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IPPON 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gandalf Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ippo Makunouchi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gandalf Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ippo Makunouchi !
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grey gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Makunouchi wants to stand and escape but Grey is having none of it.
Grey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Grey prevents Makunouchi from getting back to his feet.
Grey wants to pass the guard but Makunouchi is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makunouchi throws out the jab.
Makunouchi throws a looping overhand right but Grey ducks down to avoid it.
Makunouchi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Makunouchi throws a hook but Grey blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grey is breathing heavily.
Makunouchi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Grey asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Grey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grey controls the position from side control.
Makunouchi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Grey asserts his dominance and retains 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi is trying to escape the position but Grey is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Makunouchi looks to throw the jab but Grey is out of range.
Makunouchi lands a really nice looking cross but Grey seems unphased.
Grey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makunouchi defends it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Makunouchi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grey doesn't seem phased though.
Grey throws a head kick that misses.
Grey blocks a jab.
Makunouchi throws a lazy right hand but Grey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ippo Makunouchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Makunouchi misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gandalf Grey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makunouchi works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Makunouchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makunouchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makunouchi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Makunouchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Makunouchi connects with a crisp jab.
Makunouchi scores with a nice strike.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Makunouchi , as that shot connected.
Makunouchi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Makunouchi misses with an uppercut. Grey saw that one coming.
A big right from Makunouchi misses.
Makunouchi catches Grey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Makunouchi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Makunouchi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Grey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Makunouchi sizes up Grey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makunouchi .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey moves away from the strike by Makunouchi .
Grey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makunouchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Grey.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makunouchi .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grey is defended easily by Makunouchi .
Makunouchi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Makunouchi connects with the punch.
Makunouchi misses with an uppercut.
Makunouchi scores with a hook.
Grey ducks under a wild hook from Makunouchi .
Makunouchi works the jab nicely.
Makunouchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makunouchi .
Grey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Makunouchi scores with a sloppy right hand. Grey should have avoided that one.
Makunouchi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ippo Makunouchi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab by Makunouchi .
Makunouchi throws a hook but Grey blocks it.
Grey tries to bum rush Makunouchi with a series of wild strikes but Makunouchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Makunouchi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makunouchi lands a lovely overhand right.
Grey ducks under a wild hook from Makunouchi .
Makunouchi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Makunouchi catches Grey right on the button with a cross.
Grey moves away from the strike by Makunouchi .
Makunouchi loads up on a big right hand but Grey slips the punch.
Grey throws a right hand that Makunouchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Makunouchi also avoids with ease.
Makunouchi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Makunouchi throws a lazy right hand but Grey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makunouchi connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch lands to the side of Grey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Makunouchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Makunouchi misses.
Nice cross by Makunouchi .
Makunouchi connects with a single shot there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makunouchi misses with a hook.
Makunouchi scores with the left hand. Grey knows he should have avoided that one.
Makunouchi misses with an uppercut. Grey saw that one coming.
Makunouchi lands a lovely overhand right.
Makunouchi throws a hook to the side of Grey's head but Grey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Makunouchi misses.
Makunouchi connects with a looping right hand.
Makunouchi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grey lands with a slapping head kick.
Grey shoots in for a takedown but Makunouchi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Makunouchi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grey's head backwards.
Makunouchi throws a looping overhand right but Grey ducks down to avoid it.
Makunouchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grey.
Grey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Makunouchi scores with a jab.
Grey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makunouchi .
Grey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ippo Makunouchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grey moves out of range of the strikes.
Grey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grey.
Grey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makunouchi .
Nice straight punches there by Makunouchi . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makunouchi .
Grey is rocked!
Makunouchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grey.
Grey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makunouchi .
Oh Grey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makunouchi throws the left hand but Grey avoids the punch easily.
Grey moves out of range of the strikes.
Grey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makunouchi throws out the jab.
Grey seems to have got his legs back now.
Makunouchi waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Grey.
Makunouchi scores with a jab. Grey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Makunouchi looks to throw the jab but Grey is out of range.
A big right from Makunouchi misses.
Makunouchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Makunouchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makunouchi missing with a left hand there. Grey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makunouchi as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gandalf Grey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makunouchi misses with a hook.
Makunouchi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Makunouchi misses the target.
Grey defending well as Makunouchi loads up on a big left hand.
Makunouchi connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from Grey.
Makunouchi scores with a nice strike.
Makunouchi scores with a jab to the head.
Makunouchi misses with a kick to the body.
Makunouchi looks to throw the jab but Grey is out of range.
Makunouchi with a hook.
Gandalf Grey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Makunouchi .
Makunouchi scores with a jab.
Makunouchi 's corner calls for a 1-2. Makunouchi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Makunouchi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makunouchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grey slips a straight right by Makunouchi .
Makunouchi waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Grey.
A slow jab from Makunouchi misses its intended target.
Makunouchi looks to land a left hand but Grey moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey takes one to the chin there.
Makunouchi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Makunouchi drops Grey with a straight right hand, right on the button! Makunouchi follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ippo Makunouchi !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Butragueno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy OToole (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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168 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emilio Butragueno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Timmy OToole!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butragueno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OToole has managed to clinch.
Butragueno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
OToole tries to break the clinch but Butragueno is controlling the position.
Butragueno manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
OToole trying to control but Butragueno is working from the bottom.
OToole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Butragueno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
OToole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
OToole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
OToole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
OToole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Butragueno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Butragueno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from OToole.
OToole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
OToole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
OToole stopping the sweep attempt from Butragueno.
OToole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butragueno looking for a sweep. Not yet Butragueno, not yet.
OToole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Butragueno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Butragueno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
OToole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Butragueno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
OToole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Butragueno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
OToole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Butragueno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from OToole.
OToole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Butragueno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OToole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
OToole trying to control but Butragueno is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
OToole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
OToole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Butragueno manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Butragueno throws some wild stikes that OToole manages to avoid easily.
OToole blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butragueno is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, OToole has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Butragueno is breathing heavily.
Butragueno punching from mount but OToole doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Butragueno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as OToole is looking to escape.
Butragueno unloads with some shots from mount but OToole bucks and avoids them well.
OToole is trying to stand up.
Butragueno jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… OToole is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by OToole and Butragueno has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
OToole is trying to buck Butragueno off.
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.
Butragueno throws an elbow but OToole slips to the side and avoids it well.
Butragueno tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Butragueno working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if OToole can do anything to dispel that myth.
OToole wants to get back to his feet but Butragueno drags him back down.
Butragueno tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Butragueno has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
OToole is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Butragueno asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy OToole dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
OToole moves in looking to clinch but Butragueno pushes him off.
OToole has taken the fight to the clinch.
Butragueno jumps guard and drags OToole to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
OToole chips away with some ground and pound.
OToole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
OToole is looking to work some ground and pound but Butragueno has wrist control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
OToole wants to pass the guard but Butragueno is keeping the position.
OToole wants to control from the top but Butragueno keeps moving.
OToole connects with a couple of short punches.
OToole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Butragueno controls OToole momentarily but OToole frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butragueno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OToole defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OToole landing with the ground and pound.
Butragueno keeping moving, preventing OToole from controlling successfully.
Butragueno can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as OToole controls the pace.
Butragueno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
OToole throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
OToole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
OToole cracks Butragueno with a solid left hand.
Butragueno controls OToole momentarily but OToole frees himself.
OToole throwing strikes from guard but Butragueno blocks nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
OToole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Butragueno throws a knee to the head but misses.
OToole misses with a punch on the inside.
OToole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butraguenos head.
OToole is looking to break free of the clinch but Butragueno has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from OToole fails to land.
OToole working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Butragueno.
Butragueno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
OToole lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butragueno tries to pull guard but OToole holds him up against the ropes and eventually Butragueno drops back down to his feet.
OToole tries to circle away but Butragueno has him pinned against the ropes.
OToole lands a right hand.
OToole misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OToole.
A nice right hand lands inside from OToole.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OToole.
Butragueno tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
OToole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OToole misses with the head strike.
OToole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Butragueno closes the distance looking to clinch
and OToole counters by moving into the clinch.
Butragueno tries a knee to the head but OToole blocks it.
Butragueno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OToole avoids it.
OToole gets through Butragueno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
OToole scores with a shoulder strike.
OToole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch but Butragueno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timmy OToole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Butragueno tries to clinch but fails miserably
and OToole holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butragueno tries to pull guard but OToole holds him up against the ropes and eventually Butragueno drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emilio Butragueno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butragueno tries to pull guard but OToole won't allow it.
OToole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Timmy OToole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - OToole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Butragueno darts in trying to clinch
letting OToole counter with a right hand.
Butragueno wants to clinch but OToole slips to the side
and OToole holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Butragueno fails to pull guard.
Butragueno looking to stall.
OToole lands a hook that snaps the head of Butragueno backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OToole.
Butragueno blocks an uppercut.
OToole is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Butragueno is keeping busy.
OToole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Butragueno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. OToole smiles and moves away.
Butragueno misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy OToole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Butragueno tries to clinch but fails miserably
and OToole counters by moving into the clinch.
OToole pushes Butragueno back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butragueno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
OToole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Butragueno misses with a knee strike.
OToole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OToole instigates a clinch.
OToole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OToole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Butragueno looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Butragueno jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as OToole walks away with a smile on his face. Butragueno gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
OToole closes the distance and pushes Butragueno back into the ropes.
Butragueno tries to pull guard but OToole holds him up against the ropes and eventually Butragueno drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emilio Butragueno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OToole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butraguenos head.
Butragueno is rocked!
OToole creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Butragueno's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Butragueno drops to his knees and OToole pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timmy OToole!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daigoro Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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247 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daigoro Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Jimenez - just one landing.
It looks like Daigoro Aoki has been cut.
Aoki could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aoki.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jimenez.
Jimenez digs a good body shot into Aoki's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jimenez.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
Jimenez forces Aoki back against the ropes and clinches.
Jimenez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jimenez drops Aoki with a beautiful combination! Aoki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jimenez is looking for the KO!
Jimenez scores with a nice head shot.
Daigoro Aoki's cut is getting worse.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jimenez.
Jimenez drops Aoki with a beautiful combination! Aoki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jimenez is looking for the KO!
Aoki is rocked!
Jimenez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Oh Aoki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jimenez instigates a clinch.
Aoki seems to have got his legs back now.
Jimenez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jimenez clinches with his opponent.
Jimenez leaning against his opponent.
Jimenez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jimenez with a knee to the head.
Daigoro Aoki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jimenez lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Jimenez.
Jimenez manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jimenez, as that shot connected.
Look low, kick high! Jimenez uses the oldest trick in the book to send Aoki tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Jimenez is absolutely delighted - when Aoki wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Antonio Jimenez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Stamkos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Diias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Stamkos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rafael Diias's chin.
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161 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steven Stamkos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rafael Diias!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diias moves into range and clinches up with Stamkos.
Stamkos avoiding damage.
Stamkos prevents the takedown attempt.
Stamkos scores with a shoulder strike.
Stamkos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diias tries to pull guard but Stamkos won't allow it.
Stamkos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Diias is trying to keep an underhook but Stamkos manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stamkos is looking to advance position but Diias won't allow it.
Diias wants to improve his position but Stamkos is controlling well.
Diias is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Stamkos jumps into side control!
Diias is trying 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.
Stamkos lands some shots froms side control.
Stamkos cracks Diias with a big right hand but Diias just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stamkos landing a few strikes.
Diias tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diias on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Diias on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Stamkos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Diias gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stamkos wants to take a breather but Diias is having none of it.
Stamkos throwing shots but Diias is blocking nicely.
Stamkos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Stamkos connects with a nice short shot to Diias's temple.
Diias wants to control but Stamkos is keeping busy.
Diias missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diias trying to control but Stamkos postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stamkos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stamkos wants to take a breather but Diias is having none of it.
Diias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stamkos pulls his head out easily.
Diias looks gassed!
Stamkos moves into full mount! Diias won't be happy about that!
Stamkos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diias is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Diias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamkos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stamkos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Diias tries to lock up and control but Stamkos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diias tries to reverse the position but Stamkos maintains control.
Diias throwing hammer fists to the chest of Stamkos. What's that going to do exactly?
Stamkos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Diias?
Stamkos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Diias looks a forlorn figure.
Diias is desperately trying to improve his position but Stamkos has a good base and remains in mount.
Stamkos lands with some strikes.
Diias is squirming around, avoiding Stamkos's attempts to control the action.
Stamkos could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stamkos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stamkos lands with some strikes.
Stamkos trying to control but Diias is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diias tries to reverse the position but Stamkos maintains control.
Stamkos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Diias takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stamkos working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stamkos landing strikes from the mount and Diias is in trouble!
Diias is trying to escape the mount.
Stamkos lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stamkos lands a big elbow.
Stamkos working the ground and pound effectively.
Stamkos scoring with strikes but Diias is staying in there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stamkos content just to control the position here.
Diias is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Stamkos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good exchange - Stamkos coming out on top.
Diias thuds a left hand into Stamkos's body.
Diias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Stamkos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stamkos jabs at Diias's body.
Diias slips under a jab from Stamkos.
Stamkos connects with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stamkos, right into the meat.
Stamkos with a jab.
Stamkos waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Diias.
Stamkos jabs Diias right on the nose. Diias blinks but takes it well.
Stamkos looks to land a left hand but Diias moved out of range nicely.
Stamkos scores with a nice strike.
Diias finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stamkos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diias.
Stamkos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stamkos lands a nice looking body shot.
Stamkos lands a nice shot that snaps Diias's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diias ducks under a wild hook from Stamkos.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stamkos throws a hook to the side of Diias's head but Diias sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diias scores with a jab to the body.
Stamkos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Stamkos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diias is looking to escape.
Stamkos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Diias tries to reverse the position but Stamkos maintains control.
Stamkos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diias is looking to escape.
Stamkos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Diias looks a forlorn figure.
Diias taking shots to the head.
Diias is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stamkos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diias is desperately trying to improve his position but Stamkos has a good base and remains in mount.
Stamkos breaks from Diias's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Diias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Stamkos.
Stamkos scoring with strikes but Diias is staying in there.
Diias in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stamkos scoring with strikes but Diias is staying in there.
Stamkos controlling from the full mount.
Stamkos working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stamkos prevents Diias from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diias regains half guard.
Stamkos working Diias over with strikes.
Diias has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Stamkos. Oh but Diias has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Stamkos goes limp - he's gone! Diias jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael Diias!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Ferro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutierrez has chosen Hoy Gano Yo as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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24
215 lbs
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20
217 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruno Ferro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luis Gutierrez!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferro moves out of range of the body kick from Gutierrez.
Ferro connects with a right hand. Gutierrez shakes it off.
Ferro looks to land a combination but Gutierrez avoids it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gutierrez.
Ferro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ferro shoots in looking for a takedown. Gutierrez tries to sprawl out of it but Ferro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gutierrez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gutierrez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ferro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gutierrez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ferro is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Gutierrez looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ferro gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Gutierrez is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ferro lets go of the hold and Gutierrez can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruno Ferro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Huleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Bigglesworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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22
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lars Huleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mr Bigglesworth!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigglesworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huleman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bigglesworth sprawls well initially but Huleman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Huleman wants to work for an arm triangle but Bigglesworth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huleman is pressing down on Bigglesworth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bigglesworth is holding on for now.
Bigglesworth looks like he's trying to stand up.
Huleman looks to land a strike but Bigglesworth avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Huleman wants to control from the top but Bigglesworth keeps moving.
Bigglesworth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Huleman 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.
Huleman stands and throws Bigglesworth's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bigglesworth is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huleman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Huleman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bigglesworth is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Huleman could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Huleman is trying to get an arm triangle but Bigglesworth is defending well.
Bigglesworth is trying to get back to his feet.
Huleman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Huleman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bigglesworth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Huleman is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huleman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bigglesworth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bigglesworth is trying to get back to his feet.
Huleman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bigglesworth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Huleman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Huleman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Huleman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huleman has hold of Bigglesworth's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bigglesworth seems comfortable defending it but Huleman has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bigglesworth is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bigglesworth is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Huleman couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lars Huleman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freschetta Digornio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and cross lindland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freschetta Digornio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freschetta Digornio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, cross lindland!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
lindland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from lindland.
lindland slips under a jab from Digornio.
Digornio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Digornio throws a right hand that lindland ducks under and follows up with a left that lindland also avoids with ease.
Digornio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from lindland.
Digornio looks to score with a jab to the body but lindland is just out of range.
lindland shoots in for a takedown but Digornio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Freschetta Digornio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of cross lindland.
lindland looks gassed!
Digornio lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like cross lindland has been cut.
lindland on the wrong end of a nice jab.
lindland checks a low kick from Digornio.
Digornio looks to score with a jab to the body but lindland is just out of range.
Digornio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheers as Digornio lands an impressive looking overhand right. lindland doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digornio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
lindland dodges the punch combination from Digornio.
Digornio throws a body punch but lindland moves out of range.
Digornio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Digornio is looking to wear down lindland with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
lindland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Digornio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Digornio lands a glancing blow to the side of lindland's head.
lindland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Digornio.
Digornio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
lindland blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Digornio - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Digornio misses with an uppercut. lindland saw that one coming.
Digornio throws a shot to the body.
Digornio looks to score with a jab to the body but lindland is just out of range.
Digornio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but lindland manages to avoid it.
Digornio lands with an uppercut that bounces lindland off the ropes and back into rage.
Horrible takedown by lindland or perhaps it was just good defense by Digornio which made him look bad.
Digornio throws the left hand but lindland avoids the punch easily.
Digornio scores with a jab. lindland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Digornio clinches with his opponent.
Digornio manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digornio throws a hook but lindland avoids it easily.
Digornio lands a right hook to the body.
lindland takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Digornio lands a body shot.
Digornio scores with a three punch combo!
Digornio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
lindland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Digornio.
Freschetta Digornio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Digornio punishes lindland's body with a nice straight punch.
Digornio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
lindland avoids the head kick by Digornio.
Freschetta Digornio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Digornio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Digornio misses.
Digornio throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Digornio as lindland shoots in.
Digornio is looking to land body kicks.
lindland takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Digornio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Digornio throws out a loose jab but lindland uses good head movement to avoid it.
lindland dives in and grabs Digornio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Digornio pushes down on lindland's head and hops out.
Digornio lands a nice looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Digornio cracks lindland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Digornio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freschetta Digornio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on cross lindland's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Digornio scores with a nice right hand.
lindland falls off balance throwing a combination
and Digornio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
lindland wants to clinch up but Digornio keeps it at a distance.
Digornio pushes lindland up against the ropes in a clinch.
Digornio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
lindland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Digornio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten lindland somewhat.
A left lands for Digornio.
That has opened up cross lindland's cut even more.
Digornio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and lindland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Digornio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digornio scores with a three punch combo!
Nice body punch from Digornio.
Digornio misses with a few strikes there.
Digornio cracks lindland with a right hand to the side of the head.
Freschetta Digornio is winning the standup battle so far.
Digornio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
lindland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Digornio.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from lindland is defended easily by Digornio.
lindland moves out of range as Digornio strikes.
Digornio stuffs the takedown attempt from lindland. lindland gets slowly back to his feet.
Freschetta Digornio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of cross lindland.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
lindland moves out of range as Digornio strikes.
Digornio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Digornio throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Digornio misses.
Digornio looks to score with a jab to the body but lindland is just out of range.
Digornio lands a nice looking body shot.
lindland is trying desperately to land a takedown but Digornio is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for lindland.
Digornio throws a left and a right that both miss
and lindland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Digornio tries to clinch up but lindland circles away and keeps his distance.
lindland fails to land the takedown.
Digornio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but lindland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Digornio misses.
Digornio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but lindland moves away.
lindland tries to clinch up
and Digornio counters with a nice uppercut.
Digornio misses with a jab to the body
and lindland counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by lindland.
lindland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Digornio wants to stand up but lindland is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Digornio uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Digornio moves into the clinch.
Digornio manages to break the clinch.
Digornio tests lindland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Digornio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but lindland circles away quickly and effectively.
Digornio throws a predictable looking body shot
and lindland counters with a shoot takedown. Digornio fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Digornio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freschetta Digornio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on cross lindland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Digornio has managed to clinch.
Digornio breaks the clinch.
Digornio loads up on a big right hand but lindland slips the punch.
Digornio throws a sloppy body shot
and lindland counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Digornio jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Digornio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
cross lindland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
lindland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Digornio.
Digornio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. lindland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Digornio misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Digornio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
lindland blocks a head kick by Digornio.
Digornio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
lindland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Digornio pinned against the cage. Digornio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Digornio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but lindland was well out of range. Poor timing from Digornio.
Digornio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
lindland fails to land the takedown.
Digornio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Digornio.
Digornio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Digornio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Digornio misses with a head kick.
lindland has a takedown stuffed.
Freschetta Digornio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of cross lindland.
lindland slips under a jab from Digornio.
Digornio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between lindland's hands.
lindland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
lindland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Digornio swivels and escapes.
lindland drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Digornio missing with a left hand there. lindland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
lindland wants to clinch
and Digornio counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digornio lands with a light punch inside.
Digornio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Digornio looks to score with a jab to the body but lindland is just out of range.
Digornio loads up on a big right hand but lindland slips the punch.
lindland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Digornio.
lindland looks for a takedown but Digornio sprawls well.
Digornio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Digornio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Digornio scores with a shot to the body.
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.
Digornio throws a body punch but lindland moves out of range.
Digornio scores with a nice head shot.
Digornio thows a body shot but no joy.
lindland avoids the head kick by Digornio.
Digornio throws a predictable looking body shot
and lindland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Digornio tries to clinch up.
Digornio swings away with a body shot that misses
and lindland counters with a takedown into side control.
Digornio wants to get back to his feet.
Digornio tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
cross lindland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Digornio wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freschetta Digornio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Digornio, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freschetta Digornio!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between will tan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flauterio Toglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). tan's entrance music is tubthumping. A fine choice. Toglas has chosen Faint as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, will tan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Flauterio Toglas!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from tan.
Toglas fails with the takedown
and tan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Toglas looking for a triangle here. tan is fighting it but it looks tight! Toglas pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, tan is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Flauterio Toglas!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Poon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chan Wathan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Poon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wavin' Flags. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kelvin Poon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chan Wathan!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooh a lovely combination from Wathan sends Poon down but not out. Wathan dives into side control looking to finish.
Poon is rocked!
Wathan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oh Poon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Poon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wathan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wathan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Poon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Poon seems to have got his legs back now.
Wathan swings around for an armbar but Poon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wathan's guard.
Wathan trying to control the position.
Poon is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wathan has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Poon is looking to defend but Wathan has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Poon! Wathan pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Poon taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chan Wathan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Knocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and recom uy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). uy has chosen bleed it out by linkin park as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Knocker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, recom uy!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from uy misses.
Knocker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as uy throws out the jab.
Knocker tries to close the distance and clinch up but uy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
uy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knocker feints and as uy raises his hands in defense, Knocker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knocker is pushing down on uy's leg trying to pass to half guard. uy is fighting to maintain full guard but Knocker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Knocker seems to be looking for submissions.
Knocker trying to mount his opponent but uy defends it.
Knocker gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
uy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
uy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Knocker is wriggling around trying to escape.
uy avoids the attempt from Knocker to control.
Knocker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knocker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knocker is looking for a sweep. uy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knocker is pressing down on uy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Knocker has his foot on uy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. uy works his way back into a safe position though.
Knocker is breathing heavily.
uy tries to stand but Knocker is controlling from the bottom.
uy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knocker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knocker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Knocker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
uy drops back looking for a leg! Knocker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knocker manages to kick uy off! uy jumps back into Knocker's guard.
uy wants to get up but he can't break Knocker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
uy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
uy swings for the body but Knocker moves out of range.
uy wants to clinch but Knocker slips to the side
and Knocker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
uy has his foot on Knocker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knocker works his way back into a safe position though.
Knocker is pushing down on uy's leg trying to pass to half guard. uy is fighting to maintain full guard but Knocker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Knocker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knocker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knocker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for uy!
Knocker dominating with strikes here.
uy is trying to escape the mount but Knocker keeps good control and instead manages to take uy's back.
Knocker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. uy is defending well though. Knocker let's go of the attempt for now.
Knocker working for a choke but uy is defending well.
uy covering up well and avoiding damage.
uy covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knocker working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
uy tries to roll but Knocker sticks to his back.
Knocker struggling to land strikes to the head as uy covers up.
Knocker looking for the choke but no joy.
uy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Knocker is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. uy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften uy for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Knocker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
uy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knocker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knocker tries to clinch but uy moves out of range.
uy throws a shot from downtown. Knocker moves away and avoids it.
Knocker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knocker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knocker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Knocker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knocker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
uy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and uy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
uy connects with a couple of short punches.
Knocker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. uy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. uy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
uy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
uy scoring with some ground and pound.
Knocker is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but uy frees his head nicely. Oh but Knocker has switched to an armbar! uy is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tommy Knocker!
Tommy Knocker is the new welterweight champion!
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