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LEGENDS 26: Rising Sun PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Goddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domingo Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Forrest Goddell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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207 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Dangerous knees
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Forrest Goddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Domingo Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
Chavez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goddell's efforts to push away.
Goddell working hard to break the clinch.
Chavez misses with some punches.
Goddell tries to break free but Chavez pushes him back against the ropes.
Goddell letting Chavez take a breather here.
Goddell tries to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Goddell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Goddell can't break the clinch.
Chavez landing knees to the head.
Goddell could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Goddell is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavez has double underhooks.
Chavez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goddell is trying to force a seperation but Chavez has the dominant position.
Goddell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goddell is trying to force a seperation but Chavez has the dominant position.
Goddell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chavez misses with a knee strike.
Chavez prevents Goddell from breaking the clinch.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goddell.
Goddell is trying to force a seperation but Chavez has the dominant position.
Goddell blocks an uppercut.
Chavez keeps control of Goddell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goddell blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Chavez to work.
Chavez connects with a knee to the head.
Chavez is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez has Goddell pressed against the ropes, preventing Goddell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chavez has Goddell pressed against the ropes, preventing Goddell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chavez scores a nice knee to the body.
Goddell is breathing heavily.
Chavez working aggressively here.
Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chavez lands a knee to the head.
Chavez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Goddell's face.
Chavez landing knees to the head.
Chavez has Goddell pressed against the ropes, preventing Goddell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chavez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goddell's efforts to push away.
Chavez lands a knee to the head.
Goddell is trying to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling him.
Chavez lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goddell.
Chavez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goddell's efforts to push away.
Chavez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goddell.
Chavez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chavez lands a knee to the head.
Chavez looking to throw knees to the head but Goddell is blocking nicely.
Goddell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goddell's elbow.
Goddell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chavez with a knee to the head.
Goddell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Goddell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Goddell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goddell is trying to break the clinch but Chavez has him pressed against the ropes.
Chavez landing knees to the head.
Goddell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chavez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Goddell is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavez has double underhooks.
Goddell working hard to break the clinch.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goddell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Goddell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Chavez keeps control of Goddell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chavez tries a body shot but Goddell blocks it.
Goddell wants to break free but Chavez has control.
Chavez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goddell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goddell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez prevents Goddell from breaking the clinch.
Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land.
Goddell tries to break free but Chavez pushes him back against the ropes.
Goddell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chavez has him pressed against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chavez obliges.
Goddell is trying to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling him.
Chavez has Goddell pressed against the ropes, preventing Goddell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chavez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chavez looking to slow down the pace here.
Goddell can't break the clinch.
Goddell is trying to force a seperation but Chavez has the dominant position.
Goddell is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavez has double underhooks.
Chavez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goddell or not.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Goddell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez with a knee to the head.
Goddell is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavez has double underhooks.
Goddell working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land.
Chavez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goddell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chavez misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Goddell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez has Goddell pressed against the ropes, preventing Goddell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goddell tries to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling the position.
Goddell is trying to break the clinch but Chavez has him pressed against the ropes.
Chavez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Goddell tries to circle away but Chavez has him pinned against the ropes.
Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Goddell has had enough of the clinch but Chavez keeps him there for the moment.
Chavez misses with the head strike.
Goddell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goddell letting Chavez take a breather here.
Goddell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goddell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chavez has Goddell pressed against the ropes, preventing Goddell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Goddell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Goddell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Goddell tries to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling the position.
Chavez lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Chavez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Goddell. That snapped Chavez's head back.
A jab from Goddell finds it's way through Chavez's defenses.
Goddell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Forrest Goddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goddell scores with a three punch combo!
Goddell lands with a cross.
Chavez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goddell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goddell blocks an uppercut.
Chavez stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Chavez.
Chavez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goddell tries to break free but Chavez pushes him back against the ropes.
Goddell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez looking to throw knees to the head but Goddell is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goddell.
Goddell is trying to break the clinch but Chavez has him pressed against the ropes.
Chavez tries a knee to the head but Goddell blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goddell wants to get back to striking at distance but Chavez won't allow it.
Goddell is trying to force a seperation but Chavez has the dominant position.
Chavez tries to land knees in the clinch but Goddell avoids the damage to the body.
Goddell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goddell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chavez misses with a knee strike.
Goddell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Goddell has had enough of the clinch but Chavez keeps him there for the moment.
Goddell is trying to break free.
Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goddell can't break the clinch.
Goddell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Goddell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Goddell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chavez working aggressively here.
Goddell tries to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Goddell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Goddell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chavez lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Goddell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Goddell tries to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling the position.
Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goddell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chavez has him pressed against the ropes.
Chavez working aggressively here.
Goddell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goddell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goddell wants to get back to striking at distance but Chavez won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goddell tries to circle away but Chavez has him pinned against the ropes.
Goddell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chavez landing knees to the head.
Goddell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chavez misses with the head strike.
Chavez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chavez scores with a knee to the head.
Goddell wants to get back to striking at distance but Chavez won't allow it.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goddell is trying to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Goddell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chavez prevents Goddell from breaking the clinch.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goddell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chavez connects with a knee to the head.
Goddell is trying to force a seperation but Chavez has the dominant position.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Chavez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goddell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Chavez.
Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goddell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Goddell is trying to break the clinch but Chavez has him pressed against the ropes.
Goddell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goddell is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavez has double underhooks.
Chavez connects with a knee to the head.
Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Goddell.
Goddell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goddell has had enough of the clinch but Chavez keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goddell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goddell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goddell working hard to break the clinch.
Goddell has had enough of the clinch but Chavez keeps him there for the moment.
Goddell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goddell is trying to break free.
Goddell is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavez has double underhooks.
Chavez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goddell up against the ropes.
The crowd are getting on Chavez's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
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.
Goddell is trying to break the clinch but Chavez has him pressed against the ropes.
Goddell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goddell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chavez scores with a knee to the head.
Chavez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Goddell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Goddell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goddell prevents a body shot from Chavez.
A frustrated look appears on Goddell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Goddell is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavez has double underhooks.
Chavez with a knee to the head.
Goddell tries to circle away but Chavez has him pinned against the ropes.
Chavez prevents Goddell from breaking the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goddell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chavez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goddell's efforts to push away.
Goddell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chavez has him pressed against the ropes.
Chavez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land.
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 Forrest Goddell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Goddell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chavez on the side of the head.
Chavez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Goddell scores with a decent looking hook.
Good shot there by Goddell.
Goddell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chavez doesn't seem bothered though.
Chavez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goddell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goddell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Goddell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goddell throws a shot to the body.
Goddell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Decent striking displayed by Goddell there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goddell clobbers Chavez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goddell scores with a hook to the body. Chavez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good exchange - Goddell coming out on top.
Goddell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Goddell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goddell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Goddell throws a combination. Chavez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Goddell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Goddell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Goddell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goddell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Goddell works over Chavez's head and body with a nice combination.
Goddell throws a good cross that connects.
Goddell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Goddell throws a shot to the body.
Goddell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goddell lands a slapping body shot.
Goddell lands a body shot.
Goddell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Goddell throws a one two combo.
Chavez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Goddell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Goddell - just one landing.
Chavez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goddell is fending him off so far but Chavez persists. Nope, Goddell circles away and we're back to standing.
Goddell 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.
Goddell lands a really nice looking cross but Chavez seems unphased.
Chavez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chavez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chavez tries to clinch but Goddell moves out of range.
Goddell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chavez at a distance.
Goddell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goddell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Goddell lands with a shot to the body.
Chavez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goddell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goddell lands a jab to Chavez's midsection.
Goddell dips to his left and cracks Chavez with an uppercut!
Chavez drives through and clinches with Goddell against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goddell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chavez has him pressed against the ropes.
Goddell has had enough of the clinch but Chavez keeps him there for the moment.
Chavez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Goddell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goddell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Goddell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chavez has him pressed against the ropes.
Chavez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chavez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Goddell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chavez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chavez scores with a knee to the head.
Chavez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goddell's efforts to push away.
Chavez leaning against his opponent.
Goddell has had enough of the clinch but Chavez keeps him there for the moment.
Chavez scores with a knee to the head.
Chavez keeps control of Goddell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chavez with a knee to the head.
Goddell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chavez has him pressed against the ropes.
Goddell is trying to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling him.
Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Goddell.
Chavez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chavez looking to throw knees to the head but Goddell is blocking nicely.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goddell avoids it.
Chavez looking to throw knees to the head but Goddell is blocking nicely.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the head but Goddell blocks with his arms.
Goddell can't break the clinch.
Goddell tries to break free but Chavez pushes him back against the ropes.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Goddell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goddell is trying to break the clinch but Chavez has him pressed against the ropes.
Goddell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goddell is trying to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling him.
Chavez landing knees to the head.
Goddell is trying to force a seperation but Chavez has the dominant position.
Chavez is trying to maintain a safe position but Goddell gets an underhook and turns Chavez into the ropes.
Goddell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chavez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chavez keeps control of Goddell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chavez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goddell's efforts to push away.
Chavez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Goddell's face.
Chavez keeps control of Goddell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Goddell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goddell 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Goddell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaz Fujita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gilbert Gabriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaz Fujita!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel shoots in looking for a takedown. Fujita tries to sprawl out of it but Gabriel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Fujita manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fujita fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fujita takes the fight into the clinch.
Gabriel tries to pull guard but Fujita won't allow it.
Fujita scores a nice knee to the body.
Fujita tightens his grip and picks Gabriel up, before dumping him to the ground. Gabriel manages to land in guard.
Gabriel wants to sweep here but Fujita controlling him for the moment.
Gabriel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fujita!
Gabriel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel prevents Fujita from getting the reversal.
Fujita avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gabriel.
Fujita holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gabriel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fujita throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gabriel. What's that going to do exactly?
Fujita tries to buck Gabriel off but Gabriel takes his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fujita looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You can see the frustration on Fujita's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fujita trying to get back to his feet but Gabriel is in full control for now.
Fujita looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Fujita won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Gabriel off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gilbert Gabriel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Franek Kimono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinichi Yanagida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Franek Kimono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinichi Yanagida!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimono drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yanagida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kimono doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kimono manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yanagida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yanagida has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kimono is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Yanagida.
Yanagida gets back to half guard.
Kimono is looking to advance position but Yanagida won't allow it.
Yanagida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimono wants to control but Yanagida is keeping him busy.
Yanagida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimono pulls his head out easily.
Yanagida is trying to maintain the position but Kimono is very close to passing his half guard.
Kimono is looking to advance position but Yanagida won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimono is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kimono tries to clinch up but Yanagida circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yanagida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yanagida tries for a takedown but Kimono circles away easily
and Kimono counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yanagida won't be happy with that.
Yanagida tries to improve position but can't.
Yanagida looks gassed!
Kimono wants to control but Yanagida is keeping him busy.
Yanagida manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kimono slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yanagida tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimono is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimono is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yanagida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yanagida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kimono is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yanagida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yanagida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yanagida wants to pass the guard but Kimono is keeping the position.
Kimono throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kimono shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kimono showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kimono has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimono looking to secure an arm triangle but Yanagida defends it well.
Yanagida is looking to get to half guard.
Kimono is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yanagida has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Yanagida sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kimono wants to pass to mount but Yanagida is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yanagida manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yanagida controls Kimono momentarily but Kimono frees himself.
Yanagida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimono can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yanagida had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kimono is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Yanagida Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kimono's back instead.
Yanagida patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Yanagida doesn't have the hooks in and Kimono manages to turn into his guard.
Kimono avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kimono is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yanagida looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kimono passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franek Kimono dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yanagida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kimono counters with a takedown into side control.
Yanagida tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimono wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kimono advances to full mount.
Kimono dominating with strikes here.
Kimono prevents Yanagida from getting the reversal.
Kimono looking to control but Yanagida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kimono is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Yanagida is surviving well by controlling Kimono's body position as best he can.
Kimono prevents Yanagida from getting the reversal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yanagida 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.
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.
Yanagida looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanagida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimono pulls his head out easily.
Yanagida wants to get back to full guard.
Kimono passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yanagida!
Yanagida can't escape the position.
Kimono tries to control but Yanagida wriggling away.
Yanagida regains half guard.
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.
Yanagida actively working from the bottom here.
Kimono is looking to take a break and control but Yanagida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimono thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yanagida's head.
Yanagida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimono pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yanagida manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kimono pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yanagida is keeping the position for now.
Yanagida has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kimono doesn't defend quickly enough and Yanagida has managed to lock this one up! Can Kimono escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Yanagida on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shinichi Yanagida!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shunsuke Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ratto Macfedries (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Shunsuke Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ratto Macfedries!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto has Macfedries up against the ropes in a clinch.
Macfedries's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macfedries throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Macfedries is having none of it.
Yamamoto avoids the head kick by Macfedries.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up but Macfedries circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamamoto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Macfedries tries a head kick but it misses.
Macfedries throws a sloppy head kick and Yamamoto moves out of range easily.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Macfedries moves out of range.
Macfedries swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamamoto.
Macfedries avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Macfedries is trying to break the clinch but Yamamoto has him pressed against the ropes.
Yamamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Macfedries throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yamamoto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yamamoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Macfedries is defending well for now.
Macfedries avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries to land knees in the clinch but Macfedries avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Macfedries blocks an elbow strike.
Macfedries throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yamamoto blocks it with crossed arms.
Macfedries lands a shoulder strike.
Macfedries on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yamamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamamoto has hold of one of Macfedries's legs. Macfedries is fighting the takedown attempt but Yamamoto gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Yamamoto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Macfedries preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yamamoto 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.
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Macfedries blocks nicely.
Macfedries tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamamoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yamamoto throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Macfedries pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macfedries tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches.
Yamamoto tries to score a body lock takedown but Macfedries shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Macfedries blocks an elbow strike.
Yamamoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Macfedries has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Macfedries tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yamamoto avoids it.
Yamamoto keeps control of Macfedries as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yamamoto dodges an elbow strike from Macfedries.
Yamamoto digs a right hand into Macfedries's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Macfedries's gas tank.
Macfedries looks gassed!
A short uppercut from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto can't get the takedown.
Macfedries is looking to control Yamamoto's arms but Yamamoto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Macfedries has his back to the ropes.
Macfedries avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the ropes.
Yamamoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Macfedries blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Macfedries's brow.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Yamamoto throws an elbow but misses.
Macfedries with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yamamoto tries to land knees in the clinch but Macfedries avoids the damage to the body.
Macfedries tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Macfedries tries to break the clinch but Yamamoto is controlling the position.
Yamamoto lands a left hand.
Macfedries avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the ropes.
Macfedries avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the ropes.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Macfedries avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Yamamoto trying to land knees to the body.
Yamamoto misses with some punches.
Macfedries tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yamamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Macfedries wants to break free but Yamamoto has control.
Macfedries tries a knee to the head but Yamamoto blocks it.
Yamamoto lands with a right to the head.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Macfedries leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Macfedries avoiding damage as Yamamoto throws knees to the body.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macfedries dodges an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Macfedries gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shunsuke Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macfedries wants to get back to striking at distance but Yamamoto won't allow it.
Yamamoto trying to land knees to the body.
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.
Macfedries throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yamamoto blocks it with crossed arms.
Yamamoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Macfedries leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Macfedries.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Macfedries's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Macfedries throws a knee to the head but misses.
Macfedries tries to land knees in the clinch but Yamamoto avoids the damage to the body.
Yamamoto has Macfedries pressed against the ropes, preventing Macfedries from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Macfedries managing to block the knees to the body from Yamamoto.
Macfedries is trying to break the clinch but Yamamoto has him pressed against the ropes.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Macfedries is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamamoto.
Macfedries tries to stall but Yamamoto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yamamoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yamamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Macfedries leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Macfedries misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yamamoto.
Macfedries trying to stall but Yamamoto improves his position.
Macfedries on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Macfedries tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yamamoto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Macfedries pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yamamoto tries to clinch there but Macfedries circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsuke Yamamoto dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Yamamoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Macfedries tries to avoid it but Yamamoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Macfedries to the ground. Macfedries escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yamamoto moves into the clinch successfully.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Macfedries's brow.
A nice left hand lands by Yamamoto.
Macfedries wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yamamoto has him pressed against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Yamamoto.
A frustrated look appears on Macfedries's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yamamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Macfedries's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macfedries pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yamamoto drives through and clinches with Macfedries against the ropes.
Yamamoto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yamamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Macfedries backwards.
Macfedries tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yamamoto pushes Macfedries back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macfedries avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Macfedries working hard to break the clinch.
Macfedries is trying to break the clinch but Yamamoto has him pressed against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macfedries misses with a knee strike.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Yamamoto lands with a light punch inside.
Macfedries blocks an elbow strike.
Yamamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Macfedries avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macfedries misses with a knee to the head.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Yamamoto is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yamamoto lands with a left to the head.
Yamamoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Yamamoto - that landed with a thud.
Macfedries misses with a knee strike.
Macfedries blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Macfedries blocks an elbow strike.
Yamamoto looking to throw knees to the head but Macfedries is blocking nicely.
Macfedries lands an elbow inside that Yamamoto shrugs off.
A frustrated look appears on Macfedries's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yamamoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Macfedries or not.
Macfedries is trying to break the clinch but Yamamoto is controlling him.
Yamamoto avoiding damage as Macfedries throws knees to the body.
Yamamoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Macfedries tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Macfedries misses with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yamamoto.
Macfedries blocks the elbow strike.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Macfedries connects with a knee to the head.
Macfedries blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Macfedries prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shunsuke Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto prevents Macfedries from breaking the clinch.
Yamamoto wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macfedries looking to throw knees to the head but Yamamoto is blocking nicely.
Macfedries wants to stall.
Macfedries avoiding damage as Yamamoto throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Macfedries's brow.
Yamamoto tries to land knees in the clinch but Macfedries avoids the damage to the body.
Macfedries looking to throw knees to the head but Yamamoto is blocking nicely.
Yamamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yamamoto tries a knee to the head but Macfedries blocks it.
Macfedries looking to throw knees to the head but Yamamoto is blocking nicely.
Macfedries tries to circle away but Yamamoto has him pinned against the ropes.
Yamamoto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Macfedries blocks it with crossed arms.
Macfedries's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shunsuke Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up.
Macfedries throws a head kick but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto clinches with his opponent.
A hook to the body from Yamamoto.
Macfedries with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A hook to the body from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Macfedries wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yamamoto has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macfedries struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamamoto controls his hands.
Macfedries stalling in the clinch but Yamamoto improves position.
Macfedries's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Macfedries wants to get back to striking at distance but Yamamoto won't allow it.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Yamamoto pushes Macfedries back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macfedries takes an elbow to the temple.
Macfedries blocks an elbow strike.
Macfedries throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Macfedries is trying to break the clinch but Yamamoto is controlling him.
Macfedries tries to break free but Yamamoto pushes him back against the ropes.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Yamamoto lands with a light punch inside.
Macfedries tries to land a knee to the head but Yamamoto blocks with his arms.
Yamamoto scores with a shoulder strike.
Macfedries working hard to break the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Yamamoto lands with a right to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Macfedries's brow.
Yamamoto prevents Macfedries from breaking the clinch.
Yamamoto trying to land knees to the body.
Macfedries blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Macfedries blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Macfedries blocks the elbow strike.
Macfedries misses with an elbow strike.
Yamamoto is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Macfedries gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Macfedries has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Macfedries tries to land a knee to the head but Yamamoto blocks with his arms.
Yamamoto looking to throw knees to the head but Macfedries is blocking nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macfedries. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Macfedries swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macfedries's waist but Macfedries gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yamamoto off to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Macfedries, right into the meat.
Yamamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamamoto avoids the head kick by Macfedries.
Shunsuke Yamamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamamoto wants to clinch.
Yamamoto wants to clinch.
Macfedries circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsuke Yamamoto dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Yamamoto blocks a head kick by Macfedries.
Macfedries keeps the fight on the outside.
Macfedries throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Macfedries circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yamamoto moves in looking to clinch but Macfedries pushes him off.
Macfedries throws a head kick that misses.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Macfedries moves out of range.
Yamamoto tries to clinch there but Macfedries circles away.
Macfedries keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up but Macfedries circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto fails to land the takedown.
Macfedries throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yamamoto's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamamoto wants to clinch.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macfedries misses with a body kick.
Macfedries swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto fails with the takedown.
Yamamoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Macfedries tries to break the clinch but Yamamoto is controlling the position.
Macfedries avoiding damage as Yamamoto throws knees to the body.
Macfedries looking to throw knees to the head but Yamamoto is blocking nicely.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Macfedries avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Yamamoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yamamoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Macfedries.
Yamamoto avoiding damage as Macfedries throws knees to the body.
Macfedries wants to break free but Yamamoto has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Macfedries.
Macfedries tries to circle away but Yamamoto has him pinned against the ropes.
Macfedries wants to break free but Yamamoto has control.
Ratto Macfedries has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shunsuke Yamamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Macfedries is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Yamamoto has denied him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Macfedries.
A body shot lands from Yamamoto.
Macfedries working hard to break the clinch.
Macfedries is trying to break the clinch but Yamamoto has him pressed against the ropes.
Macfedries is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yamamoto is defending well for now.
Macfedries misses with a knee strike.
Macfedries misses with a knee strike.
Yamamoto lands with a light punch inside.
Macfedries throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yamamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macfedries misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Macfedries backwards.
Macfedries with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yamamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Macfedries trying to control the position but instead, Yamamoto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Macfedries into the ropes.
A short right from Yamamoto.
Macfedries with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yamamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Macfedries tries to circle away but Yamamoto has him pinned against the ropes.
Yamamoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Macfedries or not.
Macfedries tries a knee to the head but Yamamoto blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Yamamoto as the two fighters clinch.
Yamamoto scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yamamoto.
Macfedries using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yamamoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Macfedries on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yamamoto lands with a right to the head.
Yamamoto is working for takedown but Macfedries is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shunsuke Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yamamoto prevents Macfedries from breaking the clinch.
Yamamoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yamamoto tries to land a knee to the head but Macfedries blocks with his arms.
Macfedries looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Shunsuke Yamamoto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Macfedries can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Yamamoto as the two fighters clinch.
Macfedries with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ratto Macfedries comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yamamoto 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shunsuke Yamamoto!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tanaka Masatoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masatoshi's entrance music is [No.666]. A fine choice. Tanaka Masatoshi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wade Wilson's chin.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tanaka Masatoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches.
Wilson lands a knee to the body.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masatoshi is defending well for now.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masatoshi wants a takedown but no success here.
Masatoshi managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Wilson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip 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.
Wilson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Masatoshi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Masatoshi looking to control.
Masatoshi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Masatoshi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wilson is trying to stand back up but Masatoshi is controlling him
Masatoshi is trying to control. Wilson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Masatoshi passes to side control.
Masatoshi tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masatoshi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilson, who protects the arm well.
Wilson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Masatoshi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Masatoshi tries for a takedown but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Masatoshi or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilson which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Masatoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Masatoshi is avoiding it.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Wilson. No joy for Masatoshi on that attempt.
Masatoshi is breathing heavily.
Wilson is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Wilson as Masatoshi shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masatoshi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Masatoshi is defended easily by Wilson.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Masatoshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masatoshi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Masatoshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Masatoshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson clinches.
Nice elbow from Wilson.
Wilson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wilson lands an elbow inside that Masatoshi shrugs off.
Masatoshi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wilson working Masatoshi over with knees to the body.
Wilson lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wilson.
Wilson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wilson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masatoshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wilson.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masatoshi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wilson prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilson misses with a knee strike.
Masatoshi goes for a takedown attempt but Wilson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Masatoshi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wilson wants to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masatoshi!
Masatoshi tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilson tries to clinch but Masatoshi moves out of range.
Wilson darts in trying to clinch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Masatoshi counters with a shoot takedown. Wilson fights it but they end up in guard.
Masatoshi won't allow Wilson to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masatoshi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Masatoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Masatoshi is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Masatoshi controlling from the top position.
Wilson pushes Masatoshi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wilson moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Wilson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wilson moves in looking to clinch but Masatoshi pushes him off.
Wilson lands with a slapping head kick.
Wilson looks to clinch
and Masatoshi counters with a shoot takedown. Wilson fights it but they end up in guard.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Masatoshi tries to pass.
Wilson wants to stand and escape but Masatoshi is having none of it.
Masatoshi drops back looking for a leg! Wilson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilson manages to kick Masatoshi off! Masatoshi jumps back into Wilson's guard.
Masatoshi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Masatoshi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet but Masatoshi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson wants to stand and escape but Masatoshi is having none of it.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Masatoshi from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Masatoshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masatoshi fails to land the takedown.
Wade Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Wade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Masatoshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wilson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Masatoshi counters by moving into the clinch.
Wilson is trying to maintain a safe position but Masatoshi gets an underhook and turns Wilson into the ropes.
Masatoshi tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Masatoshi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wilson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wilson lands a knee to the body.
Wilson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wilson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masatoshi's face.
Wilson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Wilson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masatoshi is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Wilson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Masatoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson lands an elbow that stopped Masatoshi in his tracks for a moment.
Masatoshi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wilson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wilson lands a good knee to the midsection. Masatoshi won't want to take too many of those.
Wilson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Masatoshi is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Wilson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilson connects with a knee to the head.
Masatoshi managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Wilson looking to throw knees to the head but Masatoshi is blocking nicely.
Wilson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Masatoshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wilson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Masatoshi is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Masatoshi is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A knee to the head by Wilson.
Masatoshi is trying to drag Wilson to the mat but Wilson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Wilson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Masatoshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masatoshi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masatoshi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilson moves into the clinch.
Masatoshi tries to pull guard but Wilson won't allow it.
Masatoshi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilson connects with a high kick.
Masatoshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilson sprawls well. He's pushed Masatoshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wilson moves into the clinch.
Masatoshi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Masatoshi avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.
Wilson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Masatoshi.
Masatoshi wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilson won't allow it.
Wilson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Masatoshi.
Wilson stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masatoshi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilson prevents it.
Wilson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Masatoshi.
Wilson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Wilson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Masatoshi up against the ropes.
Masatoshi tries to pull guard but Wilson won't allow it.
Wilson landing knees to the body.
Wilson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wilson lands an elbow just above Masatoshi 's eye.
Masatoshi wants a takedown.
Masatoshi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wilson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masatoshi's face.
Wilson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Masatoshi wants a takedown but no success here.
Masatoshi looking for a takedown.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masatoshi avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wilson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Masatoshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson wants to stand but Masatoshi is controlling the position.
Masatoshi wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson wants to stand up but Masatoshi is controlling him.
Masatoshi wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson kicks Masatoshi off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masatoshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masatoshi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masatoshi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilson is fending him off so far but Masatoshi persists. Nope, Wilson circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick
and Masatoshi counters with a single leg into guard. Wilson didn't expect that.
Wilson is looking to stand up but Masatoshi isn't so interested in that idea.
Masatoshi is pushing down on Wilson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wilson is fighting to maintain full guard but Masatoshi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Masatoshi wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Wilson pushes Masatoshi off looking to stand but Masatoshi dives back in and keeps control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wilson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wilson is staying active underneath Masatoshi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masatoshi wants to free his trapped foot but Wilson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masatoshi trying to control from half guard but Wilson is working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Masatoshi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Masatoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Wilson. No joy for Masatoshi on that attempt.
Wilson throws a head kick that Masatoshi semi-blocks.
Wilson closes the distance looking to clinch
so Masatoshi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wilson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Masatoshi trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson wants to stand up but Masatoshi is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masatoshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson pushes Masatoshi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Masatoshi scores with a nice body kick.
Masatoshi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Masatoshi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilson won't be happy with that.
Masatoshi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tanaka Masatoshi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masatoshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Wilson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masatoshi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wilson stops Masatoshi from passing to mount.
Masatoshi trying to control the position but Wilson is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanaka Masatoshi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wilson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade Wilson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ginchin Funakoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ginchin Funakoshi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Peter Acton's chin.
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Basic striking
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Acton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ginchin Funakoshi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funakoshi dodges the punch combination from Acton.
Nice jab there from Acton.
Acton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Funakoshi sprawls well initially but Acton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Funakoshi tries to roll over but Acton keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Acton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Acton drops an elbow to the side of Funakoshi's head.
Funakoshi wants to improve his position but Acton is controlling well.
Acton working over Funakoshi with some ground and pound. Funakoshi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Acton wants to control but Funakoshi is keeping him busy.
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.
Funakoshi wants to get back to full guard.
Funakoshi has hold of Acton's hands but Acton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Acton working the head and body with strikes.
Funakoshi gets full guard.
Acton stopping the sweep attempt from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi has momentary wrist control but Acton slips an elbow through the middle.
Acton trying to control the position from guard on top but Funakoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Funakoshi's head.
Funakoshi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Funakoshi keeping moving, preventing Acton from controlling successfully.
Acton is in close to Funakoshi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Funakoshi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Acton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Acton trying to control but Funakoshi is working from the bottom.
Funakoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Acton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Funakoshi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Acton has managed to get both his arms back between Funakoshi's legs - danger averted.
Acton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Acton cracks Funakoshi with a solid left hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi keeping moving, preventing Acton from controlling successfully.
Acton stands up over Funakoshi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Acton is working Funakoshi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Acton is in close to Funakoshi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Funakoshi tries to strike from the bottom.
Funakoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Funakoshi, not yet.
Acton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Funakoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Funakoshi, not yet.
Funakoshi has momentary wrist control but Acton slips an elbow through the middle.
Acton stands up over Funakoshi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Acton trying to control the position from guard on top but Funakoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Acton working some strikes from top position.
Acton stands up over Funakoshi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Acton scoring with some ground and pound.
Acton is in close to Funakoshi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Funakoshi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Acton's guard.
Acton wriggles free and stands up.
Funakoshi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Acton is trying to defend but Funakoshi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Funakoshi is keen to just control but Acton is a slippery customer.
Funakoshi prevents Acton from standing back up.
Acton pushes Funakoshi off and gets back to his feet.
Acton is breathing heavily.
Funakoshi misses with a takedown attempt
and Acton counters with a shoot takedown. Funakoshi fights it but they end up in guard.
Acton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Acton stands up over Funakoshi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Funakoshi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Acton!
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!
Acton trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi looking to control but Acton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
You get the feeling that Acton really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Funakoshi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Acton wants to try and get back to his feet.
Funakoshi controlling from mount.
Acton is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funakoshi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Acton because Funakoshi loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Acton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Funakoshi throws a sloppy head kick and Acton moves out of range easily.
Acton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Funakoshi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Acton keeping moving, preventing Funakoshi from controlling successfully.
Acton wants to stand and escape but Funakoshi is having none of it.
Funakoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Acton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acton keeping moving, preventing Funakoshi from controlling successfully.
Acton scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funakoshi moves away.
Acton misses the shot to the body.
Acton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Funakoshi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Acton trying to control the position from guard on top but Funakoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funakoshi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Funakoshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Acton with a nice head shot there.
Acton landing some decent shots from guard.
Funakoshi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Acton landing with the ground and pound.
Funakoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Funakoshi, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acton stands up over Funakoshi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Acton scoring with some ground and pound.
Acton lands a couple of digs.
Funakoshi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Acton is working Funakoshi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Acton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Acton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Funakoshi's head.
Acton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Acton postures up and lands a big shot to Funakoshi's brow.
Acton preventing the sweep.
Acton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Acton stopping the sweep attempt from Funakoshi.
Acton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Funakoshi's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton looking to pass the guard.
Acton lands a couple of elbows.
Funakoshi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Acton controls the pace.
Acton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Acton trying to control the position from guard on top but Funakoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Funakoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Acton is one step ahead there.
Acton trying to control the position from guard on top but Funakoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Acton throws a body punch but Funakoshi moves out of range.
Acton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Funakoshi misses with a takedown attempt
and Acton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Funakoshi won't be happy with that.
Acton is putting a hurting on Funakoshi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Acton wants to control but Funakoshi is keeping him busy.
Funakoshi is looking to regain half guard here but Acton keeps moving and retains side control.
Funakoshi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Funakoshi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Funakoshi is looking for a sweep.
Funakoshi is not content to let Acton control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Acton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Funakoshi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Acton dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Funakoshi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Acton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Funakoshi!
Acton lands a nice shot to the head.
Funakoshi is looking to get to half guard.
Peter Acton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Acton landing punches.
Funakoshi gets back to half guard.
Acton 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.
Acton slips a nice elbow through Funakoshi's hands, connecting with Funakoshi's forehead.
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. Acton connects with a nice short shot to Funakoshi's temple.
Acton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Funakoshi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Funakoshi taking some punishment here, with Acton in his half guard.
Acton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Acton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Acton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Funakoshi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton is working Funakoshi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Acton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Acton preventing the sweep.
Acton stands up over Funakoshi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Acton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Funakoshi's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Funakoshi is on top in guard.
Acton pushes Funakoshi off and scrambles back to his feet.
Funakoshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acton.
Funakoshi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Funakoshi tries to move into range but Acton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Acton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Funakoshi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Acton counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi tries to buck Acton off but Acton is having none of it.
Acton wants to control but Funakoshi is keeping him busy.
Funakoshi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Funakoshi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Acton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ginchin Funakoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Acton trying to control but Funakoshi is working from the bottom.
Acton landing with the ground and pound.
Funakoshi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Funakoshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Acton manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acton wants to get back to his feet but Funakoshi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton keeping moving, preventing Funakoshi from controlling successfully.
Funakoshi stops Acton from standing up.
Funakoshi wants to control from the top but Acton keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Acton blocks a head kick by Funakoshi.
Acton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Funakoshi's guard.
Acton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Acton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Acton is looking to work some ground and pound but Funakoshi has wrist control.
Acton postures up and lands a big shot to Funakoshi's brow.
Funakoshi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Acton's guard.
Funakoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Acton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acton uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Peter Acton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funakoshi fails with the takedown
and Acton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Funakoshi won't be happy with that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Acton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Acton 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Acton!
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