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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kaew Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roby Weeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaew Fairtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roby Weeks!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex clinches.
Weeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Weeks gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Weeks is tying to control. Fairtex wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Weeks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fairtex is in all sorts of trouble here.
Weeks has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fairtex's face.
Fairtex is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Fairtex tries to hold on but Weeks postures up.
Weeks has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fairtex's face.
Weeks trying to control but Fairtex is having none of it.
Fairtex tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Weeks has taken his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex is in bad spot here.
Weeks controls the action.
Weeks gets his hands free as Fairtex looks to control.
Weeks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fairtex is having to fend off submission attempts from Weeks, who is looking to sink in the choke. Weeks doesn't have the hooks in though and Fairtex manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Fairtex content to stall in guard here.
Weeks working a defensive guard but Fairtex manages to pass into side control anyway.
Weeks wants to get back to his feet but Fairtex drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fairtex tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Weeks gets back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fairtex connects with a nice short shot to Weeks's temple.
Weeks punching from the bottom.
Fairtex stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Weeks to get to his feet.
Kaew Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weeks looks gassed!
Weeks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weeks keeps the fight on the outside.
Fairtex looks to land a body kick but Weeks moved away.
Fairtex shoots in for a double leg but Weeks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice body kick from Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with a takedown attempt - Weeks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Weeks tries for a takedown but Fairtex circles away easily
and Fairtex moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fairtex tries for a takedown but Weeks manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaew Fairtex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weeks lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Kaew Fairtex has been cut.
Weeks scores with a knee to the head.
Weeks tries to land a knee to the head but Fairtex blocks with his arms.
Weeks connects with a knee to the head.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike from Weeks.
Weeks pulls guard successfully.
Weeks looking to control.
Weeks wants to get back to his feet but Fairtex is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fairtex working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weeks wriggles free and stands up.
Weeks throws a lazy head kick
and Fairtex decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Weeks's guard.
Weeks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fairtex decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Weeks, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex wants to clinch.
Weeks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fairtex moves in looking to clinch but Weeks pushes him off.
Weeks clinches but Fairtex breaks the clinch
and Fairtex counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weeks misses with a takedown attempt
and Fairtex counters with a body kick that stops Weeks in his tracks momentarily.
Fairtex fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Weeks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weeks gets the takedown into side control.
Weeks prevents Fairtex from escaping the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Weeks trying to control the action but Fairtex is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kaew Fairtex will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaew Fairtex's cut.
That's time! Fairtex's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fairtex closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weeks circles away.
Horrible takedown by Fairtex or perhaps it was just good defense by Weeks which made him look bad.
Weeks has his takedown stuffed
and Fairtex counters with a left and a right that stings Weeks.
A right-left combo lands from Fairtex.
Weeks instigates a clinch.
Fairtex tries to break the clinch but Weeks is controlling the position.
Fairtex takes an elbow to the temple.
Fairtex wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weeks has him pressed against the ropes.
Weeks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Weeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Weeks drags the fight down to the ground.
Weeks looking to control.
Weeks throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fairtex drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Weeks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fairtex has Weeks in his guard.
Fairtex looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex is looking to stand up but Weeks isn't so interested in that idea.
Weeks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fairtex not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fairtex uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Fairtex misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weeks misses with a double jab.
Fairtex has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fairtex wants to get back to striking at distance but Weeks won't allow it.
Fairtex tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaew Fairtex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weeks fails to pull guard.
Fairtex gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Weeks is on top in guard.
Weeks won't allow Fairtex to get back to his feet.
Weeks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fairtex scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fairtex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fairtex 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.
Fairtex wanted to stand there but Weeks had control of the position.
Weeks has Fairtex pulled in close to control his posture.
Weeks trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weeks striking off his back but it's not causing Fairtex any problems.
Fairtex wants to stand but Weeks is controlling his posture from full guard.
Weeks trying to control the position.
Fairtex stopping the sweep attempt from Weeks.
Weeks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Weeks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Weeks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fairtex.
Fairtex moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fairtex will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Weeks fails with the takedown
and Fairtex counters with a takedown into side control.
Weeks sneaks back into half guard.
Kaew Fairtex overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fairtex works his way into full mount!
Fairtex trying to control but Weeks is having none of it.
Weeks swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairtex goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Weeks is on top in guard.
Fairtex looking for a sweep. Not yet Fairtex, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaew Fairtex dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaew Fairtex's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fairtex lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fairtex throws a left and a right that both miss
and Weeks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fairtex won't be happy with that.
Fairtex is trying to improve his position.
Fairtex is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Weeks working the body and head with strikes.
Weeks wants to control but Fairtex is keeping him busy.
Fairtex struggling a bit here.
Weeks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Weeks is looking to take a break and control but Fairtex is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fairtex scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fairtex is just content to waste time from the top position. Weeks takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fairtex trying to stand up but can't free himself from Weeks's guard.
Fairtex decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fairtex keeps the fight on the outside.
Weeks misses with a head kick.
Weeks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fairtex sprawls well initially but Weeks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Weeks moves into full mount! Fairtex won't be happy about that!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fairtex regains half guard.
Weeks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fairtex is just riding it out for now. Weeks eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex is looking to escape.
Weeks decides to stand and escape the position.
Weeks tries to bum rush Fairtex with a series of wild strikes but Fairtex uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fairtex misses with a takedown attempt
and Weeks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairtex wants to stand but Weeks is controlling the position.
Fairtex is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fairtex keeping moving, preventing Weeks from controlling successfully.
Weeks stops Fairtex from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weeks looking to pass the guard.
Fairtex is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fairtex is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Weeks trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairtex 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.
Weeks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fairtex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fairtex digs a good body shot into Weeks's ribs.
Fairtex darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Weeks is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weeks is trying to maintain the position but Fairtex is very close to passing his half guard.
Weeks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Weeks is doing well to control the position and prevent Fairtex from advancing to side control.
Fairtex trying to control from Weeks's half guard. Weeks has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fairtex would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fairtex decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fairtex throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roby Weeks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fairtex has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaew Fairtex!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Genaro Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Senbude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Genaro Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Senbude!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz rushes Senbude and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Munoz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Senbude tries to pull guard but Munoz won't allow it.
Munoz connects with a knee to the head.
Senbude trying to stall but Munoz improves his position.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but Senbude blocks it.
A knee to the head by Munoz.
Senbude tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Munoz smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Munoz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Munoz tries to clinch up but Senbude circles away and keeps his distance.
Senbude keeps the fight on the outside.
Senbude feints and as Munoz raises his hands in defense, Senbude changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Senbude is looking to work some ground and pound but Munoz has wrist control.
Senbude stops Munoz from standing up.
Senbude lands a couple of digs.
Senbude throwing strikes but missing.
Munoz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Senbude on the ground.
Senbude pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munoz is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz is looking to stand up but Senbude isn't so interested in that idea.
Senbude stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Munoz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Munoz is looking to clinch but Senbude is avoiding it.
Munoz tries to clinch up.
Munoz tries a head kick but it misses.
Munoz is breathing heavily.
Munoz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Senbude changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Munoz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Senbude tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Senbude scores with a couple of short elbows.
Senbude tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Munoz dodges the ground and pound from Senbude.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz is pushing Senbude's head away, looking to escape. Senbude manages to hold on to the position though.
Senbude passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Munoz!
Senbude scoring with strikes but Munoz is staying in there.
Senbude looking to isolate an arm here. Munoz doesn't see it coming and as Senbude extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Senbude!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akira Senbude!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Masato Takaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Juel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters had to take extra time to make weight as they missed the initial 135lb limit. Masato Takaya came in at 136.4 and James Juel came in at 136.6 but after the extra two hours, both guys managed to get within the one pound allowance. No doubt it will have affected them physically though, so let's see if that has an impact on the fight. Masato Takaya has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masato Takaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Juel!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A choreographed right hand from Takaya misses the target.
Juel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Takaya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takaya is looking to slow Juel down with leg kicks.
Takaya drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Takaya passes into half guard.
Takaya tries to pass to full mount but Juel defends it.
Ground and pound from Takaya.
Takaya in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Juel tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Takaya!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Masato Takaya!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Misaki Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Compton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Misaki Suzuki had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Misaki Suzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Compton!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Compton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suzuki. That did some damage!
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Compton wants to stand but Suzuki is controlling the position.
Suzuki works over Compton with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Suzuki prevents Compton from getting back to his feet.
Suzuki postures up and lands a big shot to Compton's brow.
Compton wants to stand but Suzuki is controlling the position.
Compton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Compton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Suzuki passes into half guard.
Compton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Compton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Suzuki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Suzuki working Compton over with strikes.
Suzuki uses his free foot to push down on Compton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Compton.
Suzuki punishing his opponent with strikes.
Suzuki punishing his opponent with strikes.
Compton is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Compton hang on?
Compton is still in real trouble! Can Suzuki finish him?
Suzuki is landing with some decent strikes but Compton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Compton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Suzuki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suzuki scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Compton?
Compton looks gassed!
Suzuki lands a nice shot to the head.
Compton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Suzuki raining down shots from the mount!
Compton is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
A nice elbow there by Suzuki.
Suzuki landing strikes from the mount.
Compton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Compton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Compton is in a horrible position here. Suzuki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Suzuki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Suzuki lands a heavy elbow.
Suzuki breaks from Compton's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Suzuki.
Compton is looking to get to half guard.
Suzuki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Suzuki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki breaks from Compton's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Suzuki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee warns Compton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Suzuki lands a big shot there that rocks Compton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Compton is in a horrible position here. Suzuki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Suzuki 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.
Compton is in a horrible position here. Suzuki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Suzuki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Suzuki is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Suzuki extends the arm and Compton is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Misaki Suzuki!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Koji Kenjahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shiro Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenjahara's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Roll wit Uz by Thai. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Koji Kenjahara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shiro Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura shoots in but no luck this time.
Kenjahara closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nakamura is looking to reverse the position.
Nakamura wants to control but Kenjahara postures up.
Nakamura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kenjahara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Kenjahara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kenjahara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kenjahara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nakamura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kenjahara goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nakamura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kenjahara's guard! Nice work there by Nakamura!
Kenjahara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kenjahara is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to stand but Kenjahara is controlling from the bottom.
Nakamura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kenjahara looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nakamura puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kenjahara wants to get back to full guard.
Kenjahara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kenjahara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakamura on the ground.
Kenjahara is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Nakamura pulls his head out easily.
Kenjahara is staying active underneath Nakamura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nakamura with a poor takedown
and Kenjahara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kenjahara.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Kenjahara from controlling successfully.
Kenjahara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kenjahara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kenjahara tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenjahara wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kenjahara lands a couple of digs.
Kenjahara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kenjahara wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kenjahara closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nakamura to the mat! Nakamura manages to get full guard.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Kenjahara from controlling successfully.
Kenjahara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kenjahara stands and steps away. Nakamura gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kenjahara shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nakamura's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Kenjahara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kenjahara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kenjahara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakamura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kenjahara postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nakamura controls Kenjahara momentarily but Kenjahara frees himself.
Nakamura keeping full guard, as Kenjahara tries to pass.
Kenjahara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kenjahara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kenjahara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nakamura dives on top into guard.
Kenjahara working for a triangle but Nakamura defends it easily.
Kenjahara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kenjahara wants to work for an arm triangle but Nakamura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kenjahara works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenjahara cracks Nakamura with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kenjahara looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kenjahara wants to control the pace but Nakamura is squirming around nicely.
Kenjahara with the ground and pound from mount.
Kenjahara unloads with some shots from mount but Nakamura bucks and avoids them well.
Kenjahara swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nakamura is now in Kenjahara's guard. A big mistake from Kenjahara there, giving up the dominant position!
Nakamura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura wants to control but Kenjahara is keeping him busy.
Kenjahara looking for submissions off his back.
Nakamura is working for a kimura but Kenjahara is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koji Kenjahara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kenjahara feints and as Nakamura raises his hands in defense, Kenjahara changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kenjahara drops back looking for a leg! Nakamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nakamura manages to kick Kenjahara off! Kenjahara jumps back into Nakamura's guard.
Koji Kenjahara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kenjahara with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nakamura trying to control the position.
Kenjahara postures up in Nakamura's guard and throws a big left but Nakamura blocks it.
Kenjahara drops back looking for a leg! Nakamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nakamura manages to kick Kenjahara off! Kenjahara jumps back into Nakamura's guard.
Kenjahara postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nakamura is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kenjahara, into his guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenjahara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura advances position into side control!
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Kenjahara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kenjahara explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nakamura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kenjahara counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nakamura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kenjahara is working away from the top position though.
Kenjahara is looking to advance position but Nakamura won't allow it.
Kenjahara decides to return to a standing position.
Nakamura gets caught flat footed, as Kenjahara shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kenjahara postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nakamura is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kenjahara, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenjahara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakamura manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kenjahara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kenjahara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nakamura keeping full guard, as Kenjahara tries to pass.
Nakamura is trying to control the position but Kenjahara postures up.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Kenjahara from controlling successfully.
Kenjahara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakamura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kenjahara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakamura is trying to keep Kenjahara in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenjahara gets to his feet. Nakamura looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nakamura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nakamura with a poor takedown
and Kenjahara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nakamura trying to hold on to Kenjahara's head to control him but Kenjahara postures up.
Kenjahara throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kenjahara trying to control the action but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Nakamura is pressing down on Kenjahara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nakamura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kenjahara postures up.
Kenjahara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakamura is keeping the position for now.
Kenjahara slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kenjahara wants to stand but Nakamura is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura gets back to half guard.
Nakamura won't allow Kenjahara to pass to mount.
Kenjahara works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenjahara is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nakamura can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kenjahara with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kenjahara working for a guillotine from mount but Nakamura is in no mood to give up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenjahara working for a guillotine from mount but Nakamura is in no mood to give up.
Nakamura tries to lock up and control but Kenjahara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koji Kenjahara dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nakamura fails with the takedown
and Kenjahara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kenjahara is keen to just control but Nakamura is a slippery customer.
Kenjahara is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nakamura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nakamura is trying to control but can't.
Kenjahara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nakamura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nakamura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kenjahara is working away from the top position though.
Kenjahara is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nakamura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nakamura manages to get to full guard.
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Kenjahara from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kenjahara shoots in and bounces Nakamura off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenjahara passes into half guard.
Kenjahara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakamura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kenjahara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kenjahara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kenjahara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kenjahara working the head and body with strikes.
Kenjahara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nakamura is just riding it out for now. Kenjahara eventually gives up the hold.
Nakamura is looking to control Kenjahara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakamura avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nakamura actively working from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kenjahara shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nakamura's guard.
Nakamura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kenjahara passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kenjahara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nakamura, who protects the arm well.
Nakamura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nakamura wants to control but Kenjahara postures up.
Kenjahara tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kenjahara tries to move to mount but Nakamura blocks the move with his legs.
Kenjahara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kenjahara's best efforts.
Kenjahara trying to pass the guard but Nakamura defending well.
Kenjahara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nakamura is just riding it out for now. Kenjahara eventually gives up the hold.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kenjahara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kenjahara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kenjahara tries to bench press Nakamura off him but Nakamura keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenjahara sneaks back into half guard.
Kenjahara is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Nakamura pulls his head out easily.
Nakamura prevents Kenjahara from improving his position.
Kenjahara is working hard here to advance position.
Nakamura wants to pass to mount but Kenjahara is defending the position.
Kenjahara is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kenjahara looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nakamura gets back to full guard.
Shiro Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koji Kenjahara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kenjahara, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koji Kenjahara!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Pouta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pekka Pouta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pouta doesn't manage to clinch there - Rua circles away.
Pouta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pouta is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rua regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pouta's guard.
Pouta keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Pouta is retaining full guard.
Pouta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rua is one step ahead there.
Rua pushes down on Pouta's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rua passes to side control.
Pouta is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua controlling the position from side mount.
Rua is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pouta has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rua trying to control the position but Pouta is working away.
Rua working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pouta is pushing Rua's head away, looking to escape. Rua manages to hold on to the position though.
Rua tries to move to mount but Pouta blocks the move with his legs.
Pouta is not content to let Rua control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua working away.
Pouta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rua on the ground.
Pouta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pouta struggling a bit here.
Rua is working to tighten is grip on Pouta's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pouta has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rua is really squeezing tight and eventually Pouta passes out! Rua breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wanderlei Rua!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Gauthier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brian Ko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kim Gauthier!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gauthier sprawls well initially but Ko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gauthier wants to improve his position but Ko is controlling well.
Ko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ko is thwarting Gauthier's attempts to control the position.
Gauthier tries to roll over but Ko keeps him under control.
Ko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gauthier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gauthier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ko.
Gauthier is looking to improve his position.
Gauthier gets back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ko trying to control but Gauthier is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauthier has his foot on Ko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ko works his way back into a safe position though.
Ko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ko trying to control but Gauthier is working from the bottom.
Ko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gauthier looking for a guillotine here but Ko defends easily.
Gauthier wants to sweep here but Ko controlling him for the moment.
Ko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gauthier keeping moving, preventing Ko from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ko is pressing down on Gauthier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gauthier is holding on for now.
Gauthier regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gauthier looks gassed!
Gauthier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ko controlling from the top position.
Ko passes Gauthier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ko lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gauthier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ko is trying to work for a kimura but Gauthier is defending well.
Ko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gauthier tries to roll over but Ko keeps him under control.
Gauthier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gauthier is trying to maintain the position but Ko is very close to passing his half guard.
Gauthier gets full guard.
Gauthier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ko manages to get himself to full guard.
Gauthier trying to control the position from guard on top but Ko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gauthier tries to free his leg and advance position but Ko is retaining full guard.
Gauthier scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier wants to pass the guard but Ko is keeping the position.
Gauthier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gauthier forces his way into half guard.
Gauthier wants to work for an arm triangle but Ko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gauthier.
Gauthier thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ko to regain full guard.
Gauthier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ko has escaped and now he's on top!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gauthier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gauthier is tightening it up a little... Ko has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ko reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ko taps out! nice BJJ there by Gauthier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kim Gauthier!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BJ Aoki told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gary Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, BJ Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards 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.
Richards avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richards trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Richards is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aoki punching from the bottom.
Richards wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki working for submissions but it's allowed Richards to get to half guard.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Richards sits in half guard.
Richards is looking for a kimura but Aoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Richards to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Aoki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Richards moves nicely into side control.
Aoki dodges the ground and pound from Richards.
Richards tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Richards has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Richards is breathing heavily.
Aoki tries to improve position but can't.
Richards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aoki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aoki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Aoki tries to stand but can't do so whilst Richards controls his leg.
Aoki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richards keeps working.
Aoki in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Richards tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Aoki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). BJ Aoki!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shunzo Ura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Cromphout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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18
148 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shunzo Ura!
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 Cromphout!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cromphout's guard.
Ura tries to stand but Cromphout is controlling from the bottom.
Ura is looking to work some ground and pound but Cromphout has wrist control.
Cromphout pushes a forearm under Ura's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ura is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Cromphout!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between chris fu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Snuka's choice of entrance music: SuperFly. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, chris fu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Snuka!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snuka is looking to clinch.
Snuka takes the fight into the clinch.
Snuka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A knee to the head by Snuka.
It looks like chris fu has been cut.
fu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snuka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Snuka tries to clinch up but fu circles away and keeps his distance.
Snuka drives through and clinches with fu against the ropes.
fu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Snuka on the inside.
fu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Snuka prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for chris fu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
fu drags the fight down to the ground.
Snuka stays in close to fu's body and controls the position.
Snuka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with fu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
fu working a defensive guard here.
fu is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Snuka frees his head nicely. Oh but fu has switched to an armbar! Snuka is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). chris fu!
chris fu retains his featherweight title!
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