. He's pushed ST Pierre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ST Pierre has a takedown stuffed.
ST Pierre tries to keep at a distance but Norris has taken the fight into the clinch.
ST Pierre is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Norris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
ST Pierre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norris walks away with a smile on his face. ST Pierre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Norris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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.
ST Pierre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris can pounce on him.
ST Pierre shoots in for a double leg but Norris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
ST Pierre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norris but Norris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Norris - that will leave a mark!
Geoge ST Pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ST Pierre has a takedown stuffed.
Norris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Norris with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Norris lands a knee to the body.
ST Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chuck Norris.
I've got Norris 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Norris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between ashley butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Knocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that ashley butcher has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily ashley butcher seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, ashley butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Knocker!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
butcher misses with a few strikes there.
butcher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
butcher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knocker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
butcher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knocker cracks butcher with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Knocker has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning butcher to stand back up!
butcher is rocked!
It looks like ashley butcher has been cut.
Knocker closes the distance and pushes butcher back into the ropes.
Knocker is looking to control butcher's arms but butcher gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knocker has his back to the ropes.
Knocker ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knocker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Knocker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
butcher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
butcher gets to his feet - Knocker follows without any prompting.
butcher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knocker actively working from the bottom here.
Knocker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knocker looking for submissions off his back.
butcher postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Knocker to stand up.
Knocker with a lazy takedown attempt
and butcher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knocker looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
butcher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
butcher throws a right hand that Knocker ducks under and follows up with a left that Knocker also avoids with ease.
butcher shoots in and drives through. Knocker sprawls well.
butcher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knocker closes the distance looking to clinch
and butcher counters with a stiff right hand.
butcher throws a jab but it's blocked by Knocker.
Knocker tries to clinch
and butcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
butcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knocker.
butcher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knocker tries to clinch up
and butcher counters with a one-two to the body.
butcher misses with a straight right.
Knocker tries to clinch up
and Knocker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knocker closes the distance looking to clinch
and butcher counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by butcher.
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.
Knocker with a knee to the head.
butcher being controlled against the ropes.
Knocker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knocker lands an elbow inside.
Knocker connects with a knee to the head.
Knocker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knocker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knocker lands an elbow that stopped butcher in his tracks for a moment.
Knocker scores a nice knee to the body.
Knocker stalling.
Knocker lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knocker lands a damaging elbow.
butcher takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knocker lands a knee to the head.
Knocker landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Knocker.
butcher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knocker has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Knocker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on ashley butcher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Knocker wants to clinch up but butcher keeps it at a distance.
Knocker closes the distance but butcher moves to the side
and butcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
ashley butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knocker misses with a takedown attempt
and butcher counters with a left to the body.
butcher circles away from the clinch attempt
and butcher counters with a left and a right that stings Knocker.
butcher tries to bum rush Knocker with a series of wild strikes but Knocker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knocker tries to clinch
and butcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knocker tries to clinch up
and butcher counters with a shoot takedown. Knocker fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knocker looking to hit a scissor sweep but butcher is one step ahead there.
Knocker looking for a guillotine here but butcher defends easily.
butcher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knocker looking for a triangle here. butcher is fighting it but it looks tight! Knocker pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, butcher is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tommy Knocker!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
73% |
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