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KOF.55 - The Perfect Storm PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Jacobsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Milani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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5 - 4 - 0 |
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187 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Simon Jacobsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leo Milani!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milani shoots for a double leg takedown but Jacobsen sprawls well. He's pushed Milani's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Milani dives in and grabs Jacobsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jacobsen pushes down on Milani's head and hops out.
Jacobsen throws a series of strikes that have Milani backpedaling.
It looks like Leo Milani has been cut.
Jacobsen stuffs the takedown attempt from Milani. Milani gets slowly back to his feet.
Simon Jacobsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Milani.
Jacobsen wants to clinch up but Milani keeps it at a distance.
Milani looks for a takedown but Jacobsen sprawls well.
Jacobsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Milani shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jacobsen but Jacobsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jacobsen closes the distance and clinches.
Jacobsen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Milani in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Milani looks gassed!
Jacobsen looking for a takedown.
Jacobsen connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobsen with a knee to the head.
Jacobsen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Milani's face.
Jacobsen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Milani's face.
Jacobsen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jacobsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jacobsen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobsen pushes Milani back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milani takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jacobsen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jacobsen tries to land a knee to the head but Milani blocks with his arms.
Jacobsen landing knees to the head.
Jacobsen landing knees to the body.
Jacobsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jacobsen lands a knee to the head.
Jacobsen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jacobsen connects with a knee to the head.
Jacobsen connects with a knee to the head.
Jacobsen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jacobsen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jacobsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jacobsen tries to land a knee to the head but Milani blocks with his arms.
Jacobsen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jacobsen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Milani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobsen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Milani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Milani managing to block the knees to the body from Jacobsen.
Milani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Milani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jacobsen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jacobsen misses with a knee strike.
Milani is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Jacobsen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Milani prevents the takedown attempt.
Milani avoids the elbow strike from Jacobsen, against the ropes.
Jacobsen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Milani blocks it with crossed arms.
Milani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Milani has clasped his hands together around Jacobsen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Milani cracks Jacobsen with a big right hand but Jacobsen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jacobsen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobsen manages to get back to half guard.
Jacobsen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Milani.
Milani thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jacobsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jacobsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Milani must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jacobsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jacobsen is trying to keep Milani in close.
Jacobsen pulls Milani in close to prevent any damage.
Milani won't allow Jacobsen to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Milani's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jacobsen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Milani works over Jacobsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Milani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jacobsen 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.
Jacobsen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Milani throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Milani 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.
Simon Jacobsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo Milani's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice body kick from Jacobsen.
Jacobsen gets a clinch.
Milani changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jacobsen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jacobsen swinging wilding here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jacobsen!
Simon Jacobsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacobsen tries to clinch but Milani is having none of it.
Jacobsen dives in and grabs Milani's left leg, looking for a takedown. Milani pushes down on Jacobsen's head and hops out.
Jacobsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Milani misses with a takedown
and Jacobsen counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Milani. No joy for Jacobsen on that attempt.
Milani circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacobsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Milani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobsen throws a head kick that Milani semi-blocks.
Milani fails with a takedown attempt.
Simon Jacobsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Milani.
Jacobsen throws a sloppy head kick and Milani moves out of range easily.
Jacobsen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jacobsen wants to clinch up but Milani keeps it at a distance.
Jacobsen throws a sloppy head kick and Milani moves out of range easily.
Jacobsen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Leo Milani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Milani is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacobsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacobsen tries to clinch there but Milani circles away.
Jacobsen is looking to clinch but Milani is avoiding it.
Jacobsen lands a front kick.
Jacobsen rushes Milani and presses him up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jacobsen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Milani lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jacobsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jacobsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jacobsen.
Jacobsen landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Jacobsen.
Jacobsen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jacobsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Milani is defending well for now.
Jacobsen tries to land a knee to the head but Milani blocks with his arms.
Milani tries to score a body lock takedown but Jacobsen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jacobsen obliges.
Jacobsen lands a nice elbow.
Milani has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jacobsen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jacobsen lands a knee to the body.
Jacobsen gets underhooks to prevent Milani's takedown attempt.
Jacobsen lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jacobsen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jacobsen wants a takedown.
Jacobsen tries to land a knee to the head but Milani blocks with his arms.
Jacobsen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Milani.
Jacobsen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Jacobsen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Milani's brow.
Jacobsen scores with a knee to the head.
Milani avoids a wild elbow strike from Jacobsen.
Milani tries to score a body lock takedown but Jacobsen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Jacobsen.
Jacobsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Milani avoids it.
Milani is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Jacobsen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jacobsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jacobsen lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jacobsen looking to throw knees to the head but Milani is blocking nicely.
Milani goes for a takedown attempt but Jacobsen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jacobsen throws a series of punches but Milani moves out of range.
Jacobsen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Milani.
Jacobsen tries to clinch there but Milani circles away.
Jacobsen tries to clinch up but Milani circles away and keeps his distance.
Jacobsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Jacobsen scores with a four punch combination!
Jacobsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Milani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Milani keeps the fight on the outside.
Milani shoots in looking for a takedown. Jacobsen tries to sprawl out of it but Milani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Jacobsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Milani swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacobsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Jacobsen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leo Milani's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jacobsen clinches up with Milani and pushes him back against the ropes.
Jacobsen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Jacobsen.
Jacobsen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jacobsen gets underhooks to prevent Milani's takedown attempt.
Milani is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Jacobsen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Milani changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jacobsen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Simon Jacobsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Milani.
Jacobsen moves into range and clinches up with Milani.
Jacobsen lands an elbow just above Milani 's eye.
Jacobsen lands an elbow just above Milani 's eye.
A knee to the head by Jacobsen.
Jacobsen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Milani blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jacobsen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Milani's face.
Jacobsen lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Milani avoids it.
Jacobsen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Milani is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Jacobsen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jacobsen lands a nice knee to the body.
Jacobsen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jacobsen pulls Milani into guard.
Milani keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacobsen's head.
Jacobsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacobsen trying to keep a closed guard but Milani is proving a slippery customer.
Milani makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jacobsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Milani.
Jacobsen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Milani!
Jacobsen is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Jacobsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Simon Jacobsen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Chinatown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chinatown comes into the arena with Cocaine in my brain - Dillinger blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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176 lbs
11 - 12 - 1 |
Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charlie Chinatown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Jones!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to bum rush Chinatown with a series of wild strikes but Chinatown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chinatown shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chinatown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chinatown is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chinatown prevents Jones from improving his position.
Chinatown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chinatown working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones won't allow Chinatown to pass to mount.
Chinatown is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chinatown in particular looking to stall.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chinatown is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinatown wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Chinatown trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Chinatown lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Chinatown drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chinatown wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Chinatown tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chinatown scoring with some ground and pound.
Chinatown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chinatown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chinatown trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chinatown stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Chinatown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones tries to roll over but Chinatown keeps him under control.
Chinatown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chinatown is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chinatown trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Chinatown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Jones is controlling Chinatown's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Chinatown is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Chinatown passes to full mount!
Jones wants to control but Chinatown is having none of it.
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.
Chinatown is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Chinatown's attempts to control the action.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Chinatown has a good base and remains in mount.
Chinatown trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chinatown 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Chinatown dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chinatown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chinatown 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.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Chinatown from controlling successfully.
Jones is looking to stand up but Chinatown isn't so interested in that idea.
Chinatown trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Charlie Chinatown just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Chinatown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chinatown trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Chinatown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Chinatown from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinatown stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Chinatown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two 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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Charlie Chinatown just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Chinatown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown by Chinatown or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Chinatown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chinatown off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Chinatown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chinatown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chinatown misses with a few strikes there.
Chinatown drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chinatown.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chinatown trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Chinatown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinatown preventing the sweep.
Chinatown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horrible takedown by Chinatown or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Chinatown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Chinatown misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones throws a combination. Chinatown tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chinatown fails to land the takedown.
Jones works Chinatown's body with a nice hook.
Charlie Chinatown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chinatown misses with a wild body shot.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mike Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Chinatown should have avoided that one.
Chinatown is rocked!
Jones tries to bum rush Chinatown with a series of wild strikes but Chinatown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones works over Chinatown's head and body with a nice combination.
Oh Chinatown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones looks for the body kick but Chinatown saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Chinatown hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Safe Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takuya Mori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Safe Kid has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Safe Kid seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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184 cm
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174 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Safe Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takuya Mori!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mori motions for Kid to come forward. Mori throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kid takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice sprawl there from Mori as Kid shoots in.
Takuya Mori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kid is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mori sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mori lands with a hook. Kid tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from Mori.
Mori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kid is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mori throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mori scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mori throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mori.
Kid blocks a head kick by Mori.
Mori lands a big head kick that sends Kid to the canvas! Mori follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takuya Mori!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Brunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masaharu Homma (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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210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Brunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masaharu Homma!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Homma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brunt, pushing him back against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Homma.
Homma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Homma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Homma throws an elbow but misses.
Homma misses with an elbow strike.
Brunt dodges an elbow strike from Homma.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Homma throws an elbow but misses.
Homma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Homma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Homma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Homma has Brunt pressed against the ropes, preventing Brunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Homma pushes off an throws an elbow but Brunt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Brunt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Homma just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Brunt throws a head punch that misses.
Brunt avoids a wild elbow strike from Homma.
Homma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Sam Brunt has been cut.
Brunt blocks an elbow strike.
Brunt blocks an elbow strike from Homma.
Brunt avoids a wild elbow strike from Homma.
Brunt tries to break free but Homma pushes him back against the ropes.
Homma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brunt's defenses.
Homma lands a damaging elbow.
Homma throws an elbow that misses.
Homma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brunt avoids the elbow strike from Homma, against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Homma.
Brunt blocks an elbow strike from Homma.
Homma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Homma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Homma lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Homma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Homma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Homma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brunt takes an elbow to the temple.
Homma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brunt is trying to break the clinch but Homma has him pressed against the ropes.
Brunt is looking to break free of the clinch but Homma has double underhooks.
Brunt blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Homma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brunt's brow.
Brunt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Homma smiles and moves away.
Brunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Homma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Brunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Homma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brunt.
Homma tries to clinch but Brunt moves out of range.
Homma lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Homma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brunt.
Brunt looks to land a combination but Homma avoids it well.
Homma throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brunt shoots in and drives through. Homma sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homma slips a jab and a cross from Brunt.
Brunt throws a nice looking combination but Homma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brunt throws a looping overhand right but Homma ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Brunt misses.
Masaharu Homma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Homma clinches up with Brunt and pushes him back against the ropes.
Homma throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Homma.
Homma has Brunt pressed against the ropes, preventing Brunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Homma pushes off an throws an elbow but Brunt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Homma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brunt takes an elbow to the temple.
Homma lands an elbow that stopped Brunt in his tracks for a moment.
Brunt avoids the elbow strike from Homma, against the ropes.
Brunt takes an elbow to the temple.
Brunt is breathing heavily.
Homma lands an elbow just above Brunt 's eye.
Homma lands an elbow that stopped Brunt in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brunt tries to circle away but Homma has him pinned against the ropes.
Homma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Homma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brunt's defenses.
Brunt blocks an elbow strike from Homma.
Brunt blocks an elbow strike.
Homma lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunt avoids a wild elbow strike from Homma.
Brunt avoids the elbow strike from Homma, against the ropes.
Homma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Homma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brunt avoids a wild elbow strike from Homma.
Homma throws an elbow that misses.
Homma lands a damaging elbow.
Homma lands an elbow that stopped Brunt in his tracks for a moment.
Homma lands a nice elbow.
Homma lands an elbow that stopped Brunt in his tracks for a moment.
Homma throws an elbow but it misses.
Homma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Homma misses with an elbow strike.
Brunt dodges an elbow strike from Homma.
Homma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Homma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brunt dodges an elbow strike from Homma.
Brunt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Homma has him pressed against the ropes.
Brunt has Homma pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Homma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brunt working hard to break the clinch.
Brunt tries to break the clinch but Homma is controlling the position.
Homma misses with an elbow strike.
Brunt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brunt avoids the elbow strike from Homma, against the ropes.
Homma throws an elbow that misses.
Homma misses with an elbow strike.
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.
Brunt is looking to control Homma's arms but Homma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brunt has his back to the ropes.
Brunt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brunt can't get the takedown.
Nice elbow from Homma.
Brunt blocks the elbow strike.
Homma lands a damaging elbow.
Homma lands an elbow that stopped Brunt in his tracks for a moment.
Homma lands an elbow inside.
Homma lands a nice elbow.
Homma lands an elbow that stopped Brunt in his tracks for a moment.
Brunt takes an elbow to the temple.
Homma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Brunt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Homma throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Homma throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Homma.
Homma lands a nice elbow.
Brunt can't get the takedown.
Homma lands an elbow just above Brunt 's eye.
Homma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Homma lands a nice elbow.
Homma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunt avoids a wild elbow strike from Homma.
Brunt blocks an elbow strike from Homma.
Homma pushes off an throws an elbow but Brunt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Homma misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masaharu Homma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Brunt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Homma darts in and clinches Brunt up against the ropes.
Homma pushes off an throws an elbow but Brunt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Brunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Homma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Homma throws an elbow but misses.
Brunt dodges an elbow strike from Homma.
Homma lands an elbow inside.
Homma lands an elbow just above Brunt 's eye.
Homma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Brunt blocks an elbow strike.
Brunt blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Homma.
Brunt avoids a wild elbow strike from Homma.
Brunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Homma throws an elbow but misses.
Homma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Homma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Homma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brunt avoids a wild elbow strike from Homma.
Homma lands a damaging elbow.
Brunt dodges an elbow strike from Homma.
Homma lands an elbow inside that Brunt shrugs off.
Homma lands an elbow inside that Brunt shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Homma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brunt's brow.
Brunt takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Homma throws an elbow that misses.
Brunt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Homma throws an elbow that misses.
Homma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brunt blocks an elbow strike from Homma.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Homma throws an elbow but misses.
Homma has Brunt pressed against the ropes, preventing Brunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brunt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Homma.
Homma lands a nice elbow.
Brunt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Homma smiles and moves away.
Sam Brunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Homma lands a head kick. Brunt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Homma slips a straight right by Brunt.
Homma has closed the distance and engaged Brunt in a clinch.
Brunt can't break the clinch.
Homma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brunt blocks an elbow strike from Homma.
Homma throws an elbow that misses.
Masaharu Homma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brunt avoids the elbow strike from Homma, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brunt's efforts to push away.
Homma lands an elbow inside.
Homma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brunt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brunt wants to get back to striking at distance but Homma won't allow it.
Brunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Homma throws an elbow but it misses.
Homma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Homma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Homma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brunt's defenses.
Brunt avoids the elbow strike from Homma, against the ropes.
Homma pushes off an throws an elbow but Brunt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Homma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brunt's brow.
Homma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Homma pushes off an throws an elbow but Brunt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Homma lands an elbow inside that Brunt shrugs off.
Homma lands an elbow just above Brunt 's eye.
Homma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brunt's defenses.
Homma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Homma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Homma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brunt's defenses.
Brunt avoids the elbow strike from Homma, against the ropes.
Brunt takes an elbow to the temple.
Homma throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Homma holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Brunt takes an elbow to the temple.
Homma misses with an elbow over the top.
Brunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Homma throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Homma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brunt's brow.
Brunt tries to break the clinch but Homma is controlling the position.
Homma throws an elbow but it misses.
Homma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Homma lands an elbow inside.
Brunt working hard to break the clinch.
Brunt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Homma walks away with a smile on his face. Brunt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Brunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Homma moves into the clinch successfully.
Homma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Homma lands an elbow inside.
Homma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Homma blocks a body shot from Brunt.
Homma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Homma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brunt's brow.
Homma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brunt's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Homma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brunt's brow.
Homma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Homma throws an elbow but it misses.
Brunt blocks the elbow strike.
Homma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brunt avoids the elbow strike from Homma, against the ropes.
Brunt blocks an elbow strike from Homma.
Homma lands an elbow that stopped Brunt in his tracks for a moment.
Brunt blocks an elbow strike.
Brunt takes an elbow to the temple.
Brunt avoids the elbow strike from Homma, against the ropes.
Homma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Homma throws an elbow but it misses.
Brunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Homma misses with an elbow over the top.
Brunt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Homma lands an elbow inside that Brunt shrugs off.
Homma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Homma keeps control of Brunt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Homma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Homma has Brunt pressed against the ropes, preventing Brunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Homma throws an elbow but it misses.
Brunt dodges an elbow strike from Homma.
Homma misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Homma.
Brunt avoids a wild elbow strike from Homma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masaharu Homma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Brunt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Brunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Homma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Homma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brunt blocks the elbow strike.
Homma blocks a body shot from Brunt.
Homma pushes off an throws an elbow but Brunt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Brunt dodges an elbow strike from Homma.
Homma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brunt avoids a wild elbow strike from Homma.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Homma throws an elbow but misses.
Brunt avoids the elbow strike from Homma, against the ropes.
Homma prevents Brunt from breaking the clinch.
Homma throws an elbow but it misses.
Homma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Homma throws an elbow that misses.
Brunt working hard to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Homma.
Brunt blocks an elbow strike.
Homma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brunt avoids a wild elbow strike from Homma.
Homma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Homma throws an elbow but misses.
Homma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunt blocks the elbow strike.
Homma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brunt blocks an elbow strike from Homma.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Homma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brunt's brow.
Brunt dodges an elbow strike from Homma.
Homma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brunt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Homma just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Brunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brunt blocks an elbow strike from Homma.
Brunt decides to pull guard.
Brunt working a defensive guard here.
Homma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Homma defends it easily.
Brunt looking to control.
That's two 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.
Homma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Homma stops Brunt from standing up.
Brunt is trying to keep Homma in close.
Homma wants to control from the top but Brunt keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brunt throws out a leg kick but Homma moves out of range and Brunt only half commits.
Sam Brunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Brunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Homma moves into the clinch successfully.
Brunt is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Homma's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Homma throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Homma.
Homma lands a nice elbow.
Homma lands an elbow inside.
Homma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Homma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Homma keeps control of Brunt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Homma misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Homma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brunt's brow.
Homma lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Homma.
Brunt lands a left hand.
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.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Homma.
Homma prevents Brunt from breaking the clinch.
Brunt can't get the takedown.
Homma lands an elbow that stopped Brunt in his tracks for a moment.
Homma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Homma misses with an elbow over the top.
Homma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Masaharu Homma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A frustrated look appears on Brunt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brunt tries to circle away but Homma has him pinned against the ropes.
Homma lands a nice elbow.
Homma throws an elbow but it misses.
Homma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Homma lands an elbow that stopped Brunt in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brunt looking to stall.
Homma misses with an elbow strike.
Brunt dodges an elbow strike from Homma.
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 Sam Brunt.
I think Homma 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masaharu Homma!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Carlos Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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230 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Carlos Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ortega stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ortega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bear.
Good exchange - Bear coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bear throws a nice looking combination but Ortega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bear misses the jab.
Ortega moves away from the strike by Bear.
Ortega ducks under a wild hook from Bear.
Bear looks to land a right hand but Ortega moved out of range.
Ortega staying out of range there.
Bear gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ortega.
Ortega scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Paul Bear has been cut.
Ortega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ortega will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bear on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ortega looks to land a combination but Bear avoids it well.
A big left from Bear misses.
Ortega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bear was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortega.
A big right from Bear misses.
Bear misses with an uppercut. Ortega saw that one coming.
Bear fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ortega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bear in his tracks.
Ortega thumps Bear with a low kick.
Bear is breathing heavily.
Ortega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bear moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bear misses with a series of wild punches.
Bear takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ortega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ortega misses with a double jab
and Bear counters with a two punch combo.
Ortega connects with a body shot.
Bear shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bear on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bear showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortega.
Ortega digs a good body shot into Bear's ribs.
Ortega throws a nice looking combination but Bear bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bear looks to land a left hand but Ortega moved out of range nicely.
Bear misses with a looping right.
Ortega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab from Ortega.
Ortega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bear.
Ortega tests Bear's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ortega throws a series of punches but Bear moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Ortega.
Bear misses with a double jab
enabling Ortega to counter with a crisp jab.
Ortega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ortega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bear.
Ortega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ortega scores with a body shot.
Ortega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bear takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ortega is going olschool here, as he tries to force Bear to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bear shrugs it off.
Ortega avoids the attempt from Bear to control.
Ortega has control of Bear's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bear regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ortega working for a guillotine from mount but Bear is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega has control of Bear's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bear regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ortega wants to control the pace but Bear is squirming around nicely.
Ortega jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bear is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bear and Ortega has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bear struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bear is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ortega tries for a kimura but Bear is defending well.
Bear bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ortega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Ortega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ortega misses with a series of wild punches.
Bear jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bear throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ortega counters with a series of strikes. Bear will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bear showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortega.
Ortega ducks under a wild hook from Bear.
Ortega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bear.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Carlos Ortega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Bear's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bear uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ortega has time to react.
Bear looks to land a left hand but Ortega moved out of range nicely.
Ortega throws a one two combo.
Bear throws the left hand but Ortega avoids the punch easily.
Ortega works over Bear's head and body with a nice combination.
Ortega thuds a left hand into Bear's body.
Ortega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bear moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ortega slips a straight right by Bear.
A swing and a miss from Ortega.
Ortega lands with a cross.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ortega. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ortega's corner calls for a 1-2. Ortega obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bear swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ortega connects with a nice looking jab.
Ortega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Paul Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ortega punishes Bear's body with a nice straight punch.
Bear looks to land a right hand but Ortega moved out of range.
Bear is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ortega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ortega throws a one two combo.
Ortega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ortega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega looks to land a combination. Bear sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ortega misses with the combination.
Ortega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bear looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ortega cracks a nice hook into Bear's ribs.
Ortega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bear on the side of the head.
Bear throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ortega counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ortega is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bear is trying to maintain the position but Ortega is very close to passing his half guard.
Bear wants to get back to his feet.
Ortega is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega seems to be looking for submissions.
Bear wants to get back to his feet.
Ortega is working for a kimura but Bear is defending it quite comfortably.
Ortega is trying to control. Bear wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ortega trying to advance position but Bear counters by regaining guard.
Ortega has gone for a leg lock! Bear slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ortega's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear landing with the ground and pound.
Bear has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ortega is proving hard to escape from.
Bear wants to stand and escape but instead Ortega has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bear controlling Ortega's posture.
Ortega 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.
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.
Ortega stands up and waves to Bear to follow him.
Ortega misses with a series of wild punches.
Bear dodges the punch combination from Ortega.
Bear throws a lazy right hand but Ortega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bear misses with an uppercut.
Juan Carlos Ortega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bear throws a sloppy body shot
and Ortega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Bear misses.
A slow jab from Bear misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Bear misses.
Bear is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ortega.
Bear avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ortega scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Carlos Ortega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Bear's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ortega scores with a three punch combo!
Bear takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ortega looks to land a combination but Bear avoids it well.
Bear misses with a hook. Ortega ducked under it nicely.
Bear swinging wilding here.
Bear falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ortega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ortega swinging wilding here.
Bear tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bear throws a lazy right hand but Ortega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ortega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bear takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ortega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bear misses with an uppercut. Ortega saw that one coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Ortega.
Bear takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ortega moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ortega misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear misses the jab.
Bear takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bear dodges the punch combination from Ortega.
Bear throws a hook but Ortega avoids it easily.
Bear misses with a double jab
and Ortega counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ortega throws a right and a left that Bear avoids nicely.
Ortega throws a shot from downtown. Bear moves away and avoids it.
Bear throws a hook but Ortega avoids it easily.
Bear takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ortega takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ortega shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bear is trying to defend but Ortega finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ortega is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bear wants to get back to his feet.
Bear punching from the bottom.
Bear throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ortega prevents Bear from standing back up.
Ortega is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Bear has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ortega wants to work for an arm triangle but Bear is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is looking for a kimura here.
Ortega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Bear is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortega is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Bear has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paul Bear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bear throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bear trying to hold on to Ortega's head to control him but Ortega postures up.
Ortega trying to control from Bear's half guard. Bear has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ortega decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bear, up you get!
Ortega doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Juan Carlos Ortega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bear misses with a straight left.
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bear.
Bear misses with a hook. Ortega ducked under it nicely.
Ortega lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bear backs up against the ropes.
Bear has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice shot by Bear.
The fighters circling - Bear throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ortega throws a series of punches but Bear avoids them all with ease.
Bear throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ortega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bear.
Ortega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bear.
Juan Carlos Ortega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bear has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bear there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bear takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Carlos Ortega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ortega 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Carlos Ortega!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Olyanek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abominable Snowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abominable Snowman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sergei Olyanek's chin.
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260 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sergei Olyanek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abominable Snowman!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Olyanek.
Olyanek keeps the fight on the outside.
Olyanek gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Olyanek looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Olyanek lands a few punches from side control.
Snowman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Olyanek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Olyanek tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Olyanek has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snowman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Olyanek wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Olyanek is trying to get an arm triangle but Snowman is defending well.
Olyanek scores with punches from side control.
Olyanek cracks Snowman with a big right hand but Snowman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Olyanek tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Olyanek has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Olyanek looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Olyanek is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snowman tries to improve position but can't.
Snowman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Olyanek's best efforts.
Olyanek frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Snowman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Olyanek looking to secure an arm triangle but Snowman defends it well.
Snowman tries to reverse the position but Olyanek maintains control.
Olyanek landing punches.
Olyanek raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Olyanek scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Olyanek looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snowman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Olyanek in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Olyanek dominating with strikes here.
Olyanek landing punches.
Olyanek working for a guillotine from mount but Snowman is in no mood to give up.
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!
Olyanek punishing his opponent with strikes.
Snowman flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Olyanek goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Snowman turns into him and now he's in Olyanek's guard.
Snowman stands up over Olyanek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snowman thows a big elbow that misses.
Olyanek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snowman defends it easily.
Olyanek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Olyanek has his foot on Snowman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snowman works his way back into a safe position though.
Snowman is working Olyanek over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Snowman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snowman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Snowman scoring with some ground and pound.
Snowman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Snowman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Olyanek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snowman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snowman is looking to work some ground and pound but Olyanek has wrist control.
Snowman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Snowman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Olyanek's head.
Olyanek keeping full guard, as Snowman tries to pass.
Snowman wants to stand but Olyanek has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Snowman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Olyanek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snowman has managed to get both his arms back between Olyanek's legs - danger averted.
Snowman thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snowman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Olyanek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snowman has managed to get both his arms back between Olyanek's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olyanek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snowman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snowman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snowman working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Olyanek 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Olyanek.
Olyanek shoots for a double leg takedown but Snowman sprawls well. He's pushed Olyanek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Snowman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Olyanek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Olyanek swats away the attempt to clinch by Snowman.
Olyanek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Olyanek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snowman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Olyanek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olyanek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snowman pinned against the cage. Snowman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Olyanek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snowman sprawls well. Snowman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olyanek gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Olyanek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right-left combo lands from Snowman.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Snowman, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snowman tries to clinch there but Olyanek circles away.
Snowman throws a head kick that misses.
Snowman tries to clinch but Olyanek is having none of it.
Snowman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Snowman cracks Olyanek with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Snowman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Olyanek to stand back up!
Olyanek is rocked!
Olyanek loses concentration momentarily and Snowman pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Olyanek crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Snowman finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Abominable Snowman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henk De Vries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Verdek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Vries kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is EXODUS - Throwing Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henk De Vries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sven Verdek!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verdek wants to clinch.
Henk De Vries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verdek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Vries throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Vries closes the distance but Verdek moves to the side
and Verdek counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Vries misses with a double jab.
De Vries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Vries throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Vries throws a jab but it's blocked by Verdek.
De Vries throws a left and a right that both miss
and Verdek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Vries thinking.
De Vries walks into a left hand.
De Vries throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Vries throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
De Vries throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Verdek counters with a one-two to the body.
De Vries connects with a right hand. Verdek shakes it off.
De Vries fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Verdek avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vries throws a leg kick but Verdek checks it.
De Vries ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verdek moves away.
Verdek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Vries looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Verdek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verdek fails to land with a series of punches.
De Vries misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Verdek throws a leg kick but De Vries sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Vries with a lazy takedown attempt
and Verdek counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Verdek.
De Vries is breathing heavily.
Verdek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Verdek wants to control from the top but De Vries keeps moving.
Verdek drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Verdek jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Verdek looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vries 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.
Verdek 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.
Verdek trying to control the position from guard on top but De Vries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verdek passes into half guard.
Verdek looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
De Vries is staying active underneath Verdek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verdek seems to be looking for submissions.
Verdek content to control rather than advance.
De Vries blocking the ground and pound attempt from Verdek.
De Vries won't allow Verdek to pass to mount.
Verdek passes to side control.
Verdek tries to advance to mount but can't.
Verdek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Vries, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Vries gets back to half guard.
De Vries is trying to maintain the position but Verdek is very close to passing his half guard.
Verdek is pressing down on De Vries's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Vries is holding on for now.
De Vries is looking to escape.
Verdek lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Verdek dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Verdek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Verdek fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Vries checks it well.
De Vries tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Verdek counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Verdek wants to control from the top but De Vries keeps moving.
De Vries trying to keep a closed guard but Verdek is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Verdek trying to control but De Vries is working from the bottom.
De Vries keeping full guard, as Verdek tries to pass.
De Vries will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Verdek drops back, looking for a kneebar! De Vries looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. De Vries looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from De Vries!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verdek avoids any damage from the ground and pound of De Vries.
Verdek is letting De Vries control him for a moment.
The strikes coming from De Vries are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
De Vries working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Vries tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Verdek sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Verdek is trying to maintain the position but De Vries is very close to passing his half guard.
Verdek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
De Vries wants to pass to mount but Verdek is defending the position.
Verdek gets back to full guard.
Verdek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Verdek wants to sweep but no luck.
De Vries throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Verdek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Verdek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verdek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verdek looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Verdek seems to be looking for submissions.
Verdek wants to take a breather but De Vries is having none of it.
Verdek looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
De Vries is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Verdek throws a strike but De Vries avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verdek's corner is telling him to maintain position.
De Vries trying to keep a closed guard but Verdek is proving a slippery customer.
Verdek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Vries is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
De Vries throws a head kick but Verdek moves out of range.
Verdek is looking to clinch but De Vries is avoiding it.
De Vries connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Vries closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Verdek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Vries swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Verdek counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Verdek.
Verdek tries to break free but De Vries pushes him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Verdek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
De Vries tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Verdek counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Vries fails with the takedown
and Verdek counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in De Vries's guard now.
De Vries manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Verdek keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Verdek gets back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Verdek 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 De Vries. Oh but Verdek has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! De Vries goes limp - he's gone! Verdek jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sven Verdek!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Troll Skog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandro Zito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Troll Skog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sandro Zito!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zito throws a combination. Skog tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zito looks to throw the jab but Skog is out of range.
Zito throws a lazy right hand but Skog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Skog, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skog was well out of range. Poor timing from Zito.
Zito scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Zito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zito looks to land a right hand but Skog moved out of range.
Zito misses with a double jab
and Skog counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zito throws a sloppy head kick
and Skog counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zito looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zito looks gassed!
Zito is working for a kimura but Skog is defending it quite comfortably.
Skog is pressing down on Zito's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skog 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.
Skog is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zito passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zito goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Skog has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zito but great work by Skog.
Zito prevents Skog from improving position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Skog works to advance to full mount. Zito defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Zito tries to hold on but Skog pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skog tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Skog can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zito is looking to escape.
Skog swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Zito is now in Skog's guard. A big mistake from Skog there, giving up the dominant position!
Zito passes Skog's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zito is looking to stall here but Skog recovers full guard.
Zito advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zito is trying to work for a kimura but Skog is defending well.
Zito trying to control the action but Skog is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Skog manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Skog lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zito!
Zito wants to try and get back 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.
Skog is looking to stand but Skog has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Zito tries to reverse the position but Skog maintains control.
Zito tries to hold on but Skog postures up.
Zito manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zito is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zito looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zito is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandro Zito dominated that round.
That's time! Skog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zito stalks Skog and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Skog's face. Skog staggers backwards, shaken.
Zito tries to bum rush Skog with a series of wild strikes but Skog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skog drives through and clinches with Zito against the ropes.
Zito scores with a shot to the side of Skog's head.
Skog throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skog landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Skog missing with knees to the body.
Skog misses with a knee strike.
Skog tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Skog.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Skog just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zito's brow.
Zito lands a right hand.
Zito throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zito breaks the clinch.
Skog looks to score with a jab to the body but Zito is just out of range.
Skog takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Skog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zito throws a combination that misses
and Skog counters with a straight right hand.
Troll Skog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zito slips a jab and a cross from Skog.
Zito scores with a hook.
Zito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zito misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Skog.
Zito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zito cracks Skog with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Zito digs a good body shot into Skog's ribs.
Zito lands a lovely overhand right.
Zito looks to land a combination but Skog avoids it well.
Skog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zito.
Zito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zito stuffs the takedown attempt from Skog. Skog gets slowly back to his feet.
Zito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sandro Zito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zito scores with a jab.
Zito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zito throws a left that rocks Skog and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Zito dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Skog regain composure!
Skog is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zito remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Oh Skog is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zito is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skog is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zito is working Skog over with some ground and pound from side control.
Skog seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zito is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Zito working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zito stands up.
Skog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zito.
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.
Skog looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Skog wants to control from the top but Zito keeps moving.
Zito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skog is looking to stand up but Zito won't let him.
Skog tries to free his leg and advance position but Zito is retaining full guard.
Zito trying to keep a closed guard but Skog is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zito bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Skog's guard.
Skog is trying to keep Zito in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandro Zito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Zito misses the target.
Zito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skog.
Zito uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skog has time to react.
Zito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zito misses with a low kick.
Skog moves away from the strike by Zito.
Zito throws a leg kick but Skog sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zito falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skog counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Skog.
Skog has Zito pressed against the ropes, preventing Zito from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skog using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zito has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skog misses with a knee strike.
Zito tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zito throws a combination that misses
and Skog counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zito won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skog working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zito gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zito moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Skog won't allow Zito to sweep him here.
Skog advances position into side control!
Zito manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sandro Zito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zito passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Skog!
Skog is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Zito has taken his back.
Skog defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zito's arms.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Zito controlling the positon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skog trying to control but not successfully.
Skog staying busy and making it hard for Zito to control.
Skog tries to escape but Zito has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Zito trying to control momentarily.
Sandro Zito has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skog showing good submission defense here.
Troll Skog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
I really don't envy Skog right now.
Zito working for a choke but Skog is defending well.
Zito is looking to control Skog but Skog is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Skog trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Zito is riding his opponent, not letting Skog buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandro Zito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zito winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandro Zito!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Dagani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
215 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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277 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Solid chin |
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dan Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Dagani!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Connor tries to move into range but Dagani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Connor lands with a nice body punch.
Connor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connor wants to free his trapped foot but Dagani is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dagani is refusing to be controlled, as Connor sits in half guard.
Connor tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dagani.
Connor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dagani has hold of Connor's hands but Connor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Connor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dagani keeps working.
Still in half guard, Connor seems content to control.
Connor is trying to control. Dagani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagani won't allow Connor to pass to mount.
Connor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Connor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Connor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dagani looks gassed!
Connor throws a right and a left that Dagani avoids nicely.
Connor misses with a few strikes there.
Connor lands the left hand.
Dagani dodges the punch combination from Connor.
Connor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Connor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dagani has time to react.
Connor lands the left hand.
Dagani throws a jab when Connor was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor blocks a jab.
A combination from Connor does no damage.
Dagani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dagani checks a leg kick.
Connor throws a leg kick which misses Dagani's front leg but catches the back leg as Dagani tries to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Connor!
No joy there for Connor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Connor's corner calls for a 1-2. Connor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Dagani misses.
Connor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Connor throws a body punch but Dagani moves out of range.
Dagani throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dagani swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Connor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Connor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dagani was well out of range. Poor timing from Connor.
Connor misses with a wild combination.
Connor lands a jab to Dagani's midsection.
Max Dagani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dagani misses with a wild combination.
Connor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No joy there for Connor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagani slips a jab and a cross from Connor.
Connor looks to score with a jab to the body but Dagani is just out of range.
Connor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Connor misses with a series of wild punches.
Dagani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dagani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to de liver by Connor. Beautiful body shot.
Connor misses with a two punch combination.
Connor tries to bum rush Dagani with a series of wild strikes but Dagani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dagani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Connor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dagani manages to avoid it.
Dagani has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice body punch from Connor.
Connor scores with a shot to the body.
Dagani is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Connor.
Connor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Dagani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Connor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Connor throws out a loose jab but Dagani uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor slips under a jab.
Connor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Connor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Connor throws a right and a left that Dagani avoids nicely.
Connor thows a body shot but no joy.
Connor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dagani looks to throw the jab but Connor is out of range.
Dagani checks the leg kick.
Dagani throws a series of punches but Connor avoids them all with ease.
Connor throws a wild body kick that Dagani sees coming a mile off.
Connor scores with a nice strike.
Connor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dagani gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Connor.
Connor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Connor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dagani counters with a series of strikes. Connor will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Connor.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Connor misses.
Dagani misses with a few strikes there.
Connor thows a body shot but no joy.
Connor looks to land a combination but Dagani avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Connor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Connor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dan Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dagani looks to land a combination but Connor avoids it well.
Connor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dagani.
Dagani throws a nice looking combination but Connor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Connor lands a right hook to the body.
Dagani takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Connor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Connor tries a head kick but it misses.
Dagani walks into a jab.
Dagani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Connor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Connor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dagani.
Connor scores with a leg kick.
Connor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dagani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dagani throws a head kick but Connor moves out of range.
Connor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Connor misses with a wild combination.
Connor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Connor with that takedown attempt.
Connor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Connor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dagani can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Connor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dagani lands a nice looking body kick.
Connor misses with a double jab.
Dagani takes one on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Connor scores with a four punch combination!
Connor misses with a two punch combination.
Dagani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connor misses with a jab, cross combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Connor.
Connor swinging wilding here.
Connor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dagani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connor.
Connor cracks Dagani with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dagani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dagani scores with a body shot.
Connor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dagani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Connor.
Connor is looking to wear down Dagani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Connor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dagani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Connor does no damage.
A shot to de liver by Connor. Beautiful body shot.
Dagani throws a series of punches but Connor avoids them all with ease.
Connor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dagani manages to avoid it.
Connor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dagani is out of range and Connor settles back down.
Connor takes a swing at Dagani's ribcage but misses.
Connor throws a body punch but Dagani moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Connor scores with a four punch combination!
Dagani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dan Connor is winning the standup battle so far.
Connor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dagani but Dagani pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Connor throws a head kick that misses.
Dagani avoids the body shot from Connor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagani scores with a one two! Connor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Connor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dagani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connor was well out of range. Poor timing from Dagani.
Connor cracks the inside of Dagani's front leg.
Connor's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Connor duly obliges.
Connor lands a nice shot to the body.
Connor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Connor cracks Dagani with a solid left hand.
Connor looking to pass the guard.
Connor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dagani is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Connor, into his guard.
Connor has his foot on Dagani's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dagani works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dagani got a little sloppy there for a moment and Connor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dagani has managed to get both his arms back between Connor's legs - danger averted.
Connor 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.
Dagani is looking to stand up but Connor won't let him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Connor is looking for a triangle but Dagani pushes his legs off easily.
Dagani preventing the sweep.
Connor looking to control.
Connor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dagani is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dagani wants to control from the top but Connor keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Connor dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Connor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Connor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dagani.
A head kick from Dagani lands but Connor takes it in his stride.
Connor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dagani misses with a straight right.
A combination from Connor does no damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Connor here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dagani misses with a body shot.
Dagani walks into a left hand.
Connor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dagani slips a jab and a cross from Connor.
Connor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Connor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Connor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dagani misses with a low kick.
Connor scores with a one two! Dagani had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dagani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dagani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dagani jabs at Connor's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dagani throws a predictable looking body shot
and Connor counters with a low kick, right behind Dagani 's knee.
Dagani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor thuds a left hand into Dagani's body.
A punch combination from Connor misses.
Connor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Connor is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Connor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dagani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Connor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dagani counters with a body kick that stops Connor in his tracks momentarily.
Connor throws a right and a left that Dagani avoids nicely.
Dagani moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Connor misses with a hook.
Connor misses with a low kick.
Connor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Connor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Connor sizes up Dagani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Connor misses the jab.
Connor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dagani goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A left and a right from Connor both land. Nice combination.
Max Dagani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Connor's corner calls for a 1-2. Connor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dagani looks to score with a jab to the body but Connor is just out of range.
Connor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dagani.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Connor!
Connor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice straight punches there by Connor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Connor.
Dagani with a nice cross.
Connor scores with a shot to the body.
Dagani throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dagani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Connor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Connor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dagani manages to avoid it.
Dagani connects with a good right hand that stumbles Connor. Connor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Connor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Connor misses with a wild body shot.
Connor scores with a decent looking hook.
Connor is looking to chop away at Dagani's legs.
Dagani looks to land a right hand but Connor moved out of range.
Connor looks to land a right hand but Dagani moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Connor lands.
Connor swinging wilding here.
Dagani lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Dagani.
Dagani takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab, jab by Connor - just one landing.
Connor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dan Connor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Connor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Connor.
Dagani cracks Connor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Connor scores with a jab to the head.
Dagani moves out of range of the leg kick from Connor.
Dagani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dagani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A leg kick checked by Connor.
Dagani avoids a kick to the body.
Connor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dagani slips a jab and a cross from Connor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dagani displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Connor.
Connor thows a body shot but no joy.
Dagani lands with a nice combination. Connor backs away looking to recover.
Nice cross by Connor.
Dagani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Connor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dagani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Connor finds it's way round the side to connect with Dagani's head.
Some wild striking there from Connor.
Dagani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dagani throws a series of punches but Connor moves out of range.
Connor cracks a nice hook into Dagani's ribs.
Connor fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Connor both land. Nice combination.
Connor is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connor takes one to the chin there.
Connor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Decent striking displayed by Connor there.
Connor fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Connor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Connor 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Connor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Juronen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent The Vandal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Vandal has chosen Oficina G3 - Depois da Guerra as his entrance music. Vincent The Vandal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Juronen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent The Vandal!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juronen throws the left hand but The Vandal avoids the punch easily.
The Vandal works the jab nicely.
Juronen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Juronen throws a wild body kick that The Vandal sees coming a mile off.
Juronen throws a leg kick but The Vandal moved away.
The Vandal moves out of range of the strikes.
The Vandal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Juronen.
The Vandal throws a head kick but Juronen moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Juronen.
The Vandal drops Juronen with a beautiful combination! Juronen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - The Vandal is looking for the KO!
Juronen is rocked!
It looks like Joe Juronen has been cut.
Juronen avoids the head kick by The Vandal.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! The Vandal throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Juronen is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vincent The Vandal! Vincent The Vandal retains his middleweight title!
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