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Rising Sun 43 : Tikki vs Houzo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Plague (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camron Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Plague might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Calibrate the Virus by Winter Solstice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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154 lbs
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151 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cyrus Plague!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Camron Crawford!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plague misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Crawford.
Crawford misses with a hook. Plague ducked under it nicely.
Plague pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crawford slips under a jab from Plague.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crawford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crawford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plague tries to bum rush Crawford with a series of wild strikes but Crawford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crawford throws a jab but it's blocked by Plague.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plague tries to bum rush Crawford with a series of wild strikes but Crawford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crawford tries to clinch but Plague is having none of it.
Plague is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crawford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Plague fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Crawford.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawford misses the target.
Plague lands with a shot to the body.
Plague closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plague lands a really nice looking cross but Crawford seems unphased.
Crawford takes one on the button.
Plague looks for a takedown but Crawford sprawls well.
Crawford throws a body punch but Plague moves out of range.
Plague misses with a series of wild punches.
Plague fails to land with a series of punches.
Plague throws and low kick but Crawford moves out of range easily.
Crawford explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plague looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrus Plague. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Plague misses the target.
Crawford tries to close the distance and clinch but Plague swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Plague does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Plague fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Plague throws a hook but Crawford avoids it easily.
Plague walks into a left hand.
Crawford misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crawford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cyrus Plague seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford ducks under a wild hook from Plague.
Crawford throws a shot from downtown. Plague moves away and avoids it.
Crawford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Plague throws the left hand but Crawford avoids the punch easily.
Crawford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Plague. That did some damage!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plague pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crawford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Camron Crawford will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Plague lands a glancing blow to the side of Crawford's head.
Plague lands a jab to the head.
Plague avoids the body shot from Crawford.
Crawford staying out of range there.
Plague slips a jab from Crawford.
Plague throws a chopping leg kick but Crawford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crawford is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Crawford fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plague misses with a combination
letting Crawford counter with a right hand.
Crawford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Plague.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plague takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crawford is looking to clinch.
Crawford moves out of range of the body kick from Plague.
Camron Crawford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Plague steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crawford.
Crawford throws a sloppy head kick and Plague moves out of range easily.
Crawford ducks right into an uppercut from Plague.
Plague fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crawford lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plague throws a hook but Crawford blocks it.
Plague moves out of range of the leg kick from Crawford.
Crawford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crawford jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Plague paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Plague thows a leg kick but Crawford checks it
and Crawford counters with a straight right hand.
Plague shoots in for a takedown but Crawford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Plague misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Plague just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Plague colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Crawford as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Plague is left battered and dazed whilst Crawford and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Camron Crawford!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Rotoras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rotoras's entrance music is Remember the Name!. A fine choice. Bennett has chosen Stronger, Kanye West as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
9 - 10 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Rotoras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotoras dodges the punch combination from Bennett.
Bennett closes the distance and clinches.
Rotoras managing to block the knees to the body from Bennett.
Rotoras jumps guard.
Bennett is looking to advance position but Rotoras has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett working to try and regain half guard.
Bennett wants to hold on but Rotoras pushes him away.
Rotoras punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bennett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A big strike lands for Rotoras! That's really hurt Bennett and he's turned his back - Rotoras keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Rotoras Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Rotoras!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Okina Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sancho Zola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Miyamoto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Namayoshi. Zola has chosen Black Crow On A Tombstone by Satyricon as his entrance music. Okina Miyamoto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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197 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Okina Miyamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sancho Zola!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zola throws a series of punches but Miyamoto avoids them all with ease.
Zola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miyamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miyamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zola throws the left hand but Miyamoto avoids the punch easily.
Zola misses with a few strikes there.
Miyamoto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miyamoto looks to land a right hand but Zola moved out of range.
Zola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zola just misses with a punch to the body.
Zola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Sancho Zola has been cut.
Miyamoto moves out of range of the body kick.
Miyamoto tests Zola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miyamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zola throws a right and a left that Miyamoto avoids nicely.
Miyamoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You get the feeling that Zola really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Miyamoto cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zola is rocked!
Miyamoto looking to secure an arm triangle but Zola defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Zola in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zola is still in real trouble! Can Miyamoto finish him?
That has opened up Sancho Zola's cut even more.
Miyamoto cracks Zola with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Okina Miyamoto!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Lingad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lingad comes to the cage accompanied by Kinda Like a Big Deal - Clipse Ft. Kanye West. Brooks comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Amazing by Kanye West kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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166 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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168 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
Very strong |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Lingad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lingad throws a lazy right hand but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Lingad is predictable there
and Brooks counters with a good, hard body kick but Lingad shrugs it off.
Lingad shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lingad was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brooks can't escape the position.
Lingad looking to land elbow strikes but Brooks uses the position to regain half guard.
Lingad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lingad controlling the pace.
Lingad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brooks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brooks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brooks wants to control but Lingad is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lingad kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brooks moves out of range of the leg kick from Lingad.
Brooks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brooks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lingad's head.
Lingad lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jon Lingad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks gets caught flat footed, as Lingad shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lingad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brooks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lingad postures up in Brooks's guard and throws a big left but Brooks blocks it.
Lingad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lingad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brooks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lingad has managed to get both his arms back between Brooks's legs - danger averted.
Lingad trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lingad lands a really nice looking cross but Brooks seems unphased.
Lingad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brooks wants to clinch up but Lingad keeps it at a distance.
Brooks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lingad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lingad.
Brooks tries to bum rush Lingad with a series of wild strikes but Lingad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lingad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brooks.
Brooks misses with a hook. Lingad ducked under it nicely.
Brooks misses with a body shot.
Brooks tries to clinch there but Lingad circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brooks checks a leg kick.
Brooks throws a head kick but Lingad moves out of range.
Brooks is looking to land body kicks.
Lingad misses with an uppercut.
Lingad fails with the takedown
and Brooks counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lingad's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Lingad is keeping the position.
Brooks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Lingad is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brooks throws and elbow that misses. Lingad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brooks's guard. Nice move by Lingad!
Brooks working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Lingad dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brooks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lingad jabs at Brooks's body.
Lingad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brooks moves out of range of the strikes.
Lingad misses with a body shot.
Lingad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lingad waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Brooks.
Lingad throws a leg kick but Brooks checks it.
Brooks moves out of range of the body kick.
Lingad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brooks blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks throws a wild body kick that Lingad sees coming a mile off.
A bone on bone clash there as Brooks blocks the leg kick.
Brooks throws out a loose jab but Lingad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lingad's half guard.
Lingad is trying to escape back to his feet but Brooks uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Brooks advances nicely into full mount.
Lingad looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Brooks is striking from the back but Lingad escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Lingad is staying active underneath Brooks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lingad is looking to escape.
Brooks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lingad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brooks.
Lingad looks to land a right hand but Brooks moved out of range.
Brooks looks for the body kick but Lingad saw that one coming.
Lingad looks to land a right hand but Brooks moved out of range.
Kevin Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lingad misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brooks clinches with his opponent.
Lingad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lingad misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brooks counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lingad.
Lingad is looking to clinch.
Brooks tries to clinch but Lingad is having none of it.
Lingad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lingad scores with a hook.
Lingad connects with a body shot.
Brooks closes the distance and clinches.
Lingad lands a nice uppercut.
Lingad utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Lingad dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lingad tries for a takedown but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lingad tries to clinch up but Brooks circles away and keeps his distance.
Lingad clinches but Brooks breaks the clinch
and Brooks counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick by Brooks misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lingad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brooks's sensitive parts.
Lingad with a jab.
Brooks misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Lingad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brooks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lingad drives through and clinches with Brooks against the cage.
Brooks struggles to land a body shot inside as Lingad controls his hands.
Brooks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lingad is keeping busy.
Lingad scores with a shoulder strike.
Brooks misses with a body punch.
Lingad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brooks avoids it.
Lingad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Lingad tries a knee to the head but Brooks blocks it.
Brooks takes a shot to the head.
Brooks tries to land knees in the clinch but Lingad avoids the damage to the body.
Brooks works on Lingad's body with a couple of short punches.
Lingad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brooks or not.
Lingad lands a shoulder strike.
Lingad avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lingad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lingad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lingad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lingad misses with a body punch.
Lingad utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lingad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brooks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lingad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brooks avoids it.
Brooks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brooks is trying to maintain a safe position but Lingad gets an underhook and turns Brooks into the cage.
Brooks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lingad.
Lingad lands a left hand.
Lingad presses Brooks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brooks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lingad is trying to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling him.
Lingad gets through Brooks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lingad is trying to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lingad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brooks throws a head kick but Lingad moves out of range.
A head kick by Brooks misses
and Lingad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lingad cracks Brooks with a good jab.
Brooks misses with a body kick.
Lingad scores with a jab to the body.
Jon Lingad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lingad!
Lingad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brooks. That did some damage!
Lingad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lingad moves out of range as Brooks throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lingad takes a swing at Brooks's ribcage but misses.
Brooks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lingad tries to clinch
and Brooks counters with a nice body shot.
Lingad wants to clinch up but Brooks keeps it at a distance.
Brooks misses with a kick to the body
and Brooks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brooks moves out of range of the strikes.
Kevin Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lingad avoids the head kick by Brooks.
Brooks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lingad rather than just go for the knockout.
Brooks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lingad moves out of range of the body kick.
Lingad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Lingad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lingad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Lingad!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Genghis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan comes into the arena with Ready 4 War blaring out of the sound system. Silva has chosen Blood Brothers - Papa Roach as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Genghis Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Silva!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Khan.
It looks like Matt Silva has been cut.
Khan scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Khan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khan.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Khan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khan tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Khan misses
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khan waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Silva.
The fighters circling - Khan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva throws a right and a left that Khan avoids nicely.
Khan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Khan throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Khan counters with a nice uppercut.
Khan doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan is looking to clinch.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Khan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Khan is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Khan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Khan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Khan wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Khan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Khan's back!
Silva tries to keep control of the position but Khan is staying busy.
Silva connects with a big shot to the side of Khan's head.
Khan breaks Silva's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Silva trying to control the position here.
Khan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a big right hand that misses.
Khan 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.
Khan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Khan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Khan is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Khan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genghis Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Silva'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.
Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Genghis Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Khan thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Khan working Silva over with strikes.
Silva misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Khan trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khan is one step ahead there.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Khan postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Khan pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Khan 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.
Silva is looking to control Khan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Silva is trying to stand.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Khan lands strikes from half guard.
Khan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Nice strikes from Khan there.
Silva is staying active underneath Khan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Khan drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Khan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Khan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Khan working Silva over with strikes.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khan.
Silva pushes Khan off but Khan dives into side control.
Silva on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Khan scoring with strikes.
Khan lands a few punches from side control.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Khan lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan lands some shots froms side control.
Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Khan scoring with strikes.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva pushes Khan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Khan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Khan scores with punches from side control.
Khan has an Americana. Silva didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Khan is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Khan hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Genghis Khan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Portgas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mongo Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ace Portgas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mongo Malone!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone slaps away a takedown attempt from Portgas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Portgas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malone.
Portgas shoots in looking for a takedown. Malone tries to sprawl out of it but Portgas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Portgas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Portgas wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Portgas looking to sit in guard and control but Malone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Portgas is working an open guard so Malone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Portgas shoots for a takedown but Malone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Portgas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Malone.
Portgas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Portgas.
Portgas looking to control but instead Malone has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portgas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Malone is just riding it out for now. Portgas eventually gives up the hold.
Portgas is looking to advance position but Malone won't allow it.
Portgas is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Malone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if Portgas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Portgas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Portgas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Portgas is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portgas is looking to stall here but Malone recovers full guard.
Portgas trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Portgas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Malone is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Portgas, into his guard.
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.
Malone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Malone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Portgas is proving hard to escape from.
Malone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Portgas is on top in guard.
Portgas looking to sit in guard and control but Malone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Portgas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Portgas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Malone!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mongo Malone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Portgas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Portgas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Portgas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Portgas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Portgas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malone wants it to stay on the feet.
Malone misses with a hook. Portgas ducked under it nicely.
Portgas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malone pinned against the cage. Malone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Portgas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Portgas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malone tries to avoid it but Portgas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malone to the ground. Malone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Portgas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malone as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malone lands a big head kick that sends Portgas tumbling to the mat! Malone takes a step backwards and waves Portgas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Portgas is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Portgas or perhaps it was just good defense by Malone which made him look bad.
Oh Portgas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Portgas scores with a takedown into Malone's guard.
Portgas seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Portgas manages to avoid it.
Portgas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mongo Malone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malone throws a sloppy head kick and Portgas moves out of range easily.
Portgas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Malone did well to prevent Portgas getting side control.
Malone is trying to stand up here but Portgas is controlling him well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Portgas wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Malone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Portgas's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portgas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Malone decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Portgas, up you get!
Malone tries a head kick but it misses.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch but Portgas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Portgas shoots in for a double leg but Malone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Malone stuffs the takedown attempt from Portgas. Portgas gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Malone.
Malone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Portgas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malone.
Malone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Portgas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portgas scores with a takedown into Malone's guard.
Portgas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malone is keeping the position for now.
Portgas has gone for a leg lock! Malone slips out almost immediately though and dives into Portgas's guard.
Portgas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Malone passes into half guard.
Malone tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Malone is trying to control. Portgas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portgas is looking to improve his position.
Portgas is working hard here to advance position.
Malone is pressing down on Portgas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Portgas is holding on for now.
Malone lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Malone stuffs the takedown attempt from Portgas. Portgas gets slowly back to his feet.
Malone might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Portgas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mongo Malone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malone scores with a jab to the body.
Portgas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Portgas looks for a takedown but Malone sprawls well.
Malone scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mongo Malone 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. This is the final round!
Malone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Portgas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malone throws a head kick that misses.
Malone slips under a jab.
Portgas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Portgas wants to pass the guard but Malone is defending well.
Portgas is looking for a kimura but Malone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Portgas to get the leverage.
Portgas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malone defends it well.
Malone controlling the position for now.
Portgas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portgas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Malone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Portgas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Portgas wants to advance to full mount but Malone doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Portgas trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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.
Malone prevents Portgas from improving his position.
Malone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Portgas looking for submissions off his back.
Portgas wants to get back to full guard.
Malone tries to stand but can't do so whilst Portgas controls his leg.
Portgas wants to improve his position but Malone is controlling well.
Portgas trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Portgas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Portgas is looking to advance position but Malone won't allow it.
Portgas trying to control from Malone's half guard. Malone has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Malone keeping full guard, as Portgas tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portgas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Malone is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Malone has escaped and now he's on top!
Ace Portgas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Portgas is trying to keep Malone in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ace Portgas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mongo Malone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Portgas keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
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 Ace Portgas.
I think Malone 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 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mongo Malone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toivo Halaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toivo Halaus is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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197 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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201 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toivo Halaus!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Rivera - just one landing.
Rivera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halaus.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rivera.
Halaus throws a leg kick but Rivera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rivera throws a series of punches but Halaus moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Rivera scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Toivo Halaus has been cut.
Halaus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rivera.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rivera.
Rivera looks to land a left hand but Halaus moved out of range nicely.
Halaus is looking to slow Rivera down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halaus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Halaus throws a leg kick that misses.
Halaus lunges at Rivera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rivera's hand.
Halaus tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Rivera.
Halaus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rivera cracks the inside of Halaus's front leg.
Halaus lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera scores with a nice head shot.
Carlos Rivera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halaus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Halaus throws a body kick that misses.
Halaus tries to clinch up.
Halaus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rivera fails to land with a series of punches.
Rivera throws a right hand that Halaus ducks under and follows up with a left that Halaus also avoids with ease.
Halaus scores with a jab to the body.
Rivera scores with a punch to the head.
Halaus tries to move into range but Rivera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rivera lands with a straight right. Halaus didn't see that one coming.
Halaus has Rivera up against the cage in a clinch.
Rivera wants to break free but Halaus has control.
Rivera is looking to break free of the clinch but Halaus has double underhooks.
Halaus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rivera's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera tries to circle away but Halaus has him pinned against the cage.
Rivera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Halaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Halaus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Halaus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Halaus lands a body punch.
Rivera wants to break free but Halaus has control.
Halaus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rivera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rivera blocks a body shot from Halaus.
Halaus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rivera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Halaus lands an elbow that stopped Rivera in his tracks for a moment.
Halaus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rivera's defenses.
Halaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halaus pushes Rivera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halaus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rivera.
Rivera blocks an elbow strike.
Rivera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rivera is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halaus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rivera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carlos Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toivo Halaus.
Halaus looking to throw knees to the head but Rivera is blocking nicely.
Rivera wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Halaus.
A right handed body shot lands from Halaus.
Rivera wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rivera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Halaus lands a nice shot to the body.
Rivera blocks an elbow strike from Halaus.
Halaus keeps control of Rivera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Halaus throws an elbow but misses.
Rivera wants to get back to striking at distance but Halaus won't allow it.
Halaus avoiding damage.
Halaus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Halaus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rivera is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Halaus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rivera avoids it.
Rivera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rivera wants to get back to striking at distance but Halaus won't allow it.
Halaus tries for a takedown but Rivera manages to get underhooks.
Halaus looks gassed!
Halaus breaks from the clinch.
Halaus looks to throw the jab but Rivera is out of range.
Halaus throws a body kick that misses.
Rivera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Halaus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Halaus tries to score with a low kick but Rivera moves his leg out of the way.
Rivera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Halaus can pounce on him.
A nice combination there by Rivera.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halaus throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
Rivera scores with a punch to the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rivera!
Rivera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Rivera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toivo Halaus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Halaus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Halaus misses the shot to the body.
Halaus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rivera finds it's way round the side to connect with Halaus's head.
Halaus wants to land a leg kick but Rivera is out of range.
Rivera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rivera tried to score with a low kick but Halaus checks it.
Carlos Rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivera scores with a one two! Halaus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Halaus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rivera avoids it really well and circles away.
Halaus is looking to clinch.
Halaus checks a leg kick nicely.
Halaus misses with a leg kick.
Rivera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Halaus is breathing heavily.
Rivera cracks Halaus with an open hand slap.
Halaus has managed to clinch.
Rivera is trying to break the clinch but Halaus has him pressed against the cage.
Halaus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halaus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rivera throws a leg kick but Halaus checks it.
Rivera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Halaus's sensitive parts.
Halaus shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense.
Halaus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Halaus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Halaus throws a series of punches but Rivera avoids them all with ease.
Rivera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Halaus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Halaus is rocked!
Halaus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Halaus is still on wobbly legs! Can Rivera finish him?
Rivera darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Halaus's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Rivera before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Rivera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Saurio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pimp Of Uberness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saurio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mä tuun kellottaa sua. 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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132 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seppo Saurio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pimp Of Uberness!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saurio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uberness.
Saurio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saurio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saurio wants to clinch.
A shot to de liver by Uberness. Beautiful body shot.
Saurio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uberness swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uberness keeps the fight on the outside.
Saurio wants to clinch up but Uberness keeps it at a distance.
Saurio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uberness circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uberness throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uberness changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saurio tries to avoid it but Uberness manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saurio to the ground. Saurio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Uberness feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Uberness throws a big right hand that misses.
Saurio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saurio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Uberness's guard.
Uberness throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Uberness lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Saurio!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uberness is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Saurio avoids a series of strikes thrown by Uberness.
Uberness throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Saurio is looking to improve his position but Uberness isn't that keen on the idea.
Uberness trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Uberness is working for a guillotine from mount but Saurio frees his head quite easily.
Saurio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uberness not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saurio tries to kick Uberness off but Uberness keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uberness wants to free his trapped foot but Saurio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Uberness throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Uberness is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Uberness is looking to take a break and control but Saurio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saurio pushes Uberness off looking to stand but Uberness dives back in and keeps control.
Uberness sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saurio defending well though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Uberness keeps the fight on the outside.
Saurio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Uberness is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Saurio looking to throw knees to the head but Uberness is blocking nicely.
Uberness jumps guard but Saurio stands there with Uberness around his waist. Uberness gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saurio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uberness drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Uberness throws a strike aimed at the side of Saurio's head but Saurio avoids it well.
Saurio stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Uberness tries to move into full mount but can't pass Saurio's legs.
Saurio wants to get back to his feet but Uberness drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uberness in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Uberness cracks Saurio with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Saurio tries to escape but Uberness is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uberness working the body and head with strikes.
Uberness wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saurio keeps working.
Uberness tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pimp Of Uberness dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Uberness throws a body punch but Saurio moves out of range.
Saurio is looking to clinch but Uberness is avoiding it.
Uberness swinging wilding here.
Uberness misses with the combination.
Saurio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uberness avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uberness fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saurio on the side of the head.
Uberness circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saurio tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Uberness.
Saurio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uberness paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saurio is looking to clinch but Uberness is avoiding it.
Saurio is looking to clinch but Uberness is avoiding it.
Uberness has a takedown stuffed.
Seppo Saurio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uberness circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uberness misses with a double jab.
Saurio doesn't manage to clinch there - Uberness circles away.
Saurio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saurio's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Saurio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Uberness is looking to control Saurio's arms but Saurio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Uberness has his back to the cage.
Saurio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Uberness drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saurio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Saurio defending well as Uberness loads up on a big left hand.
Uberness throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uberness will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uberness is breathing heavily.
Uberness thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saurio tries to close the distance and clinch but Uberness swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uberness thuds a left hand into Saurio's body.
Saurio wants to clinch up but Uberness keeps it at a distance.
Saurio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saurio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uberness paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saurio is looking to clinch.
Saurio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saurio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uberness swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saurio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Uberness sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saurio somewhat.
Uberness throws a nice looking combination but Saurio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saurio is looking to clinch but Uberness is avoiding it.
Uberness fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saurio darts in and clinches Uberness up against the cage.
Saurio lands a knee to the head.
Uberness has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Saurio uses from the top position.
Uberness working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Saurio has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurio wants to stand up but Uberness is controlling the position.
Uberness flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Uberness is staying active underneath Saurio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saurio is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Uberness makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Uberness.
Saurio trying to control but Uberness is working from the bottom.
Uberness looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Saurio has picked Uberness up and slammed him! Uberness can't keep hold of the triangle and Saurio manages to pass to side control!
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.
Saurio stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Uberness dives in and grabs Saurio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saurio pushes down on Uberness's head and hops out.
Seppo Saurio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pimp Of Uberness.
Saurio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saurio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uberness paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Uberness or perhaps it was just good defense by Saurio which made him look bad.
Saurio lands with a slapping head kick.
Saurio tries for a takedown but Uberness sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saurio tries to clinch but Uberness moves out of range.
Uberness closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Uberness avoids the head kick by Saurio.
Saurio is looking to clinch.
Saurio wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Saurio dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Saurio tries to close the distance and clinch but Uberness swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uberness swats away the attempt to clinch by Saurio.
Saurio tries to clinch but Uberness moves out of range.
Uberness circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uberness is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saurio rather than just go for the knockout.
Uberness circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saurio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uberness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saurio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saurio fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saurio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uberness swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saurio tries to close the distance and clinch but Uberness swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uberness swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saurio tries to close the distance and clinch but Uberness swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saurio stuffs the takedown attempt from Uberness. Uberness gets slowly back to his feet.
Uberness takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saurio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Uberness counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Saurio pushes Uberness off and scrambles back to his feet.
Uberness fails to land with a series of punches.
Saurio wants to clinch up but Uberness keeps it at a distance.
Saurio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Uberness is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saurio.
Saurio moves into range and clinches up with Uberness.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saurio.
Saurio has a couple of punches blocked by Uberness.
Saurio misses with a knee to the head.
Saurio tries to work over Uberness's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saurio tries to circle away but Uberness has him pinned against the cage.
Uberness blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saurio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saurio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Saurio wants to break free but Uberness has control.
Uberness wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uberness creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uberness jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saurio walks away with a smile on his face. Uberness gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Uberness!
Uberness closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saurio circles away.
Seppo Saurio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pimp Of Uberness.
Saurio is looking to clinch but Uberness is avoiding it.
Saurio looks to clinch
and Uberness counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Uberness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saurio wants to stand up but Uberness is controlling him.
Uberness works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Uberness is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Uberness 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.
Uberness prevents Saurio from standing back up.
Uberness tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saurio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saurio wants to improve his position but Uberness is controlling well.
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.
Uberness stops Saurio from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Uberness scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saurio doesn't seem bothered though.
Saurio tries to clinch but Uberness moves away
enabling Uberness to counter with a crisp jab.
Saurio wants to clinch but Uberness slips to the side
enabling Uberness to counter with a crisp jab.
Saurio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uberness throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Uberness misses.
A nice combination there by Uberness.
Saurio closes the distance but Uberness moves to the side
and Uberness counters with a series of strikes. Saurio will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saurio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saurio stalling against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pimp Of Uberness comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Uberness has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pimp Of Uberness!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Furio Giunta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Giunta's choice of entrance music: The Godfather Theme - Fantomas. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
179 lbs
12 - 4 - 1 |
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24
180 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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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
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Furio Giunta!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giunta throws a big shot that misses.
Andrews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andrews closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Giunta did well to prevent Andrews getting side control.
Andrews sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Giunta defending well though.
Andrews thows a huge punch but Giunta dodges it nicely.
Giunta is positioning himself well to prevent Andrews advancing to mount.
Andrews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Andrews throwing shots but Giunta is blocking nicely.
Andrews is looking for a kimura here.
Giunta is trying to control but can't.
Andrews thows a huge punch but Giunta dodges it nicely.
Andrews 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.
Giunta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andrews's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andrews's back!
Giunta keeps control of the position as Andrews tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews turns into Giunta and is now in his guard.
Andrews trying to control but Giunta is working from the bottom.
Giunta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andrews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Giunta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andrews missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andrews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Giunta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Andrews tries a head kick but it misses.
Giunta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Giunta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andrews scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews throws a lazy right hand but Giunta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Giunta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Giunta fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Giunta misses the target.
Giunta misses with a double jab.
Andrews defending well as Giunta loads up on a big left hand.
Giunta fails to land with a series of punches.
Andrews looks to land a left hand but Giunta moved out of range nicely.
Andrews tries to land a front kick but Giunta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Giunta stuns Andrews with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Giunta slips a straight right by Andrews.
Giunta takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Giunta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Andrews counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Andrews.
Giunta tries a low kick but Andrews avoids it.
Giunta throws a hook to the side of Andrews's head but Andrews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is looking to score with low kicks.
Andrews slips under a jab.
Giunta misses with a double jab
and Andrews counters with a nice low kick that buckles Giunta's knee momentarily.
Giunta misses with an uppercut. Andrews saw that one coming.
Giunta dodges the punch combination from Andrews.
Andrews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Giunta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Giunta.
Andrews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Giunta misses with a combination
and Andrews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andrews throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Giunta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andrews can pounce on him.
Giunta looks gassed!
Andrews scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andrews throws a sloppy head kick and Giunta moves out of range easily.
Andrews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Giunta was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrews.
Andrews works Giunta's body with a nice hook.
Giunta misses with a wild body shot.
Andrews looks to score with a jab to the body but Giunta is just out of range.
Andrews gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrews 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.
Andrews throwing shots but Giunta is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giunta wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Andrews there.
Giunta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Andrews dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A punch combination from Giunta misses.
Andrews scores with a nice strike.
Furio Giunta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Giunta coming out on top.
Giunta throws a hook to the side of Andrews's head but Andrews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrews has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Giunta finds it's way round the side to connect with Andrews's head.
Giunta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andrews. Andrews obviously looking to wear him down.
Alex Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giunta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Giunta. No joy for Andrews on that attempt.
Giunta misses the jab.
Giunta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andrews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Giunta blocks a low kick nicely.
Andrews lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Giunta is breathing heavily.
Andrews lets loose with a powerful body kick. Giunta will feel that in the morning.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andrews.
A head kick from Andrews lands but Giunta takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrews with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews lands a with a good body shot.
Giunta slaps away a takedown attempt from Andrews, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andrews clinches with his opponent.
Andrews fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Giunta backwards.
Giunta being controlled against the cage.
Andrews gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A frustrated look appears on Giunta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Andrews is stalling here.
Giunta managing to block the knees to the body from Andrews.
Andrews's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Andrews lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Andrews.
Giunta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Andrews just misses with a elbow thrown towards Giunta's brow.
Andrews connects with a knee to the head.
Giunta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andrews fails to pull guard.
Giunta lands with a short shot to the head.
Andrews missing with knees to the body.
Andrews trying to land knees to the body.
Giunta is trying to break free.
Giunta throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Andrews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Giunta backwards.
Andrews lands a body punch.
Giunta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giunta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andrews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Giunta.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrews.
Andrews looking for a takedown.
Giunta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andrews throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Giunta blocks it with crossed arms.
Andrews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Giunta is trying to break free.
Andrews keeps control of Giunta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andrews digs a right hand into Giunta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Giunta's gas tank.
Andrews goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Giunta is defending well for now.
Andrews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Giunta avoids it.
Giunta tries to break free but Andrews pushes him back against the cage.
Giunta wants to break free but Andrews has control.
Giunta is trying to force a seperation but Andrews has the dominant position.
Andrews connects with a knee to the head.
Andrews leaning his opponent against the cage.
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.
Giunta is trying to break the clinch but Andrews is controlling him.
Andrews prevents a body shot from Giunta.
Giunta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andrews has him pressed against the cage.
Giunta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andrews is working Giunta over against the cage.
Andrews lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Giunta.
Andrews stalling.
Andrews is trying to stall.
Andrews has Giunta pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Andrews - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Andrews.
Andrews throws a knee to the head but misses.
Giunta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Andrews dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Giunta throws a big shot that misses.
Andrews slips a jab from Giunta.
Andrews keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Giunta throws a series of punches but Andrews moves out of range.
Andrews ducks under a wild hook from Giunta.
Giunta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Andrews closes the distance and clinches.
Andrews slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Andrews for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Giunta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andrews lands a hook that snaps the head of Giunta backwards.
Giunta wants to break free but Andrews has control.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Giunta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andrews tries to land knees in the clinch but Giunta avoids the damage to the body.
Andrews throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Giunta blocks it with crossed arms.
Giunta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews trying to land knees to the body.
Andrews pushes off an throws an elbow but Giunta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Andrews stalls.
Andrews with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andrews fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A left hand lands to the body for Andrews.
Andrews is stalling here.
Andrews drops down looking for an ankle pick but Giunta pulls his leg out and moves away.
Furio Giunta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrews jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrews is looking to wear down Giunta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Giunta slips under a jab from Andrews.
Giunta misses with a combination
and Andrews counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Furio Giunta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andrews connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Giunta's hands.
Andrews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giunta moves away.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Giunta as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giunta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Andrews backs up against the cage.
Giunta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Andrews makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andrews throws the kick towards the body but Giunta avoids it.
Andrews tries to clinch up but Giunta circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrews misses with a body shot
and Andrews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Giunta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Giunta throws a combination that misses
and Andrews counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andrews delivers a nice body kick.
Andrews ducks under a wild hook from Giunta.
Giunta loads up on a big right hand but Andrews slips the punch.
Alex Andrews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giunta lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Giunta connects with a body shot.
Giunta misses with a combination
and Andrews counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Giunta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andrews with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Andrews is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Andrews has Giunta pressed against the cage, preventing Giunta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andrews looking to throw knees to the head but Giunta is blocking nicely.
Giunta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Giunta cracks Andrews with a nice body shot.
Giunta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andrews lands a right hand that snaps the head of Giunta backwards.
Andrews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giunta is trying to force a seperation but Andrews has the dominant position.
Andrews has Giunta pressed against the cage, preventing Giunta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andrews missing with knees to the body.
Giunta scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Andrews as the two fighters clinch.
Giunta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Giunta is pressed up against the cage. Andrews has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Giunta down to the mat. Giunta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Giunta with a hook.
Giunta with a jab.
Giunta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Giunta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Giunta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andrews.
Giunta misses with a few strikes there.
Andrews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Furio Giunta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andrews 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Andrews!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tatu Tikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maek Houzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tikki comes to the cage accompanied by Ratatat - Loud Pipes. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tatu Tikki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maek Houzo!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tikki swinging wilding here.
Houzo connects with a right hand. Tikki shakes it off.
Tikki leaves Houzo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Houzo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tikki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Houzo's calf.
No luck for Houzo with that takedown attempt.
Tatu Tikki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maek Houzo.
Houzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Houzo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tikki avoids it really well and circles away.
A big left from Houzo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikki looks for the body kick but Houzo saw that one coming.
Tikki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick lands from Tikki.
Nice cross by Tikki.
Tikki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Houzo looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tikki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tikki clobbers Houzo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Houzo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Houzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tikki.
Houzo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tatu Tikki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tikki throws a jab when Houzo was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houzo blocks a jab.
A jab from Tikki does it's job there.
Tikki cracks Houzo with a hook to the temple - Houzo is on wobbly legs here! Tikki swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Houzo falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Tikki wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tatu Tikki!
Tatu Tikki retains his middleweight title!
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