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WEC 9: Ljungberg vs Henriques PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Electrolux McNugget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dong Chim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Electrolux McNugget has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Electrolux McNugget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dong Chim!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNugget misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from McNugget.
Chim fails in his attempt to clinch.
McNugget works the jab nicely.
Chim tries to clinch up but McNugget circles away and keeps his distance.
Chim drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McNugget is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McNugget seems to be working for a kimura but Chim defends the submission attempt.
Chim trying to control from the bottom.
Chim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chim looking for submissions off his back.
McNugget works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNugget swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chim is now in McNugget's guard. A big mistake from McNugget there, giving up the dominant position!
McNugget working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chim postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McNugget is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chim, into his guard.
McNugget passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNugget tries for a kimura but Chim is defending well.
McNugget is breathing heavily.
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Chim is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McNugget is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McNugget wants to free his trapped foot but Chim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McNugget is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chim is just riding it out for now. McNugget eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chim is trying to get back to full guard.
Chim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McNugget is trying to work for a kimura but Chim is defending well.
Chim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McNugget pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McNugget pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McNugget shoots in for a takedown but Chim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McNugget shoots in looking for a takedown. Chim tries to sprawl out of it but McNugget keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McNugget paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chim shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chim won't allow McNugget to sweep him here.
Chim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McNugget looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chim has picked McNugget up and slammed him! McNugget can't keep hold of the triangle and Chim manages to pass to side control!
McNugget is trying to escape the position but Chim is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dong Chim will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McNugget will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chim scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McNugget is just riding it out for now. Chim eventually gives up the hold.
Chim passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chim has hold of McNugget's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McNugget manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chim wants to get back to his feet but McNugget is holding on tight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McNugget is looking to improve his position but Chim isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNugget is working hard here to advance position.
Chim wants to finish this one by submission but McNugget is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chim.
Chim is looking to stand but Chim has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
McNugget manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Chim. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McNugget is not content to let Chim control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McNugget gets back to full guard.
Chim trying to control the position from guard on top but McNugget is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNugget working for a triangle but Chim defends it easily.
McNugget is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chim defends well.
McNugget looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chim passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chim prevents McNugget from improving his position.
Chim is keen to just control but McNugget is a slippery customer.
McNugget looking for a kimura from the bottom but Chim passes into side control!
Chim is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McNugget has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McNugget manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chim won't allow McNugget to pass to mount.
McNugget is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McNugget.
McNugget is pressing down on Chim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chim is holding on for now.
McNugget is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Chim has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McNugget pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Chim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McNugget throws a lazy right hand but Chim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McNugget keeps the fight on the outside.
Chim is looking to clinch but McNugget is avoiding it.
Chim slips under a jab from McNugget.
Chim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dong Chim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNugget keeps the fight on the outside.
Chim slips under a jab.
McNugget swats away the attempt to clinch by Chim.
Chim wants to clinch up but McNugget keeps it at a distance.
McNugget jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McNugget.
McNugget closes the distance and clinches up with Chim, looking for a takedown. McNugget pushes Chim against the cage but Chim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chim is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNugget circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chim shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chim is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McNugget looking for subs off his back but Chim has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chim seems to be looking for submissions.
Chim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. McNugget manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dong Chim has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNugget wants to sweep here but Chim controlling him for the moment.
McNugget manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McNugget moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chim has worked his arm free - good work by Chim!
Chim struggling a bit here.
McNugget is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chim has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chim is looking for a sweep.
McNugget goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chim rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McNugget's guard! Nice work there by Chim!
Chim landing some decent shots from guard.
Chim forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McNugget manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McNugget looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chim puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Electrolux McNugget has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNugget is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chim pulls his head out easily.
Chim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McNugget defends it well.
Chim is looking for a kimura but McNugget is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chim to get the leverage.
McNugget looking for submissions off his back.
Chim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dong Chim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McNugget is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dong Chim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chim winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dong Chim!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fujimoto Hatsuharu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatsuharu comes to the cage accompanied by Ohh Ahh. Borisov has chosen BLUNT- "The Iron Maiden" as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fujimoto Hatsuharu had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Fujimoto Hatsuharu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fujimoto Hatsuharu !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Borisov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatsuharu misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Hatsuharu .
Hatsuharu just misses with a punch to the body.
Borisov moves away from the strike by Hatsuharu .
Hatsuharu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hatsuharu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borisov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hatsuharu looks for the body kick but Borisov saw that one coming.
No joy there for Hatsuharu , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Borisov slips a straight right by Hatsuharu .
Borisov ducks under a wild hook from Hatsuharu .
Hatsuharu is breathing heavily.
Hatsuharu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Borisov scores with a takedown into Hatsuharu 's guard.
Hatsuharu has momentary wrist control but Borisov slips an elbow through the middle.
Borisov is in close to Hatsuharu 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Borisov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Borisov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov postures up and lands a big shot to Hatsuharu 's brow.
Borisov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borisov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hatsuharu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Borisov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Borisov wants to control from the top but Hatsuharu keeps moving.
Borisov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Borisov lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ivan Borisov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Borisov lands a head shot.
Fujimoto Hatsuharu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borisov moves out of range of the body kick.
Borisov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borisov lands a jab to the head.
Hatsuharu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Borisov is out of range and Hatsuharu settles back down.
Borisov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hatsuharu circles away quickly and effectively.
Borisov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hatsuharu keeping moving, preventing Borisov from controlling successfully.
Borisov passes Hatsuharu 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Borisov working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov is controlling the pace.
Borisov drops an elbow to the side of Hatsuharu 's head.
Borisov 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.
Hatsuharu taking some punishment here, with Borisov in his half guard.
Borisov drops an elbow to the side of Hatsuharu 's head.
Borisov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Borisov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Borisov lands a nice short elbow.
Borisov controlling the action here.
Borisov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hatsuharu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Borisov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hatsuharu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Borisov is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hatsuharu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Borisov controlling the action here.
Hatsuharu is refusing to be controlled, as Borisov sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Borisov.
Borisov is nestled in close to Hatsuharu , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hatsuharu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Borisov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Borisov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Borisov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Borisov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Borisov works over Hatsuharu with some ground and pound from guard.
Borisov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borisov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Borisov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hatsuharu is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatsuharu keeping moving, preventing Borisov from controlling successfully.
Borisov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatsuharu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Borisov has passed into half guard!
Borisov stalling.
Hatsuharu tries to roll over but Borisov keeps him under control.
Borisov lands strikes from half guard.
Borisov wants to control but Hatsuharu is keeping him busy.
Borisov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hatsuharu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Borisov working Hatsuharu over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hatsuharu keeps working.
Borisov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Borisov controlling the pace.
Hatsuharu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Borisov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Borisov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ivan Borisov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Borisov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Borisov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Borisov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hatsuharu is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov working over Hatsuharu with some ground and pound. Hatsuharu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hatsuharu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borisov not doing much here.
Borisov winds up and cracks Hatsuharu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Borisov 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.
Borisov is trying to control the action in half guard but Hatsuharu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Borisov controlling the action here.
Borisov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Borisov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ivan Borisov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nice strikes from Borisov there.
Hatsuharu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Borisov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hatsuharu wants to control but Borisov is keeping busy.
Borisov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Borisov is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hatsuharu has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Borisov 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. This is the final round!
Borisov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Borisov showed some decent athleticism there.
Borisov winds up and cracks Hatsuharu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Borisov trying to control from half guard but Hatsuharu is working away.
Borisov slips a nice elbow through Hatsuharu 's hands, connecting with Hatsuharu 's forehead.
Borisov is thwarting Hatsuharu 's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hatsuharu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Borisov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Borisov trying to control from half guard but Hatsuharu is working away.
Borisov wants to pass to mount but Hatsuharu is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Borisov tries to pass to full mount but Hatsuharu defends it.
Borisov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hatsuharu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hatsuharu is not content to let Borisov control the position.
Borisov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Borisov winds up and cracks Hatsuharu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Borisov trying to control from half guard but Hatsuharu is working away.
Borisov slips a nice elbow through Hatsuharu 's hands, connecting with Hatsuharu 's forehead.
Borisov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Borisov working Hatsuharu over with strikes.
Borisov controlling the pace.
Borisov lands strikes from half guard.
Borisov winds up and cracks Hatsuharu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Borisov working over Hatsuharu with some ground and pound. Hatsuharu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Borisov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov prevents Hatsuharu from improving his position.
Borisov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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. Borisov connects with a nice short shot to Hatsuharu 's temple.
Borisov working over Hatsuharu with some ground and pound. Hatsuharu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Borisov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hatsuharu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Borisov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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. Borisov connects with a nice short shot to Hatsuharu 's temple.
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. Borisov connects with a nice short shot to Hatsuharu 's temple.
Hatsuharu is trying to stand back up but Borisov is controlling him
Hatsuharu is staying active underneath Borisov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Borisov 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisov drops an elbow to the side of Hatsuharu 's head.
Borisov controlling the action here.
Borisov is trying to control the action in half guard but Hatsuharu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Borisov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Borisov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hatsuharu has hold of Borisov's hands but Borisov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, Borisov seems content to control.
Hatsuharu taking some punishment here, with Borisov in his half guard.
Borisov is nestled in close to Hatsuharu , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Borisov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Borisov slips a nice elbow through Hatsuharu 's hands, connecting with Hatsuharu 's forehead.
Fujimoto Hatsuharu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Borisov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Borisov is nestled in close to Hatsuharu , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Borisov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Borisov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Borisov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bako Mcrotski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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285 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brandy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bako Mcrotski!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Bako Mcrotski has been cut.
Couture sizes up Mcrotski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Couture lands a left and a right that send Mcrotski crashing to the mat, dazed. Couture thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mcrotski is rocked!
Mcrotski looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcrotski looks for a takedown but Couture sprawls well.
No joy there for Couture, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Are you kidding me?! Couture ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Mcrotski clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brandy Couture!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Agent Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shuuji Hanamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shuuji Hanamoto has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Agent Wang's chin.
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Agent Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shuuji Hanamoto!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang wants to clinch up but Hanamoto keeps it at a distance.
Hanamoto closes the distance but Wang moves to the side
and Wang moves into the clinch.
Wang lands an elbow just above Hanamoto 's eye.
It looks like Shuuji Hanamoto has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wang throws an elbow but misses.
Hanamoto avoids a wild elbow strike from Wang.
Hanamoto blocks an elbow strike from Wang.
Hanamoto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hanamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wang.
Wang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hanamoto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hanamoto.
Wang pushes off an throws an elbow but Hanamoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hanamoto avoids a wild elbow strike from Wang.
Wang lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Shuuji Hanamoto's cut even more.
Wang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wang blocking some punches.
Wang keeps control of Hanamoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wang trying to land knees to the body.
Hanamoto stalling in the clinch but Wang improves position.
Hanamoto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wang smiles and moves away.
Agent Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shuuji Hanamoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wang blocks a leg kick.
Hanamoto darts in trying to clinch
and Wang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wang throws an elbow but misses.
Wang lands an elbow that stopped Hanamoto in his tracks for a moment.
Wang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hanamoto's defenses.
Hanamoto avoids the elbow strike from Wang, against the cage.
Wang lands an elbow just above Hanamoto 's eye.
The cut above Shuuji Hanamoto's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hanamoto blocks the elbow strike.
Wang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hanamoto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wang throws an elbow that misses.
Wang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wang lands an elbow inside.
Hanamoto avoiding damage as Wang throws knees to the body.
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.
Wang missing with knees to the body.
Wang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hanamoto's defenses.
Wang prevents the takedown attempt.
Wang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hanamoto's brow.
Hanamoto looking for a takedown.
Hanamoto avoids a wild elbow strike from Wang.
Hanamoto blocks the elbow strike.
Wang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shuuji Hanamoto's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shuuji Hanamoto's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Agent Wang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taka Httio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Puncharello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taka Httio !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Don Puncharello!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puncharello cracks Httio with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Httio looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Puncharello finish him?
Httio is rocked!
It looks like Taka Httio has been cut.
Httio looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Puncharello has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oh Httio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puncharello breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Don Puncharello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Httio leaves his chin hanging out and Puncharello seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Httio crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Puncharello!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matteus Trill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uette Keimolyliamokai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matteus Trill has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matteus Trill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Uette Keimolyliamokai!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Trill.
It looks like Uette Keimolyliamokai has been cut.
Trill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keimolyliamokai.
Trill misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Trill.
Trill throws a shot from downtown. Keimolyliamokai moves away and avoids it.
Keimolyliamokai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keimolyliamokai clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keimolyliamokai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trill pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trill tries to circle away but Keimolyliamokai has him pinned against the cage.
Keimolyliamokai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trill gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Keimolyliamokai has Trill pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trill manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matteus Trill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uette Keimolyliamokai.
Keimolyliamokai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Keimolyliamokai misses with a knee to the head.
Keimolyliamokai turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Keimolyliamokai manages to end up in side control.
Keimolyliamokai throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Trill taking punishment in the form of punches.
Trill is looking to regain half guard here but Keimolyliamokai keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trill gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Keimolyliamokai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Keimolyliamokai prevents Trill from improving his position.
Trill is working hard here to advance position.
Trill taking some punishment here, with Keimolyliamokai in his half guard.
Trill gets back to full guard.
Trill is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Trill has a closed guard, preventing Keimolyliamokai from standing up.
Keimolyliamokai is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Keimolyliamokai trying to control the position from guard on top but Trill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keimolyliamokai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trill working a defensive guard here.
Keimolyliamokai postures up and lands a big shot to Trill's brow.
Trill looking for a sweep. Not yet Trill, not yet.
Trill trying to keep a closed guard but Keimolyliamokai is proving a slippery customer.
Trill keeping moving, preventing Keimolyliamokai from controlling successfully.
Keimolyliamokai throwing strikes from guard but Trill blocks nicely.
Keimolyliamokai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Keimolyliamokai preventing the sweep.
Keimolyliamokai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Trill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Trill throws a body kick that misses.
Keimolyliamokai slips a jab from Trill.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trill missing with a left hand there. Keimolyliamokai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trill lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Keimolyliamokai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keimolyliamokai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Trill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keimolyliamokai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keimolyliamokai drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Trill is trying to improve his position.
Trill is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Keimolyliamokai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Trill wants to control but Keimolyliamokai is keeping busy.
Keimolyliamokai thows a huge punch but Trill dodges it nicely.
Keimolyliamokai looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Trill is trying to maintain the position but Keimolyliamokai is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trill tries to get to full guard but Keimolyliamokai has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Keimolyliamokai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trill wants to improve his position but Keimolyliamokai is controlling well.
Trill trying to control from the bottom.
Keimolyliamokai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Keimolyliamokai lands a nice short elbow.
Trill on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keimolyliamokai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Keimolyliamokai takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Trill wants to improve his position but Keimolyliamokai is controlling well.
Trill wants to control but Keimolyliamokai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trill is looking for a sweep. Keimolyliamokai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keimolyliamokai lands with a punch from half guard.
Keimolyliamokai wants to pass to mount but Trill is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matteus Trill will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uette Keimolyliamokai's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A big left from Trill misses.
Trill jabs Keimolyliamokai right on the nose. Keimolyliamokai blinks but takes it well.
Trill lands a left and a right that send Keimolyliamokai crashing to the mat, dazed. Trill thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That has opened up Uette Keimolyliamokai's cut even more.
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!
Trill misses with the combination.
A combination from Trill does no damage.
Keimolyliamokai moves away from the strike by Trill.
Trill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Trill throws a right hand that Keimolyliamokai ducks under and follows up with a left that Keimolyliamokai also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Trill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trill scores with a three punch combo!
The cut above Uette Keimolyliamokai's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trill loads up on a big right hand but Keimolyliamokai slips the punch.
Trill waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Keimolyliamokai.
Matteus Trill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keimolyliamokai drives through and clinches with Trill against the cage.
Keimolyliamokai turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Keimolyliamokai manages to end up in side control.
Trill on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Trill tries to get out of the position.
Trill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Keimolyliamokai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trill takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Keimolyliamokai is putting a hurting on Trill here, landing some big shots from side control.
Trill is working to avoid the ground and pound but Keimolyliamokai connects with a decent elbow.
Keimolyliamokai grinds an elbow into Trill's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keimolyliamokai working away.
Trill is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Trill can't do much from the bottom here.
Trill tries to improve position but can't.
Trill on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Trill is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Keimolyliamokai advances to full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keimolyliamokai punishing his opponent with strikes.
Keimolyliamokai looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Trill is rocked!
Uette Keimolyliamokai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keimolyliamokai is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Trill can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Trill is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trill tries to hold on but Keimolyliamokai pushes him away.
Keimolyliamokai connects with a bit shot that sees Trill covering up! More strikes from Keimolyliamokai and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Keimolyliamokai is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uette Keimolyliamokai!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Laurent Gardan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gardan comes to the cage accompanied by "Know your enemy" - RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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20
194 lbs
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191 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Laurent Gardan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Jay!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay misses with a low kick.
Jay wants to slow Gardan down by chopping away at his legs.
Gardan throws a leg kick that misses.
Gardan looks to land a body kick but Jay moved away.
Gardan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gardan with a jab.
Gardan misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Gardan is predictable there
so Jay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gardan trying to strike off his back.
Gardan keeping moving, preventing Jay from controlling successfully.
Jay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jay trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gardan trying to control the position.
Jay trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gardan misses with a leg kick
and Jay counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gardan!
Jay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gardan is looking to escape.
Jay is going olschool here, as he tries to force Gardan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gardan shrugs it off.
Jay moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gardan has worked his arm free - good work by Gardan!
Gardan struggling a bit here.
Gardan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jay goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gardan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jay but great work by Gardan.
Gardan wants to control but Jay is keeping him busy.
Jay tries to improve position but can't.
Gardan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jay is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gardan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jay is trying to improve his position.
Gardan wants to control but Jay is keeping him busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gardan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jay to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jay wants to control from the top but Gardan keeps moving.
Jay looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardan trying to keep a closed guard but Jay is proving a slippery customer.
Jay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jay on the ground.
Jay trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jay is looking to work some ground and pound but Gardan has wrist control.
Gardan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gardan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jay is out of range.
Jay drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Gardan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gardan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardan is keeping the position for now.
Gardan trying to control the position.
Jay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jay wants to control from the top but Gardan keeps moving.
Gardan managing to control the position.
Gardan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Jay dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gardan lands a front kick.
Gardan scores with a head kick.
It looks like Bob Jay has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laurent Gardan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gardan tries to land a front kick but Jay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jay checks the leg kick.
Jay slips under a jab from Gardan.
Laurent Gardan is winning the standup battle so far.
Gardan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gardan avoids the body shot from Jay.
Jay tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gardan lands a big head kick that sends Jay tumbling to the mat! Gardan takes a step backwards and waves Jay back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jay blocks a head kick by Gardan.
Jay is breathing heavily.
Gardan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gardan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gardan defending well as Jay loads up on a big left hand.
Gardan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gardan scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Gardan.
Gardan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gardan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gardan motions for Jay to come forward. Gardan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gardan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gardan lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jay will feel that in the morning.
Gardan tries to clinch but Jay moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gardan - that will leave a mark!
Gardan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jay's calf.
Gardan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gardan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gardan thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay keeping moving, preventing Gardan from controlling successfully.
Jay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gardan wants to pass the guard but Jay is keeping the position.
Jay has his foot on Gardan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gardan works his way back into a safe position though.
Jay working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gardan has passed into half guard!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gardan lands a nice short elbow.
Gardan is thwarting Jay's attempts to control the position.
Gardan wants to stand but Jay has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay trying to control but Gardan postures up.
Gardan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jay is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gardan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gardan misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Gardan.
Jay ducks right into an uppercut from Gardan.
Gardan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gardan works over Jay with some ground and pound from guard.
Gardan wants to control from the top but Jay keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gardan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gardan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardan throwing strikes but missing.
Jay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gardan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gardan thows a big elbow that misses.
Gardan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laurent Gardan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Jay'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gardan lands with a right hand.
Laurent Gardan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gardan closes the distance but Jay moves to the side
and Jay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gardan's guard.
Gardan keeping moving, preventing Jay from controlling successfully.
Jay preventing the sweep.
Jay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gardan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bob Jay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gardan wants to sweep but no luck.
Jay is looking to work some ground and pound but Gardan has wrist control.
Gardan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jay checks a leg kick nicely.
Gardan is looking to score with low kicks.
Jay tries for a takedown but Gardan circles away easily
and Gardan counters with a good low kick that Jay was not able to check.
Gardan avoids the head kick by Jay.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gardan.
Gardan lands a front kick.
Gardan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gardan scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jay is out of range.
Gardan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gardan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jay.
Jay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gardan.
A head kick from Gardan lands but Jay takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gardan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gardan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gardan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jay is rocked!
Jay has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gardan.
Gardan throws a head kick that misses.
Gardan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jay steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gardan. That one must have hurt.
Gardan throws a low kick, looking for Jay's leg but Jay calmly moves out of range.
Gardan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gardan throws a push kick but Jay slaps the foot to one side.
Jay throws a head kick but Gardan moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jay moves into full guard.
Jay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gardan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jay lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gardan!
Gardan working to try and regain half guard.
Jay tries to control but Gardan wriggling away.
Jay goes for an armbar but Gardan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gardan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardan trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
Gardan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jay has his foot on Gardan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gardan works his way back into a safe position though.
Jay has his foot on Gardan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gardan works his way back into a safe position though.
Jay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gardan.
Gardan wants to control from the top but Jay keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laurent Gardan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gardan 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laurent Gardan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Bjirke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Arellanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ragnar Bjirke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jesus Arellanes!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arellanes throws a series of punches but Bjirke avoids them all with ease.
Arellanes tries to clinch up but Bjirke circles away and keeps his distance.
Bjirke misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arellanes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bjirke swings for the body but Arellanes moves out of range.
Bjirke moves out of range of the body kick.
Bjirke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arellanes.
Arellanes connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Ragnar Bjirke has been cut.
Arellanes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Bjirke as Arellanes shoots in.
Nice defenses there by Arellanes.
Bjirke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bjirke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arellanes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arellanes looks to land a combination. Bjirke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bjirke throws the left hand but Arellanes avoids the punch easily.
Arellanes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Arellanes does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Arellanes.
Bjirke throws a hook but Arellanes avoids it easily.
Arellanes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arellanes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bjirke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bjirke looks to throw the jab but Arellanes is out of range.
Bjirke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arellanes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arellanes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ragnar Bjirke's cut is getting worse.
Bjirke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bjirke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bjirke slips a jab and a cross from Arellanes.
Arellanes slips under a jab.
Arellanes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bjirke is breathing heavily.
Arellanes looks for the body kick but Bjirke saw that one coming.
Bjirke misses with a body shot.
Arellanes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Arellanes scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arellanes lands with a nice combination. Bjirke backs away looking to recover.
Arellanes throws a series of punches but Bjirke avoids them all with ease.
Arellanes misses with a series of wild punches.
Arellanes lands a left and a right that send Bjirke crashing to the mat, dazed. Arellanes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bjirke is rocked!
Ragnar Bjirke's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Arellanes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jeez, Ragnar Bjirke's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Arellanes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arellanes throws a combination. Bjirke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bjirke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bjirke seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Arellanes shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Bjirke is backing up but Arellanes catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Bjirke covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Arellanes Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Arellanes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Ljungberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afonso Henriques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikael Ljungberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Afonso Henriques!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ljungberg is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Ljungberg as Henriques shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Ljungberg as Henriques shoots in.
Ljungberg wants to clinch up but Henriques keeps it at a distance.
Ljungberg tries to clinch up.
Henriques fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henriques dives in and grabs Ljungberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ljungberg pushes down on Henriques's head and hops out.
Mikael Ljungberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Afonso Henriques.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ljungberg tries to clinch but Henriques moves out of range.
Henriques tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ljungberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Henriques swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ljungberg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Henriques counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Henriques fails with the takedown.
Henriques circles away from the clinch attempt
and Henriques holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ljungberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Henriques won't allow it.
Henriques tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henriques is working for takedown but Ljungberg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henriques tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ljungberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ljungberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ljungberg moves in looking to clinch but Henriques pushes him off.
Henriques throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ljungberg tries to clinch up
and Henriques counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henriques misses with a straight left.
Henriques feints and as Ljungberg raises his hands in defense, Henriques changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ljungberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henriques is looking to work some ground and pound but Ljungberg has wrist control.
Henriques has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henriques trying to control but Ljungberg is working from the bottom.
Henriques drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ljungberg dives on top into guard.
Ljungberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ljungberg trying to control but Henriques is working from the bottom.
Ljungberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henriques is trying to maintain the position but Ljungberg is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ljungberg is trying to control. Henriques wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henriques wants to control but Ljungberg is keeping busy.
Ljungberg working over Henriques with some ground and pound. Henriques looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
It looks like Afonso Henriques has been cut.
Henriques is looking to control Ljungberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henriques avoid being mounted?
Henriques is not content to let Ljungberg control the position.
Ljungberg is really struggling to control Henriques but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ljungberg working the head and body with strikes.
Henriques tries to get to full guard but Ljungberg has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Ljungberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Afonso Henriques's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Henriques rushes Ljungberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Henriques with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ljungberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henriques fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ljungberg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Henriques makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ljungberg stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henriques swats away the attempt to clinch by Ljungberg.
Ljungberg closes the distance but Henriques moves to the side
and Henriques counters by clinching up.
Henriques tries for a takedown. No joy.
Henriques has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ljungberg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mikael Ljungberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Afonso Henriques.
Ljungberg tries to break free but Henriques pushes him back against the cage.
Henriques drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ljungberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Ljungberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ljungberg gets underhooks to prevent Henriques's takedown attempt.
Henriques is breathing heavily.
Henriques lands a right hand.
Ljungberg misses with a body punch.
Ljungberg breaks the clinch.
Ljungberg tries to clinch but Henriques moves away
and Henriques counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ljungberg closes the distance but Henriques moves to the side
and Henriques counters by clinching up.
Ljungberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ljungberg stalls.
Ljungberg prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henriques jumps guard but Ljungberg stands there with Henriques around his waist. Henriques gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Henriques misses with a punch to the body.
Henriques landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ljungberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henriques.
Ljungberg wants to break free but Henriques has control.
Ljungberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ljungberg wants to clinch up but Henriques keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ljungberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ljungberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ljungberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henriques shoots for a double leg takedown but Ljungberg sprawls well. He's pushed Henriques's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ljungberg rushes Henriques and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ljungberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Henriques using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ljungberg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ljungberg has had enough of the clinch but Henriques keeps him there for the moment.
Henriques tries to pull guard but Ljungberg holds him up against the cage and eventually Henriques drops back down to his feet.
Henriques goes for a takedown attempt but Ljungberg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mikael Ljungberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ljungberg tries to clinch but Henriques is having none of it.
Ljungberg looks to clinch
and Henriques counters by moving into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ljungberg.
Ljungberg has Henriques pressed against the cage.
Ljungberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Henriques has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henriques goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ljungberg prevents it.
Ljungberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ljungberg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Henriques is keeping busy.
Ljungberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Ljungberg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Afonso Henriques's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Henriques changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ljungberg tries to avoid it but Henriques manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ljungberg to the ground. Ljungberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ljungberg tries to clinch there but Henriques circles away.
Ljungberg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Henriques counters with a nice body kick.
Henriques shoots in for a takedown but Ljungberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ljungberg tries to clinch up but Henriques circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriques keeps the fight on the outside.
Henriques looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mikael Ljungberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Afonso Henriques.
Henriques takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ljungberg tries to clinch but Henriques is having none of it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ljungberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Henriques circles away.
Ljungberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ljungberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ljungberg wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ljungberg instigates a clinch.
Henriques is trying to drag Ljungberg to the mat but Ljungberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ljungberg can't break the clinch.
Henriques has Ljungberg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ljungberg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ljungberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Henriques is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henriques tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ljungberg can't break the clinch.
Henriques has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ljungberg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ljungberg leaning against his opponent.
Ljungberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ljungberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ljungberg gets a clinch.
Ljungberg is pressed up against the cage. Henriques has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ljungberg down to the mat. Ljungberg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ljungberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ljungberg wants to clinch.
Ljungberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ljungberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henriques swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Henriques tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ljungberg swivels and escapes.
Ljungberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Henriques keeps the fight on the outside.
Ljungberg tries to clinch up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ljungberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henriques paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ljungberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henriques paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Ljungberg clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Afonso Henriques's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ljungberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Henriques swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ljungberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henriques paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henriques shoots for a double leg takedown but Ljungberg sprawls well. He's pushed Henriques's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henriques fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ljungberg tries to clinch there but Henriques circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriques swats away the attempt to clinch by Ljungberg.
Henriques circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Henriques counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henriques will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ljungberg wants to clinch
and Henriques counters by moving into the clinch.
Ljungberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henriques.
Mikael Ljungberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Afonso Henriques.
Ljungberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ljungberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henriques.
Henriques is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ljungberg tries to circle away but Henriques has him pinned against the cage.
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.
Ljungberg trying to control the position but instead, Henriques has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ljungberg into the cage.
Ljungberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ljungberg misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Ljungberg.
Henriques is working for takedown but Ljungberg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henriques looking to throw knees to the head but Ljungberg is blocking nicely.
Ljungberg tries to land knees in the clinch but Henriques avoids the damage to the body.
Ljungberg is trying to break the clinch but Henriques has him pressed against the cage.
Ljungberg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henriques looking for a takedown.
Henriques is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ljungberg is trying to force a seperation but Henriques has the dominant position.
Ljungberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ljungberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ljungberg darts in trying to clinch
and Henriques counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henriques keeps control of Ljungberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Henriques has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ljungberg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henriques is trying to drag Ljungberg to the mat but Ljungberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henriques keeps control of Ljungberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ljungberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ljungberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henriques has him pressed against the cage.
Ljungberg tries to circle away but Henriques has him pinned against the cage.
Ljungberg breaks the clinch.
Ljungberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Afonso Henriques is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ljungberg drives through and clinches with Henriques against the cage.
Ljungberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ljungberg gets underhooks to prevent Henriques's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henriques jumps guard but Ljungberg stands there with Henriques around his waist. Henriques gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ljungberg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Henriques drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ljungberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Ljungberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ljungberg breaks the clinch.
Ljungberg tries to clinch up
and Henriques counters with a nice body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Ljungberg had his way with Afonso Henriques in that round.
The cut man is working on Afonso Henriques's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ljungberg tries to clinch but Henriques moves out of range.
Ljungberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ljungberg is looking to clinch.
Ljungberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriques wants to clinch
and Ljungberg counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ljungberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ljungberg tries to clinch up.
Henriques tries to clinch
and Ljungberg moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ljungberg is pressed up against the cage. Henriques has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ljungberg down to the mat. Ljungberg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Afonso Henriques seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henriques is looking to clinch but Ljungberg is avoiding it.
Ljungberg tries to clinch up
and Henriques counters with a low kick, right behind Ljungberg 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ljungberg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Henriques counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ljungberg is concentrating on defense, preventing Henriques from advancing position.
Ljungberg is pressing down on Henriques's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Henriques trying to control but Ljungberg is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ljungberg is pulling down on Henriques's head to control his posture.
Ljungberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Henriques manages to get himself to full guard.
Henriques keeping moving, preventing Ljungberg from controlling successfully.
Ljungberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henriques is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ljungberg advances position into side control!
Henriques is looking to regain half guard here but Ljungberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Mikael Ljungberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ljungberg moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Henriques is looking for a sweep.
Henriques is letting Ljungberg control him for a moment.
Henriques tries to buck Ljungberg off but Ljungberg is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Afonso Henriques has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee asks Ljungberg politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ljungberg prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mikael Ljungberg.
Well Ljungberg 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Ljungberg!
Mikael Ljungberg is the new heavyweight champion!
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