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CHOKE Destiny Tour Vol. 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Koji Kenjahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michio Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenjahara comes into the arena with Roll wit Uz by Thai blaring out of the sound system. Suzuki has chosen Dragonball Z Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Koji Kenjahara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michio Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenjahara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suzuki.
Kenjahara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kenjahara.
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.
Suzuki regains half guard.
Kenjahara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Suzuki sees it coming and defends easily.
Suzuki is not content to let Kenjahara control the position.
Kenjahara wants to pass to mount but Suzuki is defending the position.
Kenjahara thows a huge punch but Suzuki dodges it nicely.
Kenjahara working over Suzuki with some ground and pound. Suzuki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kenjahara is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Suzuki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Suzuki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kenjahara passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenjahara trying to mount his opponent but Suzuki defends it.
Suzuki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Suzuki tries to roll over but Kenjahara keeps him under control.
Suzuki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Suzuki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Suzuki looking for a guillotine here but Kenjahara defends easily.
Kenjahara postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Suzuki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kenjahara, into his guard.
Kenjahara has his foot on Suzuki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suzuki works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenjahara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenjahara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Suzuki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kenjahara is breathing heavily.
Suzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenjahara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenjahara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suzuki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suzuki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Suzuki works over Kenjahara with some ground and pound from guard.
Kenjahara keeping moving, preventing Suzuki from controlling successfully.
Suzuki pushes down on Kenjahara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki is stalling here. Kenjahara is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Suzuki seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kenjahara has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Suzuki tries to improve position but can't.
Suzuki wants to control but Kenjahara postures up.
Kenjahara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Suzuki, who protects the arm well.
Kenjahara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Suzuki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Suzuki regains half guard.
Suzuki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Suzuki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki is nestled in close to Kenjahara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Suzuki is pressing down on Kenjahara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kenjahara is holding on for now.
Kenjahara is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Suzuki.
Suzuki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Suzuki is looking to take a break and control but Kenjahara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kenjahara is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Suzuki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Suzuki is keen to just control but Kenjahara is a slippery customer.
Kenjahara looking for submissions off his back.
Suzuki works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michio Suzuki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Suzuki feints and as Kenjahara raises his hands in defense, Suzuki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kenjahara has his foot on Suzuki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suzuki works his way back into a safe position though.
Kenjahara had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Suzuki is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kenjahara Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Suzuki's back instead.
Suzuki manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kenjahara's guard. Nice work there by Suzuki.
Suzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenjahara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suzuki content to stall in guard here.
Kenjahara can't keep his opponent in guard - Suzuki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suzuki working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Suzuki prevents Kenjahara from getting the reversal.
Suzuki has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kenjahara's face.
Suzuki controlling from the full mount.
Suzuki lands with some strikes.
Suzuki looking to finish Kenjahara with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kenjahara!
Suzuki lands with some strikes.
Suzuki controlling the position easily from mount.
Kenjahara regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenjahara is looking for a sweep. Suzuki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suzuki tries to pass to full mount but Kenjahara defends it.
Suzuki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Suzuki is looking to take a break and control but Kenjahara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suzuki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kenjahara manages to get to full guard.
Suzuki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kenjahara's guard.
Suzuki working Kenjahara over with strikes.
Kenjahara actively working from the bottom here.
Suzuki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenjahara taking some punishment here, with Suzuki in his half guard.
Kenjahara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Suzuki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kenjahara won't allow Suzuki to pass to mount.
Kenjahara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Well, if Suzuki 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.
Kenjahara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Kenjahara is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Suzuki pulls his head out easily.
Suzuki passes to full mount!
Suzuki raining down shots from the mount!
Suzuki looking to finish Kenjahara with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kenjahara!
Kenjahara is bucking up trying to escape but Suzuki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kenjahara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kenjahara flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Suzuki scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kenjahara?
Kenjahara is trying desperately to improve position.
Suzuki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kenjahara is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michio Suzuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Suzuki lands a with a good body shot.
Koji Kenjahara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Suzuki.
Suzuki misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Suzuki does no damage.
Suzuki misses with a hook. Kenjahara ducked under it nicely.
Michio Suzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suzuki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Suzuki is trying to work for a kimura but Kenjahara is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kenjahara actively working from the bottom here.
Michio Suzuki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kenjahara gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Suzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenjahara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenjahara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Suzuki throws a big right hand that misses.
Kenjahara lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Suzuki!
Suzuki is looking to get to half guard.
Kenjahara has control of Suzuki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Suzuki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kenjahara breaks from Suzuki's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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.
Suzuki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kenjahara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Suzuki is just riding it out for now. Kenjahara eventually gives up the hold.
Suzuki gets full guard.
Suzuki throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Kenjahara preventing the sweep.
Suzuki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenjahara is in a horrible position here. Suzuki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Suzuki breaks from Kenjahara's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kenjahara tries to hold on but Suzuki pushes him away.
Michio Suzuki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kenjahara is trying to escape the mount.
Suzuki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kenjahara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Suzuki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Suzuki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Suzuki avoids the attempt from Kenjahara to control.
Suzuki lands a big elbow.
Suzuki lands with some strikes.
Suzuki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Suzuki looking to finish Kenjahara with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kenjahara!
Kenjahara is desperately trying to improve his position but Suzuki has a good base and remains in mount.
Suzuki scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kenjahara?
Kenjahara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Suzuki lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Suzuki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Koji Kenjahara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suzuki lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michio Suzuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Suzuki 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michio Suzuki!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kazuya Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Fredric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredric has chosen Rocky Theme Song as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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164 lbs
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuya Takeshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Fredric!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fredric circles away quickly and effectively.
Takeshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fredric manages to avoid it.
Takeshi throws an overhand right that lands on Fredric's shoulder, as Fredric tries to avoid the shot.
Fredric tries to close the distance and clinch but Takeshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takeshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takeshi misses with a straight left.
Fredric is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takeshi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fredric tries to clinch but Takeshi is having none of it.
Fredric slips a jab and a cross from Takeshi.
Takeshi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Randy Fredric has been cut.
Takeshi fails to land with a series of punches.
Fredric drives through with a takedown into guard.
Takeshi is trying to keep Fredric in close.
Takeshi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredric would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fredric must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Takeshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fredric is one step ahead there.
Takeshi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fredric wants to get up but he can't break Takeshi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fredric preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A punch combination from Takeshi misses.
Takeshi throws a right hand that Fredric ducks under and follows up with a left that Fredric also avoids with ease.
Takeshi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Takeshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fredric tries to close the distance and clinch but Takeshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takeshi misses with a double jab.
Fredric dodges the punch combination from Takeshi.
Takeshi throws a nice looking combination but Fredric bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fredric tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takeshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takeshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takeshi closes the distance and clinches up with Fredric, looking for a takedown. Takeshi pushes Fredric against the ropes but Fredric circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takeshi is breathing heavily.
Fredric tries to clinch there but Takeshi circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fredric looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takeshi throws a series of punches but Fredric moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi misses with a double jab.
Fredric keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takeshi.
Takeshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takeshi scores with a decent looking hook.
Takeshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takeshi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fredric is fending him off so far but Takeshi persists. Nope, Fredric circles away and we're back to standing.
Fredric tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takeshi tries to bum rush Fredric with a series of wild strikes but Fredric uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takeshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Fredric.
Takeshi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fredric fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takeshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fredric circles away quickly and effectively.
Fredric tries to close the distance and clinch but Takeshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fredric tries to clinch but Takeshi is having none of it.
Fredric moves in looking to clinch but Takeshi pushes him off.
Fredric tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takeshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fredric looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fredric tries to close the distance and clinch but Takeshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takeshi looks to land a right hand but Fredric moved out of range.
Fredric tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takeshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fredric drives through with a takedown into guard.
Takeshi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fredric preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuya Takeshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Fredric's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fredric tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takeshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takeshi looks to land a combination but Fredric avoids it well.
Takeshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fredric.
Takeshi misses with a wild combination.
Fredric tries to clinch up but Takeshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Fredric slips a jab and a cross from Takeshi.
Fredric stuffs the takedown attempt from Takeshi. Takeshi gets slowly back to his feet.
Fredric looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Takeshi throws a right and a left that Fredric avoids nicely.
Takeshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fredric closes the distance and clinches.
Fredric missing with knees to the body.
Takeshi pushes Fredric back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Takeshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fredric misses with an elbow over the top.
Takeshi stalling in the clinch but Fredric improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeshi.
Fredric with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fredric lands a nice knee to the body.
Fredric fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takeshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fredric with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fredric is breathing heavily.
Fredric landing knees to the head.
Fredric tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fredric lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fredric has Takeshi pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Takeshi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Takeshi lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Takeshi.
Takeshi tightens his grip and picks Fredric up, before dumping him to the ground. Fredric manages to land in guard.
Takeshi thows a big elbow that misses.
Takeshi forces his way into half guard.
Fredric avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takeshi.
Takeshi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Takeshi lands a nice short elbow.
Takeshi is nestled in close to Fredric, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fredric really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takeshi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fredric keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Takeshi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Takeshi is trying to control the action in half guard but Fredric is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fredric has hold of Takeshi's hands but Takeshi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi stalling.
Takeshi trying to control from half guard but Fredric is working away.
Fredric keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Takeshi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Takeshi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Takeshi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Takeshi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fredric does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takeshi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Takeshi is working for a submission of some sort.
Takeshi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fredric keeps working.
Fredric keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuya Takeshi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randy Fredric'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Takeshi connects with the punch.
Takeshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch lands to the side of Fredric 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takeshi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fredric moves in looking to clinch but Takeshi pushes him off.
Fredric wants to clinch up but Takeshi keeps it at a distance.
Takeshi misses with a body shot.
Takeshi throws a nice looking combination but Fredric bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takeshi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That has opened up Randy Fredric's cut even more.
Fredric tries to close the distance and clinch but Takeshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takeshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Fredric.
Fredric is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fredric tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takeshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fredric takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takeshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Takeshi knocks Fredric out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kazuya Takeshi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Scylla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genaro Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Genaro Munoz enters the ring!
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156 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
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Scylla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Genaro Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz gets caught flat footed, as Scylla shoots in with a quick takedown into 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.
Scylla trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Munoz wants to stand but Scylla is controlling the position.
Scylla looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scylla is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Munoz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Munoz has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scylla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munoz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Munoz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Scylla is looking to reverse the position.
Munoz decides to stand back up.
Munoz connects with a high kick.
Scylla circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scylla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses.
Munoz wants to clinch up but Scylla keeps it at a distance.
Munoz tries to clinch there but Scylla circles away.
Munoz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scylla swats away the attempt to clinch by Munoz.
Munoz is looking to clinch.
Munoz is looking to clinch.
Munoz throws a sloppy head kick and Scylla moves out of range easily.
Munoz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scylla keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz tries to clinch there but Scylla circles away.
Munoz tries to clinch up.
Munoz wants to clinch up but Scylla keeps it at a distance.
Munoz tries to clinch up but Scylla circles away and keeps his distance.
Munoz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Munoz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scylla shoots in but Munoz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Munoz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scylla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Munoz is looking to clinch.
Munoz wants to clinch up but Scylla keeps it at a distance.
Scylla slips under a jab from Munoz.
Scylla keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scylla blocks a head kick by Munoz.
Scylla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Munoz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Scylla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Munoz tries to clinch up but Scylla circles away and keeps his distance.
Munoz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Munoz tries to clinch up but Scylla circles away and keeps his distance.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Munoz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scylla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Munoz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Munoz doesn't manage to clinch there - Scylla circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genaro Munoz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Munoz wants to clinch.
Munoz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Munoz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Munoz tries to clinch up.
Munoz misses with a head kick.
Scylla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Munoz's waist but Munoz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scylla off to one side.
Kenny Scylla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz lands a head kick. Scylla smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Genaro Munoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munoz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Munoz stuffs the takedown attempt from Scylla. Scylla gets slowly back to his feet.
Scylla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Munoz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scylla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Munoz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Munoz tries to clinch but Scylla is having none of it.
Munoz moves in looking to clinch but Scylla pushes him off.
Scylla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Scylla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munoz tries to close the distance and clinch but Scylla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Genaro Munoz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munoz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Munoz is looking to clinch.
Munoz moves in looking to clinch but Scylla pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Munoz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munoz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Munoz tries to clinch but Scylla moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Munoz is looking to clinch.
Scylla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Munoz's waist but Munoz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scylla off to one side.
Munoz doesn't manage to clinch there - Scylla circles away.
Munoz is looking to clinch but Scylla is avoiding it.
Munoz tries to clinch but Scylla is having none of it.
Munoz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scylla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Munoz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Scylla's head.
Scylla swats away the attempt to clinch by Munoz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scylla keeps the fight on the outside.
Munoz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scylla blocks a head kick by Munoz.
Munoz tries to clinch but Scylla moves out of range.
Munoz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Munoz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Munoz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Scylla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scylla swats away the attempt to clinch by Munoz.
A punch combination from Munoz misses.
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.
Munoz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses.
Munoz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scylla takes a jab right on the kisser.
Munoz tries to close the distance and clinch but Scylla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Munoz tries to clinch up but Scylla circles away and keeps his distance.
Scylla tries for a takedown but Munoz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Scylla decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Scylla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Munoz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scylla wants to control but Munoz is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genaro Munoz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Munoz wants to clinch up but Scylla keeps it at a distance.
Scylla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Munoz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Munoz wants to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Scylla.
Munoz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Scylla's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Munoz trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz is refusing to be controlled, as Scylla sits in half guard.
Scylla passes to side control.
Munoz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Scylla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scylla working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.
Scylla goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Munoz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Scylla but great work by Munoz.
Munoz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Munoz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Munoz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Munoz tries a head kick but it misses.
Munoz misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz tries to close the distance and clinch but Scylla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scylla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Munoz tries to clinch there but Scylla circles away.
Munoz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Munoz wants to clinch.
Munoz is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Munoz.
Munoz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Munoz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scylla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Munoz tries to clinch but Scylla is having none of it.
Munoz tries to clinch up but Scylla circles away and keeps his distance.
Munoz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Munoz wants to clinch.
Kenny Scylla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munoz tries to clinch up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Munoz swings for the body but Scylla moves out of range.
Scylla shoots in looking for a takedown. Munoz tries to sprawl out of it but Scylla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Munoz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Genaro Munoz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Munoz wants to clinch up but Scylla keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kenny Scylla.
I think Munoz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genaro Munoz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Cheeseburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yushuri Nakatano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cheeseburger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Alice In Chains - Rooster. The key to victory for Jimmy Cheeseburger has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Cheeseburger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yushuri Nakatano!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheeseburger looks to throw the jab but Nakatano is out of range.
Nakatano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cheeseburger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cheeseburger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakatano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cheeseburger wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nakatano goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cheeseburger has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nakatano but great work by Cheeseburger.
Nakatano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cheeseburger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from Cheeseburger are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cheeseburger tries for a kimura but Nakatano is defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nakatano looks to land a right hand but Cheeseburger moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakatano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheeseburger throws a hook to the side of Nakatano's head but Nakatano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cheeseburger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nakatano closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nakatano is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nakatano is thwarting Cheeseburger's attempts to control the position.
Cheeseburger is breathing heavily.
Cheeseburger gets full guard.
Nakatano wants to control from the top but Cheeseburger keeps moving.
Cheeseburger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheeseburger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nakatano trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheeseburger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakatano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cheeseburger has momentary wrist control but Nakatano slips an elbow through the middle.
Cheeseburger keeping full guard, as Nakatano tries to pass.
Cheeseburger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cheeseburger keeping moving, preventing Nakatano from controlling successfully.
Nakatano scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakatano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakatano wants to control from the top but Cheeseburger keeps moving.
Nakatano advances to half guard.
Nakatano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nakatano stops Cheeseburger from getting back to his feet.
Cheeseburger is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Nakatano pulls his head out easily.
Nakatano trying to control from half guard but Cheeseburger is working away.
Nakatano controlling the pace.
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.
Nakatano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nakatano is working for a kimura but Cheeseburger is defending it quite comfortably.
Nakatano blocks the strikes from Cheeseburger.
Cheeseburger pushes Nakatano off looking to stand but Nakatano dives back in and keeps control.
Nakatano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cheeseburger is just riding it out for now. Nakatano eventually gives up the hold.
Nakatano wants to take a breather but Cheeseburger is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yushuri Nakatano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nakatano drops his hands momentarily and Cheeseburger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab from Cheeseburger.
Cheeseburger misses with a looping right.
Nakatano cracks Cheeseburger with an open hand slap.
Jimmy Cheeseburger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakatano takes a swing at Cheeseburger's ribcage but misses.
Nakatano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Cheeseburger.
Nakatano feints and as Cheeseburger raises his hands in defense, Nakatano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nakatano is pushing down on Cheeseburger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cheeseburger is fighting to maintain full guard but Nakatano has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
Nakatano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cheeseburger is just riding it out for now. Nakatano eventually gives up the hold.
Nakatano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheeseburger wants to get back to his feet.
Nakatano is working for a kimura but Cheeseburger is defending it quite comfortably.
Cheeseburger wants to get back to his feet.
Cheeseburger trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nakatano works his way into side control.
Cheeseburger tries to escape but Nakatano is in control.
Nakatano working the head with strikes.
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.
Cheeseburger is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nakatano tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cheeseburger's legs.
Nakatano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakatano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cheeseburger is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nakatano wants to control but Cheeseburger is keeping him busy.
Nakatano is working to tighten is grip on Cheeseburger's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cheeseburger has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Nakatano is really squeezing tight and eventually Cheeseburger passes out! Nakatano breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yushuri Nakatano!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Masato Takaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Backslide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Backslide has chosen The Dover Boys as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masato Takaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dan Backslide!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takaya is looking to land body kicks.
Backslide swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takaya tries to clinch but Backslide moves out of range.
Takaya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Backslide misses with a wild combination.
Backslide misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takaya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Backslide swivels and escapes.
Backslide moves out of range of the leg kick from Takaya.
Takaya slips a jab and a cross from Backslide.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takaya.
Takaya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Backslide checks it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Backslide.
Backslide misses with a wild combination.
Takaya darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Takaya controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaya not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takaya is trying to control the action in half guard but Backslide is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Backslide looks like he's trying to stand up.
Backslide blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takaya.
Backslide looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
Takaya trying to mount his opponent but Backslide defends it.
Takaya is looking to take a break and control but Backslide is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Backslide misses with a few strikes there.
Takaya throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Takaya.
Backslide looks gassed!
Takaya misses with a low kick as Backslide jumps back.
Takaya is looking to clinch but Backslide is avoiding it.
Takaya lands a high kick!
It looks like Dan Backslide has been cut.
Backslide misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Backslide misses.
Dan Backslide is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backslide throws a nice looking combination but Takaya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takaya tries to clinch up but Backslide circles away and keeps his distance.
Takaya 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.
Takaya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takaya clinches up against the ropes.
Takaya is struggling to control the position.
Backslide breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takaya closes the distance and clinches.
Takaya creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from Takaya.
Backslide blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takaya.
Takaya misses with the head strike.
Takaya lands with a light punch inside.
Takaya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takaya lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Backslide blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Takaya throws an elbow but misses.
Takaya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Backslides head.
Takaya prevents Backslide from breaking the clinch.
Takaya stalling in the clinch.
Takaya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Backslide backwards.
Takaya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Backslide.
Backslide blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Backslide breaks from the clinch.
Backslide swinging wilding here.
Backslide misses with a two punch combination.
Backslide throws a series of punches but Takaya avoids them all with ease.
Backslide looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takaya throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takaya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Backslide bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Takaya's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masato Takaya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Backslide'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.
Takaya shoots in for a double leg but Backslide sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Takaya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Backslide blocks a head kick by Takaya.
Backslide goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Takaya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takaya slips a jab and a cross from Backslide.
Backslide throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takaya.
Takaya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takaya tries to work over Backslide's front leg with a kick but Backslide checks it.
Backslide fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takaya tries to clinch but Backslide moves out of range.
Takaya throws a leg kick which misses Backslide's front leg but catches the back leg as Backslide tries to avoid it.
Backslide checks a leg kick.
Takaya throws a head kick that misses.
Masato Takaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some bone on bone action there as Backslide checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Decent striking displayed by Backslide there.
Backslide tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backslide misses with a head kick.
Takaya tries to clinch there but Backslide circles away.
Takaya shoots in but no luck this time.
A left and a right from Backslide both land. Nice combination.
Backslide throws a head kick but Takaya moves out of range.
Takaya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takaya misses with a kick to the body.
Takaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Backslide misses with a double jab.
Takaya attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takaya is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Backslide.
Backslide is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Takaya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Backslide checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Backslide throws a head kick but Takaya moves out of range.
Takaya scores with a push kick.
Backslide checks a leg kick nicely.
Backslide misses with a double jab.
Backslide misses with a double jab.
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.
Takaya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Backslide.
Backslide avoids the head kick by Takaya.
Takaya wants to clinch up but Backslide keeps it at a distance.
Takaya slips a jab and a cross from Backslide.
Backslide swinging wilding here.
Takaya shoots for a takedown but Backslide saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masato Takaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Backslide tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takaya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takaya connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Backslide's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Backslide circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masato Takaya is winning the standup battle so far.
Backslide looks to land a combination. Takaya sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Backslide scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Takaya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Backslide.
Backslide throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takaya connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backslide looks to land a combination but Takaya avoids it well.
Backslide misses with a few strikes there.
Takaya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takaya wants to slow Backslide down by chopping away at his legs.
Takaya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takaya tries to clinch up but Backslide circles away and keeps his distance.
Takaya throws a head kick that Backslide semi-blocks.
Takaya throws a push kick but Backslide slaps the foot to one side.
Backslide misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takaya wants to clinch.
Backslide lunges at Takaya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takaya's hand.
Takaya shoots in but Backslide avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Backslide.
Backslide misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backslide misses with a series of wild punches.
Takaya throws a head kick that misses
and Backslide counters with a series of strikes. Takaya will be more careful next time no doubt.
Backslide scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takaya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Backslide avoids a punch combination nicely.
Backslide lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Backslide throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takaya.
Takaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Takaya takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Takaya misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takaya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Backslide fails to land with a series of punches.
Takaya misses with a combination
and Backslide counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Masato Takaya will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Backslide's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
A left and a right from Backslide both land. Nice combination.
Backslide checks a low kick from Takaya.
Takaya scoring well with a low kick there.
Backslide stalks Takaya and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Takaya's face. Takaya staggers backwards, shaken.
Takaya thows a leg kick but Backslide checks it
and Backslide counters by moving into the clinch.
Backslide is trying to maintain a safe position but Takaya gets an underhook and turns Backslide into the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Backslide scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takaya tries to throw a body punch but Backslide avoids it by throwing Takaya back against the cage.
Takaya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Backslide.
Backslide content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Takaya taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Takaya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Backslide blocking some punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takaya looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Takaya misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Backslide.
Backslide leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Backslide avoiding damage as Takaya throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Backslide as Takaya tries to tie him up.
Takaya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takaya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takaya can't find room to land a body shot as Backslide controls the action.
Takaya misses with a punch on the inside.
Backslide lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Takaya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Backslide's elbow.
Takaya taking a breather.
Backslide lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takaya or not.
Backslide blocks the elbow strike.
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.
Backslide breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Backslide falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takaya counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Takaya tries to stall but Backslide uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Backslide manages to break the clinch.
Backslide throws a right hand that Takaya ducks under and follows up with a left that Takaya also avoids with ease.
Takaya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Backslide swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Backslide fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Backslide swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Backslide works over Takaya's head and body with a nice combination.
Backslide pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Backslide circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takaya throws a series of strikes that have Backslide backpedaling.
Backslide throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takaya is looking to slow Backslide down with leg kicks.
Backslide scores with a three punch combo!
Takaya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dan Backslide has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaya gets the takedown into side control.
Takaya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Backslide keeps working.
Takaya throws an elbow but Backslide slips to the side and avoids it well.
Takaya 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.
Takaya throwing strikes but Backslide manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Backslide decides to stand up, so the ref orders Takaya to his feet.
Backslide misses with a combination
and Takaya counters with a nice leg kick.
A left and a right from Backslide both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaya is looking to land body kicks.
Takaya throws a front kick that sends Backslide stumbling back into the ropes.
Backslide stuffs the takedown.
Takaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Backslide throws a right and a left that Takaya avoids nicely.
Takaya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Backslide throws a series of punches but Takaya moves out of range.
Takaya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takaya tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Backslide is able to avoid easily.
Takaya slips a jab and a cross from Backslide.
Backslide swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takaya counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Backslide throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takaya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Backslide throws a right and a left that Takaya avoids nicely.
Takaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masato Takaya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takaya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Backslide.
Takaya tries to clinch there but Backslide circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masato Takaya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takaya 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masato Takaya!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akio Yumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Durrant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durrant comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Baha Men - Who let the dogs out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that David Durrant was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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24
179 lbs
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24
175 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akio Yumi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Durrant!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yumi throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Durrant misses.
Durrant fails with the takedown.
Durrant fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yumi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yumi moves into the clinch successfully.
Yumi lands a nice elbow.
It looks like David Durrant has been cut.
Yumi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yumi lands an elbow inside that Durrant shrugs off.
Yumi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Durrant dodges an elbow strike from Yumi.
Durrant tries for a takedown but Yumi manages to get underhooks.
Akio Yumi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Durrant.
Yumi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Durrant's defenses.
Yumi lands an elbow that stopped Durrant in his tracks for a moment.
Yumi lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up David Durrant's cut even more.
Durrant is working for takedown but Yumi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yumi lands a nice knee to the body.
Durrant tries to break the clinch but Yumi is controlling the position.
Yumi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Durrant looking for a takedown.
Durrant takes an elbow to the temple.
Yumi crunches a lovely knee into Durrant's ribcage.
Durrant looks gassed!
Durrant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Yumi.
Yumi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yumi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Yumi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yumi moves into the clinch.
Yumi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yumi lands a knee to the head.
The cut above David Durrant's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Yumi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yumi lands a knee to the body.
Yumi lands a damaging elbow.
Yumi lands a knee to the body.
Yumi connects with a knee to the head.
Yumi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yumi lands an elbow just above Durrant 's eye.
Yumi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yumi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yumi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yumi connects with a knee to the head.
Yumi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Durrant lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Durrant is trying to break the clinch but Yumi has him pressed against the ropes.
Yumi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yumi keeps control of Durrant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yumi misses with an elbow over the top.
Yumi lands a knee to the body.
Yumi misses with a knee to the head.
Durrant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Yumi misses.
Yumi moves away from the strike by Durrant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yumi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Akio Yumi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durrant jabs Yumi right on the nose. Yumi blinks but takes it well.
Yumi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yumi doesn't manage to clinch there - Durrant circles away.
Yumi throws a leg kick but Durrant moved away.
Durrant shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durrant is looking for a kimura here.
Yumi is looking to get back to full guard here but Durrant has managed to pass to side control instead.
Durrant pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Durrant is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Yumi is surviving well by controlling Durrant's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yumi is in a horrible position here. Durrant smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Yumi is desperately trying to improve his position but Durrant has a good base and remains in mount.
Durrant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Durrant unloads with some shots from mount but Yumi bucks and avoids them well.
Yumi tries to reverse the position but Durrant maintains control.
Yumi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yumi tries to get out of the position.
Durrant pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yumi can't escape the position.
Durrant looking to control and managing it successfully.
Durrant with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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.
Yumi can't escape the position.
Durrant looking to finish Yumi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yumi!
Yumi wants to hold on but Durrant pushes him away.
Durrant looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Yumi tries to lock up and control but Durrant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Durrant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Durrant prevents Yumi from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durrant lands a big elbow.
Durrant tries to control but Yumi wriggling away.
Yumi is looking to improve his position but Durrant isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Yumi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Durrant's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yumi.
Durrant avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yumi.
Yumi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durrant.
Yumi doesn't manage to clinch there - Durrant circles away.
Yumi throws a solid leg kick but Durrant takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yumi.
Yumi wants to clinch up but Durrant keeps it at a distance.
Yumi moves in looking to clinch but Durrant pushes him off.
Yumi walks into a jab.
Durrant throws a hook but Yumi avoids it easily.
Durrant fails with a takedown attempt.
Durrant tries for a takedown but Yumi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Durrant throws a right hand that Yumi ducks under and follows up with a left that Yumi also avoids with ease.
Yumi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Durrant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yumi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durrant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durrant avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yumi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durrant.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yumi, right into the meat.
Yumi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Durrant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yumi doesn't manage to clinch there - Durrant circles away.
A good leg kick by Yumi.
Yumi lands a head kick!
Durrant throws a series of punches but Yumi moves out of range.
Yumi tries to clinch up.
Yumi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yumi throws a head kick that Durrant semi-blocks.
Good leg kick by Yumi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Durrant.
Durrant scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Durrant wants to control but Yumi is keeping him busy.
Yumi struggling a bit here.
Durrant wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yumi, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yumi is trying to improve his position.
Yumi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yumi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Durrant gets back to full guard.
Yumi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Durrant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yumi's guard.
Durrant is pushing down on Yumi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yumi is fighting to maintain full guard but Durrant has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yumi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durrant seems to be working for a kimura but Yumi defends the submission attempt.
Yumi manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Durrant drops back looking for a leg! Yumi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yumi manages to kick Durrant off! Durrant jumps back into Yumi's guard.
Yumi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Durrant manages to get himself to full guard.
Durrant looking for a sweep. Not yet Durrant, not yet.
Durrant looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yumi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into 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.
Yumi seems to be working for a kimura but Durrant defends the submission attempt.
Durrant wants to improve his position but Yumi is controlling well.
Durrant is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Yumi pulls his head out easily.
Durrant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yumi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yumi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Durrant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Durrant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durrant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yumi tries to avoid it but Durrant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yumi to the ground. Yumi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Akio Yumi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Durrant.
Yumi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yumi fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Durrant will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on David Durrant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Durrant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yumi tries to avoid it but Durrant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yumi to the ground. Yumi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Durrant takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yumi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durrant changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yumi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yumi is looking for a sweep.
Durrant working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Yumi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yumi is looking for a sweep.
Durrant has hold of Yumi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Yumi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Durrant cranks the arm and Yumi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Yumi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). David Durrant!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Narong Yeerum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canthropus comes to the ring accompanied by Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine. Yeerum comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Love You kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Pithe Canthropus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
169 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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22
165 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pithe Canthropus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Narong Yeerum!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Canthropus.
Nice sprawl there from Yeerum as Canthropus shoots in.
Canthropus misses with a head kick.
Yeerum throws a sloppy head kick
and Canthropus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yeerum looks for the body kick but Canthropus saw that one coming.
Yeerum moves out of range as Canthropus strikes.
Canthropus throws an overhand right that lands on Yeerum's shoulder, as Yeerum tries to avoid the shot.
Canthropus jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Canthropus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Canthropus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yeerum scoring well with a low kick there.
Canthropus throws a sloppy body shot
and Yeerum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle, before Yeerum throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Canthropus's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Yeerum lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Narong Yeerum!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tsuyoshi Nakayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harjan Varsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakayama comes to the ring accompanied by The Vapors - Turning Japanese. Varsi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hiski Salomaa - Tiskarin polkka. Harjan Varsi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tsuyoshi Nakayama's chin.
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24
192 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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22
194 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsuyoshi Nakayama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harjan Varsi!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakayama dips to his left and cracks Varsi with an uppercut!
Varsi throws a body punch but Nakayama moves out of range.
Varsi takes one on the button.
Nakayama throws a series of punches but Varsi moves out of range.
Nakayama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Varsi.
Varsi defending well as Nakayama loads up on a big left hand.
Nakayama misses the jab.
Nakayama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nakayama missing with a left hand there. Varsi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Varsi avoids the body shot from Nakayama.
Nakayama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakayama misses the shot to the body.
Nakayama throws out a loose jab but Varsi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Varsi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Varsi ducks under a wild hook from Nakayama.
Varsi has Nakayama up against the ropes in a clinch.
Varsi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakayama's elbow.
Varsi lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakayama wants to get back to striking at distance but Varsi won't allow it.
Varsi misses with a punch to the body.
Nakayama breaks the clinch.
Nakayama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Varsi.
A jab from Varsi does it's job there.
Nakayama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Varsi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Varsi misses with an uppercut.
Varsi lands a nice looking body shot.
Nakayama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Varsi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nakayama missing with a left hand there. Varsi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuyoshi Nakayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakayama throws a series of punches but Varsi avoids them all with ease.
Varsi throws a series of punches but Nakayama moves out of range.
Nakayama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Varsi, as that shot connected.
Nakayama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakayama's corner calls for a 1-2. Nakayama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varsi lands with an overhand left.
Nakayama misses the jab.
Varsi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nakayama misses with a jab to the body
and Varsi counters with a stiff right hand.
Nakayama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Varsi closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Varsi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Varsi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Varsi keeps control of Nakayama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nakayama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Varsi throws a head punch that misses.
Nakayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakayama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakayama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakayama misses with a two punch combination.
Nakayama misses with a body punch
and Varsi counters with a straight right hand.
Varsi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakayama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi Nakayama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varsi slips a jab and a cross from Nakayama.
Nakayama lands with a straight right. Varsi didn't see that one coming.
Varsi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Varsi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakayama is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nakayama avoids the body shot from Varsi.
Varsi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nakayama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Varsi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Varsi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Varsi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nakayama throws a jab but it's blocked by Varsi.
A swing and a miss from Nakayama.
Varsi dodges the punch combination from Nakayama.
Varsi lands with an overhand left.
Nakayama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Varsi circles away quickly and effectively.
Varsi misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varsi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Varsi misses the shot to the body.
Nakayama works the jab nicely.
Varsi connects with a nice looking jab.
Varsi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakayama avoids the body shot from Varsi.
A punch lands to the side of Nakayama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nakayama looks to land a right hand but Varsi moved out of range.
Nakayama misses with a hook to the body
and Varsi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nakayama throws a series of punches but Varsi moves out of range.
Nakayama throws a hook but Varsi avoids it easily.
Nakayama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Varsi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varsi digs a good body shot into Nakayama's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakayama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakayama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nakayama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Varsi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harjan Varsi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Varsi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Nakayama misses.
A combination from Nakayama does no damage.
Nakayama throws a nice head kick!
Varsi thuds his right hand into Nakayama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Varsi lands an overhand right.
Varsi looks to land a right hand but Nakayama moved out of range.
Nakayama swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Varsi counters by moving into the clinch.
Varsi tries to work over Nakayama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakayama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Varsi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Varsi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nakayama moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Varsi swinging wilding here.
Varsi with a jab.
Nakayama scores with a shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi Nakayama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varsi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakayama manages to avoid it.
Nakayama looks to land a left hand but Varsi moved out of range nicely.
Nakayama misses with a looping right.
Nakayama scores with a punch to the head.
Nakayama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Varsi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Varsi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakayama.
Nakayama misses the body punch
and Varsi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Varsi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nakayama misses with a looping left.
Varsi cracks Nakayama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nakayama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Varsi.
Nakayama looks to land a right hand but Varsi moved out of range.
Nakayama misses with a combination
and Varsi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Varsi. That snapped Nakayama's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varsi fails with the takedown.
The fighters circling - Nakayama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Varsi.
Varsi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakayama was well out of range. Poor timing from Varsi.
Varsi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Varsi avoids the body shot from Nakayama.
Varsi staying out of range there.
Varsi waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Nakayama.
Varsi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nakayama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakayama misses the body punch
and Varsi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Varsi misses.
A punch combination from Nakayama misses.
Varsi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakayama lands a nice shot to the body.
Varsi lands the left hand.
Nakayama looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nakayama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Varsi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varsi throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakayama.
Jab by Varsi.
Nakayama throws a body punch but Varsi moves out of range.
Nakayama throws a head kick but Varsi moves out of range.
Varsi loads up on a big right hand but Nakayama slips the punch.
Nakayama misses with an uppercut.
Nakayama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Varsi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Varsi looks to land a combination but Nakayama avoids it well.
Nakayama misses with a shot to the body
and Varsi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Varsi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Varsi punishes Nakayama's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakayama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Varsi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nakayama throws a nice looking combination but Varsi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nakayama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nakayama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varsi misses with a body punch
and Nakayama counters with a three punch combo that has Varsi backing up. Varsi nods at Nakayama to acknowledge the strikes.
Varsi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakayama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Varsi counters with a series of strikes. Nakayama will be more careful next time no doubt.
Varsi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nakayama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nakayama waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Varsi.
Varsi misses with a double jab
and Nakayama counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Varsi with a nice cross.
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!
Varsi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nakayama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Varsi manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakayama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Nakayama.
Nakayama misses with a kick to the body.
Varsi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harjan Varsi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Varsi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakayama throws out the jab.
Nakayama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Varsi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakayama swings away with a body shot that misses
and Varsi counters with a stiff right hand.
Varsi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakayama misses with a looping left.
Varsi digs a good hook to Nakayama's body.
Varsi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nakayama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Varsi lands a right hook to the body.
Varsi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakayama loads up on a big right hand but Varsi slips the punch.
Varsi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Varsi misses with a wild combination.
Varsi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nakayama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nakayama looks to throw the jab but Varsi is out of range.
Nakayama misses with a jab to the body
and Varsi counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varsi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Varsi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nakayama defending well as Varsi loads up on a big left hand.
Varsi looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakayama is just out of range.
Nakayama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harjan Varsi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakayama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Varsi takes one on the button.
Varsi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakayama at a distance.
Varsi is looking to clinch.
Nakayama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Varsi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakayama throws a combination that misses
and Varsi counters with a left to the body.
Nakayama is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nakayama misses with a body shot
and Varsi counters with a stiff right hand.
Varsi scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Varsi - just one landing.
Varsi clinches.
Tsuyoshi Nakayama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakayama can't break the clinch.
Varsi misses with a body punch.
Varsi tries to work over Nakayama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Varsi lands with a left to the head.
Varsi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Varsi pushes Nakayama back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nakayama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nakayama tries to break the clinch but Varsi is controlling the position.
Nakayama prevents a body shot from Varsi.
Nakayama prevents a body shot from Varsi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varsi. Nakayama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Varsi.
Nakayama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Varsi to score with a decent uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Nakayama.
Nakayama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Varsi misses.
Nakayama cracks Varsi with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varsi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nakayama misses with a wild body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nakayama.
Nakayama throws a predictable looking body shot
and Varsi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakayama throws the left hand but Varsi avoids the punch easily.
Nakayama wants to slow Varsi down by chopping away at his legs.
Nakayama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Varsi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Varsi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Varsi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Varsi tries to throw a body punch but Nakayama avoids it by throwing Varsi back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Varsi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Varsi has a couple of punches blocked by Nakayama.
Varsi works on Nakayama's body with a couple of short punches.
Varsi throws an elbow but it misses.
Nakayama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Varsi lands a nice uppercut.
Nakayama blocks a body shot from Varsi.
Varsi misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varsi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Varsi.
Varsi digs a right hand into Nakayama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakayama's gas tank.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Varsi as the two fighters clinch.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Varsi fails to land.
Varsi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Varsi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Varsi is leaning against Nakayama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Varsi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Varsi.
Nakayama blocking some punches.
Varsi tries to throw a body punch but Nakayama avoids it by throwing Varsi back against the cage.
Varsi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Varsi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varsi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Varsi.
Varsi misses with some punches.
Varsi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Varsi misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harjan Varsi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Varsi 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harjan Varsi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Stack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Teppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stack might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Deer Dance. Jaakko Teppo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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199 lbs
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Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dan Stack!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaakko Teppo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teppo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stack tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Teppo swivels and escapes.
Stack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teppo avoids the body shot from Stack.
Teppo stuffs the takedown.
Teppo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Teppo throws a right hand that Stack ducks under and follows up with a left that Stack also avoids with ease.
Teppo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stack fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Teppo.
Stack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stack tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Teppo swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Stack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teppo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stack momentarily.
Stack moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stack slips under a jab from Teppo.
A combination from Teppo does no damage.
Stack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaakko Teppo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teppo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Teppo throws a nice looking combination but Stack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Teppo circles away quickly and effectively.
Teppo looks to throw the jab but Stack is out of range.
Stack changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Teppo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stack creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Teppo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stack misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Stack 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.
Stack in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Stack misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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.
Teppo defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Stack seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stack tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stack throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Teppo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Teppo throws a hook but Stack blocks it.
Jaakko Teppo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stack gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Teppo.
Stack works Teppo's body with a nice hook.
Stack shoots in but no luck this time.
Teppo tries to clinch up but Stack circles away and keeps his distance.
Teppo misses with a combination
and Stack counters with a nice double leg into side control. Teppo won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teppo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stack.
Stack working the strikes but Teppo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Teppo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stack.
Stack throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Teppo defending well though.
Ground and pound from Stack.
Stack looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Teppo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stack drops an elbow to the side of Teppo's head.
Teppo tries to kick Stack off but Stack keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Teppo looks gassed!
Stack throwing shots but Teppo is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teppo is trying to stand.
Teppo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stack.
Stack throws and elbow that misses. Teppo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stack's guard. Nice move by Teppo!
Stack tries to strike from the bottom.
Stack thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Stack punching to the body, from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stack working for a triangle but Teppo defends it easily.
Stack trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Stack dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stack looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Teppo is fending him off so far but Stack persists. Nope, Teppo circles away and we're back to standing.
Teppo doesn't manage to clinch there - Stack circles away.
Teppo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teppo.
A big left from Stack misses.
Teppo misses the jab.
Teppo closes the distance looking to clinch
so Stack counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stack postures up in Teppo's guard and throws a big left but Teppo blocks it.
Stack throwing strikes but missing.
Teppo is looking to stand up but Stack isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teppo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stack.
Stack throws a big right hand that misses.
Stack thows a big elbow that misses.
Stack lands a couple of elbows.
Stack throws a big right hand that misses.
Stack throwing strikes from guard but Teppo blocks nicely.
Stack thows a big elbow that misses.
Teppo is breathing heavily.
Stack lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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.
Stack throwing strikes from guard but Teppo blocks nicely.
Teppo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Teppo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Teppo wants to stand but Stack is controlling the position.
Stack thows a big elbow that misses.
Teppo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Teppo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Teppo slips under a jab.
Teppo wants to clinch but Stack slips to the side
and Stack counters with a nice double leg into side control. Teppo won't be happy with that.
Stack misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Stack with the ground and pound but Teppo regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Teppo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stack.
Stack thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dan Stack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Teppo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stack.
Stack throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stack postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Teppo throws an overhand right that lands on Stack's shoulder, as Stack tries to avoid the shot.
Teppo tries to clinch but Stack moves away
and Stack makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Teppo misses with a combination
so Stack counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stack prevents Teppo from getting back to his feet.
Stack lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stack is looking to work some ground and pound but Teppo has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Stack dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Teppo tests Stack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stack shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Teppo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Teppo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stack throwing strikes but missing.
Stack with a nice head shot there.
Stack thows a big elbow that misses.
Stack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stack throws and elbow that misses. Teppo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stack's guard. Nice move by Teppo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stack striking off his back but it's not causing Teppo any problems.
Teppo wanted to stand there but Stack had control of the position.
Stack looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Teppo passes into side control.
Stack manages to get back to half guard.
Stack tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stack is looking for a sweep. Teppo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Stack punching from the bottom.
Stack wants to improve his position but Teppo is controlling well.
Stack punching from the bottom.
Stack flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Teppo!
Left hook, right uppercut from Teppo.
Stack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Teppo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Teppo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dan Stack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stack slips under a jab.
Teppo lands a with a good body shot.
Teppo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Teppo looks to land a combination but Stack avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Teppo.
Teppo stuffs the takedown.
Teppo throws a combination that misses
and Stack counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stack throwing shots but Teppo is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stack scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stack working Teppo over with strikes.
Stack is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Teppo is just riding it out for now. Stack eventually gives up the hold.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stack connects with a nice short shot to Teppo's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Stack clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teppo.
Teppo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stack shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Teppo but Teppo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Teppo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stack shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Teppo as he jumps to the side.
Teppo wants to clinch but Stack slips to the side
and Stack counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Teppo throws a right and a left that Stack avoids nicely.
Stack defending well as Teppo loads up on a big left hand.
Stack is looking to wear down Teppo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Teppo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teppo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Teppo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stack counters with a series of strikes. Teppo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Teppo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Teppo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Teppo misses with a looping left.
Stack shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stack showed some decent athleticism there.
Stack missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stack not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stack drops an elbow to the side of Teppo's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stack takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Teppo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stack.
Stack missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Teppo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stack.
Stack slips a nice elbow through Teppo's hands, connecting with Teppo's forehead.
Stack seems to be working for a kimura but Teppo defends the submission attempt.
Stack throws a strike but Teppo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Stack throws and elbow that misses. Teppo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stack's guard. Nice move by Teppo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stack trying to strike off his back.
Stack trying to strike off his back.
Stack throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stack is striking but Teppo is not phased and passes to half guard.
Stack actively working from the bottom here.
Teppo moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Stack.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stack is trying to strike from the bottom but Teppo has passed into full mount.
Stack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stack is working hard here to advance position.
Stack swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teppo blocks Stack's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Stack had his way with Jaakko Teppo in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Teppo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stack looks to throw the jab but Teppo is out of range.
Teppo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Teppo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stack throws out the jab.
Teppo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stack dodges the punch combination from Teppo.
Teppo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stack counters with a shoot takedown. Teppo fights it but they end up in guard.
Stack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Teppo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Teppo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Stack postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teppo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stack.
Stack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Teppo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stack shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Teppo as he jumps to the side.
Teppo cracks Stack with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Teppo dips to his left and cracks Stack with an uppercut!
Teppo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stack counters with a nice double leg into side control. Teppo won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teppo dodges the ground and pound from Stack.
Teppo wants to get back to his feet but Stack drags him back down.
Teppo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Stack is trying to ground and pound but Teppo uses the momentary lack of control by Stack to regain half guard.
Stack thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Teppo's head.
Stack throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stack throws a strike but Teppo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stack throws a strike but Teppo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stack looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Teppo passes into side control.
Teppo decides to stand back up.
Stack takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Teppo throws a shot from downtown. Stack moves away and avoids it.
Stack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teppo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaakko Teppo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stack shoots in but no luck this time.
Teppo misses the body punch
and Stack counters with a shoot takedown. Teppo fights it but they end up in guard.
Stack passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stack landing a few strikes.
Stack postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stack working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stack working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Stack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stack, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Stack!
Dan Stack retains his middleweight title!
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