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KOF.42 - Tough Enough? PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Broqui Lesmar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ethan Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Broqui Lesmar!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesmar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miles looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lesmar creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Miles is looking for a sweep.
Lesmar scoring with punches and elbows.
Miles is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Miles looking for submissions off his back.
Miles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesmar.
Nice strikes from Lesmar there.
Miles is looking to escape.
Miles looking for submissions off his back.
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. Lesmar connects with a nice short shot to Miles's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lesmar lands a nice short elbow.
Miles looking for subs from the bottom but Lesmar mounts him!
Miles is breathing heavily.
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!
Miles is bucking up trying to escape but Lesmar cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesmar working Miles over with strikes here.
Miles is rocked!
It looks like Ethan Miles has been cut.
Lesmar connects with a bit shot that sees Miles covering up! More strikes from Lesmar and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lesmar is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Broqui Lesmar!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piston Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pai Mei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Piston Honda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pai Mei!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda throws a leg kick but Mei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mei feints and as Honda raises his hands in defense, Mei changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mei prevents Honda from getting back to his feet.
Mei trying to control but Honda is working from the bottom.
Honda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Honda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Honda keeping moving, preventing Mei from controlling successfully.
Honda keeping full guard, as Mei tries to pass.
Mei stops Honda from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Honda pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mei is out of range and Honda settles back down.
Mei wants to land a leg kick but Honda is out of range.
Honda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mei moves out of range of the leg kick from Honda.
Mei will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Honda pinned against the cage. Honda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mei looks gassed!
A good leg kick by Honda.
Mei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice combination there by Honda.
Honda throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honda cracks Mei with a good jab.
Honda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Honda lands a big head kick that sends Mei tumbling to the mat! Honda takes a step backwards and waves Mei back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mei is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mei is still on wobbly legs! Can Honda finish him?
Honda cracks the inside of Mei's front leg.
Mei seems to have recovered his senses.
Honda misses with a series of wild punches.
Mei drops his hands momentarily and Honda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Honda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mei shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Honda defends it nicely.
Piston Honda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pai Mei.
Honda bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Piston Honda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Honda misses with a wild combination.
Honda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Honda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Honda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Honda.
Honda throws a leg kick
and Mei counters with a takedown into side control.
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.
Honda is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mei asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Honda is not content to let Mei control the position.
Honda wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mei swings around for an armbar but Honda sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mei's guard.
Mei is looking to stand up but Honda isn't so interested in that idea.
Honda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Honda wants to get up but he can't break Mei's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Honda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Honda has managed to get both his arms back between Mei's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Honda stands up from Mei's guard - Honda perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda 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.
Honda lands a glancing blow to the side of Mei's head.
Honda lands a left and a right that send Mei crashing to the mat, dazed. Honda thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Piston Honda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whack! Honda lands a heavy head kick that drops Mei. The ref tackles Honda to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Mei was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Piston Honda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takero Yoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takero Yoshi!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Alves misses.
Nice defenses there by Yoshi.
Yoshi drops Alves with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Alves looks back up at him and smiles so Yoshi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Alves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yoshi.
Alves paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yoshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yoshi throws the left hand but Alves avoids the punch easily.
Yoshi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Takero Yoshi has been cut.
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!
Yoshi wants to clinch.
Alves takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alves scores with a jab to the head.
Alves lands with a nice combination. Yoshi backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
Yoshi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yoshi tries to clinch there but Alves circles away.
Yoshi misses with a looping right.
Alves jabs Yoshi right on the nose. Yoshi blinks but takes it well.
Yoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yoshi dips to his left and cracks Alves with an uppercut!
A big right from Alves misses.
Alves lunges at Yoshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yoshi's hand.
That has opened up Takero Yoshi's cut even more.
Yoshi tests Alves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yoshi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Alves!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi throwing strikes here but Alves is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Yoshi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Alves wants to get back to his feet.
Alves bucks up and throws Yoshi to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Nice takedown defense from Yoshi. No joy for Alves on that attempt.
Yoshi feints and as Alves raises his hands in defense, Yoshi changes levels and drives through with a 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.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Yoshi from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yoshi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yoshi tries to advance position but instead Alves slips a leg back in to half guard.
Yoshi is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Alves has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Yoshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alves defends it well.
Yoshi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yoshi throwing shots but Alves is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takero Yoshi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Takero Yoshi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yoshi lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Alves does no damage.
The fighters circling - Alves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoshi drops Alves with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Alves looks back up at him and smiles so Yoshi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Yoshi throws a right and a left that Alves avoids nicely.
Yoshi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alves counters with a two punch combo.
Takero Yoshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
Alves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yoshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yoshi wants to clinch up but Alves keeps it at a distance.
Alves is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Yoshi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alves counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alves.
Yoshi throws a hook to the side of Alves's head but Alves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve Alves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yoshi shoots and misses
and Alves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yoshi closes the distance and clinches.
Yoshi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshi tries to stall but Alves uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alves is trying to break the clinch but Yoshi is controlling him.
Yoshi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steve Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takero Yoshi.
Alves is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Alves manages to break the clinch.
Steve Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves walks into a straight right hand from Yoshi.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoshi connects with a right hand. Alves shakes it off.
Yoshi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yoshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves throws a lazy right hand but Yoshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Alves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoshi looks to clinch
and Alves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yoshi sizes up Alves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alves swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoshi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi throws a right hand that Alves ducks under and follows up with a left that Alves also avoids with ease.
Yoshi fails to land the takedown.
Yoshi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Donk. Alves catches Yoshi right on the button with a cross.
Yoshi ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Alves ducks under a wild hook from Yoshi.
Alves misses with a hook.
Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshi.
Yoshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Alves's head.
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.
Alves slaps away a takedown attempt from Yoshi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yoshi tries to close the distance and clinch but Alves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yoshi slips a jab from Alves.
Yoshi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yoshi.
Yoshi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Yoshi misses the target.
Yoshi scores with a body shot.
Alves scores with a one two! Yoshi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The cut above Takero Yoshi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves throws a series of punches but Yoshi moves out of range.
Yoshi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alves counters with a stiff right hand.
Yoshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takero Yoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Takero Yoshi's cut.
That's time! Alves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Yoshi misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshi tries to close the distance and clinch but Alves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yoshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
Yoshi ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Alves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yoshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Alves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yoshi.
Yoshi staying out of range there.
Yoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Alves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yoshi wants to clinch
and Alves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yoshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yoshi tries to clinch up
and Alves counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yoshi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab lands there for Alves.
Yoshi wants to clinch but Alves slips to the side
and Alves counters with a series of strikes. Yoshi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yoshi darts in trying to clinch
and Alves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yoshi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoshi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takero Yoshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yoshi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yoshi content to stall in guard here.
Yoshi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yoshi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steve Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Yoshi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Yoshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alves swivels though and keeps the full 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.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Yoshi from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yoshi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alves counters with a left and a right that stings Yoshi.
No joy there for Alves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yoshi looks to clinch
and Alves counters with a one-two to the body.
Yoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alves leaves Yoshi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takero Yoshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yoshi 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takero Yoshi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leyeyasu Tokugawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Holdstock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leyeyasu Tokugawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Holdstock!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokugawa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holdstock sprawls well initially but Tokugawa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tokugawa prevents Holdstock from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tokugawa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tokugawa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Holdstock!
Holdstock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holdstock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tokugawa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Holdstock taking shots to the head.
Tokugawa is working for a guillotine from mount but Holdstock frees his head quite easily.
Tokugawa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Holdstock is working to get back to half guard.
Holdstock is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holdstock is looking to improve his position but Tokugawa isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Holdstock is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tokugawa has hold of Holdstock's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Holdstock manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tokugawa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Holdstock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Holdstock gets full guard.
Holdstock is trying to keep Tokugawa in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holdstock is on top in guard.
Holdstock looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tokugawa trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tokugawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Tokugawa, not yet.
Tokugawa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holdstock's guard.
Holdstock trying to keep a closed guard but Tokugawa is proving a slippery customer.
Tokugawa stopping the sweep attempt from Holdstock.
Tokugawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holdstock is keeping the position for now.
Tokugawa 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.
Holdstock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holdstock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa connects with a couple of short punches.
Holdstock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holdstock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holdstock looks gassed!
Holdstock is trying to control the position but Tokugawa postures up.
Tokugawa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holdstock's guard.
Holdstock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holdstock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tokugawa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holdstock is not content to let Tokugawa control the position.
Holdstock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tokugawa distracts Holdstock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tokugawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holdstock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tokugawa has managed to get both his arms back between Holdstock's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Holdstock wants to sweep but no luck.
Tokugawa passes Holdstock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tokugawa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tokugawa lands with a punch from half guard.
Holdstock is looking for a sweep. Tokugawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holdstock won't allow Tokugawa to pass to mount.
Tokugawa works his way into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tokugawa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tokugawa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Holdstock is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tokugawa connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leyeyasu Tokugawa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Holdstock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tokugawa tries to avoid it but Holdstock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tokugawa to the ground. Tokugawa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holdstock shoots for a double leg takedown but Tokugawa sprawls well. He's pushed Holdstock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Holdstock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokugawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holdstock.
Tokugawa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tokugawa working Holdstock over with strikes here.
Holdstock is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tokugawa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Holdstock manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tokugawa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Holdstock's legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holdstock looking for a sweep but Tokugawa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Holdstock is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokugawa scoring with strikes but Holdstock is staying in there.
Tokugawa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Holdstock is desperately trying to improve his position but Tokugawa has a good base and remains in mount.
Tokugawa lands with some strikes.
Holdstock slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Holdstock is looking to improve his position.
Holdstock wants to control but Tokugawa is keeping busy.
Tokugawa thows a huge punch but Holdstock dodges it nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holdstock moves into full guard.
Tokugawa cracks Holdstock with a solid left hand.
Tokugawa advances position into side control!
Tokugawa is putting a hurting on Holdstock here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tokugawa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Holdstock is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Leyeyasu Tokugawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holdstock is trying to get back to half guard.
Holdstock manages to get back to half guard.
Holdstock actively working from the bottom here.
Tokugawa passes to side control.
Holdstock is trying to work for a sweep but Tokugawa has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa landing punches.
Tokugawa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tokugawa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tokugawa raining down shots from the mount!
Holdstock in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tokugawa has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Holdstock's face.
Holdstock takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Holdstock is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Tokugawa.
Holdstock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tokugawa landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holdstock is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tokugawa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tokugawa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Holdstock is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tokugawa has isolated one of Holdstock's arms. Holdstock looking to fight him off but Tokugawa twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leyeyasu Tokugawa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Johnstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Madmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnstone comes to the ring accompanied by Living is a Problem. Tony Madmen is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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160 lbs
5 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Johnstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Madmen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madmen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnstone keeping control of the position.
Johnstone tries to kick Madmen off but Madmen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnstone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnstone.
Madmen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnstone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Madmen is aware though and is defending well.
Madmen is pushing down on Johnstone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnstone is fighting to maintain full guard but Madmen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Madmen wants to take a breather but Johnstone is having none of it.
Johnstone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Madmen wants to control but Johnstone is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Madmen seems content to control.
Johnstone is refusing to be controlled, as Madmen sits in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Johnstone trying to control here.
Johnstone won't allow Madmen to pass to mount.
Johnstone is trying to control but can't.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Madmen checks a leg kick.
Madmen has a takedown stuffed.
Madmen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnstone throws a big shot that misses.
Madmen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnstone defends it nicely.
Jimmy Johnstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Madmen.
Johnstone closes the distance and clinches.
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.
Madmen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnstone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Madmen tries for a takedown but Johnstone manages to get underhooks.
Madmen looks gassed!
Johnstone has had enough of the clinch but Madmen keeps him there for the moment.
Madmen jumps guard but Johnstone stands there with Madmen around his waist. Madmen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Madmen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnstone breaks the clinch.
Johnstone shoots for a takedown but Madmen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Madmen misses with a takedown
and Johnstone counters with a two punch combo.
Madmen drops his hands momentarily and Johnstone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnstone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Madmen.
Johnstone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Madmen was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnstone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madmen is working an open guard so Johnstone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Johnstone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnstone stuffs the takedown.
Johnstone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Madmen's half guard.
Johnstone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Madmen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnstone stands up and beckons Madmen to join him on the feet.
Johnstone fails to land with a series of punches.
Madmen fails with the takedown
and Johnstone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnstone.
Madmen is trying to control the position but Johnstone postures up.
Madmen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnstone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Madmen keeping moving, preventing Johnstone from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Johnstone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnstone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Madmen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnstone as he avoids it easily.
Madmen tries to clinch but Johnstone moves out of range.
Johnstone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnstone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnstone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Madmen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnstone has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Johnstone throws a jab but it's blocked by Madmen.
Johnstone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnstone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Madmen closes the distance and clinches up with Johnstone, looking for a takedown. Madmen pushes Johnstone against the ropes but Johnstone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Madmen misses with a body kick.
Madmen is breathing heavily.
Madmen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnstone's waist but Johnstone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Madmen off to one side.
Jimmy Johnstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Madmen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstone feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnstone stands up and waves to Madmen to follow him.
Jimmy Johnstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Johnstone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnstone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Madmen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnstone stands up from Madmen's guard - Johnstone perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnstone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone stands up from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madmen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnstone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Madmen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnstone is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Johnstone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Madmen kicks off Johnstone and gets to his feet.
Madmen drops his hands momentarily and Johnstone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Madmen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnstone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Madmen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnstone counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Madmen!
Madmen is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Johnstone swinging wilding here.
Johnstone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Madmen fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnstone moves into the clinch.
Madmen is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnstone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madmen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A bone on bone clash there as Madmen blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madmen gets caught flat footed, as Johnstone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Madmen looking for a sweep. Not yet Madmen, not yet.
Madmen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnstone won't allow Madmen to sweep him here.
Johnstone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madmen can do to turn this around?
Madmen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Johnstone dives into side control.
Johnstone decides to stand back up. Johnstone steps back and let's Madmen get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Johnstone does no damage.
Madmen avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Johnstone dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Madmen dodges the punch combination from Johnstone.
Madmen fails to land the takedown.
Madmen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnstone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnstone looks to throw a body kick
and Madmen counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnstone holds on to Madmen's head and controls the position momentarily.
Madmen tries to stand but Johnstone is controlling his head.
Johnstone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstone wants to get back to his feet.
Madmen wants to stand up but Johnstone is controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Johnstone throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Johnstone moves into full guard.
Johnstone keeping moving, preventing Madmen from controlling successfully.
Madmen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnstone kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Johnstone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnstone keeping moving, preventing Madmen from controlling successfully.
Madmen looking to sit in guard and control but Johnstone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnstone stands and steps away. Madmen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Johnstone throws a leg kick
and Madmen counters with a big head kick but Johnstone shrugs it off.
Johnstone rushes Madmen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Johnstone manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone tries to clinch but Madmen is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Madmen.
Jimmy Johnstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Madmen.
A left and a right from Johnstone both land. Nice combination.
Johnstone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madmen circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnstone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johnstone dives in and grabs Madmen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Madmen pushes down on Johnstone's head and hops out.
Madmen with a poor takedown
and Johnstone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Madmen strikes from the bottom but Johnstone uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Madmen wants to control but Johnstone postures up.
Johnstone decides to stand back up. Johnstone steps back and let's Madmen get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Madmen's hands.
Johnstone drives through and clinches with Madmen against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madmen tries to stall but Johnstone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnstone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jimmy Johnstone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnstone manages to break the clinch.
Madmen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnstone avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnstone tries to work over Madmen's front leg with a kick but Madmen checks it.
Madmen fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnstone misses with a two punch combination.
Tony Madmen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Madmen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Johnstone misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Johnstone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnstone 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Johnstone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinji Morisawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morisawa has chosen M1dy - Cold Pizza as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Shinji Morisawa enters the ring!
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160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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168 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago Koscheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Morisawa!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koscheck moves out of range as Morisawa strikes.
Morisawa works Koscheck's body with a nice hook.
Morisawa lands a body shot.
Morisawa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Morisawa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Morisawa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Morisawa punishing his opponent with strikes.
Morisawa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Koscheck?
Morisawa with a couple of short strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morisawa lands a heavy elbow.
Morisawa scoring with strikes but Koscheck is staying in there.
It looks like Thiago Koscheck has been cut.
Koscheck regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morisawa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morisawa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Morisawa wants to pass the guard but Koscheck is defending well.
Morisawa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morisawa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koscheck is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Morisawa lands with a punch from half guard.
Morisawa drops an elbow to the side of Koscheck's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Koscheck manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Koscheck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morisawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morisawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koscheck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morisawa stopping the sweep attempt from Koscheck.
Morisawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morisawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morisawa is working Koscheck over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morisawa trying to control but Koscheck is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Koscheck with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morisawa counters with a left to the body.
Koscheck is breathing heavily.
Koscheck checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morisawa closes the distance and clinches.
Koscheck avoiding damage as Morisawa throws knees to the body.
Koscheck drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morisawa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morisawa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Morisawa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck is staying active underneath Morisawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koscheck trying to control here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Koscheck is refusing to be controlled, as Morisawa sits in half guard.
Koscheck is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koscheck is staying active underneath Morisawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morisawa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Morisawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Koscheck's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Morisawa moves in looking to clinch but Koscheck pushes him off.
Morisawa misses with a body kick.
Morisawa wants to clinch up but Koscheck keeps it at a distance.
Morisawa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Koscheck was covering up waiting for the punch and Morisawa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Morisawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morisawa passes Koscheck's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shinji Morisawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morisawa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morisawa trying to pass the guard but Koscheck defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morisawa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morisawa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morisawa wants to free his trapped foot but Koscheck is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Morisawa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koscheck's head.
Morisawa with the ground and pound but Koscheck uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Morisawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morisawa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in 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.
Morisawa thows a big elbow that misses.
Koscheck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koscheck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morisawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koscheck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morisawa throwing strikes but missing.
Koscheck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morisawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Koscheck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morisawa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Koscheck's guard now.
Morisawa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morisawa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Morisawa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koscheck's head.
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.
Morisawa preventing the sweep.
Morisawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koscheck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morisawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koscheck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morisawa wants to pass the guard but Koscheck is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morisawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morisawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Koscheck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Morisawa connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Morisawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thiago Koscheck's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Koscheck swats away the attempt to clinch by Morisawa.
Morisawa rushes Koscheck and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Morisawa has hold of one of Koscheck's legs. Koscheck is fighting the takedown attempt but Morisawa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Koscheck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morisawa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Morisawa trying to control but Koscheck is working from the bottom.
Morisawa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koscheck is looking to stand up but Morisawa isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morisawa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Koscheck is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Morisawa, into his guard.
Koscheck wants to control from the top but Morisawa keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koscheck is fighting to break Morisawa's control of his arms but Morisawa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Koscheck looking to sit in guard and control but Morisawa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Koscheck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morisawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thiago Koscheck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morisawa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koscheck's head.
Morisawa lands a couple of digs.
Morisawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morisawa stands up over Koscheck, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koscheck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koscheck keeping moving, preventing Morisawa from controlling successfully.
Morisawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koscheck keeping moving, preventing Morisawa from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morisawa throws a strike but Koscheck rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Koscheck drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koscheck jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Koscheck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shinji Morisawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koscheck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinji Morisawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morisawa 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 Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinji Morisawa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Winston Dunham III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuck Happiness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Happiness has chosen Bullet With a Name on It as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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155 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Winston Dunham III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tuck Happiness!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunham III smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Happiness misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dunham III throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dunham III lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Happiness is rocked!
Happiness staying out of range there.
Happiness is still on wobbly legs! Can Dunham III finish him?
Dunham III throws a hook but Happiness blocks it.
Dunham III waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Happiness.
Dunham III steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Happiness is out on his feet! Dunham III sets himself and nearly takes Happiness's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Winston Dunham III!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cuneyt Arkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arkin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tarkan - Şımarık. Mike Jones has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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181 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cuneyt Arkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Jones!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arkin throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arkin counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones throws a left that rocks Arkin and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Jones dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Arkin regain composure!
Arkin is rocked!
It looks like Cuneyt Arkin has been cut.
Arkin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh Arkin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arkin gets back to half guard.
Arkin seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Arkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arkin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arkin looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Arkin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
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.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jones is surviving well by controlling Arkin's body position as best he can.
Arkin scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there.
Arkin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
Jones wants to hold on but Arkin pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arkin working for a guillotine from mount but Jones is in no mood to give up.
Arkin has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Arkin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jones is now in Arkin's guard. A big mistake from Arkin there, giving up the dominant position!
Arkin is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arkin is working hard here to advance position.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Arkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arkin working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones tries to stand but Arkin is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones distracts Arkin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Arkin wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Arkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Arkin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Arkin is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones wants to control from the top but Arkin keeps moving.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Arkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Mike Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arkin manages to avoid it.
Arkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones throws a series of punches but Arkin avoids them all with ease.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Arkin should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones shoots in but Arkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arkin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cuneyt Arkin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones avoids the head kick by Arkin.
Jones moves forwards but Arkin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arkin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Arkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arkin landing with the ground and pound.
Arkin wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Arkin 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.
Arkin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arkin's guard.
Arkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arkin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to stand up but Arkin isn't so interested in that idea.
Arkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Arkin slips nicely into half guard.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arkin.
Jones wants to improve his position but Arkin is controlling well.
Arkin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arkin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Arkin is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones wants to improve his position but Arkin is controlling well.
Arkin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones lands a with a good body shot.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Arkin backs away looking to recover.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arkin counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Arkin is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Arkin postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Arkin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones pushes Arkin off and gets back to his feet.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arkin misses with a double jab.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arkin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arkin misses with a wild combination.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arkin pinned against the cage. Arkin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arkin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook. Arkin ducked under it nicely.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arkin counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Arkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arkin postures up.
Arkin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arkin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Arkin moves into full mount! Jones won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cuneyt Arkin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cuneyt Arkin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones tries to bum rush Arkin with a series of wild strikes but Arkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones throws a series of punches but Arkin avoids them all with ease.
Jones tries for a takedown but Arkin circles away easily
and Arkin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Arkin.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Arkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arkin staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arkin blocks a head kick by Jones.
Arkin lands a slapping body shot.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Arkin misses with a low kick.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Arkin.
Cuneyt Arkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Arkin scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones swings for the body but Arkin moves out of range.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arkin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Arkin is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Arkin looks up at the clock and then as Jones takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Arkin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Arkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones keeping control of the position.
Arkin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arkin is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Arkin has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arkin.
Arkin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Cuneyt Arkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
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.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Arkin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Arkin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cuneyt Arkin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arkin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cuneyt Arkin!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabry Teboulbi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dan Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sabry Teboulbi!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teboulbi misses with a series of wild punches.
Connor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connor moves into range and clinches up with Teboulbi.
Connor has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Teboulbi regains guard immediately.
Teboulbi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Connor.
Teboulbi looking for a sweep. Not yet Teboulbi, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Teboulbi trying to control the position.
Connor trying to control but Teboulbi is working from the bottom.
Teboulbi wants to sweep here but Connor controlling him for the moment.
Connor advances to half guard.
Teboulbi is looking for a sweep. Connor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Teboulbi misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Connor!
It looks like Sabry Teboulbi has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Teboulbi.
Connor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teboulbi scores with a hook to the body. Connor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A solid leg kick lands there for Connor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teboulbi works over Connor's head and body with a nice combination.
Teboulbi throws a jab when Connor was well out of range.
Teboulbi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Connor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Teboulbi looks gassed!
Teboulbi throws a head kick that misses
and Connor counters with a left and a right that stings Teboulbi.
Teboulbi misses with a low kick.
Teboulbi slips a jab and a cross from Connor.
Connor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Connor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teboulbi.
Teboulbi keeps the fight on the outside.
Connor dodges the punch combination from Teboulbi.
Connor lands a nice shot that snaps Teboulbi's head back.
No joy there for Connor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Connor clinches with his opponent.
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teboulbi tries to bum rush Connor with a series of wild strikes but Connor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor gets the takedown into side control.
Teboulbi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Connor is looking for a kimura but Teboulbi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Connor to get the leverage.
Teboulbi wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Connor is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Teboulbi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Teboulbi is looking for a sweep. Connor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Connor is looking for a kimura but Teboulbi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Connor to get the leverage.
Connor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teboulbi defends it well.
Teboulbi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teboulbi defends it well.
Teboulbi landing strikes from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Connor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Connor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teboulbi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Connor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Connor ducks under a wild hook from Teboulbi.
Teboulbi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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.
Connor walks into a jab.
Connor tries to clinch there but Teboulbi circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Teboulbi scores with a four punch combination!
Teboulbi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Connor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Connor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teboulbi scores with a jab to the head.
Teboulbi lands a jab to the nose.
Connor slips a jab and a cross from Teboulbi.
Teboulbi scores with a decent looking hook.
Teboulbi throws out a loose jab but Connor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teboulbi lands a really nice looking cross but Connor seems unphased.
Teboulbi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Connor has time to react.
Sabry Teboulbi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teboulbi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Teboulbi tries to work over Connor's front leg with a kick but Connor checks it.
Connor missing with a left hand there. Teboulbi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teboulbi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Connor slips a jab and a cross from Teboulbi.
Teboulbi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Connor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice defenses there by Connor.
Teboulbi throws a nice looking combination but Connor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Connor fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sabry Teboulbi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sabry Teboulbi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Connor stalks Teboulbi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Teboulbi's face. Teboulbi staggers backwards, shaken.
Connor clinches up against the ropes.
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teboulbi keeps the fight on the outside.
Teboulbi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Connor on the side of the head.
Connor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Teboulbi is fending him off so far but Connor persists. Nope, Teboulbi circles away and we're back to standing.
Connor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Connor takes a swing at Teboulbi's ribcage but misses.
Teboulbi slips under a jab from Connor.
Teboulbi throws a nice looking combination but Connor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Teboulbi throws a right hand that Connor ducks under and follows up with a left that Connor also avoids with ease.
Connor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fighters circling - Teboulbi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teboulbi misses with a looping left.
Connor throws a combination that misses
and Teboulbi counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but Teboulbi shows good takedown defense.
Connor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Teboulbi cracks Connor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teboulbi slaps away a takedown attempt from Connor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teboulbi scores with a hook to the body. Connor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dan Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Teboulbi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teboulbi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Teboulbi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Teboulbi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Teboulbi throws a combination. Connor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Connor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Connor looks to land a right hand but Teboulbi moved out of range.
No joy there for Teboulbi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Connor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Teboulbi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Connor thuds his right hand into Teboulbi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Connor scores with a shot to the body.
Connor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dan Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connor tries to clinch but Teboulbi moves out of range.
Teboulbi works over Connor's head and body with a nice combination.
Connor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Teboulbi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connor.
Teboulbi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Teboulbi swings for the body but Connor moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teboulbi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Teboulbi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connor.
Teboulbi lands with a shot to the body.
Connor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Connor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Teboulbi in his tracks.
Connor cracks Teboulbi with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teboulbi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Teboulbi as he jumps to the side.
Teboulbi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connor throws a series of strikes that have Teboulbi backpedaling.
The fighters circle momentarily. Teboulbi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Connor misses with a wild combination.
Teboulbi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Connor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Connor closes the distance and clinches.
Connor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Connor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Connor is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teboulbi breaks from the clinch.
Teboulbi keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice combination there by Teboulbi.
Teboulbi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Teboulbi ducks under a wild hook from Connor.
Teboulbi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Connor drops his hands momentarily and Teboulbi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Teboulbi scores with a punch to the head.
Connor misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Teboulbi misses.
Teboulbi scores with a sloppy right hand. Connor should have avoided that one.
Teboulbi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Connor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teboulbi throws a wild body kick that Connor sees coming a mile off.
Connor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teboulbi.
Connor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Connor wants to clinch up but Teboulbi keeps it at a distance.
Teboulbi throws a series of strikes that have Connor backpedaling.
Connor thuds his shin into the meat of Teboulbi's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Teboulbi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teboulbi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Connor. Connor obviously looking to wear him down.
Connor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Teboulbi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teboulbi can't do much from the bottom here.
Connor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teboulbi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Teboulbi tries to bench press Connor off him but Connor keeps the position.
Connor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Connor is trying to get an arm triangle but Teboulbi is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sabry Teboulbi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sabry Teboulbi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Teboulbi wants to land a leg kick but Connor is out of range.
Sabry Teboulbi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Connor throws a series of punches but Teboulbi moves out of range.
Teboulbi throws a jab when Connor was well out of range.
Connor throws out a leg kick but Teboulbi moves out of range and Connor only half commits.
Teboulbi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Connor instigates a clinch.
Connor cracks Teboulbi with a nice body shot.
Teboulbi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid body kick from Teboulbi.
Teboulbi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Teboulbi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teboulbi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Connor.
Teboulbi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Connor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Connor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Connor moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Connor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Teboulbi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Teboulbi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch but Teboulbi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Teboulbi dips to his left and cracks Connor with an uppercut!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Teboulbi.
Teboulbi lands with a kick to the temple. Connor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Connor is rocked!
Connor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Connor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good standup being displayed there by Teboulbi as he connects with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Connor blocks the leg kick.
Connor seems to have got his legs back now.
Teboulbi tries to bum rush Connor with a series of wild strikes but Connor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teboulbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teboulbi throws a hook but Connor blocks it.
A leg kick checked by Connor.
Connor shoots in for a double leg but Teboulbi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Teboulbi both land. Nice combination.
Teboulbi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Connor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Connor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Connor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Teboulbi scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick from Teboulbi lands but Connor takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teboulbi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connor throws a series of strikes that have Teboulbi backpedaling.
Connor misses with a body shot.
Teboulbi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teboulbi 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.
Teboulbi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sabry Teboulbi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Teboulbi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dan Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connor slips under a jab.
Connor shoots in but Teboulbi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Teboulbi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teboulbi manages to avoid it.
Connor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Teboulbi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Connor clobbers Teboulbi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Teboulbi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Connor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Connor slips under a jab.
Connor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Connor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teboulbi was well out of range. Poor timing from Connor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teboulbi jabs Connor right on the nose. Connor blinks but takes it well.
Teboulbi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Teboulbi as he jumps to the side.
Teboulbi misses with the combination.
Connor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Teboulbi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Teboulbi fails to land with a series of punches.
Teboulbi lands a jab-cross combination.
Connor has his takedown stuffed
and Teboulbi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connor closes the distance and pushes Teboulbi back into the ropes.
Teboulbi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Teboulbi breaks from the clinch.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teboulbi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teboulbi was well out of range. Poor timing from Connor.
Connor blocks a jab.
Teboulbi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Connor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Teboulbi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Teboulbi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Teboulbi misses with the combination.
Connor fails to land with a series of punches.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Teboulbi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Teboulbi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Connor clinches with his opponent.
Teboulbi is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Connor.
Teboulbi breaks from the clinch.
Teboulbi misses with a double jab.
Teboulbi is working the combinations to good effect here.
Connor lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Teboulbi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Teboulbi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Connor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teboulbi.
Connor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Teboulbi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sabry Teboulbi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Teboulbi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sabry Teboulbi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Oliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Sebastian Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sebastian Domingo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Angel Doze - Agitala. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Oliva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Sebastian Domingo!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliva misses with a wild body shot.
Oliva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sebastian Domingo shoots in and drives through. Oliva sprawls well.
Oliva drops Sebastian Domingo with a beautiful combination! Sebastian Domingo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Oliva is looking for the KO!
It looks like Juan Sebastian Domingo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sebastian Domingo shoots in looking for a takedown. Oliva tries to sprawl out of it but Sebastian Domingo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Oliva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oliva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sebastian Domingo shoots in for a takedown but Oliva shows good takedown defense.
Mike Oliva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Sebastian Domingo.
Oliva throws a push kick but Sebastian Domingo slaps the foot to one side.
Sebastian Domingo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Oliva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Oliva is trying to control Sebastian Domingo's posture but Sebastian Domingo avoids it.
Oliva parries the strikes from Sebastian Domingo easily there. Sebastian Domingo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Oliva to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva is looking for a sweep.
Sebastian Domingo wants to control but Oliva is keeping him busy.
Oliva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Oliva is trying to get back to full guard.
Oliva is trying is best to control the position here.
Ground and pound from Sebastian Domingo.
Oliva wants to get back to full guard.
Sebastian Domingo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.
Sebastian Domingo wants to pass the guard but Oliva is defending well.
Sebastian Domingo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oliva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sebastian Domingo.
Sebastian Domingo passes to full mount!
Sebastian Domingo thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sebastian Domingo.
Oliva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oliva defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sebastian Domingo.
Sebastian Domingo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oliva regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sebastian Domingo prevents Oliva from improving his position.
Oliva is in trouble now - Sebastian Domingo has advanced to mount!
Sebastian Domingo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliva wants to hold on but Sebastian Domingo pushes him away.
Oliva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Oliva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastian Domingo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oliva throws a right hand that Sebastian Domingo ducks under and follows up with a left that Sebastian Domingo also avoids with ease.
Oliva connects with the punch.
Sebastian Domingo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sebastian Domingo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oliva tries to get to full guard but Sebastian Domingo has control of the leg.
Oliva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oliva.
Sebastian Domingo wants to pass the guard but Oliva is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebastian Domingo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sebastian Domingo distracts Oliva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oliva is looking to stand up but Sebastian Domingo isn't so interested in that idea.
Sebastian Domingo forces his way into half guard.
Sebastian Domingo is looking for a kimura but Oliva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sebastian Domingo to get the leverage.
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.
Oliva trying to control here.
Sebastian Domingo trying to control from half guard but Oliva is working away.
Oliva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sebastian Domingo on the ground.
Oliva wants to control but Sebastian Domingo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oliva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oliva tries to get out of the position.
Sebastian Domingo blocks the strikes from Oliva.
Sebastian Domingo prevents Oliva from improving his position.
Oliva trying to hold on to Sebastian Domingo's head to control him but Sebastian Domingo postures up.
Sebastian Domingo wants to pass the guard but Oliva is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mike Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sebastian Domingo circles away quickly and effectively.
Sebastian Domingo closes the distance and clinches up with Oliva, looking for a takedown. Sebastian Domingo pushes Oliva against the ropes but Oliva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sebastian Domingo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oliva misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Oliva misses its intended target.
Oliva just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sebastian Domingo is breathing heavily.
Sebastian Domingo dodges the punch combination from Oliva.
Sebastian Domingo shoots in but Oliva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mike Oliva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Sebastian Domingo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian Domingo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sebastian Domingo wants to control from the top but Oliva keeps moving.
Sebastian Domingo preventing the sweep.
Oliva is working hard here to advance position.
Sebastian Domingo wants to control from the top but Oliva keeps moving.
Oliva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sebastian Domingo!
Sebastian Domingo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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 Mike Oliva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastian Domingo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Oliva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oliva stuffs the takedown attempt from Sebastian Domingo. Sebastian Domingo gets slowly back to his feet.
Oliva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sebastian Domingo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oliva finds it's way round the side to connect with Sebastian Domingo's head.
Oliva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That has opened up Juan Sebastian Domingo's cut even more.
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sebastian Domingo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sebastian Domingo shoots in for a takedown but Oliva shows good takedown defense.
Mike Oliva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Sebastian Domingo.
Sebastian Domingo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oliva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sebastian Domingo feints and as Oliva raises his hands in defense, Sebastian Domingo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oliva controls Sebastian Domingo momentarily but Sebastian Domingo frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva keeping moving, preventing Sebastian Domingo from controlling successfully.
Sebastian Domingo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliva is on top in guard.
Oliva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sebastian Domingo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sebastian Domingo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Oliva rolls with it to try and escape but Sebastian Domingo cranks on the arm and Oliva is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juan Sebastian Domingo!
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