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AJFC Fight Night 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Deeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinnosuke Nohara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nohara is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dame Dame no Uta. 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 Shinnosuke Nohara was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mr Deeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinnosuke Nohara!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nohara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nohara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nohara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Deeds.
Deeds blocks a head kick by Nohara.
Deeds keeps the fight on the outside.
Deeds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Deeds.
Deeds avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nohara moves in looking to clinch but Deeds pushes him off.
Nohara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deeds tries to clinch but Nohara moves out of range.
Deeds clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nohara blocks an elbow strike.
Deeds takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Nohara.
Nohara gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nohara unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nohara lands an elbow inside.
Deeds jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nohara walks away with a smile on his face. Deeds gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nohara circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Deeds drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Nohara follows Deeds to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinnosuke Nohara!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nogueira's choice of entrance music: just lose it. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira tries to clinch up but Mir circles away and keeps his distance.
Nogueira tries to land a front kick but Mir steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nogueira is looking to clinch.
Mir stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mir wants it to stay on the feet.
Nogueira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nogueira is pressing down on Mir's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mir is holding on for now.
Mir is looking for a sweep. Nogueira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mir is working hard here to advance position.
Nogueira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mir is trying to get back to full guard.
Nogueira wants to free his trapped foot but Mir is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nogueira wants to stand up but Mir has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogueira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mir is defended easily by Nogueira.
Mir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nogueira tries to avoid it but Mir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nogueira to the ground. Nogueira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira doesn't manage to clinch there - Mir circles away.
Mir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nogueira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mir somewhat.
Nogueira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nogueira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nogueira rushes Mir and presses him up against the cage.
Nogueira misses with a knee to the head.
Nogueira jumps into guard, dragging Mir to the mat.
Nogueira manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nogueira.
Mir tries for a takedown but Nogueira circles away easily
and Nogueira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nogueira.
Nogueira wanted to stand there but Mir had control of the position.
Mir bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nogueira's guard.
Mir stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.
Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nogueira looks gassed!
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mir is really struggling to control Nogueira but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nogueira wants to stand up but Mir is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nogueira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mir pinned against the cage. Mir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mir shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nogueira is trying to defend but Mir finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nogueira keeps working.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
Nogueira is refusing to be controlled, as Mir sits in half guard.
Well, if Mir is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Mir there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Nogueira 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.
Mir shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nogueira's guard.
Nogueira has his feet on Mir's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nogueira tries to avoid it but Mir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nogueira to the ground. Nogueira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nogueira is defended easily by Mir.
Nogueira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frank Mir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nogueira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mir is looking for a sweep.
Nogueira has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mir!
Mir is desperately trying to improve his position but Nogueira has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mir has given up his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mir is trying desperately to improve position.
Nogueira stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Mir shoots in for a takedown but Nogueira shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira is looking to clinch but Mir is avoiding it.
Mir gets caught flat footed, as Nogueira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mir is working an open guard so Nogueira takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nogueira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mir!
Mir sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nogueira wants to pass to mount but Mir is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir kicks Nogueira off and gets back to his feet.
Mir fails to land with a series of punches.
Nogueira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nogueira wants it to stay on the feet.
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses.
Nogueira tries to clinch up but Mir circles away and keeps his distance.
Nogueira forces Mir back against the cage and clinches.
Nogueira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mir tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nogueira pulls Mir into guard.
Nogueira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mir is aware though and is defending well.
Mir stops Nogueira from standing up.
Mir wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mir is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nogueira Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mir's back instead.
Mir showing good submission defense here.
Nogueira tightening his grip on Mir, looking for the choke.
Antonio Nogueira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mir manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nogueira's guard. Nice work there by Mir.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nogueira is looking to stand up but Mir isn't so interested in that idea.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira looking for a sweep. Not yet Nogueira, not yet.
Nogueira wants to stand and escape but Mir is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mir closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Mir has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mir controlling the action here.
Mir'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Nogueira 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!
Nogueira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nogueira has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mir fails with the takedown
and Nogueira counters with a nice leg kick.
Nogueira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mir counters with a shoot takedown. Nogueira fights it but they end up in guard.
Nogueira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mir's guard.
Nogueira gets to his feet. Mir looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt
and Mir counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nogueira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira has his foot on Mir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mir works his way back into a safe position though.
Mir's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nogueira wants to stand and escape but Mir is having none of it.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira wants to sweep here but Mir controlling him for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nogueira is looking to clinch but Mir is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mir is defended easily by Nogueira.
Mir circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mir counters with a one-two to the body.
Nogueira moves into range and clinches up with Mir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mir being controlled against the cage.
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the head but Mir blocks with his arms.
Mir gets control of Nogueira's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mir will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nogueira trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mir's guard.
Mir not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nogueira would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Frank Mir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antonio Nogueira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mir is on top in guard.
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nogueira being controlled here, momentarily.
Mir trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mir content to stall in guard here.
Nogueira is controlling Mir's posture.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck.
Mir is working Nogueira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nogueira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mir slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Mir 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.
Nogueira decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mir swats away the attempt to clinch by Nogueira.
Mir is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nogueira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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 Frank Mir.
Well Nogueira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Nogueira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stan Best!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igor Santana!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Best manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Best preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Best wants to stand up but Santana is controlling him.
Best kicks Santana off and gets to his feet.
Santana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Best swivels and escapes.
Best tries to clinch there but Santana circles away.
No joy there for Best, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santana ducks under a wild hook from Best.
Best scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Santana shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Santana lands a couple of digs.
Santana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Santana keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Best's head.
Santana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santana stands up over Best, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Best wants to get back to his feet but Santana is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Best is breathing heavily.
Santana thows a big elbow that misses.
Santana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santana won't allow Best to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santana closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Best to the mat! Best manages to get full guard.
Santana postures up in Best's guard and throws a big left but Best blocks it.
Santana stops Best from standing up.
Best knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santana on the ground.
Best has momentary wrist control but Santana slips an elbow through the middle.
Santana lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Best is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Santana lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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.
Santana stands up over Best, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Santana works over Best with some ground and pound from guard.
Santana working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Santana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Best utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Best is looking to stand up but Santana isn't so interested in that idea.
Santana makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Best kicks Santana off and gets to his feet.
Santana tries for a takedown but Best sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Best as Santana shoots in.
Stan Best has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Santana.
Best fails in his attempt to clinch.
Best stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Best wants it to stay on the feet.
Santana moves out of range of the leg kick from Best.
Best throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santana.
Santana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Best's waist but Best gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santana off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Best as Santana shoots in.
Santana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Best tries to avoid it but Santana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Best to the ground. Best escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Best fails with a takedown attempt.
Santana shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Best wants to get back to his feet.
Santana passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Best!
Santana lands a big elbow.
Santana landing shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Santana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Santana dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Santana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Best lands a shot to the body.
Best is trying to drag Santana to the mat but Santana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Best has Santana pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Santana manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Santana stalling in the clinch but Best improves position.
Santana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santana doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Best holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Santana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Santana taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Santana looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Igor Santana.
Santana looks for a takedown but Best sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Best paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best misses with a head kick.
Santana 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.
Santana distracts Best with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Best wants to stand but Santana is controlling the position.
Santana postures up in Best's guard and throws a big left but Best blocks it.
Santana is in close to Best's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Best kicks Santana off and gets to his feet.
Best forces Santana back against the cage and clinches.
Best wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santana has him pressed against the cage.
Santana slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana breaks from the clinch.
Best fails to land with a series of punches.
Santana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Igor Santana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santana keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Best's head.
Best is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Santana lands a couple of digs.
Santana won't allow Best to get back to his feet.
Santana distracts Best with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Santana prevents Best from getting back to his feet.
Best 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.
Best is trying to break the clinch but Santana has him pressed against the cage.
Santana taking a breather.
Santana seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Best tries to pull guard but Santana holds him up against the cage and eventually Best drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Best. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Igor Santana.
Santana closes the distance looking to clinch
and Best counters with a nice double leg into side control. Santana won't be happy with that.
Santana pushes Best away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Best gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Best stands up and beckons Santana to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Best tries to clinch up
and Santana counters with a shoot takedown. Best fights it but they end up in guard.
Santana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Best is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santana is controlling him.
Santana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Best wants to stand up but Santana is controlling him.
Santana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Best's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Best kicks Santana off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Best misses the jab.
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 Stan Best will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Best gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santana counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Best pushes Santana off looking to stand but Santana dives back in and keeps control.
Santana has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Santana looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Santana scoring with strikes but Best is staying in there.
Santana landing strikes, looking to finish!
Best takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santana with shots to the head and body - Best looks very uncomfortable down there.
Santana scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Best?
Best somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best fails with the takedown
and Santana counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Best's guard now.
Santana prevents Best from getting back to his feet.
Santana landing with the ground and pound.
Best wants to stand but Santana is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Santana lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Santana fails to land the takedown.
Santana has his takedown stuffed
and Best counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Best throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santana counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Best is looking to stand up but Santana isn't so interested in that idea.
Best preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santana throws and elbow that misses. Best uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Santana's guard. Nice move by Best!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana wants to sweep here but Best controlling him for the moment.
Santana wants to stand but Best is controlling the position.
Best trying to control but Santana is working from the bottom.
Santana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Best manages to get himself to full guard.
Best preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Best wants to get back to his feet but Santana is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Santana working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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.
Santana is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Best is looking to stand up but Santana isn't so interested in that idea.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Best throws an overhand right that lands on Santana's shoulder, as Santana tries to avoid the shot.
Santana shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Best is trying to defend but Santana finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Best is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Santana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santana 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Santana!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igot Jits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Ustorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Igot Jits has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Igot Jits seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igot Jits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Ustorf!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jits throws a sloppy head kick and Ustorf moves out of range easily.
Jits misses with a body kick.
Sean Ustorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jits closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jits working away.
Ustorf 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.
Ustorf taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jits lands an elbow.
Jits controls the position.
Jits is looking to take a break and control but Ustorf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jits decides to stand back up.
Ustorf closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Jits out cold! Jits corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sean Ustorf!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Crosly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Son Goku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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235 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bill Crosly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Son Goku!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goku tries to avoid it but Crosly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goku to the ground. Goku escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crosly's sensitive parts.
Crosly could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Crosly is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Goku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Goku throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Crosly is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Son Goku!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuriyuki Kazuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Nuriyuki Kazuma 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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nuriyuki Kazuma!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kazuma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belfort somewhat.
Vitor Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazuma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Belfort closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Belfort wants to pass the guard but Kazuma is defending well.
Belfort missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Belfort moves into full mount! Kazuma won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazuma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuma holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Belfort tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Belfort throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Belfort throwing strikes here but Kazuma is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Belfort lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Belfort throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kazuma because Belfort loaded up on that one.
Belfort throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Belfort thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Belfort is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kazuma can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Belfort lands with some strikes.
Kazuma taking shots to the head.
Belfort with the ground and pound from mount.
Kazuma looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazuma blocking the ground and pound.
Kazuma is in a horrible position here. Belfort smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kazuma is trying desperately to improve position.
Belfort thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Belfort is landing with some decent strikes but Kazuma is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kazuma is trying desperately to improve position.
Belfort avoids the attempt from Kazuma to control.
A nice elbow there by Belfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort with a couple of short strikes.
Kazuma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Belfort connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Belfort landing shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Belfort.
Belfort dominating with strikes here.
Belfort landing strikes from the mount and Kazuma is in trouble!
Belfort lands with some strikes.
Belfort lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort with good strikes from the mount here!
Belfort landing punches.
Belfort with shots to the head and body - Kazuma looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Belfort connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Belfort cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Belfort 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.
Belfort cracks Kazuma with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belfort lands a nice shot to the head.
Belfort breaks from Kazuma's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazuma takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Belfort cracks Kazuma with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Belfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Belfort dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Belfort drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Belfort thows a big elbow that misses.
Belfort throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kazuma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belfort trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belfort is looking to work some ground and pound but Kazuma has wrist control.
Belfort connects with a couple of short punches.
Belfort scoring with some ground and pound.
Belfort working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belfort postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belfort avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Belfort landing some decent shots from guard.
Kazuma looking for a guillotine here but Belfort defends easily.
Belfort thows a big elbow that misses.
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.
Kazuma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kazuma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belfort trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belfort scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Belfort with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Belfort keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kazuma's head.
Belfort lands a couple of digs.
Kazuma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belfort throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kazuma is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Belfort lands a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Belfort in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belfort accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kazuma is trying to control the position but Belfort postures up.
Belfort throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kazuma throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kazuma trying to control the position.
Belfort landing with the ground and pound.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Belfort fails with a takedown attempt.
Kazuma tries to clinch there but Belfort circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazuma with a poor takedown
so Belfort counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Belfort working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kazuma's head.
Belfort scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Belfort dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Belfort shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Kazuma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Belfort bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kazuma's guard.
Belfort with a nice head shot there.
Belfort is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kazuma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belfort postures up in Kazuma's guard and throws a big left but Kazuma blocks it.
Kazuma is trying to keep Belfort in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kazuma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belfort accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belfort with a nice head shot there.
Kazuma has momentary wrist control but Belfort slips an elbow through the middle.
Belfort trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Belfort shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kazuma is trying to defend but Belfort finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kazuma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Belfort looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kazuma with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Belfort throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vitor Belfort is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kazuma's thigh. Kazuma counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kazuma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Belfort working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Belfort distracts Kazuma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kazuma keeping moving, preventing Belfort from controlling successfully.
Vitor Belfort overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kazuma looking for a guillotine here but Belfort defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belfort in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belfort trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Belfort 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kazuma gets caught flat footed, as Belfort shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nuriyuki Kazuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazuma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Belfort showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Belfort, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Belfort!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenichi Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Silviera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenichi Yamamoto could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leandro Silviera's chin.
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184 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenichi Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leandro Silviera!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Silviera.
Silviera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Yamamoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yamamoto misses with a double jab
and Silviera counters with a left to the body.
Yamamoto misses with the combination.
Yamamoto clinches up with Silviera and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Yamamoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yamamoto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yamamoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silviera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yamamoto is defending well for now.
Yamamoto breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Yamamoto misses.
Silviera misses with a takedown attempt - Yamamoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silviera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yamamoto pinned against the cage. Yamamoto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yamamoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silviera.
Kenichi Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Silviera.
Silviera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamamoto circles away.
Yamamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silviera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yamamoto defends it nicely.
Yamamoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Kenichi Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto drives through and clinches with Silviera against the cage.
Yamamoto tries to circle away but Silviera has him pinned against the cage.
Yamamoto prevents Silviera from breaking the clinch.
Silviera prevents Yamamoto from breaking the clinch.
Yamamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silviera is defended easily by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a double jab
and Silviera counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Yamamoto!
Yamamoto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silviera won't let Yamamoto get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto wants to control but Silviera is having none of it.
Silviera wants to control the pace but Yamamoto is squirming around nicely.
Yamamoto is trying to stand up.
Silviera with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Silviera looks gassed!
Silviera working for a submission but Yamamoto is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silviera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yamamoto is looking to escape.
Yamamoto tries to lock up and control but Silviera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Silviera dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yamamoto tries to bum rush Silviera with a series of wild strikes but Silviera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silviera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yamamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamamoto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Silviera counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Yamamoto's guard now.
Silviera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamamoto is controlling Silviera's posture.
Silviera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yamamoto dives on top into guard.
Silviera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yamamoto defends well.
Silviera is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silviera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silviera keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yamamoto lands a couple of elbows.
Yamamoto scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yamamoto cracks Silviera with a solid left hand.
Yamamoto wants to get up but he can't break Silviera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silviera is working an open guard so Yamamoto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Yamamoto misses with a double jab
and Silviera counters with a takedown into side control.
Silviera is looking to take a break and control but Yamamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Yamamoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries to improve position but can't.
Leandro Silviera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yamamoto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silviera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yamamoto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yamamoto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silviera stands up from half guard.
Yamamoto lands a left and a right that send Silviera crashing to the mat, dazed. Yamamoto thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Silviera is rocked!
Yamamoto connects with a superb combination that knocks Silviera out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Yamamoto before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Silviera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenichi Yamamoto!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ahi Esta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake McIntosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahi Esta had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ahi Esta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blake McIntosh!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esta throws a sloppy head kick and McIntosh moves out of range easily.
Esta wants to land a leg kick but McIntosh is out of range.
McIntosh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McIntosh lands in his opponent's guard.
McIntosh won't allow Esta to sweep him here.
McIntosh trying to control but Esta is working from the bottom.
McIntosh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McIntosh prevents Esta from getting back to his feet.
McIntosh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esta is keeping the position for now.
Esta controls McIntosh momentarily but McIntosh frees himself.
Esta keeping moving, preventing McIntosh from controlling successfully.
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.
McIntosh fails with a takedown attempt.
McIntosh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Esta but Esta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Esta throws a leg kick but McIntosh moved away.
Esta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Esta leaves McIntosh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ahi Esta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake McIntosh.
The fighters circling - Esta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Esta lunges at McIntosh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McIntosh's hand.
It looks like Blake McIntosh has been cut.
McIntosh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Esta slaps away a takedown attempt from McIntosh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McIntosh looks gassed!
Esta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Esta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McIntosh wants to control but Esta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esta works his foot free and advances to mount.
Esta working McIntosh over with strikes here.
McIntosh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Esta controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Esta.
Esta is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Esta scoring with strikes but McIntosh is staying in there.
Esta unloading with bombs!
Esta trying to control but McIntosh is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McIntosh is working to get back to half guard.
McIntosh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Esta lands a heavy elbow.
Esta goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McIntosh turns into him and now he's in Esta's guard.
McIntosh stopping the sweep attempt from Esta.
Esta keeping moving, preventing McIntosh from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Esta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Esta wants to sweep here but McIntosh controlling him for the moment.
Esta keeping moving, preventing McIntosh from controlling successfully.
Esta wants to sweep here but McIntosh controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Esta.
Esta tries to land a leg kick but McIntosh saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahi Esta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blake McIntosh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Esta shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McIntosh is trying to defend but Esta finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McIntosh trying to control here.
McIntosh is pressing down on Esta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Esta is stalling in the full guard.
McIntosh is trying to control the position but Esta postures up.
Esta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McIntosh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Esta is looking to work some ground and pound but McIntosh has wrist control.
Esta postures up in McIntosh's guard and throws a big left but McIntosh blocks it.
Esta trying to control but McIntosh is working from the bottom.
Esta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McIntosh's head.
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.
Nice takedown defense from Esta. No joy for McIntosh on that attempt.
Esta tries to clinch but McIntosh moves out of range.
McIntosh blocks a head kick by Esta.
Esta scores with a takedown into McIntosh's guard.
Esta preventing the sweep.
McIntosh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Esta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McIntosh has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Esta off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Esta looks for a takedown but McIntosh sprawls well.
McIntosh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntosh with a nice head shot there.
McIntosh is looking to work some ground and pound but Esta has wrist control.
Esta keeping moving, preventing McIntosh from controlling successfully.
McIntosh thows a big elbow that misses.
Esta lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McIntosh!
McIntosh regains half guard.
McIntosh misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McIntosh is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Esta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntosh working to try and regain half guard.
Esta looking to control but McIntosh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Esta landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esta scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McIntosh?
McIntosh is trying desperately to improve position.
Esta lands a nice shot to the head.
McIntosh is looking to get to half guard.
Esta with a couple of short strikes.
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.
McIntosh is working to get back to half guard.
Esta unloading with bombs!
McIntosh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Esta is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McIntosh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Esta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Esta fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McIntosh tries to lock up and control but Esta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ahi Esta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McIntosh swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
McIntosh is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahi Esta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blake McIntosh's cut.
That's time! Esta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Esta works over McIntosh's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from McIntosh.
McIntosh throws a hook but Esta blocks it.
McIntosh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Esta counters with a shoot takedown. McIntosh fights it but they end up in guard.
Esta tries to free his leg and advance position but McIntosh is retaining full guard.
McIntosh keeping moving, preventing Esta from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esta is looking to stand up but McIntosh won't let him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McIntosh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Esta decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McIntosh's guard.
McIntosh is trying to control the position but Esta postures up.
McIntosh doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
McIntosh throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
McIntosh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Esta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McIntosh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McIntosh throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntosh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Esta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McIntosh prevents Esta from moving into mount.
Esta tries to stand but McIntosh is controlling his head.
McIntosh struggling a bit here.
Esta wants to lay and pray for a moment but McIntosh keeps working.
McIntosh manages to get back to half guard.
McIntosh is doing well to control the position and prevent Esta from advancing to side control.
Esta wants to control but McIntosh is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McIntosh is pressing down on Esta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McIntosh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McIntosh lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Esta!
Esta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ahi Esta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice elbow there by McIntosh.
Esta holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McIntosh tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McIntosh unloads with some shots from mount but Esta bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Esta holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McIntosh tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McIntosh tries to control but Esta wriggling away.
Esta can't escape the position.
McIntosh thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McIntosh sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Esta can't escape the position.
Blake McIntosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McIntosh pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahi Esta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Esta 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahi Esta!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peewee Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Tea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tea has chosen Jodie by Saves the Day as his entrance music. Lee Tea has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Peewee Herman's chin.
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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, Peewee Herman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Tea!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tea is defended easily by Herman.
Tea scores with a crisp jab that stopped Herman in his tracks.
Tea shoots in but Herman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Herman throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tea is defended easily by Herman.
Peewee Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Tea.
Tea throws a hook to the side of Herman's head but Herman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tea throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Herman's waist but Herman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tea off to one side.
Tea shoots in but Herman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Herman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tea.
Tea throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Herman's waist but Herman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tea off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tea changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Herman tries to avoid it but Tea manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Herman to the ground. Herman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Herman throws a leg kick which misses Tea's front leg but catches the back leg as Tea tries to avoid it.
Herman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tea's sensitive parts.
Herman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tea shoots in and drives through. Herman sprawls well.
Herman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tea.
Herman moves in looking to clinch but Tea pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman gets caught flat footed, as Tea shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tea won't allow Herman to get back to his feet.
Herman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tea controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tea throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Herman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tea with a flurry of punches that miss.
Herman wants to stand but Tea is controlling the position.
Tea looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tea shoots for a takedown but Herman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Herman, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peewee Herman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tea shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tea looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Herman is fending him off so far but Tea persists. Nope, Herman circles away and we're back to standing.
Tea looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Herman is fending him off so far but Tea persists. Nope, Herman circles away and we're back to standing.
Peewee Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Tea.
Tea fails with the takedown.
Tea looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Herman is fending him off so far but Tea persists. Nope, Herman circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tea looks to throw the jab but Herman is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Herman slips a straight right by Tea.
Tea closes the distance and clinches up with Herman, looking for a takedown. Tea pushes Herman against the cage but Herman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tea on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Herman. Herman obviously looking to wear him down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tea.
Tea steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Herman. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tea shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Herman defends it nicely.
Herman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tea.
Herman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tea is out of range and Herman settles back down.
Tea shoots in for a takedown but Herman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tea fails with a takedown attempt.
Tea tries to score a power double leg takedown but Herman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tea somewhat.
Lee Tea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tea fails with a takedown attempt.
Tea's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Herman is looking to score with low kicks.
Tea darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tea is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peewee Herman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Herman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Herman cracks the inside of Tea's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Herman. No joy for Tea on that attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Herman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman wants to clinch.
Tea will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peewee Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Tea.
Herman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tea.
Tea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Herman manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tea tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Herman swivels and escapes.
Tea blocks a leg kick.
Tea shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Herman as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Herman as Tea shoots in.
Tea fails to land the takedown.
Peewee Herman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tea fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tea is defended easily by Herman.
Herman tries to clinch but Tea is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Herman.
Herman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tea. That did some damage!
Good work by Tea as he checks the leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Tea or perhaps it was just good defense by Herman which made him look bad.
No luck for Tea with that takedown attempt.
Lee Tea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peewee Herman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tea throws a shot from downtown. Herman moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peewee Herman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Herman, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peewee Herman!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kanbei Shimada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Izumi Toshiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shimada might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Party and Bullshit. Toshiro has chosen Scary as his entrance music. Kanbei Shimada has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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177 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kanbei Shimada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Izumi Toshiro!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimada shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shimada showed some decent athleticism there.
Shimada wants to pass the guard but Toshiro is defending well.
Toshiro is refusing to be controlled, as Shimada sits in half guard.
Toshiro actively working from the bottom here.
Shimada thows a huge punch but Toshiro dodges it nicely.
Toshiro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shimada scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shimada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Toshiro actively working from the bottom here.
Toshiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shimada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shimada is keen to just control but Toshiro is a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Toshiro taking some punishment here, with Shimada in his half guard.
Shimada working over Toshiro with some ground and pound. Toshiro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toshiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Shimada.
Shimada wants to free his trapped foot but Toshiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shimada is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Toshiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Toshiro is trying to control but can't.
Shimada seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shimada is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shimada missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shimada 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toshiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Toshiro is trying to maintain the position but Shimada is very close to passing his half guard.
Shimada throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Toshiro actively working from the bottom here.
Shimada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toshiro keeps working.
Shimada takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Toshiro taking some punishment here, with Shimada in his half guard.
Toshiro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shimada.
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. Shimada connects with a nice short shot to Toshiro's temple.
Toshiro is looking for a sweep. Shimada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toshiro looks gassed!
Shimada looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Toshiro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shimada is looking for a kimura here.
Toshiro wants to control but Shimada is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toshiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shimada wants to take a breather but Toshiro is having none of it.
Shimada is taking a breather. Toshiro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shimada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toshiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shimada is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Toshiro is staying active underneath Shimada, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shimada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Toshiro tries to avoid it but Shimada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Toshiro to the ground. Toshiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shimada scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Toshiro actively working from the bottom here.
Toshiro trying to control here.
Shimada trying to pass the guard but Toshiro defending well.
Shimada trying to control the pace.
Shimada trying to control from half guard but Toshiro is working away.
Toshiro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shimada looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Toshiro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanbei Shimada dominated that round.
That's time! Shimada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shimada bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Toshiro tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Shimada stalls from top position.
Shimada tries for a kimura but Toshiro is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shimada lands a few punches from side control.
Shimada is working Toshiro over with some ground and pound from side control.
Toshiro is trying to improve his position.
Shimada wants to control but Toshiro is keeping him busy.
Shimada is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Toshiro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shimada scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Toshiro to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimada lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Shimada working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shimada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toshiro keeps working.
Shimada creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Toshiro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Toshiro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shimada.
Shimada passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Toshiro!
Toshiro is breathing heavily.
Toshiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shimada tries to control but Toshiro wriggling away.
Toshiro is desperately trying to improve his position but Shimada has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toshiro is bucking up trying to escape but Shimada cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Shimada unloading with bombs!
Shimada connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Toshiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shimada looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Toshiro tries to hold on but Shimada pushes him away.
Shimada is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Toshiro has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Toshiro!
Toshiro is fighting to break Shimada's control of his arms but Shimada is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shimada keeping moving, preventing Toshiro from controlling successfully.
Shimada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toshiro wants to control from the top but Shimada keeps moving.
Shimada throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Toshiro escapes and throws Shimada's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Toshiro trying to control the action but Shimada is working from the bottom.
Shimada is trying to improve his position.
Shimada can't do much from the bottom here.
Toshiro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shimada down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shimada manages to get back to half guard.
Shimada gets full guard.
Shimada is trying to control the position but Toshiro postures up.
Shimada is really struggling to control Toshiro but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Toshiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shimada pushes a forearm under Toshiro's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Toshiro is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kanbei Shimada!
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