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AJFC 7: Clash of the Titans PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boka Kazami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Donitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boka Kazami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Donitz!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazami looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kazami lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Donitz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kazami won't allow Donitz to sweep him here.
Kazami might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kazami accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Donitz is on top in guard.
Donitz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Donitz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kazami wants to sweep but no luck.
Donitz 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.
Kazami knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Donitz on the ground.
Donitz looking to sit in guard and control but Kazami gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazami stopping the sweep attempt from Donitz.
Kazami could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Donitz is trying to keep Kazami in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazami trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kazami scores a takedown into full mount!
Kazami landing shots from mount.
Donitz is desperately trying to improve his position but Kazami has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazami throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Donitz because Kazami loaded up on that one.
Kazami landing strikes, looking to finish!
Donitz is bucking up trying to escape but Kazami cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kazami misses with a head shot.
Donitz is looking to improve his position but Kazami isn't that keen on the idea.
Kazami misses with a head shot.
Kazami scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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!
Kazami avoids the attempt from Donitz to control.
Kazami looking to ground and pound but Donitz is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donitz wants to control but Kazami is having none of it.
Donitz can't escape the position.
Donitz blocking the ground and pound.
Kazami throwing strikes here but Donitz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kazami punching from mount but Donitz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Donitz wants to hold on but Kazami pushes him away.
Kazami scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Donitz?
Kazami throws some wild stikes that Donitz manages to avoid easily.
Donitz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kazami pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kazami scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Donitz?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazami putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Donitz looks gassed!
Kazami unloads with some shots from mount but Donitz bucks and avoids them well.
Kazami landing punches.
Kazami jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Donitz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Donitz and Kazami has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazami taking a breather here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazami throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boka Kazami 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.
Kazami tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazami changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Donitz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kazami throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Donitz works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kazami sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Donitz defending well though.
Donitz manages to get to full guard.
Donitz has Kazami pulled in close to control his posture.
Donitz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donitz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Donitz has Kazami pulled in close to control his posture.
Donitz trying to keep a closed guard but Kazami is proving a slippery customer.
Kazami landing some decent shots from guard.
Kazamiis looking to pass into half guard but Donitz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Donitz is in guard.
Kazami keeping moving, preventing Donitz from controlling successfully.
Donitz prevents Kazami from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donitz slips nicely into half guard.
Kazami is trying to get back to full guard.
Donitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazami keeps working.
Donitz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kazami sees it coming and defends easily.
Donitz is breathing heavily.
Kazami tries to roll over but Donitz keeps him under control.
Kazami moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazami is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donitz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kazami manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kazami closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kazami is thwarting Donitz's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donitz regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazami with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kazami missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kazami with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kazami postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kazami wants to control from the top but Donitz keeps moving.
Donitz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Donitz wants to finish this one by submission but Kazami is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Donitz.
Kazami is trying desperately to improve position.
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 Boka Kazami will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Donitz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kazami decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Donitz's guard.
Kazami throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Donitz trying to keep a closed guard but Kazami is proving a slippery customer.
Kazami wants to get up but he can't break Donitz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Donitz working a defensive guard here.
Kazami trying to control the position from guard on top but Donitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazami postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Donitz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kazami has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazami throws a strike but Donitz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kazami keeping moving, preventing Donitz from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kazami drives through with a takedown into guard.
Donitz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kazami manages to get himself to full guard.
Donitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazami is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donitz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kazami bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Donitz wants to control but Kazami postures up.
Kazami tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Donitz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Donitz can't do much from the bottom here.
Donitz keeping his opponent close.
Kazami wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donitz keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazami looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Donitz is avoiding damage well.
Donitz regains half guard.
Kazami lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Donitz manages to get to full guard.
Donitz working a defensive guard here.
Kazami trying to control the position from guard on top but Donitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Donitz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kazami looking to sit in guard and control but Donitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kazami keeping moving, preventing Donitz from controlling successfully.
Donitz looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boka Kazami showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kazami 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boka Kazami!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noli Santander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noli Santander has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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150 lbs
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146 lbs
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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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noli Santander!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki dives in and grabs Santander's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santander pushes down on Aoki's head and hops out.
Santander fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santander is looking to clinch.
Santander tries to close the distance and clinch but Aoki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aoki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aoki is working for a kimura but Santander is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki wants to work for an arm triangle but Santander is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santander tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for submissions but instead, Santander has regained full guard.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
Santander is trying to keep Aoki in close.
Santander manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aoki manages to get himself to full guard.
Santander trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santander slips nicely into half guard.
Santander is keen to just control but Aoki is a slippery customer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santander throwing shots but Aoki is blocking nicely.
Santander has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aoki looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Santander is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Aoki is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Aoki fending off the submission attempt from Santander.
Santander has the hooks in. Aoki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santander is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Aoki knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Aoki for a finish.
Aoki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Santander has hold of Aoki's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Aoki manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Aoki is trying desperately to improve position.
Santander is working for a guillotine from mount but Aoki frees his head quite easily.
Aoki can't escape the position.
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.
Santander can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
Santander wants to finish this one by submission but Aoki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Santander.
Aoki gets back to half guard.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santander pulls his head out easily.
Santander trying to pass the guard but Aoki defending well.
It looks like Santander is going to stand back up.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noli Santander dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight stays on the outside here - Santander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santander has his feet on Aoki's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Santander takes the fight into the clinch.
Santander is working Aoki over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown but Santander sprawls well. He's pushed Aoki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santander rushes Aoki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santander lands an elbow inside that Aoki shrugs off.
Santander has Aoki pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Santander pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Aoki tumbling to the mat - Santander dives into Aoki's guard.
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santander doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santander manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santander thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santander stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santander passes Aoki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Santander stands up out of the half guard.
Santander gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aoki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Santander is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aoki, into his guard.
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Santander is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Aoki Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Santander's back instead.
Aoki looking for the choke but no joy.
Santander turns into Aoki and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santander gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Santander doesn't manage to clinch there - Aoki circles away.
Santander wants to clinch.
Shinya Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santander throws a head kick but Aoki moves out of range.
Santander fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Aoki or perhaps it was just good defense by Santander which made him look bad.
Santander lands a nice looking body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santander is looking to clinch but Aoki is avoiding it.
Santander stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki swats away the attempt to clinch by Santander.
Santander lands with a kick to the ribs.
Santander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aoki tries to keep at a distance but Santander has taken the fight into the clinch.
Santander lands an elbow inside that Aoki shrugs off.
Santander landing knees to the body.
Santander creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aoki's defenses.
Santander manages to break the clinch.
Santander tries to clinch up.
Santander moves into range and clinches up with Aoki.
Santander stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Santander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noli Santander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aoki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Aoki swats away the attempt to clinch by Santander.
Santander tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Santander lands a nice looking body shot.
Santander stuffs the takedown attempt from Aoki. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet.
Santander throws a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Santander.
Santander is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santander tries to clinch up but Aoki circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aoki shoots in and drives through. Santander sprawls well.
Noli Santander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santander wants to clinch up but Aoki keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santander tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Santander is looking to clinch but Aoki is avoiding it.
Santander throws a head kick that Aoki semi-blocks.
Santander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aoki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santander wants to clinch up but Aoki keeps it at a distance.
Santander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Santander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aoki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aoki moves out of range as Santander throws a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aoki.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki gets caught flat footed, as Santander shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santander defends well.
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santander has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aoki is proving hard to escape from.
Aoki can't keep his opponent in guard - Santander advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santander is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santander trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Santander. Oh but Aoki has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Santander goes limp - he's gone! Aoki jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shinya Aoki!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ichiro Maki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brosif Stalin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ichiro Maki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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149 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichiro Maki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brosif Stalin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalin misses with a wild combination.
Stalin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stalin doesn't manage to clinch there - Maki circles away.
Stalin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maki tries to land a knee to the head but Stalin blocks with his arms.
Maki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maki tries a knee to the head but Stalin blocks it.
Stalin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stalin tries to clinch up.
Stalin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stalin gets caught flat footed, as Maki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stalin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stalin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maki defends well.
Stalin 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.
Stalin wants to get back to his feet but Maki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stalin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalin keeping moving, preventing Maki from controlling successfully.
Stalin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maki is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stalin looks gassed!
Maki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stalin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maki is aware though and is defending well.
Maki 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maki postures up and lands a big shot to Stalin's brow.
Maki working some strikes from top position.
Maki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stalin wants to get back to his feet but Maki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stalin looking for a guillotine here but Maki defends easily.
Maki lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stalin working for a triangle but Maki defends it easily.
Maki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Maki clinches with his opponent.
Stalin breaks the clinch.
Stalin wants to clinch
and Maki moves into the clinch.
Maki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Maki dodges an elbow strike from Stalin.
Stalin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maki avoiding damage as Stalin throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maki slowing the pace effectively.
Maki manages to break the clinch.
Stalin lands a head kick!
Maki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stalin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stalin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Maki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maki.
Maki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stalin wants to clinch
and Maki counters by moving into the clinch.
Maki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stalin wants to clinch up but Maki keeps it at a distance.
Stalin throws a head kick that half lands.
Stalin moves in looking to clinch but Maki pushes him off.
Maki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stalin moves into the clinch.
Maki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maki missing with knees to the body.
Stalin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalin breaks the clinch.
Stalin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maki is trying to keep Stalin in close.
Stalin stops Maki from standing up.
Stalin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stalin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stalin stops Maki from standing up.
Stalin wants to control from the top but Maki keeps moving.
Maki wants to sweep but no luck.
Stalin stands up from Maki's guard - Stalin perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brosif Stalin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stalin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maki takes one on the button.
Maki connects with a high kick.
Maki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ichiro Maki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stalin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stalin works over Maki's head and body with a nice combination.
Stalin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stalin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maki counters with a head kick.
Stalin lands a head shot.
Maki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stalin. Stalin obviously looking to wear him down.
Stalin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maki, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stalin lands with a slapping head kick.
Maki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalin tries to clinch
and Maki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stalin gets full guard.
Stalin has his feet on Maki's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stalin lands with a slapping head kick.
Stalin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stalin is looking to clinch.
Maki swats away the attempt to clinch by Stalin.
Maki shoots and misses
and Stalin moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Maki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maki is trying to break the clinch but Stalin has him pressed against the cage.
Stalin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stalin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maki has Stalin pressed against the cage, preventing Stalin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maki avoids it.
Maki misses with a knee strike.
Stalin looking to stall.
Stalin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stalin stands up from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maki is looking to clinch but Stalin is avoiding it.
Stalin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stalin clinches but Maki breaks the clinch
and Maki moves into the clinch.
Stalin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maki scores with a takedown into Stalin's guard.
Stalin has his feet on Maki's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Maki clinches.
Stalin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalin stalling in the clinch but Maki improves position.
Stalin tries to circle away but Maki has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maki has Stalin pressed against the cage.
Stalin tries to land a knee to the head but Maki blocks with his arms.
Stalin can't break the clinch.
Maki misses with a knee strike.
Maki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stalin avoids it.
Stalin breaks the clinch.
Stalin feints and as Maki raises his hands in defense, Stalin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stalin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maki, up you get!
Maki tries to clinch up but Stalin circles away and keeps his distance.
Stalin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stalin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stalin.
Stalin wants to clinch
and Maki counters with a shoot takedown. Stalin fights it but they end up in guard.
Stalin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stalin pushes Maki off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maki clinches up with Stalin and pushes him back against the cage.
Stalin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stalin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stalin doesn't manage to clinch there - Maki circles away.
Stalin is looking to clinch.
Stalin darts in trying to clinch
and Maki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maki works his way into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalin wants to control but Maki is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Stalin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
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 Ichiro Maki will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Maki clinches up against the cage.
Maki landing knees to the body.
Stalin is pushing Maki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stalin blocks an elbow strike from Maki.
Maki trying to stall but Stalin improves his position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maki tries to stall but Stalin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stalin breaks the clinch.
Stalin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maki has a closed guard, preventing Stalin from standing up.
Stalin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maki is keeping the position for now.
Stalin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stalin drops back looking for a leg! Maki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maki manages to kick Stalin off! Stalin jumps back into Maki's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Maki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stalin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stalin stands up and waves to Maki to follow him.
Stalin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stalin wanted to stand there but Maki had control of the position.
Maki keeping full guard, as Stalin tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalin wanted to stand there but Maki had control of the position.
Maki keeping moving, preventing Stalin from controlling successfully.
Stalin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maki is proving hard to escape from.
Stalin postures up.
Stalin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maki misses with a head kick.
Stalin moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maki misses with an elbow strike.
Maki misses with a knee to the head.
Stalin tries a knee to the head but Maki blocks it.
Maki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stalin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maki scores with a shoulder strike.
Maki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stalin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stalin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maki avoiding damage as Stalin throws knees to the body.
Stalin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Stalin as Maki shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Maki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Stalin both land. Nice combination.
Maki drives through and clinches with Stalin against the cage.
Stalin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stalin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maki's sensitive parts.
Stalin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maki backs up against the cage.
Stalin scores with a takedown into Maki's guard.
Stalin trying to control the position from guard on top but Maki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stalin lands a couple of digs.
Maki keeping moving, preventing Stalin from controlling successfully.
Stalin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maki is looking to stand up but Stalin isn't so interested in that idea.
Stalin gets to his feet - Maki follows without any prompting.
Stalin fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maki moves in looking to clinch but Stalin pushes him off.
Maki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brosif Stalin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maki counters with a single leg into guard. Stalin didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalin tries to strike from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maki decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stalin, up you get!
Maki slips a jab and a cross from Stalin.
Maki swats away the attempt to clinch by Stalin.
Maki throws a head kick but Stalin moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brosif Stalin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stalin 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 Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brosif Stalin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rousimar Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rousimar Palhares looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rousimar Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Cartman!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Palhares looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Palhares takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Rousimar Palhares has been cut.
Palhares takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Palhares fails with the takedown.
Cartman scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from Cartman finds it's way through Palhares's defenses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cartman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palhares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Palhares is rocked!
Cartman connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Palhares out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Cartman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Angel Echano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tore Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Echano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Calling all skeleton. The key to victory for Jan Angel Echano has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jan Angel Echano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tore Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Echano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johansson avoids the head kick by Echano.
Johansson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Echano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Echano scoring well with a low kick there.
Echano scores with a leg kick.
Johansson looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping leg kick lands for Echano.
Echano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johansson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Echano scores with a leg kick.
Johansson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Tore Johansson has been cut.
Echano thumps Johansson with a low kick.
A head kick from Echano lands but Johansson takes it in his stride.
Echano keeps Johansson at a distance using the push kick.
Echano lands a nice looking body shot.
Echano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Echano works the jab nicely.
That has opened up Tore Johansson's cut even more.
Echano drops his shoulder and cracks Johansson with a huge uppercut! Johansson goes down! Can Echano finish him?
Johansson is rocked!
Echano decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Echano scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Echano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The cut above Tore Johansson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters circle, before Echano throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Johansson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Echano lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jan Angel Echano!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DK Oakston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DK Oakston will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Houston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, DK Oakston!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houston feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Oakston keeping full guard, as Houston tries to pass.
Houston trying to control but Oakston is working from the bottom.
Houston postures up.
Houston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Houston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oakston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Houston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Houston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Houston passes Oakston's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Houston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oakston looking for submissions off his back.
Oakston is trying to stand back up but Houston is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston trying to control the action but Oakston is working from the bottom.
Oakston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Houston is working away from the top position though.
Houston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oakston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Houston is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oakston is just riding it out for now. Houston eventually gives up the hold.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Houston lands a nice short elbow.
Houston thows a huge punch but Oakston dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houston prevents Oakston from standing back up.
Oakston kicks Houston off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oakston did well to prevent Houston getting side control.
Houston working over Oakston with some ground and pound. Oakston looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oakston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Houston lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Houston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Houston.
Oakston wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Houston.
Oakston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oakston.
Oakston looks gassed!
Houston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Houston wants to pass the guard but Oakston is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Houston 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.
Houston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Houston drops back looking for a leg! Oakston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oakston manages to kick Houston off! Houston jumps back into Oakston's guard.
Houston wants to control from the top but Oakston keeps moving.
Houston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Houston trying to control but Oakston is working from the bottom.
Houston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Houston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oakston is trying to control the position but Houston postures up.
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.
Houston fails to land the takedown.
Oakston throws a combination. Houston tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Houston takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Houston closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oakston to the mat! Oakston manages to get full guard.
Houston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Houston with a nice head shot there.
Oakston controls Houston momentarily but Houston frees himself.
Oakston wants to get back to his feet but Houston is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Houston content to stall in guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Houston dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Houston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oakston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Houston looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Houston lands a couple of digs.
Oakston keeping moving, preventing Houston from controlling successfully.
Houston works over Oakston with some ground and pound from guard.
Houston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oakston can't keep his opponent in guard - Houston advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Houston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Houston is looking for a kimura here.
Houston is working for a kimura but Oakston is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Houston 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.
Houston 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.
Houston postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Oakston to stand up.
Houston changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oakston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Houston cracks Oakston with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Oakston taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oakston can't do much from the bottom here.
Oakston tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oakston can't do much from the bottom here.
Oakston is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Houston lands a few punches from side control.
Houston working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oakston is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Houston asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Houston lands an elbow.
Houston moves into full mount!
Houston dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houston fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Marcus Houston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Houston landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Houston is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Oakston can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oakston is breathing heavily.
A nice elbow there by Houston.
Houston unloading with bombs!
Houston scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Houston scoring with strikes but Oakston is staying in there.
Houston lands a nice shot to the head.
Oakston is trying desperately to improve position.
Houston working the ground and pound effectively.
Houston controlling the pace for now.
Houston landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Oakston can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston cracks Oakston with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Houston scoring with strikes but Oakston is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Houston.
Oakston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oakston is bucking up trying to escape but Houston cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Houston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oakston can do to turn this around?
Houston scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Oakston?
Houston lands a big shot there that rocks Oakston but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Houston landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houston moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Oakston has worked his arm free - good work by Oakston!
Houston working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Houston dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Houston throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oakston was covering up waiting for the punch and Houston finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Houston wants to control from the top but Oakston keeps moving.
Houston stands up over Oakston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Houston thows a big elbow that misses.
Oakston lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Houston!
Oakston prevents Houston from getting the reversal.
Oakston sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Houston is squirming around, avoiding Oakston's attempts to control the action.
Houston is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston wants to hold on but Oakston pushes him away.
Oakston with the ground and pound from mount.
Oakston can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Houston is looking to escape.
Houston sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Oakston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Houston kicks off Oakston and gets to his feet.
Houston closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oakston to the mat! Oakston manages to get full guard.
Houston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oakston is keeping the position for now.
Houston trying to control but Oakston is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oakston wants to stand but Houston is controlling the position.
Houston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oakston has momentary wrist control but Houston slips an elbow through the middle.
Oakston wants to sweep but no luck.
Houston stands and steps away. Oakston gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Houston scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Houston winds up and cracks Oakston with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Houston passes into side control, despite Oakston's attempt to control the position.
Houston working the head and body with strikes.
Houston tries for a kimura but Oakston is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oakston explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Oakston tries for a takedown but Houston circles away easily
and Houston counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Oakston's guard now.
Houston connects with a couple of short punches.
Houston is stalling in the full guard.
Houston connects with a couple of short punches.
Oakston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Houston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston with a nice head shot there.
Houston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oakston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oakston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Houston controls the pace.
Houston chips away with some ground and pound.
Houston trying to control the position from guard on top but Oakston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Houston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oakston's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Houston's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Houston wants to control from the top but Oakston keeps moving.
DK Oakston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus Houston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oakston trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Houston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Houston, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Houston!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ginchin Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Cro Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Machida might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to in bloom. Cro Cop is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: love hurts. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mirko Cro Cop was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ginchin Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirko Cro Cop!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Cro Cop or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida which made him look bad.
Cro Cop drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Machida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cro Cop is one step ahead there.
Cro Cop wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida is looking for a triangle but Cro Cop pushes his legs off easily.
Machida is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Cro Cop rolls with it to try and escape but Machida cranks on the arm and Cro Cop is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ginchin Machida!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deuce Dillenger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenpachi Zaraki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deuce Dillenger has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Deuce Dillenger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenpachi Zaraki!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaraki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dillenger misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaraki misses with a takedown attempt - Dillenger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dillenger misses with a series of wild punches.
Dillenger lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Dillenger.
Zaraki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dillenger as he jumps to the side.
Deuce Dillenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
Dillenger stuffs the takedown.
Dillenger throws a front kick aimed at Zaraki's knee but Zaraki avoids it well.
Dillenger works the jab nicely.
It looks like Kenpachi Zaraki has been cut.
No luck for Zaraki with that takedown attempt.
Zaraki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dillenger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zaraki somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillenger misses with a looping left.
Dillenger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dillenger wants it to stay on the feet.
Zaraki shoots in looking for a takedown. Dillenger tries to sprawl out of it but Zaraki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dillenger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A good leg kick by Dillenger.
Zaraki looks gassed!
Dillenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaraki is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Dillenger.
Dillenger tries to bum rush Zaraki with a series of wild strikes but Zaraki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dillenger misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillenger throws a body punch but Zaraki moves out of range.
Zaraki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillenger kicks off Zaraki and gets to his feet.
Dillenger misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Zaraki.
Dillenger throws a head kick that misses.
Dillenger misses with an uppercut.
Deuce Dillenger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Dillenger as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Zaraki or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillenger which made him look bad.
Dillenger scores with a leg kick.
Zaraki tries to move into range but Dillenger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dillenger thumps Zaraki with a low kick.
Dillenger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dillenger throws a right hand that Zaraki ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaraki also avoids with ease.
Dillenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaraki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dillenger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zaraki somewhat.
Dillenger misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillenger with a jab.
Zaraki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zaraki shoots for a takedown but Dillenger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillenger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Deuce Dillenger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaraki fails with the takedown.
Dillenger throws a body punch but Zaraki moves out of range.
Dillenger just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillenger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zaraki backs up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dillenger throws a head kick that misses.
Dillenger throws the left hand but Zaraki avoids the punch easily.
Zaraki moves out of range as Dillenger strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deuce Dillenger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenpachi Zaraki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dillenger throws a right hand that Zaraki ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaraki also avoids with ease.
Dillenger scores with a head kick.
Deuce Dillenger is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillenger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dillenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaraki slips a jab and a cross from Dillenger.
Zaraki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dillenger sprawls well. Dillenger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zaraki gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaraki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zaraki tries to free his leg and advance position but Dillenger is retaining full guard.
Zaraki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dillenger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dillenger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dillenger!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaraki is trying to improve his position.
Dillenger tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dillenger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaraki keeps working.
Zaraki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dillenger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dillenger wants to control but Zaraki is keeping him busy.
Zaraki tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Dillenger looking to control but Zaraki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zaraki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zaraki passes Dillenger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zaraki is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Dillenger as he works his way to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillenger has his feet on Zaraki's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dillenger throws a head kick but Zaraki moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dillenger.
Dillenger scores with a spinning back kick!
Dillenger throws a hook to the side of Zaraki's head but Zaraki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dillenger throws a nice looking combination but Zaraki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dillenger but Dillenger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zaraki dodges the punch combination from Dillenger.
Zaraki shoots in for a takedown but Dillenger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Deuce Dillenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
Dillenger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deuce Dillenger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dillenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaraki is just out of range.
Zaraki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dillenger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zaraki fails with the takedown.
Zaraki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dillenger tries to avoid it but Zaraki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dillenger to the ground. Dillenger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deuce Dillenger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenpachi Zaraki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zaraki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zaraki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaraki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zaraki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dillenger is just riding it out for now. Zaraki eventually gives up the hold.
Zaraki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillenger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zaraki.
Zaraki is looking for a kimura but Dillenger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zaraki to get the leverage.
Zaraki wants to pass the guard but Dillenger is defending well.
Zaraki wants to work for an arm triangle but Dillenger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dillenger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dillenger is trying to stand back up but Zaraki is controlling him
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.
Zaraki thows a huge punch but Dillenger dodges it nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dillenger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaraki momentarily.
Zaraki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dillenger lands a jab.
Zaraki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dillenger's half guard.
Dillenger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dillenger is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillenger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zaraki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dillenger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dillenger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zaraki.
Dillenger lands a left hand.
Zaraki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dillenger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dillenger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaraki takes a shot to the head.
Zaraki is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zaraki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dillenger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dillenger crunches a lovely knee into Zaraki's ribcage.
Zaraki letting Dillenger take a breather here.
Zaraki is trying to force a seperation but Dillenger has the dominant position.
Dillenger cracks Zaraki with a nice body shot.
Dillenger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zaraki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dillenger working Zaraki over with knees to the body.
Dillenger scores a nice knee to the body.
Zaraki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dillenger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Deuce Dillenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
Dillenger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zaraki up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deuce Dillenger clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kenpachi Zaraki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zaraki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dillenger.
Dillenger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dillenger connects with a crisp jab.
Dillenger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dillenger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zaraki's calf.
Zaraki moves forwards but Dillenger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dillenger misses with a head kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dillenger throws a jab when Zaraki was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaraki fails with the takedown.
Dillenger lands with a kick to the temple. Zaraki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dillenger swinging wilding here.
Zaraki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zaraki dives in and grabs Dillenger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dillenger pushes down on Zaraki's head and hops out.
Deuce Dillenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
Dillenger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaraki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dillenger.
Zaraki dodges the punch combination from Dillenger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zaraki.
Dillenger throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaraki.
Dillenger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zaraki.
Dillenger throws a wild body kick that Zaraki sees coming a mile off.
Dillenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaraki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dillenger sprawls well initially but Zaraki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dillenger is doing well to control the position and prevent Zaraki from advancing to side control.
Zaraki trying to control from half guard but Dillenger is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki misses with a head shot. Dillenger uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dillenger controls Zaraki momentarily but Zaraki frees himself.
Zaraki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zaraki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zaraki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dillenger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dillenger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dillenger!
Dillenger creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dillenger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaraki keeps working.
Zaraki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dillenger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dillenger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaraki can do to turn this around?
Zaraki trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deuce Dillenger had his way with Kenpachi Zaraki in that round.
The cut man is working on Kenpachi Zaraki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Dillenger thows a body shot but no joy.
Dillenger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaraki throws out the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zaraki.
Dillenger misses with a straight right.
Dillenger misses with a low kick.
Dillenger looks to land a left hand but Zaraki moved out of range nicely.
Dillenger looks to land a combination but Zaraki avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Dillenger as Zaraki shoots in.
Dillenger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillenger just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Dillenger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaraki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dillenger is fending him off so far but Zaraki persists. Nope, Dillenger circles away and we're back to standing.
Deuce Dillenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
Dillenger catches Zaraki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dillenger slaps away a takedown attempt from Zaraki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dillenger misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Dillenger as Zaraki shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zaraki.
Dillenger cracks the inside of Zaraki's front leg.
Dillenger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dillenger throws a nice looking combination but Zaraki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zaraki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zaraki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dillenger.
Dillenger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillenger throws and low kick but Zaraki moves out of range easily.
Dillenger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zaraki has a takedown stuffed.
Dillenger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dillenger throws a nice looking combination but Zaraki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaraki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillenger is trying to stand.
Zaraki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dillenger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zaraki is looking for a kimura here.
Dillenger tries to roll over but Zaraki keeps him under control.
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.
Zaraki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zaraki is trying to control the action in half guard but Dillenger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaraki prevents Dillenger from improving his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A swing and a miss from Dillenger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deuce Dillenger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dillenger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:44
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deuce Dillenger!
Deuce Dillenger retains his light heavyweight title!
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