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CHOKE Destiny Tour Vol. 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Senshi Nagasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Andrews has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Senshi Nagasaki's chin.
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138 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Senshi Nagasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nagasaki sprawls well initially but Andrews persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nagasaki wants to get back to full 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.
Nagasaki is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Andrews pulls his head out easily.
Nagasaki is not content to let Andrews control the position.
Andrews prevents Nagasaki from improving his position.
Andrews wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping him busy.
Nagasaki actively working from the bottom here.
Andrews working Nagasaki over with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagasaki.
Andrews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Andrews.
Andrews fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nagasaki sprawls well initially but Andrews persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Andrews is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nagasaki sees it coming and defends easily.
Nagasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andrews.
Nagasaki actively working from the bottom here.
Andrews is looking to advance position but Nagasaki won't allow it.
Nagasaki is refusing to be controlled, as Andrews sits in half guard.
Nagasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andrews moves into full mount! Nagasaki won't be happy about that!
Nagasaki is trying to escape the mount.
Nagasaki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nagasaki tries to roll over but Andrews keeps him under control.
Nagasaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andrews's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andrews's back!
Nagasaki is breathing heavily.
Andrews trying to control but not successfully.
Andrews is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nagasaki is staying active.
Andrews tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Andrews wants to control but Nagasaki is having none of it.
Andrews is working to get back to half guard.
Nagasaki is trying to take his opponent's back.
Andrews wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Nagasaki tightening his grip on Andrews, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Andrews fending off the submission attempt from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki not allowing Andrews to control his hands.
Andrews manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nagasaki's guard. Nice work there by Andrews.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andrews pushing down on Nagasaki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is trying to control the action in half guard but Nagasaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andrews perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nagasaki manages to get to full guard.
Nagasaki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Andrews tries to lock up and control but Nagasaki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nagasaki moves to the back position.
Andrews defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki is looking for a triangle but Andrews pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Senshi Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Andrews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nagasaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Andrews wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Andrews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nagasaki's head.
Andrews pushes down on Nagasaki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nagasaki wants to improve his position but Andrews is controlling well.
Nagasaki is defending against the submission attempts here by Andrews.
Andrews is thwarting Nagasaki's attempts to control the position.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Andrews trying to pass the guard but Nagasaki defending well.
Andrews not doing much here.
Nagasaki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nagasaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andrews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position but Andrews postures up.
Nagasaki is looking for a triangle but Andrews pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews stands up over Nagasaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Andrews must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Andrews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nagasaki looking for a guillotine here but Andrews defends easily.
Andrews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Andrews showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews passes Nagasaki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nagasaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andrews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andrews stands up over Nagasaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Andrews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagasaki is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki working for a triangle but Andrews defends it easily.
Andrews sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andrews tries to free his leg and advance position but Nagasaki is retaining full guard.
Nagasaki looking for a guillotine here but Andrews defends easily.
Andrews is stalling in the full guard.
Andrews 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Senshi Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nagasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Andrews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a body kick.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrews throws a head kick that misses.
Andrews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andrews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nagasaki throws a chopping leg kick but Andrews manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Andrews's head but Andrews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrews cracks Nagasaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Andrews throws a right hand that Nagasaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagasaki also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andrews on the side of the head.
Andrews chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagasaki can pounce on him.
Andrews looks for a takedown but Nagasaki sprawls well.
Andrews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andrews checks a low kick from Nagasaki.
Nice sprawl there from Nagasaki as Andrews shoots in.
Nagasaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrews is looking to clinch but Nagasaki is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrews misses with a straight right.
Nagasaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagasaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andrews. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No joy there for Nagasaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagasaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Senshi Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Andrews.
Nagasaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andrews takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nagasaki throws a good cross that connects.
Both fighters circling a little - Nagasaki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nagasaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Nagasaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nagasaki missing with a left hand there. Andrews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagasaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Andrews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagasaki throws a front kick that sends Andrews stumbling back into the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
Nagasaki lands a jab.
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Andrews ducked under it nicely.
Nagasaki misses with a straight right.
Andrews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrews moves away.
Andrews stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Andrews blocks the leg kick.
Andrews tries to clinch but Nagasaki is having none of it.
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.
Andrews on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
Nagasaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Nagasaki - just one landing.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick but Andrews checks it.
Andrew Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagasaki takes one to the chin there.
Nagasaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nagasaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Danga de danga de dang - Andrews scores with a four punch combination!
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Senshi Nagasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagasaki missing with a left hand there. Andrews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Senshi Nagasaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nagasaki throws out a powerful jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Senshi Nagasaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nagasaki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Senshi Nagasaki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Camron Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominique Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Camron Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dominique Samson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Crawford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crawford.
Crawford has Samson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Samson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crawford just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Samson wants a takedown but no success here.
Crawford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crawford using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Samson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Crawford clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Crawford is trying to stand back up.
Samson looking for the RNC.
Crawford has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Samson.
Samson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Samson is looking for a rear naked choke here but Crawford reverses the position brilliantly into Samson's guard!
Samson keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson wants to sweep but no luck.
Samson keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully.
Samson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Crawford uses it to pass to side control.
Samson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Crawford tries to stand and escape but Samson is controlling the position.
Crawford trying to control the pace.
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.
Samson is looking for a sweep. Crawford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Samson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Crawford perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Samson looking for subs from the bottom but Crawford mounts him!
Samson looks gassed!
Samson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Samson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Samson tries to escape but Crawford has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford is trying to stick to Samson's back but Samson is turning into Crawford. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Crawford's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Samson.
Crawford is looking to stand up but Samson isn't so interested in that idea.
Samson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Samson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crawford looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crawford looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crawford!
Crawford stands up and beckons Samson to his feet.
Crawford scores with a kick to the body.
Crawford circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crawford counters with a three punch combo that has Samson backing up. Samson nods at Crawford to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson shoots and misses
and Crawford counters with a good low kick that Samson was not able to check.
Camron Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Samson.
Crawford throws a head kick that half lands.
Crawford has closed the distance and engaged Samson in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Crawford.
Nice body punch from Crawford.
Crawford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Samson tries to pull guard but Crawford holds him up against the ropes and eventually Samson drops back down to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crawford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crawford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Samson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crawford with a knee to the head.
Crawford lands an elbow inside that Samson shrugs off.
Crawford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Crawford lands with a right to the head.
Crawford lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crawford scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawford landing knees to the body.
Crawford using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Samson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crawford taking a breather.
Crawford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Samson tries to pull guard but Crawford won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Camron Crawford dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Crawford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dominique Samson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samson has his takedown stuffed
and Crawford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crawford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crawford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crawford trying to control the position but instead, Samson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crawford into the ropes.
Samson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crawford prevents it.
Samson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Samson manages to end up in side control.
Crawford is pushing Samson's head away, looking to escape. Samson manages to hold on to the position though.
Samson working away.
Crawford is trying to get back to half guard.
Samson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Crawford rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Samson's guard! Nice work there by Crawford!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford 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.
Crawford wants to stand but Samson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Samson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Crawford passes into half guard.
Samson tries to get to full guard but Crawford has control of the leg.
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.
Samson is staying active underneath Crawford, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Samson is looking for a sweep. Crawford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crawford is keen to just control but Samson is a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crawford tries a head kick but it misses.
Crawford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Samson fails with the takedown
and Crawford counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Samson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Camron Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Samson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford darts in and clinches Samson up against the ropes.
Crawford lands a shot to the body.
Crawford lands a nice knee to the body.
Crawford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Samson's defenses.
A shot in the inside from Crawford.
Crawford landing knees to the head.
Crawford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crawford stalls.
A left hand lands to the body for Crawford.
Crawford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Samson looking for a takedown.
Crawford lands an elbow inside.
Crawford crunches a lovely knee into Samson's ribcage.
Crawford pushes Samson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Crawford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crawford lands an elbow that stopped Samson in his tracks for a moment.
Samson tries for a takedown but Crawford manages to get underhooks.
Crawford lands a nice uppercut.
Crawford using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crawford gets through Samson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Samson wants a takedown but no success here.
Samson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Crawford crunches a lovely knee into Samson's ribcage.
Samson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crawford smiles and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Crawford. That snapped Samson's head back.
Samson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Samson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crawford moves into the clinch.
Crawford connects with a knee to the head.
Crawford gets underhooks to prevent Samson's takedown attempt.
Crawford lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crawford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Samson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Samson tries to stall but Crawford uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crawford scores with a knee to the head.
Crawford lands an elbow inside.
Samson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Samson tries to pull guard but Crawford holds him up against the ropes and eventually Samson drops back down to his feet.
Samson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crawford is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Camron Crawford dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Samson with a poor takedown
and Crawford counters with a head kick. That will keep Samson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Samson throws a head kick that misses
and Crawford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dominique Samson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford lands a high kick!
Crawford lands a high kick!
Crawford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Samson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crawford counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice elbow from Crawford.
Samson tries to pull guard but Crawford won't allow it.
Crawford lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Crawford.
Crawford works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crawford scores a nice knee to the body.
Crawford lands with a light punch inside.
Crawford lands an elbow inside.
Samson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crawford prevents it.
Camron Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Samson.
Crawford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Samson.
Knees to the body from Crawford.
Crawford tries to stall but Samson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Samson is working for takedown but Crawford is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice left hand lands by Crawford.
Samson has Crawford pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Crawford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samson.
Crawford lands a left hand.
Samson misses with a knee to the head.
Crawford lands a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crawford.
Samson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crawford walks away with a smile on his face. Samson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crawford cracks the inside of Samson's front leg.
Crawford gets a clinch.
Samson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crawford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Samson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Samson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Crawford is trying to keep an underhook but Samson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Samson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Samson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Crawford has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Crawford!
Samson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Crawford has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Crawford jumps into side control!
Samson tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Samson is looking for a sweep.
Crawford gets to mount! Samson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Crawford looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford trying to control but Samson is having none of it.
Samson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Crawford trying to control the pace.
Samson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Samson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Samson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crawford is one step ahead there.
Samson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Crawford has passed into half guard!
Crawford stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camron Crawford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crawford, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Camron Crawford!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between KoKo Beware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LaVern Shirley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). KoKo Beware could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to LaVern Shirley's chin.
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160 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, KoKo Beware!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, LaVern Shirley!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shirley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Beware.
It looks like KoKo Beware has been cut.
Beware shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shirley as he jumps to the side.
Beware shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shirley pinned against the cage. Shirley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shirley just misses with a punch to the body.
Shirley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shirley forces Beware back against the ropes and clinches.
Beware's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shirley breaks from the clinch.
Shirley takes the fight into the clinch.
Shirley stops a takedown attempt from Beware.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KoKo Beware. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shirley stalling.
Shirley gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Beware tries to roll over but Shirley keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirley is trying to control the action in half guard but Beware is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Beware throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Shirley stalling.
Shirley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beware does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shirley working Beware over with strikes.
Shirley prevents Beware from improving his position.
Shirley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shirley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shirley scores a takedown into full mount!
Shirley lands a big shot there that rocks Beware but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beware tries to lock up and control but Shirley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Shirley controlling his opponent.
Shirley prevents Beware from getting the reversal.
Beware wants to control but Shirley is having none of it.
Beware keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shirley looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shirley raining down shots from the mount!
Shirley cracks Beware with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shirley trying to control but Beware is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirley pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Shirley.
Beware is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Beware swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Beware takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shirley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Beware can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Beware flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
A nice elbow there by Shirley.
Shirley pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Beware is rocked!
Shirley loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Beware scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Shirley land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Shirley stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LaVern Shirley!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between JP Alcano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). JP Alcano has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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145 lbs
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137 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, JP Alcano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mac Crawford!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford tries for a takedown but Alcano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alcano throws the left hand but Crawford avoids the punch easily.
Crawford blocks a head kick by Alcano.
Alcano throws a sloppy head kick and Crawford moves out of range easily.
Crawford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crawford shoots in for a double leg but Alcano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Crawford with that takedown attempt.
JP Alcano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Crawford.
Crawford avoids the head kick by Alcano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crawford lands in his opponent's guard.
Crawford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford wants to control from the top but Alcano keeps moving.
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.
Alcano looking for a sweep. Not yet Alcano, not yet.
Crawford wants to control from the top but Alcano keeps moving.
Alcano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alcano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alcano is trying to control the position but Crawford postures up.
Alcano striking off his back but it's not causing Crawford any problems.
Crawford wants to control from the top but Alcano keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alcano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alcano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crawford.
Crawford moves out of range as Alcano throws a body kick.
Alcano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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.
Alcano tries a head kick but it misses.
Alcano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crawford stopping the sweep attempt from Alcano.
Crawford wants to control from the top but Alcano keeps moving.
Crawford wants to pass the guard but Alcano is keeping the position.
Alcano keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully.
Crawford preventing the sweep.
Alcano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crawford manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford trying to control the position.
Alcano wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Crawford wants to sweep here but Alcano controlling him for the moment.
Crawford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crawford looking for a sweep. Not yet Crawford, not yet.
Crawford is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Crawford manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Crawford works his way to his opponent's back.
Will Crawford go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
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.
Crawford is not going to allow Alcano to sit and survive in this position.
Alcano tries to escape but Crawford has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Crawford doesn't have the hooks in and Alcano manages to turn into his guard.
Alcano postures up.
Crawford looking for a guillotine here but Alcano defends easily.
Alcano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crawford is keeping the position for now.
Alcano is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford trying to keep a closed guard but Alcano is proving a slippery customer.
Crawford wants to sweep here but Alcano controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Crawford dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alcano as he jumps to the side.
Alcano tries to clinch but Crawford is having none of it.
Alcano gets caught flat footed, as Crawford shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Crawford wants to control from the top but Alcano keeps moving.
Alcano wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford trying to control but Alcano is working from the bottom.
Alcano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crawford is one step ahead there.
Crawford wanted to stand there but Alcano had control of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alcano throws a head kick that misses.
Alcano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crawford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alcano throws a right and a left that Crawford avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A head kick misses from Alcano.
Alcano lands with a slapping head kick.
Alcano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
JP Alcano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alcano.
JP Alcano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alcano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alcano misses with a head kick.
Crawford throws a leg kick but Alcano moved away.
Alcano misses with a double jab.
Crawford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alcano tries to avoid it but Crawford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alcano to the ground. Alcano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
JP Alcano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Crawford.
Crawford slips a jab and a cross from Alcano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crawford gets a takedown into half guard.
Crawford is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Alcano still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Alcano has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Crawford seems a little lost for a moment, as Alcano dominates the positioning.
Crawford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alcano stands up and we're back to a striking position.
JP Alcano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alcano throws the kick towards the body but Crawford avoids it.
Alcano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crawford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crawford will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alcano lands a head kick!
Crawford blocks a head kick by Alcano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JP Alcano dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
Crawford blocks a head kick by Alcano.
Alcano misses with a head kick.
Crawford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alcano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alcano throws a head kick that misses.
Crawford closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Crawford has hold of Alcano's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Alcano tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Crawford cranks the arm and Alcano screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Alcano, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mac Crawford!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Makosa Michinoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michinoku kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Primavera by Ludovico Einaudi. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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163 lbs
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24
162 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Makosa Michinoku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phillip Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michinoku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garcia swivels and escapes.
Michinoku shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garcia but Garcia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Michinoku shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makosa Michinoku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Garcia - just one landing.
Garcia lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Makosa Michinoku has been cut.
Garcia rushes Michinoku and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Garcia prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Michinoku is trying to drag Garcia to the mat but Garcia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia slowing the pace effectively.
Garcia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Michinoku is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garcia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Garcia.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Michinoku has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garcia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Garcia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Garcia is trying to keep Michinoku in close.
Garcia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Michinoku kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michinoku is one step ahead there.
Garcia has his feet on Michinoku's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Garcia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Michinoku, pushing him back against the ropes.
Garcia works on Michinoku's body with a couple of short punches.
Garcia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garcia lands with a left to the head.
Michinoku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Michinoku goes for a takedown attempt but Garcia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia shoots in and bounces Michinoku off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Garcia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Michinoku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Michinoku has his takedown stuffed
and Garcia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Michinoku is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Michinoku's head.
Garcia wants to take a breather but Michinoku is having none of it.
Michinoku trying to get back to full guard but Garcia takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Michinoku is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia raining down shots from the mount!
Garcia wants to control the pace but Michinoku is squirming around nicely.
Michinoku swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Michinoku swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Michinoku throwing hammer fists to the chest of Garcia. What's that going to do exactly?
Michinoku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Michinoku is squirming around, avoiding Garcia's attempts to control the action.
Michinoku regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Garcia trying to control the action but Michinoku 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.
Michinoku regains full guard. Nicely done.
Michinoku keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Michinoku will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michinoku doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Michinoku trying to strike off his back.
Michinoku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garcia's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Makosa Michinoku's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Michinoku avoids them all with ease.
Michinoku misses with a takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michinoku doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Garcia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Michinoku's guard.
Michinoku keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Michinoku wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Michinoku is striking off his back. Garcia thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Garcia wants to stand up but Michinoku has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Michinoku is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Michinoku is refusing to be controlled, as Garcia sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michinoku wants to sweep but Garcia has passed to side control!
Michinoku lands a decent little punch to the body.
Michinoku is looking to reverse the position.
Michinoku 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.
Michinoku sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Michinoku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Michinoku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there.
Michinoku trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
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.
Michinoku tries to strike from the bottom.
Michinoku throwing short punches from the bottom.
Garcia wanted to stand there but Michinoku had control of the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Michinoku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garcia's guard.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Michinoku throwing strikes from guard but Garcia blocks nicely.
Michinoku throws a big right hand that misses.
Michinoku throwing strikes from guard but Garcia blocks nicely.
Michinoku thows a big elbow that misses.
Phillip Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michinoku.
Michinoku throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Michinoku is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garcia drives through with a takedown into guard.
Michinoku thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Michinoku keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Michinoku manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Garcia is bucking up trying to escape but Michinoku cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to hold on but Michinoku postures up.
Garcia is bucking up trying to escape but Michinoku cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Michinoku throws some wild stikes that Garcia manages to avoid easily.
Garcia is trying to escape the mount.
Michinoku 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.
Michinoku in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Michinoku landing shots from mount.
Michinoku breaks from Garcia's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Michinoku scoring with strikes but Garcia is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Phillip Garcia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Makosa Michinoku's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Michinoku with a poor takedown
and Michinoku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michinoku has his takedown stuffed
and Garcia counters with a takedown into side control.
Garcia wants to stand but Michinoku is controlling his arm.
Michinoku tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garcia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Michinoku regains half guard.
Michinoku is looking to improve his position.
Michinoku is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Michinoku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Michinoku is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia blocks Michinoku's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Michinoku bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Michinoku is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Michinoku trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Michinoku throws and elbow that misses. Garcia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Michinoku's guard. Nice move by Garcia!
Michinoku is striking off his back. Garcia thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Michinoku flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Garcia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michinoku gets back to full guard.
Garcia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Michinoku 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.
Michinoku thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Garcia tries to stand but Michinoku is controlling from the bottom.
Garcia stands up out of Michinoku's guard for a moment - Michinoku manages to land a nice upkick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michinoku throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Michinoku trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Michinoku thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Garcia tries to clinch but Michinoku moves out of range.
Garcia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia trying to land knees to the body.
Michinoku avoiding damage as Garcia throws knees to the body.
Michinoku is working for takedown but Garcia is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makosa Michinoku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Michinoku or not.
Garcia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Garcia stalling the fight.
Michinoku wants a takedown.
Michinoku tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia digs a right hand into Michinoku's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Michinoku's gas tank.
Garcia presses Michinoku against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garcia digs a right hand into Michinoku's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Michinoku's gas tank.
Michinoku avoiding damage as Garcia throws knees to the body.
Garcia is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Garcia digs a right hand underneath Michinoku's ribcage. Michinoku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Garcia will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Michinoku up against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Garcia.
Phillip Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garcia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Michinoku.
Garcia content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garcia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Garcia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klaus VonMueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiapo Okina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Klaus VonMueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiapo Okina!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VonMueller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from VonMueller misses the target.
Donk. VonMueller catches Okina right on the button with a cross.
Okina blocks a jab.
A combination from Okina does no damage.
VonMueller checks a low kick from Okina.
Okina throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
VonMueller defending well as Okina loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okina takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okina closes this distance looking for a takedown but VonMueller circles away.
Good leg kick by VonMueller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okina shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has VonMueller pinned against the cage. VonMueller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Okina shoots for a double leg takedown but VonMueller sprawls well. He's pushed Okina's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Klaus VonMueller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiapo Okina.
Okina swinging wilding here.
Okina swings for the body but VonMueller moves out of range.
Okina walks into a jab.
Okina looks to land a right hand but VonMueller moved out of range.
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.
Okina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okina looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
VonMueller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okina.
A big left from Okina misses.
VonMueller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Okina missing with a left hand there. VonMueller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
VonMueller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
VonMueller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okina throws a body punch but VonMueller moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okina ducks right into an uppercut from VonMueller.
No luck for Okina with that takedown attempt.
Okina looks gassed!
VonMueller misses with an uppercut.
Okina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okina takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
VonMueller keeps the fight on the outside.
VonMueller lands a head kick!
Okina ducks under a wild hook from VonMueller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okina misses with a series of wild punches.
VonMueller with a hook.
VonMueller lands a body shot.
VonMueller ducks under a wild hook from Okina.
A combination from VonMueller does no damage.
Okina throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
VonMueller 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus VonMueller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
VonMueller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okina sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okina throws a jab when VonMueller was well out of range.
VonMueller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by VonMueller.
Jab, jab by VonMueller - just one landing.
Okina lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Okina throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okina takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Okina looks to score with a jab to the body but VonMueller is just out of range.
Hiapo Okina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiapo Okina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
VonMueller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Okina in his tracks.
A punch lands to the side of Okina 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from VonMueller, right into the meat.
Okina takes one to the chin there.
A left and a right from Okina both land. Nice combination.
Okina shoots and misses
and VonMueller counters with a straight right hand.
Okina is breathing heavily.
Okina throws a predictable looking body shot
and VonMueller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Okina.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by VonMueller there.
VonMueller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okina.
VonMueller scores with a three punch combo!
Okina is trying desperately to land a takedown but VonMueller is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Okina.
Okina on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
VonMueller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Okina throws a lazy head kick
and VonMueller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okina is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
VonMueller throws a monster overhand right that drops Okina! VonMueller follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klaus VonMueller!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Asaki Hioko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Moukari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Moukari's choice of entrance music: Sunblock - I'll Be Ready. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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184 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Asaki Hioko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Augustus Moukari!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moukari tries to clinch but Hioko moves out of range.
Moukari misses the shot to the body.
Moukari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hioko.
Moukari wants to clinch.
Hioko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Moukari takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hioko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asaki Hioko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hioko blocks a jab.
Hioko thuds a left hand into Moukari's body.
Moukari is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hioko.
It looks like Augustus Moukari has been cut.
Hioko drops Moukari with a nice combination! Hioko dives into Moukari's guard, looking to finish!
Moukari is rocked!
Hioko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hioko is looking to stand up but Moukari won't let him.
Hioko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moukari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hioko wants to stand but Moukari has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moukari looking to control.
Hioko wants to stand but Moukari is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A clash of legs there as Moukari blocks the low kick.
Moukari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hioko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hioko misses with a straight right.
Hioko looks to score with a jab to the body but Moukari is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Moukari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hioko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hioko lands an overhand right.
Hioko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hioko is countered with a crisp right hand from Moukari that sends him to the canvas! Moukari follows him to the mat into side control.
Hioko is rocked!
Moukari stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Oh Hioko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moukari connects with a looping right hand.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Moukari! Hioko is backing up but he can't get away as Moukari lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Hioko and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Augustus Moukari!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kotaro Hakku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoki Kurinoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakku comes into the arena with Apocalyptica - Hope blaring out of the sound system. 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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165 lbs
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158 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kotaro Hakku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoki Kurinoshi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurinoshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hakku swings for the body but Kurinoshi moves out of range.
Hakku lands a nice shot to the body.
Hakku lands a with a good body shot.
Hakku connects with a right hand. Kurinoshi shakes it off.
It looks like Yoki Kurinoshi has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hakku lands a right hook to the body.
Kurinoshi looks gassed!
A good leg kick by Hakku.
Kurinoshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kurinoshi takes one to the chin there.
Hakku digs a good body shot into Kurinoshi's ribs.
Hakku fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hakku lands with a right and another and another! Kurinoshi is in big trouble! Hakku lands again and this time it's lights out for Kurinoshi! A quality knockout there for Hakku.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kotaro Hakku!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eiki Daikaura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hajime Susumu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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24
151 lbs
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157 lbs
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eiki Daikaura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hajime Susumu!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susumu throws a wild body kick that Daikaura sees coming a mile off.
Daikaura tries to land a front kick but Susumu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Susumu avoids the head kick by Daikaura.
Susumu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Daikaura to the mat! Daikaura manages to get full guard.
Susumu is fighting to break Daikaura's control of his arms but Daikaura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Susumu looking to pass the guard.
Susumu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daikaura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susumu trying to control but Daikaura is working from the bottom.
Daikaura keeping full guard, as Susumu tries to pass.
Susumu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Daikaura manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Daikaura preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Susumu throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Susumu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daikaura throws a lazy head kick
and Susumu counters with a good low kick that Daikaura was not able to check.
Daikaura misses with a looping left.
Eiki Daikaura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daikaura tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Daikaura.
Susumu avoids the head kick by Daikaura.
Susumu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susumu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick misses from Daikaura.
Susumu avoids the head kick by Daikaura.
Daikaura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Susumu moves into the clinch.
Daikaura lands a knee to the head.
Daikaura landing knees to the body.
Daikaura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Susumu taking a breather.
Daikaura trying to stall but Susumu improves his position.
Susumu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Susumu taking a breather.
Susumu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daikaura or not.
Susumu lands with a left to the head.
Daikaura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Susumu can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Susumu is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Daikaura has denied him.
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.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Susumu throws a punch but it's blocked by Daikaura.
Susumu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Susumu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daikaura taking a breather.
Daikaura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Susumu shoots in for a takedown but Daikaura shows good takedown defense.
Daikaura throws a sloppy head kick and Susumu moves out of range easily.
Daikaura throws a sloppy head kick and Susumu moves out of range easily.
Susumu punishes Daikaura's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body kick from Daikaura.
Susumu looks gassed!
Susumu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daikaura was well out of range. Poor timing from Susumu.
Daikaura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Daikaura fakes the leg kick and cracks Susumu in the body.
Eiki Daikaura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daikaura throws a head kick but Susumu moves out of range.
Daikaura scores with a head kick.
Susumu shoots in and bounces Daikaura off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eiki Daikaura 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.
Nice uppercut there from Daikaura.
Daikaura misses with the body kick
and Susumu counters with an inside leg kick.
Susumu is looking to land body kicks.
Daikaura lands a two punch combo.
Susumu walks straight into a right hand from Daikaura - that's dropped him! Daikaura jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Susumu from any more punishment! Susumu complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eiki Daikaura!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Jawo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bada Bing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jawo comes into the arena with Bebot by Black Eyed Peas blaring out of the sound system. Bing has chosen Metallica - All Nightmare Long as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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142 lbs
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24
142 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sonny Jawo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bada Bing!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bing takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bing fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jawo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jawo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jawo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jawo cracks Bing with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bing closes the distance and clinches up with Jawo, looking for a takedown. Bing pushes Jawo against the ropes but Jawo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jawo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bing drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bing looks gassed!
Jawo is trying to keep Bing in close.
Jawo looking to control but Bing passes into half guard.
Jawo is refusing to be controlled, as Bing sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bing is controlling the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jawo is trying to maintain the position but Bing is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Bing is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jawo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bing on the ground.
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.
I looks like Bing might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jawo wants to control but Bing is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jawo keeps working.
Bing wants to work for an arm triangle but Jawo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bing is looking to advance position but Jawo won't allow it.
Jawo wants to get back to full guard.
Jawo is defending against the submission attempts here by Bing.
Jawo is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jawo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bing.
Jawo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bing trying to control from half guard but Jawo is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bing is looking for a kimura but Jawo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bing to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Jawo dominated that round.
That's time! Jawo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A cross from Jawo lands.
Bing looks for a takedown but Jawo sprawls well.
Jawo lands a right hook to the body.
Jawo lands with a slapping head kick.
Jawo tries a head kick but it misses.
Jawo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bing looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jawo lands a brutal head kick. Bing looks out on his feet and Jawo throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Sonny Jawo!
Sonny Jawo is the new bantamweight champion!
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