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ONI 6 - Punishment PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Fujita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marques Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fujita kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is b. Jackson has chosen Daylight as his entrance music. Marques Jackson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuo Fujita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marques Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujita fails to land the takedown.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
It looks like Kazuo Fujita has been cut.
Fujita scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujita wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Fujita throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fujita is one step ahead there.
Jackson trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fujita trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Fujita might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson is controlling Fujita's posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Fujita keeps it at a distance.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fujita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson rushes Fujita and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fujita jumps guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fujita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Fujita wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fujita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Fujita keeps moving.
Fujita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fujita is breathing heavily.
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jackson darts in and clinches Fujita up against the cage.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Fujita has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson is looking to control Fujita's arms but Fujita gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
Fujita has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
Fujita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fujita's head.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson trying to control but Fujita is working from the bottom.
Fujita is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fujita is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson has clasped his hands together around Fujita's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fujita takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fujita tries to control but Jackson manages to take his back.
Jackson punishes Fujita with strikes from the back mount.
Jackson lands strikes to the head.
Jackson is working the ground and pound. Can Fujita escape?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujita is covering up but some of the strikes from Jackson are getting through and doing damage.
Fujita is really stuck here.
Jackson throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Fujita!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Jackson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Jackson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Jackson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fujita avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fujita shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Fujita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fujitas head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson pushes Fujita back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fujita paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marques Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuo Fujita's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fujita has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson clinches up with Fujita and pushes him back against the cage.
Fujita lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fujita with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fujita pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Fujita's leg but Fujita calmly moves out of range.
Fujita walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fujita shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fujita paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kazuo Fujita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Fujita counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Fujita trying to control from Jackson's half guard. Jackson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fujita manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Fujita.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fujita prevents it.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Fujita in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Fujita back into the cage.
Fujita managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kazuo Fujita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marques Jackson.
Fujita goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fujita lands with a right hand.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fujita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Fujita darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fujita backwards.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Fujita keeps him there for the moment.
Fujita tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fujita tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Fujita drops back down to his feet.
Jackson pulls guard successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujita looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fujita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fujita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fujita working a defensive guard here.
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fujita has time to react.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jackson manages to end up in side control.
Fujita wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Fujita throws a few strikes from the bottom but Jackson takes advantage and mounts!
Jackson avoids the attempt from Fujita to control.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
Fujita tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Fujita to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marques Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kazuo Fujita's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marques Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Fujita is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fujita tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fujita fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fujita doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Fujita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujita blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fujita avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Fujita is controlling him.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Fujita circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fujita blocks a leg kick.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Fujita stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Marques Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujita swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch but Fujita moves away
and Fujita counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fujita.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Fujita.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Fujita breaks from the clinch.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Fujita backs away looking to recover.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Fujita saw that one coming.
Fujita closes the distance and clinches.
Fujita misses with some punches.
Jackson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fujita drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fujita is trying to keep an underhook but Jackson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fujita tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is pressing down on Fujita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fujita is holding on for now.
Fujita pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fujita moves into full guard.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Fujita has wrist control.
Fujita controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Fujita tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fujita looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fujita looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fujita!
Fujita trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fujita stands up and beckons Jackson to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fujita moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fujita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fujita somewhat.
Fujita is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Fujita saw that one coming.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Jackson presses Fujita against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fujita's brow.
Fujita wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fujita jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Fujita around his waist. Fujita gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fujita goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Kazuo Fujita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marques Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fujita tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marques Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marques Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tino Headman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Blackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tino Headman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bart Blackman!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Headman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackman tries to roll over but Headman keeps him under control.
Blackman is pressing down on Headman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Headman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blackman wants to sweep but no luck.
Blackman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Headman wanted to stand there but Blackman had control of the position.
Blackman keeping moving, preventing Headman from controlling successfully.
Blackman wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Headman throws a sloppy head kick and Blackman moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Headman misses the jab.
Blackman scores with a spinning back kick!
Blackman with a poor takedown
letting Headman counter with a right hand.
Headman shoots in and bounces Blackman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Blackman wants to sweep but no luck.
Headman is breathing heavily.
Blackman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blackman wants to sweep here but Headman controlling him for the moment.
Blackman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blackman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Headman's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Headman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Headman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Headman!
Blackman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blackman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blackman is staying active underneath Headman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blackman trying to control here.
Blackman controlling the position for now.
Blackman is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackman is looking to improve his position.
Blackman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blackman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blackman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Headman!
Blackman landing strikes from the mount and Headman is in trouble!
Headman is trying to escape the mount.
Blackman with a couple of short strikes.
Blackman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Headman's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackman scoring with strikes but Headman is staying in there.
Blackman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Blackman looking for a guillotine from mount but Headman is having none of it.
Blackman looking to control but Headman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blackman lands a big elbow.
Blackman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Headman working to try and regain half guard.
Blackman looking to secure an arm triangle but Headman defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Blackman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blackman clinches with his opponent.
Headman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blackman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blackman throws an elbow that misses.
Blackman is trying to trip Headman. He has hold of a leg but Headman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Blackman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Headman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Blackman won't allow Headman to sweep him here.
Blackman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blackman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blackman advances position into side control!
Headman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Headman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Headman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blackman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackman tries for a kimura but Headman is defending well.
Headman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Blackman landing a few strikes.
Blackman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blackman has hold of Headman's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Headman tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Blackman cranks the arm and Headman screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Headman, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bart Blackman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Krejzi Madafaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bongkrek PandayKid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krejzi Madafaka had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krejzi Madafaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bongkrek PandayKid!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PandayKid looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Madafaka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead PandayKid passes into side control.
Madafaka manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Madafaka is pressing down on PandayKid's thigh, looking to free his foot. PandayKid is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madafaka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Madafaka is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, PandayKid has managed to free his arm - good work.
Madafaka frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Madafaka wants to finish this one by submission but PandayKid is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Madafaka.
Madafaka won't let PandayKid get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Madafaka wants to take PandayKid's back here but PandayKid is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madafaka with shots to the head and body - PandayKid looks very uncomfortable down there.
Madafaka is in the full mount, landing strikes.
PandayKid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Madafaka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PandayKid stops Madafaka from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Madafaka lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Madafaka pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Madafaka landing strikes from the mount and PandayKid is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krejzi Madafaka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Madafaka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and PandayKid decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Madafaka's guard.
Madafaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but PandayKid is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madafaka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. PandayKid manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Madafaka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Madafaka is pushing down on PandayKid's leg trying to pass to half guard. PandayKid is fighting to maintain full guard but Madafaka has managed to sneak the leg through.
Madafaka trying to pass the guard but PandayKid defending well.
Madafaka working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PandayKid tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Madafaka manages to move to mount!
Madafaka swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and PandayKid is now in Madafaka's guard. A big mistake from Madafaka there, giving up the dominant position!
PandayKid looking to improve position, pressing down on Madafaka's thigh with his hand. Madafaka seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is PandayKid paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! PandayKid's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Madafaka picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Krejzi Madafaka!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Koji Tanahasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Mc Arthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Koji Tanahasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Douglas Mc Arthur!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc Arthur fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tanahasi misses with a two punch combination.
Tanahasi throws a series of punches but Mc Arthur moves out of range.
Mc Arthur tries to clinch but Tanahasi moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Mc Arthur.
Koji Tanahasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mc Arthur fails with the takedown.
Mc Arthur walks into a jab.
Mc Arthur shoots in looking for a takedown. Tanahasi tries to sprawl out of it but Mc Arthur keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tanahasi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Koji Tanahasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Mc Arthur.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanahasi.
Nice takedown defense from Tanahasi. No joy for Mc Arthur on that attempt.
Mc Arthur dives in and grabs Tanahasi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tanahasi pushes down on Mc Arthur's head and hops out.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tanahasi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tanahasi throws a right and a left that Mc Arthur avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mc Arthur is defended easily by Tanahasi.
Tanahasi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tanahasi falls off balance throwing a combination
so Mc Arthur counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Arthur preventing the sweep.
Tanahasi wants to stand up but Mc Arthur is controlling him.
Tanahasi tries to strike from the bottom.
Tanahasi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanahasi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tanahasi landing strikes from the mount.
Tanahasi landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Arthur tries to hold on but Tanahasi postures up.
Tanahasi looking for a guillotine from mount but Mc Arthur is having none of it.
Mc Arthur can't escape the position.
Mc Arthur looks gassed!
Tanahasi is going olschool here, as he tries to force Mc Arthur to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mc Arthur shrugs it off.
Mc Arthur is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Arthur slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tanahasi is keen to just control but Mc Arthur is a slippery customer.
Mc Arthur punching from the bottom.
Mc Arthur is looking for a sweep. Tanahasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mc Arthur is not content to let Tanahasi control the position.
Tanahasi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tanahasi prevents Mc Arthur from improving his position.
Tanahasi working over Mc Arthur with some ground and pound. Mc Arthur looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mc Arthur tries to kick Tanahasi off but Tanahasi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tanahasi clinches up against the cage.
Mc Arthur fails to pull guard.
Tanahasi trying to control the position but instead, Mc Arthur has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tanahasi into the cage.
Tanahasi scores with a hook to the body.
Mc Arthur tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tanahasi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tanahasi presses Mc Arthur against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tanahasi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mc Arthur throws a shot from downtown. Tanahasi moves away and avoids it.
Tanahasi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tanahasi scores with a three punch combo!
Mc Arthur fails with the takedown.
Tanahasi tries to bum rush Mc Arthur with a series of wild strikes but Mc Arthur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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 Koji Tanahasi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A left and a right from Tanahasi both land. Nice combination.
Mc Arthur avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tanahasi stuffs the takedown attempt from Mc Arthur. Mc Arthur gets slowly back to his feet.
Mc Arthur takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tanahasi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tanahasi misses with the combination.
Mc Arthur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanahasi's waist but Tanahasi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mc Arthur off to one side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tanahasi lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanahasi digs a right hand underneath Mc Arthur's ribcage. Mc Arthur let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tanahasi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mc Arthur shoots in looking for a takedown. Tanahasi tries to sprawl out of it but Mc Arthur keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tanahasi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Koji Tanahasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Mc Arthur.
Mc Arthur is breathing heavily.
Tanahasi lands a head kick. Mc Arthur smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Arthur dodges the punch combination from Tanahasi.
Tanahasi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mc Arthur circles away.
Tanahasi misses with a head kick.
Mc Arthur fails with the takedown.
Tanahasi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tanahasi.
Tanahasi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice shot by Tanahasi.
Tanahasi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mc Arthur misses with a two punch combination.
Tanahasi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tanahasi.
Tanahasi trying to control the position but Mc Arthur is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Arthur is looking to reverse the position.
Mc Arthur can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanahasi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mc Arthur, who protects the arm well.
Tanahasi is looking to take a break and control but Mc Arthur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mc Arthur gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Arthur is staying active underneath Tanahasi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mc Arthur makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tanahasi stuns Mc Arthur with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mc Arthur closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tanahasi is refusing to be controlled, as Mc Arthur sits in half guard.
Mc Arthur is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanahasi wants to control but Mc Arthur is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Mc Arthur.
Tanahasi keeping hold of Mc Arthur's head, controlling as best he can.
Mc Arthur is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koji Tanahasi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mc Arthur changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanahasi tries to avoid it but Mc Arthur manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanahasi to the ground. Tanahasi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mc Arthur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tanahasi.
Tanahasi fails to land with a series of punches.
Tanahasi lands with a nice combination. Mc Arthur backs away looking to recover.
Mc Arthur with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tanahasi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tanahasi advances to half guard.
Mc Arthur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mc Arthur is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanahasi is trying to control. Mc Arthur wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mc Arthur trying to control here.
Tanahasi wants to control but Mc Arthur is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tanahasi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tanahasi digs a good hook to Mc Arthur's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tanahasi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mc Arthur circles away quickly and effectively.
Tanahasi looks to land a combination. Mc Arthur sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tanahasi misses with a two punch combination.
Mc Arthur doesn't manage to clinch there - Tanahasi circles away.
Mc Arthur with a poor takedown
and Tanahasi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koji Tanahasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Mc Arthur.
Tanahasi gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tanahasi lands a nice short elbow.
Mc Arthur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tanahasi is working away from the top position though.
Tanahasi trying to control from half guard but Mc Arthur is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Arthur kicks off Tanahasi and gets to his feet.
Tanahasi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Tanahasi does no damage.
Mc Arthur lands a head kick!
Tanahasi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tanahasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mc Arthur.
Koji Tanahasi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tanahasi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mc Arthur counters with a one-two to the body.
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.
Tanahasi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mc Arthur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mc Arthur scores with a nice head shot.
Mc Arthur with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tanahasi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tanahasi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mc Arthur checks a leg kick.
Tanahasi throws a series of punches but Mc Arthur avoids them all with ease.
Mc Arthur dodges the punch combination from Tanahasi.
Mc Arthur darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mc Arthur stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Douglas Mc Arthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koji Tanahasi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mc Arthur is looking to clinch but Tanahasi is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koji Tanahasi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tanahasi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koji Tanahasi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zach Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ginger Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Striker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Adrenaline- 12 Stones. Zach Striker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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189 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zach Striker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ginger Mann!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann moves into range and clinches up with Striker.
Mann takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Ginger Mann has been cut.
Striker is trying to stall.
Mann wants to break free but Striker has control.
Striker breaks from the clinch.
Mann instigates a clinch.
Striker landing knees to the body.
Mann pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Striker breaks the clinch.
Striker tries to close the distance and clinch but Mann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Striker closes the distance but Mann moves to the side
and Mann counters with a left and a right that stings Striker.
Mann moves into range and clinches up with Striker.
Mann can't break the clinch.
Mann wants to get back to striking at distance but Striker won't allow it.
Striker tries to score a body lock takedown but Mann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Striker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Striker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Striker.
Striker misses with a double jab.
Mann tries to bum rush Striker with a series of wild strikes but Striker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by Mann.
It looks like Zach Striker has been cut.
Zach Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ginger Mann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker checks a low kick from Mann.
Mann forces Striker back against the cage and clinches.
Striker goes for a takedown attempt but Mann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Striker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Striker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mann holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Striker tries for a takedown but Mann manages to get underhooks.
Striker is breathing heavily.
Mann has Striker pressed against the cage, preventing Striker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mann is trying to break the clinch but Striker has him pressed against the cage.
Mann gets underhooks to prevent Striker's takedown attempt.
Mann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mann is trying to break free.
Mann breaks from the clinch.
Striker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Striker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mann tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mann connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Striker! He's out on his feet! Mann rushes in and drops Striker with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ginger Mann!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giroe Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kinjo Sasake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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139 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Giroe Leon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kinjo Sasake!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leon throws a nice looking combination but Sasake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leon throws a nice looking combination but Sasake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sasake prevents Leon from breaking the clinch.
Leon is looking to break free of the clinch but Sasake has double underhooks.
Leon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sasake.
Sasake should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Leon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leon misses with a double jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Leon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Leon is looking to stand up but Sasake isn't so interested in that idea.
Sasake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leon is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sasake stops Leon from standing up.
Sasake is pushing down on Leon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leon is fighting to maintain full guard but Sasake has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sasake is working for a kimura but Leon is defending it quite comfortably.
Leon pushes Sasake off looking to stand but Sasake dives back in and keeps control.
Leon is defending against the submission attempts here by Sasake.
Leon wants to get back to his feet.
Leon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sasake on the ground.
Sasake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasake wants to work for an arm triangle but Leon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Leon is breathing heavily.
Sasake passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sasake thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sasake landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sasake is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Sasake extends the arm and Leon is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kinjo Sasake!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryosuke Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshihiro Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryosuke Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Takahashi backs up against the cage.
Yamamoto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yamamoto misses with a double jab.
Takahashi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamamoto's waist but Yamamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takahashi off to one side.
Yamamoto misses the jab.
Takahashi fails to land the takedown.
Yamamoto misses with the combination.
Yamamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takahashi gets the takedown into side control.
Takahashi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yamamoto is looking for a sweep.
Takahashi is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Yamamoto looks calm but he's in trouble here. Takahashi gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Yamamoto is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Takahashi lets go of the hold and Yamamoto can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryosuke Takahashi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tangina Tarantado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarantado comes to the cage accompanied by Poker Face. Andersson has chosen Maskinen - Segertåget as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tangina Tarantado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Martin Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andersson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tarantado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Andersson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tarantado knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andersson on the ground.
Tarantado is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Andersson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tarantado tries to control but Andersson wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarantado controlling from the full mount.
Tarantado wants to control the pace but Andersson is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarantado stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Andersson with a poor takedown
and Tarantado finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A head kick from Tarantado lands but Andersson takes it in his stride.
Tarantado pushes Andersson away with a front kick.
Tarantado bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Andersson tries to buck Tarantado off but Tarantado is having none of it.
Tarantado decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Andersson gets caught flat footed, as Tarantado shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarantado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tarantado slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Andersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tarantado controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarantado gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Andersson tries for a takedown but Tarantado circles away easily
and Tarantado counters with a shoot takedown. Andersson fights it but they end up in guard.
Tangina Tarantado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Andersson.
Tarantado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Tarantado from controlling successfully.
Andersson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tarantado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tarantado gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tarantado feints and as Andersson raises his hands in defense, Tarantado changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tarantado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tarantado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andersson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarantado has managed to get both his arms back between Andersson's legs - danger averted.
Tarantado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andersson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarantado has managed to get both his arms back between Andersson's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tangina Tarantado dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt
and Tarantado counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Andersson's guard now.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Tarantado from controlling successfully.
Andersson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tarantado defends well.
Tarantado preventing the sweep.
Tarantado decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andersson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tarantado counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Andersson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarantado manages to capitalize on a mistake by Andersson to take his back!
Andersson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andersson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tarantado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tarantado's back!
Tarantado is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Andersson looking to break Tarantado's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tarantado remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Andersson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarantado defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Andersson has managed to slip his arm under Tarantado's chin. This could be all over... yep, Tarantado is tapping out! Submission win for Andersson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martin Andersson!
Martin Andersson is the new middleweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naoki Fujii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Sakaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naoki Fujii has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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159 lbs
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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
8 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoki Fujii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Sakaguchi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakaguchi shoots for a double leg takedown but Fujii sprawls well. He's pushed Sakaguchi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sakaguchi shoots for a double leg takedown but Fujii sprawls well. He's pushed Sakaguchi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fujii shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fujii wants to pass to mount but Sakaguchi is defending the position.
Fujii is controlling the pace.
Fujii is trying to control the action in half guard but Sakaguchi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fujii 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.
Fujii is pressing down on Sakaguchi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sakaguchi is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fujii wants to pass to mount but Sakaguchi is defending the position.
Sakaguchi is looking for a sweep. Fujii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sakaguchi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fujii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakaguchi manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakaguchi keeping full guard, as Fujii tries to pass.
Fujii sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sakaguchi's guard.
Sakaguchi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fujii tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sakaguchi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fujii wants to advance to full mount but Sakaguchi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Fujii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakaguchi is keeping the position for now.
Fujii 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakaguchi working a defensive guard here.
Fujii won't allow Sakaguchi to sweep him here.
Fujii forces his way into half guard.
Sakaguchi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sakaguchi is not content to let Fujii control the position.
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.
Fujii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sakaguchi is trying to get back to full guard.
Sakaguchi is refusing to be controlled, as Fujii sits in half guard.
Sakaguchi controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fujii keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naoki Fujii dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sakaguchi 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.
Fujii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sakaguchi defends it easily.
Sakaguchi preventing the sweep.
Sakaguchi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sakaguchi throwing strikes from guard but Fujii blocks nicely.
Sakaguchi thows a big elbow that misses.
Fujii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sakaguchi defends it easily.
Sakaguchi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fujii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakaguchi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fujii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sakaguchi stands up over Fujii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sakaguchi is in close to Fujii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sakaguchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakaguchi throwing strikes but missing.
Sakaguchi stopping the sweep attempt from Fujii.
Fujii is trying to control the position but Sakaguchi postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sakaguchi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fujii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fujii clinches with his opponent.
Sakaguchi tries to score a body lock takedown but Fujii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sakaguchi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fujii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Naoki Fujii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Sakaguchi.
Sakaguchi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fujii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sakaguchi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fujii prevents it.
Sakaguchi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fujii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujii prevents the takedown attempt.
Sakaguchi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fujii's efforts to push away.
Fujii has hold of one of Sakaguchi's legs. Sakaguchi is fighting the takedown attempt but Fujii gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fujii postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sakaguchi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fujii, into his guard.
Fujii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fujii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakaguchi defends well.
Fujii keeping moving, preventing Sakaguchi from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakaguchi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fujii lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sakaguchi!
Fujii with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Fujii tries to control but Sakaguchi wriggling away.
Fujii raining down shots from the mount!
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.
Fujii goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sakaguchi is on top in guard.
Sakaguchi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fujii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sakaguchi connects with a couple of short punches.
Sakaguchi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Naoki Fujii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sakaguchi with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sakaguchi.
Fujii is pulling down on Sakaguchi's head. It's preventing any offense from Sakaguchi, at least for the moment.
Sakaguchi is working Fujii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naoki Fujii dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sakaguchi closes the distance but Fujii moves to the side
and Fujii counters with a takedown into side control.
Fujii connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sakaguchi some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Sakaguchi's face as Fujii controls the position.
Fujii advances to full mount.
Fujii has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sakaguchi's face.
Fujii trying to control but Sakaguchi is having none of it.
Sakaguchi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujii trying to control the action but Sakaguchi is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fujii tries to pass to full mount but Sakaguchi defends it.
Fujii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sakaguchi sees it coming and defends easily.
Fujii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sakaguchi defends it well.
Sakaguchi trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Fujii is just content to waste time from the top position. Sakaguchi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sakaguchi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fujii manages to get himself to full guard.
Sakaguchi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sakaguchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Fujii is retaining full guard.
Sakaguchi throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakaguchi works over Fujii with some ground and pound from guard.
Sakaguchi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fujii keeping full guard, as Sakaguchi tries to pass.
Sakaguchi working some strikes from top position.
Fujii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakaguchi manages to get himself to full guard.
Fujii trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fujii trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naoki Fujii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fujii looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sakaguchi holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fujii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fujii trying to control but Sakaguchi is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sakaguchi misses with a takedown
and Fujii counters with a shoot takedown. Sakaguchi fights it but they end up in guard.
Sakaguchi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fujii passes Sakaguchi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sakaguchi tries to roll over but Fujii keeps him under control.
Fujii is pressing down on Sakaguchi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sakaguchi is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naoki Fujii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fujii 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naoki Fujii!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Sheppard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight 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, BJ Powers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Sheppard!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheppard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sheppard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sheppard lands a head shot.
Sheppard throws a one two combo.
Nice sprawl there from Sheppard as Powers shoots in.
Sheppard thows a body shot but no joy.
Powers dodges the punch combination from Sheppard.
Sheppard's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sheppard duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheppard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sheppard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sheppard stuffs the takedown attempt from Powers. Powers gets slowly back to his feet.
Powers 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.
Powers won't allow Sheppard to sweep him here.
Sheppard is trying to control the position but Powers postures up.
Powers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Powers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Powers 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.
Powers 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.
Powers is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppard keeping full guard, as Powers tries to pass.
Powers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Powers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sheppard wants to stand up but Powers is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Powers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sheppard stuns Powers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sheppard throws a one two combo.
Sheppard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sheppard works over Powers's head and body with a nice combination.
Powers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard swinging wilding here.
Powers closes the distance and clinches up with Sheppard, looking for a takedown. Powers pushes Sheppard against the cage but Sheppard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheppard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sheppard wants it to stay on the feet.
Sheppard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheppard throws a combination. Powers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sheppard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sheppard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Powers.
Sheppard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sheppard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Powers shoots in looking for a takedown. Sheppard tries to sprawl out of it but Powers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sheppard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sheppard swinging wilding here.
Jab, jab by Sheppard - just one landing.
Powers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers shoots in and bounces Sheppard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sheppard controls Powers momentarily but Powers frees himself.
Powers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Powers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Powers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Powers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sheppard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Powers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sheppard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Powers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Powers drops back looking for a leg! Sheppard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sheppard manages to kick Powers off! Powers jumps back into Sheppard's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers won't allow Sheppard to sweep him here.
Powers drops back looking for a leg! Sheppard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sheppard manages to kick Powers off! Powers jumps back into Sheppard's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Powers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sheppard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheppard clobbers Powers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Powers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sheppard is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sheppard scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Sheppard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Sheppard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Powers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Powers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Powers working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sheppard is trying to stand but he's just given Powers his back.
Powers is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sheppard is defending well though. Powers let's go of the attempt for now.
Powers looking for the RNC.
Powers working for a choke but Sheppard is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppard controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Powers is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sheppard is defending well though. Powers let's go of the attempt for now.
Powers looking for the choke from the back.
Sheppard is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Powers gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheppard showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard trying to control the action but Powers just sinks the hooks in.
Sheppard is trying to break free.
Powers working for the choke.
Powers is hanging on to Sheppard's back as he tries to escape.
Powers has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sheppard has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sheppard is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Powers gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard is in bad spot here.
Sheppard showing good submission defense here.
Sheppard controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Powers is looking for the choke from the back position but Sheppard is controlling his hands well.
Powers looking for the RNC.
Sheppard is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Sheppard right now.
Powers is persistently looking for the submission but Sheppard is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheppard defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Powers's arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Powers is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sheppard has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Powers 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.
Sheppard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Powers is defended easily by Sheppard.
Sheppard throws a shot to the body.
Sheppard throws a right and a left that Powers avoids nicely.
Powers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sheppard sprawls well. Sheppard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Powers gets slowly back to his feet.
Sheppard cracks Powers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Powers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Powers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Powers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Powers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Powers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sheppard wants to sweep here but Powers controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppard looking to control.
Powers won't allow Sheppard to get back to his feet.
Powers drops back looking for a leg! Sheppard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sheppard manages to kick Powers off! Powers jumps back into Sheppard's guard.
Powers 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.
BJ Powers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sheppard wants to sweep here but Powers controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sheppard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powers was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheppard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sheppard misses with the combination.
Sheppard gets caught flat footed, as Powers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Powers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Powers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Powers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Powers prevents Sheppard from getting back to his feet.
Sheppard trying to control the position.
Powers drops back looking for a leg! Sheppard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sheppard manages to kick Powers off! Powers jumps back into Sheppard's guard.
Sheppard tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers won't allow Sheppard to get back to his feet.
Powers stands and throws Sheppard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Powers in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sheppard is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). BJ Powers!
BJ Powers retains his lightweight title!
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