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KOF.38 - The X Factor PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and andy toole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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255 lbs
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246 lbs
5 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Terry King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, andy toole!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
toole shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King lands a big shot that drops toole! Can he finish him?
It looks like andy toole has been cut.
toole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in King's guard.
toole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
toole postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
toole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
toole stands up and waves to King to follow him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
toole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Terry King has been cut.
toole shoots for a takedown but King saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oooh a lovely combination from King sends toole down but not out. King dives into side control looking to finish.
toole is rocked!
toole looks gassed!
King is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down toole's shoulder. That is not cool.
toole is still in real trouble! Can King finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
toole tries to bench press King off him but King keeps the position.
toole seems to have recovered his senses.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but toole keeps working.
King is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt toole will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
King has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
toole is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
toole sneaks back into half guard.
King not doing much here.
King trying to control from toole's half guard. toole has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Terry King just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
toole falls off balance throwing a combination
and King counters with a two punch combo.
That has opened up andy toole's cut even more.
toole tries to clinch but King moves away
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - toole can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from King and toole drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by King.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry King!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bull Filleve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuam Laigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuam Laigo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bull Filleve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuam Laigo!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laigo moves in looking to clinch but Filleve pushes him off.
Laigo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laigo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Filleve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Filleve digs a good hook to Laigo's body.
Laigo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filleve.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laigo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laigo moves into the clinch.
Laigo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Filleve.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filleve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filleve shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Laigo is trying to defend but Filleve finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Filleve throwing shots but Laigo is blocking nicely.
Laigo is looking to escape.
Filleve missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Filleve seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Filleve slips a nice elbow through Laigo's hands, connecting with Laigo's forehead.
Laigo is rocked!
Laigo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Filleve.
Filleve thows a huge punch but Laigo dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filleve lands with a punch from half guard.
Laigo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Filleve is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laigo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Laigo looks gassed!
Filleve is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Filleve lands a nice short elbow.
Filleve is trying for a kimura here. Laigo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Filleve wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bull Filleve!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Banzai Bunji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hyonjo Joung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunji comes to the ring accompanied by One More Time. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 lbs
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210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Banzai Bunji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hyonjo Joung!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunji throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bunji shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bunji was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Joung wants to hold on but Bunji pushes him away.
Bunji with shots to the head and body - Joung looks very uncomfortable down there.
Joung really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bunji looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Joung keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bunji is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Joung is surviving well by controlling Bunji's body position as best he can.
Joung tries to control the position but Bunji now has his back.
Joung turns into Bunji and is now in his guard.
Bunji preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joung is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Joung with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bunji looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joung is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bunji is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Joung manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Joung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joung 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Joung is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joung strikes from his own guard.
Joung has a closed guard, preventing Bunji from standing up.
Joung is looking for a triangle but Bunji pushes his legs off easily.
Joung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bunji can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bunji is aware though and is defending well.
Joung looks gassed!
Joung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joung looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bunji passes into half guard.
Bunji landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Joung is pressing down on Bunji's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bunji gets to his feet - Joung follows without any prompting.
Joung takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joung shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Joung was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee warns Bunji that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Joung lands a big elbow.
Joung looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bunji keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Joung.
Joung controlling the position easily from mount.
Bunji tries to reverse the position but Joung maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hyonjo Joung will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Joung has his takedown stuffed
and Bunji counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joung closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bunji wants to control but Joung is keeping busy.
Joung lands strikes from half guard.
Joung seems to be looking for submissions.
Bunji is staying active underneath Joung, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joung landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bunji is defending against the submission attempts here by Joung.
Joung not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joung looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bunji blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joung.
Bunji avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joung.
Joung is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bunji defends it well.
Bunji is looking to control Joung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bunji avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bunji looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Joung with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bunji counters with a shoot takedown. Joung fights it but they end up in guard.
Joung trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Joung will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bunji got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bunji has managed to get both his arms back between Joung's legs - danger averted.
Bunji is sitting in close to Joung's body. Joung has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bunji is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bunji is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Joung.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hyonjo Joung!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Roxo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorn has chosen Devlin & Deeperman as his entrance music. Kenny Thorn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Roxo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Thorn!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roxo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thorn misses with a takedown attempt
and Roxo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Roxo.
Roxo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thorn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roxo has managed to get both his arms back between Thorn's legs - danger averted.
Roxo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thorn controls Roxo momentarily but Roxo frees himself.
Thorn working for a triangle but Roxo defends it easily.
Roxo connects with a couple of short punches.
Roxo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roxo postures up and lands a big shot to Thorn's brow.
Roxo pushes down on Thorn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roxo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roxo trying to control the action but Thorn is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roxo is working away from the top position though.
Roxo working the head and body with strikes.
Thorn is trying to get back to full guard.
Roxo working Thorn over with strikes.
Thorn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thorn.
Thorn looks gassed!
Roxo wants to pass the guard but Thorn is keeping the position.
Thorn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roxo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roxo wants to control but Thorn is keeping him busy.
Roxo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Thorn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Roxo off and has taken his back!
Roxo trying to control but not successfully.
Thorn is trying to stick to Roxo's back but Roxo is turning into Thorn. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thorn's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Roxo.
Roxo lands a couple of digs.
Roxo slips nicely into half guard.
Thorn actively working from the bottom here.
Roxo trying to pass the guard but Thorn defending well.
Roxo drops an elbow to the side of Thorn's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Roxo in particular looking to stall.
Thorn has hold of Roxo's hands but Roxo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Roxo works his way into side control.
Roxo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thorn keeps working.
Thorn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Roxo lands a nice forearm strike.
Roxo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thorn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roxo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thorn keeps working.
Thorn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Roxo lands some shots froms side control.
Check out the look on Roxo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Thorn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thorn is trying to control Roxo's posture but Roxo avoids it.
Thorn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorn is trying to control Roxo's posture but Roxo avoids it.
Roxo working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Roxo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roxo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thorn in his tracks.
Roxo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roxo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorn.
Roxo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thorn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Roxo wants to sweep here but Thorn controlling him for the moment.
Roxo trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Roxo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thorn is one step ahead there.
Thorn drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Thorn as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Roxo screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Thorn! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kenny Thorn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ibi Dikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and C S Kitiona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dikki comes to the ring accompanied by . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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185 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ibi Dikki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, C S Kitiona!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dikki throws a body kick that misses.
Dikki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kitiona is looking to clinch.
Kitiona closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dikki did well to prevent Kitiona getting side control.
Kitiona trying to control from half guard but Dikki is working away.
Kitiona throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dikki wants to improve his position but Kitiona is controlling well.
Kitiona stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dikki to get to his feet.
Kitiona fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dikki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kitiona is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dikki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kitiona is trying to defend but Dikki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dikki wants to take a breather but Kitiona is having none of it.
Dikki is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Kitiona has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kitiona controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dikki wants to control but Kitiona is keeping him busy.
Kitiona actively working from the bottom here.
Dikki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kitiona makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dikki tries a low kick but Kitiona avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dikki throws a hook but Kitiona avoids it easily.
Kitiona darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dikki is trying to control but can't.
Kitiona wants to free his trapped foot but Dikki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kitiona frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kitiona is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dikki has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kitiona looks gassed!
Kitiona looking to control but Dikki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dikki is trying desperately to improve position.
Dikki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dikki is not content to let Kitiona control the position.
Kitiona controlling the pace.
Dikki wants to improve his position but Kitiona is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
C S Kitiona dominated that round.
That's time! Dikki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dikki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kitiona as he jumps to the side.
Kitiona swings for the body but Dikki moves out of range.
Kitiona fails with the takedown
and Dikki counters with a body kick that stops Kitiona in his tracks momentarily.
C S Kitiona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kitiona napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dikki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kitiona sneaks back into half guard.
Dikki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dikki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kitiona manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kitiona looking to control.
Dikki trying to control but Kitiona is working from the bottom.
Dikki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kitiona's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dikki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kitiona tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dikki stops Kitiona from getting back to his feet.
Dikki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kitiona avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dikki.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kitiona wants to clinch
and Dikki counters with a shoot takedown. Kitiona fights it but they end up in guard.
Dikki wants to control from the top but Kitiona keeps moving.
Dikki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kitiona dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dikki is looking for a triangle but Kitiona pushes his legs off easily.
Kitiona is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dikki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kitiona trying to control the position from guard on top but Dikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dikki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dikki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kitiona tries to free his leg and advance position but Dikki is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kitiona trying to control the position from guard on top but Dikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dikki fails to land the takedown.
Kitiona tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dikki counters with a low kick, right behind Kitiona 's knee.
Dikki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kitiona fails with the takedown
and Dikki counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibi Dikki dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kitiona misses with a takedown attempt
and Dikki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dikki pulls guard successfully.
Dikki is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kitiona has his hands clasped together but Dikki extends an breaks Kitiona's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dikki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ibi Dikki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pai Mei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hidetaka Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sato is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Maximum the Hormone - Buikikaesu. Hidetaka Sato has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pai Mei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hidetaka Sato!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sato throws a series of strikes that have Mei backpedaling.
Sato fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mei shoots in for a takedown but Sato shows good takedown defense.
Sato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sato.
Hidetaka Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato checks a leg kick.
Mei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mei wants to clinch up but Sato keeps it at a distance.
Mei closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sato to the mat! Sato manages to get full guard.
Mei wants to control from the top but Sato keeps moving.
Mei is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sato is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mei throwing strikes from guard but Sato blocks nicely.
Mei wants to pass the guard but Sato is keeping the position.
Mei 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.
Mei thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sato looks gassed!
Mei wants to control from the top but Sato keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sato looks to land a combination but Mei avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Sato as Mei shoots in.
Sato rushes Mei and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sato lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mei tries to roll over but Sato keeps him under control.
Sato is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mei doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sato.
Sato not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mei gets full guard.
Sato must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mei working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sato looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mei checks a leg kick.
Mei will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pai Mei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sato.
Some bone on bone action there as Mei checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mei is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sato's half guard.
Mei seems to be looking for submissions.
Mei prevents Sato from improving his position.
Mei wants to stand but Sato has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sato is refusing to be controlled, as Mei sits in half guard.
Sato keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mei is looking to advance position but Sato won't allow it.
Sato tries to kick Mei off but Mei keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sato wants to control but Mei is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mei tries to clinch but Sato moves out of range.
Sato lands with a kick to the temple. Mei shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mei misses with a series of wild punches.
Mei throws a right and a left that Sato avoids nicely.
Mei throws a head kick but Sato moves out of range.
Sato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mei doesn't seem bothered though.
Sato misses with a few strikes there.
Sato throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mei counters with a three punch combo that has Sato backing up. Sato nods at Mei to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hidetaka Sato dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sato misses with a series of wild punches.
Mei tries to clinch up.
Sato throws a head kick that misses.
Mei checks the leg kick.
A solid body kick from Mei.
Sato misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mei counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from Mei.
Mei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mei rushes Sato and presses him up against the ropes.
Mei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sato.
Mei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sato is fending him off so far but Mei persists. Nope, Sato circles away and we're back to standing.
Mei tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sato sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mei somewhat.
Sato scores with a spinning back kick!
Mei bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mei is trying to get an arm triangle but Sato is defending well.
Sato gets back to half guard.
Mei prevents Sato from improving his position.
Mei is looking to take a break and control but Sato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mei is working for a kimura but Sato is defending it quite comfortably.
Mei wants to stand up but Sato is controlling the position.
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.
Sato makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sato.
Sato has his feet on Mei's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sato throws the kick towards the body but Mei avoids it.
A head kick by Sato misses
and Mei counters with a takedown into side control.
Mei is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sato looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mei gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sato is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mei lets go of the hold and Sato can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pai Mei!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Croatian Sensation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Tamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sensation comes to the ring accompanied by Wild boys. Kenji Tamura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Croatian Sensation!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Tamura!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sensation throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tamura.
It looks like Kenji Tamura has been cut.
Sensation throws a jab but it's blocked by Tamura.
Croatian Sensation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamura avoids the head kick by Sensation.
Sensation misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Sensation, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Sensation does no damage.
Sensation takes a swing at Tamura's ribcage but misses.
Tamura lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Croatian Sensation has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sensation throws a sloppy head kick
and Tamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sensation throws a combination that misses
and Tamura counters with a good low kick that Sensation was not able to check.
Sensation is breathing heavily.
Tamura throws a low kick but Sensation avoids it.
Tamura fails to land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Sensation blocks the leg kick.
Tamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Sensation misses
and Tamura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circle, before Tamura throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Sensation's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Tamura lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kenji Tamura!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denny Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabry Teboulbi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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213 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Denny Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sabry Teboulbi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teboulbi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crane takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Denny Crane has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Teboulbi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Crane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Teboulbi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Teboulbi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Teboulbi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Teboulbi stands up from Crane's guard - Teboulbi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Crane shoots in for a takedown but Teboulbi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Teboulbi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teboulbi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Teboulbi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crane throws a jab when Teboulbi was well out of range.
Teboulbi with a jab.
Crane has his takedown stuffed
and Teboulbi counters with a nice right hand that sends Crane toppling to the canvas! Crane scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Teboulbi finish him?!
Crane is rocked!
Crane is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crane misses with a takedown
and Teboulbi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oh Crane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denny Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teboulbi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Crane seems to have got his legs back now.
Teboulbi tries to stand but can't do so whilst Crane controls his leg.
Teboulbi is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Crane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Teboulbi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Teboulbi content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Teboulbi stalling.
Teboulbi wants to stand up but Crane is controlling the position.
Teboulbi is trying for a kimura here. Crane looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Teboulbi wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sabry Teboulbi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Dagani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Retso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Max Dagani has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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277 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Dagani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Drake Retso!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dagani lands with a straight right. Retso didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Drake Retso has been cut.
Dagani getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Retso looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Retso throws a strike but Dagani rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dagani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Retso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Retso striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Retso throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Retso thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dagani wants to control from the top but Retso keeps moving.
Retso trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dagani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Retso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Retso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dagani moves out of range of the body kick from Retso.
Dagani throws a right hand that Retso ducks under and follows up with a left that Retso also avoids with ease.
Retso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dagani displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Retso.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Retso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Retso misses with a wild body shot.
Retso misses with a body shot.
Dagani misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Retso.
A combination from Retso does no damage.
Dagani throws a big shot that misses.
Retso scores a takedown into full mount!
Dagani tries to hold on but Retso pushes him away.
Retso thowing shots but they're missing.
Retso lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Retso prevents Dagani from getting the reversal.
Retso landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Retso scoring with strikes but Dagani is staying in there.
Retso with shots to the head and body - Dagani looks very uncomfortable down there.
Retso landing strikes from the mount and Dagani is in trouble!
Retso lands a big elbow.
Retso scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dagani?
Retso softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Dagani is out cold! Retso jumps to his feet and celebrates on the ropes with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drake Retso!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Braathen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Murth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braathen comes into the arena with Ninja Turtles blaring out of the sound system. Murth has chosen Enemy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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190 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Braathen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adam Murth!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braathen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murth looks to land a combination but Braathen avoids it well.
Murth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Braathen.
Braathen throws a body punch but Murth moves out of range.
Murth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Murth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Braathen is trying to escape the mount.
Murth throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
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.
Murth throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Braathen tries to lock up and control but Murth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Murth trying to control but Braathen is having none of it.
Murth working for a submission but Braathen is keeping him at bay.
Murth throwing strikes here but Braathen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Murth is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Braathen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Braathen!
Murth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braathen advances to half guard.
Murth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Braathen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Braathen's back!
Murth tries to keep control of the position but Braathen is staying busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Murth has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Braathen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Braathen trying to control but Murth postures up.
Murth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Braathen defends it well.
Braathen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murth is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braathen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Braathen is trying to stand.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Braathen misses with a straight left.
Murth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Braathen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daniel Braathen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Braathen fails to land with a series of punches.
Murth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Braathen.
Murth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Braathen but Braathen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Braathen misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Braathen does no damage.
Murth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Braathen is trying to get back to full guard.
Braathen is trying to control but can't.
Braathen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murth.
Murth is trying to work for a kimura but Braathen is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Braathen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Murth trying to control the position from guard on top but Braathen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Braathen dives on top into guard.
Braathen wants to stand but Murth has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braathen tries to free his leg and advance position but Murth is retaining full guard.
Murth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Braathen passes into side control.
Murth tries to control but Braathen manages to take his back.
Murth manages to reverse the position and now he's in Braathen's guard. Nice work there by Murth.
Braathen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Braathen has his hands on Murth's head, controlling the position.
Murth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adam Murth will probably get the nod.
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.
Murth slips under a jab from Braathen.
Braathen throws the left hand but Murth avoids the punch easily.
Braathen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Adam Murth has been cut.
Murth takes one to the side of the head.
Braathen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murth manages to avoid it.
Braathen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Braathen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murth moves out of range as Braathen strikes.
Braathen looks to throw the jab but Murth is out of range.
Murth avoids the body shot from Braathen.
Braathen missing with a left hand there. Murth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Braathen throws a hook but Murth blocks it.
Braathen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braathen throws a combination that misses
and Murth counters with a shoot takedown. Braathen fights it but they end up in guard.
Murth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Braathen's guard.
Murth is looking for a kimura but Braathen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murth to get the leverage.
Murth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Braathen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Murth.
Murth is breathing heavily.
Braathen tries to get to full guard but Murth has control of the leg.
Murth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Braathen defends it well.
Braathen is looking for a sweep. Murth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Braathen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murth is working for a submission of some sort.
Braathen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Braathen lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Braathen does no damage.
Braathen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Braathen's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murth trying to control the position from guard on top but Braathen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Braathen dives on top into guard.
Braathen wanted to stand there but Murth had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murth 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.
Murth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Braathen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Murth's guard.
Braathen wants to pass the guard but Murth is keeping the position.
Murth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Braathen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Braathen controlling from the top position.
Braathen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murth is keeping the position for now.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murth tries to close the distance and clinch but Braathen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Braathen.
Murth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Braathen counters with a straight right hand.
Braathen slips a jab and a cross from Murth.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Braathen throws a series of punches but Murth moves out of range.
Murth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murth misses with a combination
letting Braathen counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Braathen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adam Murth's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Braathen looks to land a right hand but Murth moved out of range.
Murth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Braathen.
Murth blocks a jab.
Braathen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Braathen.
Braathen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Braathen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Braathen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murth misses with a takedown attempt
and Braathen counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murth swings for the body but Braathen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braathen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daniel Braathen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murth ducks under a wild hook from Braathen.
Braathen thows a body shot but no joy.
Braathen misses with a body shot.
Braathen looks to land a combination but Murth avoids it well.
Braathen misses with a series of wild punches.
Braathen looks to land a left hand but Murth moved out of range nicely.
Daniel Braathen is winning the standup battle so far.
Murth shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Braathen is trying to defend but Murth finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Braathen wants to control but Murth is keeping busy.
Murth is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Braathen is just riding it out for now. Murth eventually gives up the hold.
Murth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Braathen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Murth.
Braathen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Braathen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murth drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Braathen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Murth has Braathen in his guard.
Braathen is stalling in the full guard.
Braathen trying to control but Murth is working from the bottom.
Braathen stopping the sweep attempt from Murth.
Braathen tries to free his leg and advance position but Murth is retaining full guard.
Braathen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Braathen has managed to get both his arms back between Murth's legs - danger averted.
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.
Braathen looking to pass the guard.
Braathen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Braathen trying to control the position from guard on top but Murth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murth fails to land the takedown.
Braathen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murth rushes Braathen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Braathen manages to break the clinch.
Braathen misses with an uppercut. Murth saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Braathen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Murth's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Murth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Braathen misses the shot to the body.
Murth dodges the punch combination from Braathen.
Murth slips under a jab.
Murth throws a leg kick that misses.
Murth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Braathen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Braathen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murth doesn't seem bothered though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Braathen, as that shot connected.
Murth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Braathen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniel Braathen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Murth.
Braathen throws a combination that misses
and Murth counters with a shoot takedown. Braathen fights it but they end up in guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murth postures up.
Braathen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murth postures up.
Murth passes Braathen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Braathen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Braathen wants to control but Murth is keeping busy.
Murth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Braathen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Braathen.
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.
A slow jab from Braathen misses its intended target.
Murth has his takedown stuffed
and Braathen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Braathen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murth tries to close the distance and clinch but Braathen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murth looks for a takedown but Braathen sprawls well.
Braathen throws a right hand that Murth ducks under and follows up with a left that Murth also avoids with ease.
Murth staying out of range there.
A jab from Braathen misses.
Murth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murth trying to control the position but Braathen is working away.
Braathen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Murth has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Murth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Braathen, who protects the arm well.
Braathen struggling a bit here.
Murth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Braathen is looking to regain half guard here but Murth keeps moving and retains side control.
Braathen wants to control but Murth postures up.
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.
Murth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Braathen misses.
Braathen cracks Murth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murth shoots and misses
and Braathen counters with a one-two to the body.
Braathen throws a right hand that Murth ducks under and follows up with a left that Murth also avoids with ease.
Braathen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murth throws a leg kick but Braathen moved away.
Braathen's corner calls for a 1-2. Braathen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Braathen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Daniel Braathen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Murth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Murth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Braathen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Braathen as he jumps to the side.
Braathen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murth misses with a double jab
and Braathen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Braathen counters with a stiff right hand.
Murth is rocked!
Daniel Braathen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Murth.
Braathen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murth is still on wobbly legs! Can Braathen finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braathen lands with a big right hook that stumbles Murth - he's out on his feet here! Braathen follows up with another monster hook that separates Murth from consciousness! Murth falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Braathen stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Braathen!
Daniel Braathen retains his middleweight title!
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