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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jurek Gazownik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gazownik comes to the cage accompanied by Spoon - Got Nuffin'. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jurek Gazownik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trent Steele!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazownik stuffs the takedown attempt from Steele. Steele gets slowly back to his feet.
Gazownik scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
Gazownik is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steele is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Steele is looking to regain half guard here but Gazownik keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gazownik wants to control but Steele is keeping him busy.
Steele is pushing Gazownik's head away, looking to escape. Gazownik manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele prevents Gazownik from improving position.
Steele is looking for a sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Steele with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gazownik counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gazownik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steele really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gazownik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Gazownik from controlling successfully.
Gazownik wants to pass the guard but Steele is keeping the position.
Steele is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Steele wants to get back to his feet but Gazownik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gazownik advances position into side control!
Gazownik is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steele knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazownik in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gazownik trying to control the position but Steele is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here as Gazownik stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steele gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gazownik could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
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.
Gazownik content to control rather than advance.
Gazownik trying to control from half guard but Steele is working away.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jurek Gazownik just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Steele shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gazownik counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jurek Gazownik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Steele.
Gazownik passes Steele's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gazownik is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gazownik is breathing heavily.
Steele doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurek Gazownik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steele closes the distance but Gazownik moves to the side
and Gazownik counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Steele's guard now.
Steele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gazownik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gazownik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gazownik wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
Gazownik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gazownik stands and throws Steele's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Steele stops Gazownik from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gazownik is controlling him well.
Steele prevents Gazownik from improving position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Steele tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gazownik counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Steele's guard now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gazownik won't allow Steele to get back to his feet.
Gazownik wants to pass the guard but Steele is keeping the position.
Gazownik trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazownik prevents Steele from getting back to his feet.
Gazownik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steele's guard.
Steele tries to get to full guard but Gazownik has control of the leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Steele throws a body punch but Gazownik moves out of range.
Steele with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gazownik counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gazownik forces his way into half guard.
Steele is in trouble now - Gazownik has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazownik is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Steele is in real trouble.
Gazownik has managed to slip his arm under Steele's chin. This could be all over... yep, Steele is tapping out! Submission win for Gazownik.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jurek Gazownik!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brooklyn Harmony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Maramot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harmony's entrance music is Human by The Killers. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Randy Maramot was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brooklyn Harmony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Maramot!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harmony 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.
Harmony tries to free his leg and advance position but Maramot is retaining full guard.
Maramot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maramot keeping moving, preventing Harmony from controlling successfully.
Maramot wants to get back to his feet but Harmony is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maramot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harmony trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Maramot manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Maramot has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harmony is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Harmony scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Harmony wants to free his trapped foot but Maramot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maramot keeping hold of Harmony's head, controlling as best he can.
Maramot won't allow Harmony to pass to mount.
Harmony is working for a kimura but Maramot is defending it quite comfortably.
Harmony thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maramot's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harmony not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maramot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harmony.
Harmony not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maramot misses with a looping right.
Maramot gets caught flat footed, as Harmony shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Harmony throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harmony throws a big right hand that misses.
Harmony drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maramot looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maramot looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maramot!
Harmony is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harmony sneaks back into half guard.
Harmony tries to get to full guard but Maramot has control of the leg.
Maramot trying to control the action but Harmony is working from the bottom.
Maramot slows the pace down in half guard.
Harmony is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maramot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maramot's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harmony is persistently looking for the submission but Maramot is defending it well.
Harmony struggling to land strikes to the head as Maramot covers up.
Harmony somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Harmony is working the ground and pound. Can Maramot escape?
Harmony misses with punches from the back.
Maramot avoids the strikes from Harmony.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brooklyn Harmony dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Maramot misses with a head kick.
Harmony tests Maramot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harmony lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maramot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harmony moves away.
Harmony shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maramot is trying to defend but Harmony finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Harmony wants to work for an arm triangle but Maramot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harmony seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maramot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harmony lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Harmony works his way into side control.
Maramot is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maramot avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Harmony.
Harmony scoring with punches from side control.
Harmony lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Maramot down.
Harmony wants to control but Maramot is keeping him busy.
Harmony working the head and body with strikes.
Harmony lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harmony trying to control the position but Maramot is working away.
Harmony is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maramot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Harmony working the ground and pound from side control.
Harmony swings around for an armbar but Maramot sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Harmony's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harmony looking to control.
Harmony wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmony is working hard here to advance position.
Harmony can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maramot controls the pace.
Harmony looking for a sweep. Not yet Harmony, not yet.
Harmony tries to strike from the bottom.
Harmony looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harmony wants to improve his position but instead Maramot has moved into half guard.
Harmony won't allow Maramot to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harmony moves into full guard.
Harmony wants to sweep here but Maramot controlling him for the moment.
Harmony has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Harmony 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.
Harmony lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Maramot!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brooklyn Harmony 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. This is the final round!
Harmony scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Harmony passes to full mount!
Maramot taking shots to the head.
Harmony trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harmony connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Harmony looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maramot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harmony is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Maramot has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maramot wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Harmony.
Harmony controlling his opponent.
Harmony wants to control but instead Maramot manages to regain half guard.
Maramot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harmony wants to pass to mount but Maramot is defending the position.
Harmony throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harmony thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harmony controlling the action here.
Harmony thows a huge punch but Maramot dodges it nicely.
Brooklyn Harmony overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harmony is pressing down on Maramot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maramot is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maramot moves in looking to clinch but Harmony pushes him off.
Harmony swats away the attempt to clinch by Maramot.
Harmony shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maramot sprawls well. Maramot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harmony gets slowly back to his feet.
Brooklyn Harmony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maramot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harmony ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harmony avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harmony tries for a takedown but Maramot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maramot misses with a combination
and Harmony counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harmony changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maramot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Harmony working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harmony is looking to take a break and control but Maramot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Randy Maramot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harmony tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maramot's legs.
Harmony working the head with strikes.
Brooklyn Harmony is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brooklyn Harmony showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harmony, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brooklyn Harmony!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Heihachi Hayashida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Paulson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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164 lbs
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166 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Heihachi Hayashida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Paulson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayashida shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paulson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Paulson trying to keep a closed guard but Hayashida is proving a slippery customer.
Hayashida controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hayashida's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hayashida being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulson controls Hayashida momentarily but Hayashida frees himself.
Paulson keeping moving, preventing Hayashida from controlling successfully.
Hayashida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hayashida thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayashida postures up.
Hayashida drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Paulson dives on top into guard.
Hayashida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paulson is aware though and is defending well.
Paulson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paulson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paulson wants to control from the top but Hayashida keeps moving.
Hayashida working for a triangle but Paulson defends it easily.
Hayashida is trying to hold Paulson in close to prevent damage but Paulson has managed to pass into half guard.
Hayashida misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hayashida trying to control here.
Hayashida taking some punishment here, with Paulson in his half guard.
Hayashida tries to get to full guard but Paulson has control of the leg.
Hayashida on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Paulson trying to control the action but Hayashida is working from the bottom.
Paulson lands strikes from half guard.
It looks like Heihachi Hayashida has been cut.
Paulson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hayashida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paulson working Hayashida over with strikes.
Hayashida actively working from the bottom here.
Hayashida is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Paulson lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Paulson connects with a nice short shot to Hayashida's temple.
Paulson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paulson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hayashida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paulson.
Hayashida on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hayashida punching from the bottom.
Paulson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paulson drops an elbow to the side of Hayashida's head.
Paulson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hayashida is rocked!
Hayashida tries to roll over but Paulson keeps him under control.
Paulson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Hayashida is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paulson trying to control from half guard but Hayashida is working away.
Hayashida seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Paulson there.
Paulson slips a nice elbow through Hayashida's hands, connecting with Hayashida's forehead.
Hayashida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulson pulls his head out easily.
Paulson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hayashida looking for submissions off his back.
Paulson is looking for a kimura but Hayashida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paulson to get the leverage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paulson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hayashida has hold of Paulson's hands but Paulson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Paulson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heihachi Hayashida'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.
Paulson misses with a takedown
and Hayashida decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paulson's guard.
Paulson working for a triangle but Hayashida defends it easily.
Hayashida won't allow Paulson to sweep him here.
Hayashida lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hayashida is working Paulson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hayashida is looking to work some ground and pound but Paulson has wrist control.
Paulson is looking for a triangle but Hayashida pushes his legs off easily.
Hayashida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hayashida wants to control but Paulson is keeping him busy.
Paulson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulson is looking to reverse the position.
Hayashida controlling from side mount.
Sloppy strikes there by Hayashida.
Paulson is looking to regain half guard here but Hayashida keeps moving and retains side control.
Hayashida trying to control the action but Paulson is working from the bottom.
Paulson gets back to half guard.
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.
Hayashida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hayashida trying to control the action but Paulson is working from the bottom.
Hayashida sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paulson defending well though.
Paulson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Paulson shoots and misses
and Hayashida counters with a nice double leg into side control. Paulson won't be happy with that.
Hayashida working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Paulson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hayashida landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Paulson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Paulson parries the strikes from Hayashida easily there. Hayashida is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Paulson to escape.
John Paulson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hayashida throws a strike aimed at the side of Paulson's head but Paulson avoids it well.
Hayashida working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Paulson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hayashida slips a nice elbow through Paulson's hands, connecting with Paulson's forehead.
Paulson wants to get back to his feet.
Hayashida tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paulson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Paulson misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Paulson.
Hayashida with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paulson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paulson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hayashida counters with a nice double leg into side control. Paulson won't be happy with that.
Heihachi Hayashida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Paulson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida tries for a kimura but Paulson is defending well.
Paulson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hayashida prevents Paulson from improving his position.
Hayashida is keen to just control but Paulson is a slippery customer.
Paulson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hayashida is really struggling to control Paulson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Paulson trying to control here.
Paulson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paulson.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paulson holds on and takes a little breather.
Paulson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hayashida's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heihachi Hayashida dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heihachi Hayashida's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hayashida throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Paulson was covering up waiting for the punch and Hayashida finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hayashida being controlled here momentarily.
Hayashida lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hayashida trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hayashida defends it easily.
Paulson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hayashida wants to control from the top but Paulson keeps moving.
Hayashida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayashida wants to control from the top but Paulson keeps moving.
Paulson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hayashida postures up and lands a big shot to Paulson's brow.
Hayashida wants to control from the top but Paulson keeps moving.
Paulson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hayashida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hayashida wants to control from the top but Paulson keeps moving.
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.
Hayashida controlling from the top position.
Paulson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paulson has his foot on Hayashida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hayashida works his way back into a safe position though.
Hayashida keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paulson's head.
Hayashida advances to half guard.
Hayashida working the head and body with strikes.
Paulson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Paulson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hayashida scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paulson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hayashida.
Hayashida wants to work for an arm triangle but Paulson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Paulson looking for a guillotine here but Hayashida defends easily.
Paulson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hayashida has passed into half guard!
Hayashida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hayashida is keen to just control but Paulson is a slippery customer.
Paulson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Hayashida there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida is stalling here. Paulson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hayashida seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Paulson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Paulson looks up at the clock and then as Hayashida takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Paulson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Paulson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hayashida is avoiding damage well.
Hayashida wants to control but Paulson postures up.
Hayashida manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hayashida is trying to control the action in half guard but Paulson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hayashida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hayashida thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paulson's head.
Paulson looking for submissions off his back.
Hayashida passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Paulson.
Well Paulson 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Paulson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuga Hideki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cruel Summer. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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20
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 1 |
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212 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Brock Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuga Hideki!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hideki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hideki lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Brock Thompson has been cut.
Hideki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thompson avoids the elbow strike from Hideki, against the cage.
Thompson dodges an elbow strike from Hideki.
Hideki throws an elbow that misses.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hideki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hideki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson throws a hook but Hideki blocks it.
Hideki shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Hideki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thompson looks to land a body kick but Hideki moved away.
Hideki pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson blocks the elbow strike.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike.
Hideki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thompson can't fight it off and eventually Hideki manages to take the fight to the floor. Thompson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thompson trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hideki is fighting to break Thompson's control of his arms but Thompson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hideki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thompson striking from his own guard.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Hideki tries to pass.
Hideki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hideki wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hideki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hideki controlling from the top position.
Thompson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hideki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hideki is stalling in the full guard.
Hideki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thompson pushes Hideki off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hideki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hideki dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson throws a nice head kick!
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hideki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ryuga Hideki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hideki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson is adopting a defensive guard.
Hideki wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hideki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hideki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to control.
Thompson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hideki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hideki won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet.
Thompson controls Hideki momentarily but Hideki frees himself.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hideki wants to clinch.
Brock Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hideki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brock Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuga Hideki.
Hideki dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Hideki's head and hops out.
Thompson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hideki.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thompson connects with a solid leg kick.
Hideki looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hideki blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson tries to land a front kick but Hideki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson thuds his shin into the meat of Hideki's side.
Thompson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson digs a good hook to Hideki's body.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thompson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thompson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hideki. That did some damage!
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Hideki moves out of range easily.
Hideki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hideki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson lands with a slapping head kick.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Hideki moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Thompson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hideki moves away.
Thompson connects with a solid leg kick.
Hideki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Thompson misses the jab.
Hideki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hideki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hideki doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Hideki has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Thompson avoids the elbow strike from Hideki, against the cage.
Hideki wants a takedown but no success here.
Thompson dodges an elbow strike from Hideki.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike.
Thompson tries to break free but Hideki pushes him back against the cage.
Hideki throws an elbow but it misses.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike.
Hideki looking for a takedown.
Hideki is breathing heavily.
Thompson is trying to maintain a safe position but Hideki gets an underhook and turns Thompson into the cage.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Hideki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brock Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuga Hideki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson throws a good cross that connects.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hideki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hideki will feel that in the morning.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson leaves Hideki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson throws a front kick aimed at Hideki's knee but Hideki avoids it well.
Hideki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thompson scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Ryuga Hideki has been cut.
Thompson jabs Hideki right on the nose. Hideki blinks but takes it well.
Thompson gets caught flat footed, as Hideki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hideki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hideki thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hideki trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Hideki being controlled here momentarily.
Hideki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hideki trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hideki is one step ahead there.
Hideki controlling from the top position.
Hideki trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hideki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hideki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hideki wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hideki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hideki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hideki seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.
Hideki prevents Thompson from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to roll over but Hideki keeps him under control.
Thompson is defending against the submission attempts here by Hideki.
Thompson gets back to full guard.
Thompson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hideki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hideki postures up.
Thompson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hideki trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Thompson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hideki wants to clinch.
Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hideki's head.
Thompson is looking to wear down Hideki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hideki wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hideki darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hideki lands an elbow that stopped Thompson in his tracks for a moment.
Hideki is trying to drag Thompson to the mat but Thompson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hideki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hideki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Hideki.
Hideki rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hideki lands an elbow that stopped Thompson in his tracks for a moment.
Hideki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hideki has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thompson dodges an elbow strike from Hideki.
Hideki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hideki lands an elbow that stopped Thompson in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hideki.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hideki throws an elbow but misses.
Thompson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hideki has double underhooks.
Hideki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Thompson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Thompson 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 Hideki gets his way!
Thompson manages to escape to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hideki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hideki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hideki fails to land the takedown.
Brock Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuga Hideki.
Thompson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thompson lands with a hook. Hideki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thompson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thompson.
Nice cross by Thompson.
Thompson tests Hideki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hideki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thompson misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hideki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thompson did well to prevent Hideki getting side control.
Thompson tries to roll over but Hideki keeps him under control.
Hideki thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Hideki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hideki controlling the position easily from mount.
Thompson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hideki raining down shots from the mount!
Thompson tries to reverse the position but Hideki maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hideki looking to control but Thompson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thompson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hideki is going olschool here, as he tries to force Thompson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thompson shrugs it off.
Hideki controlling the position easily from mount.
Ryuga Hideki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson can't escape the position.
Brock Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hideki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hideki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hideki looking to ground and pound but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Thompson is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thompson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Thompson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allen Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neal Monnelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Monnelli's choice of entrance music: Legenda - Where the Devils Dance. Allen Andrews has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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207 lbs
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21
310 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Allen Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Neal Monnelli!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews closes the distance and clinches up with Monnelli, looking for a takedown. Andrews pushes Monnelli against the cage but Monnelli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andrews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Monnelli swivels and escapes.
Andrews closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Andrews tries for a kimura but Monnelli is defending well.
Monnelli sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Monnelli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andrews's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andrews's back!
Andrews preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Monnelli.
Andrews rolls, trying to escape but Monnelli keeps control of the position.
Andrews 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 Monnelli gets his way!
Andrews turns into Monnelli and is now in his guard.
Monnelli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andrews is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monnelli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Andrews won't allow Monnelli to pass to mount.
Andrews gets full guard.
Andrews looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monnelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrews is keeping the position for now.
Monnelli drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Andrews dives on top into guard.
Andrews drops back looking for a leg! Monnelli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monnelli manages to kick Andrews off! Andrews jumps back into Monnelli's guard.
Andrews might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews has gone for a leg lock! Monnelli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Andrews's guard.
Monnelli has gone for a leg lock! Andrews slips out almost immediately though and dives into Monnelli's guard.
Monnelli manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Monnelli looking to control but Andrews is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andrews tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monnelli goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Andrews turns into him and now he's in Monnelli's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews passes into half guard.
Monnelli is trying to maintain the position but Andrews is very close to passing his half guard.
Monnelli tries to get to full guard but Andrews has control of the leg.
Andrews is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Monnelli makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Monnelli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monnelli lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Andrews!
Monnelli trying to control but Andrews is having none of it.
Andrews is looking to get to half guard.
Monnelli controlling the pace for now.
Andrews is trying desperately to improve position.
Monnelli is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Andrews is surviving well by controlling Monnelli's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neal Monnelli will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Andrews fails with the takedown.
Andrews bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Monnelli is looking to reverse the position.
Andrews tries to advance to mount but Monnelli denies him.
Andrews wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Monnelli, who protects the arm well.
Monnelli prevents Andrews from improving position.
Andrews wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Monnelli, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monnelli sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Monnelli trying to control here.
Andrews wants to free his trapped foot but Monnelli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Monnelli is pressing down on Andrews's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andrews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andrews pushes down on Monnelli's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Andrews is working for a kimura but Monnelli is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monnelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andrews is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Monnelli tries to get to full guard but Andrews has control of the leg.
Andrews is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Monnelli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monnelli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andrews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andrews has gone for a leg lock! Monnelli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Andrews's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monnelli drops back looking for a leg! Andrews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andrews manages to kick Monnelli off! Monnelli jumps back into Andrews's guard.
Monnelli won't allow Andrews to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Monnelli slips nicely into half guard.
Monnelli works his foot free and advances to mount.
Andrews defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Monnelli.
Andrews is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monnelli goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Andrews turns into him and now he's in Monnelli's guard.
Monnelli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andrews is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Neal Monnelli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Andrews shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Andrews is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andrews works his way into full mount!
Allen Andrews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Monnelli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Monnelli sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Andrews is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monnelli sees it coming and defends easily.
Andrews seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monnelli moves into full guard.
Monnelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andrews is one step ahead there.
Andrews pushing down on Monnelli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Andrews wants to work for an arm triangle but Monnelli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Monnelli is looking to improve his position.
Monnelli manages to get to full guard.
Andrews tries to free his leg and advance position but Monnelli is retaining full guard.
Allen Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Monnelli is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Andrews has his hands clasped together but Monnelli extends an breaks Andrews's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Monnelli.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Neal Monnelli!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Armando Chimal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurgen Klinsmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chimal might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to WILDERNESS by Tohru Nakabayashi for the Superclassic game GOLDEN AXE!!!. Klinsmann has chosen Liquid Soul - Push as his entrance music. Armando Chimal had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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164 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Armando Chimal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jurgen Klinsmann!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Chimal.
A head kick misses from Chimal.
Chimal throws a head kick but Klinsmann moves out of range.
Klinsmann scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Klinsmann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Klinsmann working away.
Klinsmann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chimal, who protects the arm well.
Klinsmann goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chimal has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Klinsmann but great work by Chimal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chimal lands a few punches from side control.
Chimal decides to stand back up. Chimal steps back and let's Klinsmann get back to his feet.
Chimal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Klinsmann.
Klinsmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Chimal closes the distance and clinches.
Chimal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klinsmann looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klinsmann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Chimal on the inside.
Chimal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klinsmann backwards.
Chimal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Klinsmann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chimal presses Klinsmann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chimal lands a nice uppercut.
Chimal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chimal lands a hook that snaps the head of Klinsmann backwards.
Chimal gets through Klinsmann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chimal lands a hook that snaps the head of Klinsmann backwards.
Chimal lands a left hand.
Chimal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Chimal.
Chimal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chimal lands with a light punch inside.
Chimal lands with a short shot to the head.
Chimal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klinsmanns head.
Chimal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Chimal.
Chimal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chimal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chimal is working Klinsmann over against the cage.
Chimal works on Klinsmann's body with a couple of short punches.
Chimal is leaning against Klinsmann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chimal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klinsmann backwards.
Still in the clinch, Chimal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chimal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chimal lands a body punch.
Chimal digs a right hand underneath Klinsmann's ribcage. Klinsmann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chimal lands a body punch.
Chimal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chimal.
Chimal lands with a short shot to the head.
Chimal lands a shoulder strike.
Chimal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chimal digs a right hand underneath Klinsmann's ribcage. Klinsmann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Chimal.
Chimal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chimal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chimal scores with a shot to the side of Klinsmann's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Chimal.
Good body shot from Chimal.
Chimal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chimal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Chimal - that landed with a thud.
Klinsmann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Chimal as the two fighters clinch.
Chimal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chimal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chimal scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chimal.
Chimal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chimal digs a right hand into Klinsmann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Klinsmann's gas tank.
Chimal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chimal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chimal lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Chimal.
A left hand lands to the body for Chimal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimal lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Chimal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chimal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Klinsmann.
Chimal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klinsmann backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chimal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chimal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chimal lands a body shot.
Klinsmann tries for a takedown but Chimal manages to get underhooks.
Chimal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Klinsmann or not.
Chimal gets through Klinsmann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chimal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chimal lands a nice uppercut.
Chimal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chimal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Chimal.
Chimal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chimal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klinsmann backwards.
Chimal lands with a short shot to the head.
Chimal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Chimal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chimal darts in and clinches Klinsmann up against the cage.
Chimal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klinsmann can do to turn this around?
Chimal lands a shot to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chimal here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Chimal works on Klinsmann's body with a couple of short punches.
Chimal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klinsmanns head.
Chimal lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Chimal.
Chimal lands a nice shot to the body.
Chimal is working Klinsmann over against the cage.
Chimal lands with a short shot to the head.
Klinsmann tries to pull guard but Chimal holds him up against the cage and eventually Klinsmann drops back down to his feet.
Chimal lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Chimal.
Chimal scores with a hook to the body.
Klinsmann tries for a takedown. No joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chimal lands a body punch.
Chimal lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chimal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chimal is leaning against Klinsmann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Chimal - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimal lands a hook that snaps the head of Klinsmann backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chimal.
Chimal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klinsmann backwards.
Nice body punch from Chimal - that landed with a thud.
Chimal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chimal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chimal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Armando Chimal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chimal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klinsmann backwards.
Chimal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Chimal.
Chimal pushes Klinsmann back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Chimal.
Chimal is working Klinsmann over against the cage.
Chimal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klinsmann backwards.
Chimal lands a body shot.
Chimal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chimal lands with a light punch inside.
Chimal lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chimal presses Klinsmann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klinsmann is trying to drag Chimal to the mat but Chimal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Armando Chimal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Klinsmann.
Chimal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klinsmanns head.
Chimal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klinsmann backwards.
Chimal works on Klinsmann's body with a couple of short punches.
Chimal scores with a hook to the body.
Chimal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klinsmann backwards.
Chimal cracks Klinsmann with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Chimal.
Chimal lands a hook that snaps the head of Klinsmann backwards.
Chimal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chimal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klinsmann backwards.
Chimal lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Chimal.
A left hand lands to the body for Chimal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimal digs a right hand underneath Klinsmann's ribcage. Klinsmann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klinsmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klinsmann blocks a body shot from Chimal.
Chimal is working Klinsmann over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Chimal.
A short right from Chimal.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chimal.
Chimal lands with a left to the head.
Chimal pushes Klinsmann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chimal tries to throw a body punch but Klinsmann avoids it by throwing Chimal back against the cage.
Klinsmann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klinsmann tries for a takedown but Chimal manages to get underhooks.
Klinsmann wants a takedown but no success here.
A body shot lands from Chimal.
Chimal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chimal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chimal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Chimal.
Chimal lands a hook that snaps the head of Klinsmann backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chimal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chimal throws a punch but it's blocked by Klinsmann.
Chimal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klinsmann blocks a body shot from Chimal.
Chimal can't find room to land a body shot as Klinsmann controls the action.
Klinsmann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chimal prevents it.
Good body shot from Chimal.
Chimal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chimal lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chimal.
Klinsmann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chimal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Chimal.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chimal.
Chimal lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Chimal dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Chimal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chimal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Klinsmann.
Chimal lands a jab to the head.
Chimal throws a body punch but Klinsmann moves out of range.
Chimal takes the fight into the clinch.
Chimal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chimal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klinsmann backwards.
Klinsmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Chimal.
Chimal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chimal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klinsmann takes a shot to the head.
Chimal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klinsmann backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chimal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chimal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Chimal as the two fighters clinch.
Chimal lands with a short shot to the head.
Chimal lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klinsmanns head.
Chimal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klinsmann backwards.
Chimal lands a left hand.
Chimal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Klinsmann or not.
Chimal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chimal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chimal cracks Klinsmann with a nice body shot.
Chimal scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Chimal.
Chimal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chimal lands a shot to the body.
Chimal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klinsmanns head.
Chimal lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chimal.
Chimal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klinsmanns head.
Chimal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Klinsmann just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chimal's brow.
Chimal is pressed up against the cage. Klinsmann has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chimal down to the mat. Chimal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Armando Chimal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimal moves into the clinch.
A short right from Chimal on the inside.
Chimal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klinsmann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chimal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Armando Chimal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Klinsmann.
Chimal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chimal lands a hook that snaps the head of Klinsmann backwards.
Chimal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Klinsmann misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinsmann fails to pull guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Chimal.
Chimal digs a right hand into Klinsmann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Klinsmann's gas tank.
Klinsmann misses with a punch on the inside.
Chimal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chimal presses Klinsmann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Chimal.
Chimal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Klinsmann or not.
Chimal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klinsmann is working for takedown but Chimal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Chimal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chimal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Klinsmann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jurgen Klinsmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chimal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chimal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Chimal as the two fighters clinch.
Klinsmann is trying to drag Chimal to the mat but Chimal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chimal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armando Chimal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chimal, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armando Chimal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Juntti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juntti comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Cemetery Gates. Lynch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wild Thing. Jorma Juntti has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jorma Juntti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Juntti misses the jab.
Jorma Juntti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntti misses with a looping right.
Juntti misses with a looping left.
Lynch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Juntti throws a body punch but Lynch moves out of range.
A combination from Juntti does no damage.
Lynch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juntti.
Lynch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juntti.
Juntti throws out a loose jab but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lynch defending well as Juntti loads up on a big left hand.
Juntti misses with an uppercut.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Juntti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lynch.
Lynch postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Juntti is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lynch, into his guard.
Lynch trying to keep a closed guard but Juntti is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch has a closed guard, preventing Juntti from standing up.
Lynch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Juntti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Juntti is fighting to break Lynch's control of his arms but Lynch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Juntti stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Juntti throws a series of punches but Lynch moves out of range.
Juntti misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Juntti misses.
Juntti swings for the body but Lynch moves out of range.
Juntti fails to land with a series of punches.
Juntti moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Eric Lynch has been cut.
Lynch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juntti throws an overhand right that lands on Lynch's shoulder, as Lynch tries to avoid the shot.
Lynch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juntti.
Lynch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juntti.
Juntti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Juntti wants it to stay on the feet.
Lynch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Juntti looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lynch tries for a kimura but Juntti is defending well.
Lynch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Juntti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juntti tries to escape but Lynch is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntti is letting Lynch control him for a moment.
Juntti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lynch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lynch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juntti keeps working.
Lynch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Juntti sees it coming and defends easily.
Lynch seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Lynch 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.
Lynch looks gassed!
Lynch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Juntti sees it coming and defends easily.
Juntti controlling the position well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorma Juntti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Lynch's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lynch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lynch won't allow Juntti to get back to his feet.
Juntti is pulling down on Lynch's head. It's preventing any offense from Lynch, at least for the moment.
Lynch trying to control but Juntti is working from the bottom.
Lynch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lynch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Juntti keeping full guard, as Lynch tries to pass.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Juntti keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Juntti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juntti looks to land a right hand but Lynch moved out of range.
Jorma Juntti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lynch dodges the punch combination from Juntti.
Lynch dodges the punch combination from Juntti.
Juntti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Juntti misses with a straight right.
Juntti throws a series of punches but Lynch moves out of range.
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.
Lynch slips under a jab.
Juntti misses with a two punch combination.
Lynch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Juntti is trying to stand up here but Lynch is controlling him well.
Lynch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lynch is stalling here. Juntti is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lynch seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Juntti has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lynch sneaks back into half guard.
Lynch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Juntti.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lynch wants to improve his position but Juntti is controlling well.
Lynch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lynch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch wants to sweep here but Juntti controlling him for the moment.
Juntti wants to get up but he can't break Lynch's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Juntti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lynch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Juntti defends it easily.
Lynch is breathing heavily.
Lynch has his foot on Juntti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juntti works his way back into a safe position though.
Juntti stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Juntti connects with a nice looking jab.
Juntti scores with a punch to the head.
Lynch ducks under a wild hook from Juntti.
Lynch walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown but Juntti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Juntti does no damage.
Juntti takes a swing at Lynch's ribcage but misses.
Lynch slips a straight right by Juntti.
Lynch avoids the body shot from Juntti.
Lynch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Juntti misses with a straight left.
Lynch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juntti.
Jorma Juntti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juntti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Juntti throws a shot from downtown. Lynch moves away and avoids it.
Juntti works Lynch's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juntti looks to throw the jab but Lynch is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorma Juntti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eric Lynch's cut.
That's time! Juntti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lynch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Juntti throws a shot from downtown. Lynch moves away and avoids it.
Lynch shoots for a double leg takedown but Juntti sprawls well. He's pushed Lynch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lynch dives in and grabs Juntti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Juntti pushes down on Lynch's head and hops out.
Lynch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jorma Juntti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Lynch.
Lynch avoids the body shot from Juntti.
Juntti lands a jab to the nose.
Juntti throws a series of punches but Lynch avoids them all with ease.
Juntti slaps away a takedown attempt from Lynch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jorma Juntti is winning the standup battle so far.
Lynch shoots in but no luck this time.
Lynch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Juntti just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lynch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Juntti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lynch blocks a jab.
Juntti stuffs the takedown.
Juntti throws a good cross that connects.
Juntti lands a left and a right that sends Lynch crashing to the canvas! Juntti dives into mount looking to finish!
Lynch is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juntti controlling from mount.
Lynch is still in real trouble! Can Juntti finish him?
A big strike lands for Juntti! That's really hurt Lynch and he's turned his back - Juntti keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Juntti Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorma Juntti!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Anichebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anichebe comes to the cage accompanied by Give me hope. The crowd seem to be enjoying Anderson's choice of entrance music: Stay Hungry. The key to victory for Victor Anichebe has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Anichebe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Todd Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Anichebe sprawls well.
Anderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anichebe's guard.
Anichebe pushes Anderson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Anichebe, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Anichebe against the cage but Anichebe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Anichebe. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Victor Anichebe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Anderson.
Anderson blocks the body kick.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anichebe defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Anichebe which made him look bad.
Anichebe throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anichebe misses with a body kick.
Anichebe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anichebe.
No joy there for Anichebe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anichebe is looking to improve his position.
Anderson winds up and cracks Anichebe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anichebe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson moves nicely into side control.
Anichebe is trying to improve his position.
Anichebe controls the position for a moment.
Anderson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Anderson working away.
Anderson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Anderson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Anichebe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Anichebe wants to control but Anderson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Anichebe!
Anderson unloads with some shots from mount but Anichebe bucks and avoids them well.
Anderson lands a heavy elbow.
Anderson dominating with strikes here.
Anderson looking to finish with strikes here!
The referee warns Anichebe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Anderson looking to ground and pound but Anichebe is blocking nicely.
Anichebe wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Anichebe?
Anderson raining down shots from the mount!
Anichebe avoids a series of strikes thrown by Anderson.
Anichebe is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson landing strikes from the mount and Anichebe is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Anderson.
Anderson lands a big elbow - Anichebe is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Anichebe is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Todd Anderson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Zeldenthuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw comes to the cage accompanied by Over At The Frankenstein Place. Terry Shaw has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Zeldenthuis!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt - Zeldenthuis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zeldenthuis but Zeldenthuis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Zeldenthuis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zeldenthuis showed some decent athleticism there.
Zeldenthuis tries to pass to full mount but Shaw defends it.
Shaw gets back to full guard.
Shaw has his foot on Zeldenthuis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zeldenthuis works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaw will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shaw has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zeldenthuis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Shaw.
You can see the frustration on Shaw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Zeldenthuis is controlling well.
Well, if Zeldenthuis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zeldenthuis trying to mount his opponent but Shaw defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeldenthuis seems to be working for a kimura but Shaw defends the submission attempt.
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.
Zeldenthuis is trying for a kimura here. Shaw looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Zeldenthuis wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dirk Zeldenthuis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boudreaux Godeaux (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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163 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, BJ Penn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boudreaux Godeaux!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Penn!
Godeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Godeaux takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Penn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Penn throws a head kick but Godeaux moves out of range.
Godeaux lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick misses from Penn.
Godeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn misses with a body kick.
Penn wants to clinch.
Penn throws a front kick that sends Godeaux stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Godeaux misses.
A good leg kick by Penn.
Godeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn.
Godeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godeaux throws a hook but Penn blocks it.
Godeaux catches Penn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Godeaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Godeaux circles away.
Penn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Penn misses with a kick to the body.
Penn avoids the body shot from Godeaux.
Godeaux checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Godeaux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Penn. Penn obviously looking to wear him down.
Godeaux looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
Godeaux throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Godeaux.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Godeaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penn fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godeaux misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Penn.
Penn throws a head kick that half lands.
Godeaux stuffs the takedown attempt from Penn. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Godeaux misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from Penn misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux fails to land with a series of punches.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch but Godeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Penn blocks a jab.
Penn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Godeaux throws out the jab.
Godeaux works Penn's body with a nice hook.
Godeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Penn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Penn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boudreaux Godeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Penn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Godeaux misses with a hook.
Godeaux lands with a hook. Penn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Godeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Penn.
Penn throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux moves out of range as Penn throws a body kick.
Godeaux looks to throw the jab but Penn is out of range.
Penn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Penn scoring well with a low kick there.
Penn has a takedown stuffed.
A big left from Godeaux misses.
Penn pushes Godeaux away with a front kick.
Godeaux throws a nice looking combination but Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Godeaux cracks Penn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Godeaux throws a hook but Penn avoids it easily.
Penn blocks a jab.
No joy there for Godeaux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Godeaux with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boudreaux Godeaux dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Godeaux.
Godeaux blocks a head kick by Penn.
Penn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Penn trying to mount his opponent but Godeaux defends it.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Godeaux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Godeaux gets back to full guard.
Godeaux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Godeaux controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godeaux works his way into full mount!
Godeaux controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Godeaux controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Boudreaux Godeaux just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Godeaux throws a nice looking combination but Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Godeaux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Godeaux blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Godeaux. No joy for Penn on that attempt.
Penn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Penn.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penn is defended easily by Godeaux.
Godeaux throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Penn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Penn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Godeaux is out of range and Penn settles back down.
Penn tries to work over Godeaux's front leg with a kick but Godeaux checks it.
Boudreaux Godeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Godeaux misses with a straight right.
Boudreaux Godeaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn tries for a takedown but Godeaux sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godeaux throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Penn takes the fight into the clinch.
Godeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Penn throws a leg kick but Godeaux moved away.
Penn slips a jab and a cross from Godeaux.
Godeaux throws a good cross that connects.
Godeaux takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Godeaux looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boudreaux Godeaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on BJ Penn'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.
Godeaux dips to his left and cracks Penn with an uppercut!
Penn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Godeaux.
Nice shot lands for Godeaux.
Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Godeaux.
Godeaux looks to land a combination but Penn avoids it well.
Godeaux throws a shot from downtown. Penn moves away and avoids it.
Godeaux takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slow jab from Godeaux misses its intended target.
A head kick from Penn lands but Godeaux takes it in his stride.
A left lands for Godeaux.
Godeaux checks the leg kick nicely there.
Godeaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick and Godeaux moves out of range easily.
Penn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Penn tried to score with a low kick but Godeaux checks it.
Godeaux lands with a cross.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick and Godeaux moves out of range easily.
Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left and a right from Godeaux both land. Nice combination.
Penn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Godeaux takes a step back to recover.
Godeaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Godeaux misses with a few strikes there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Penn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux throws a shot from downtown. Penn moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Godeaux.
Godeaux has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Penn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godeaux thuds his right hand into Penn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Godeaux lands a left and a right that send Penn crashing to the mat, dazed. Godeaux thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Penn is rocked!
Penn is looking to clinch but Godeaux is avoiding it.
Oh Penn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Godeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
Penn is looking to clinch.
Penn seems to have got his legs back now.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Penn.
Godeaux takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Godeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Godeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Godeaux looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
Godeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Godeaux.
Penn tries to land a front kick but Godeaux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Penn. That's going to slow Godeaux down.
Penn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
An inside leg kick lands from Penn.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick and Godeaux moves out of range easily.
Penn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Godeaux, pushing him back against the cage.
Godeaux has had enough of the clinch but Penn keeps him there for the moment.
Godeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Godeaux has had enough of the clinch but Penn keeps him there for the moment.
Godeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Godeaux checks a leg kick nicely.
Godeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Penn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Godeaux does no damage.
Godeaux listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Godeaux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch combination from Godeaux misses.
Godeaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Godeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Godeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Godeaux lands a really nice looking cross but Penn seems unphased.
A big right from Godeaux misses.
Penn throws a head kick but Godeaux moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boudreaux Godeaux really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BJ Penn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Godeaux lands with a straight right. Penn didn't see that one coming.
Godeaux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Godeaux misses with a looping left.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Godeaux.
Godeaux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Godeaux throws out the jab.
Penn is looking to clinch.
Penn defending well as Godeaux loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Godeaux misses its intended target.
Penn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Godeaux moves out of range of the leg kick from Penn.
Penn slips a jab and a cross from Godeaux.
Penn is looking to slow Godeaux down with leg kicks.
Penn has closed the distance and engaged Godeaux in a clinch.
Godeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Godeaux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Penn taking a breather.
Godeaux cracks Penn with a nice body shot.
Godeaux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Godeaux is trying to break the clinch but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Penn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Godeaux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Penn trying to stall but Godeaux improves his position.
Penn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Godeaux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Penn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Godeaux is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
Penn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Godeaux.
Godeaux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Godeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Godeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot.
Godeaux with a hook.
Godeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Penn.
Penn blocks a jab.
Godeaux looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
Penn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Godeaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Penn's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Penn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Godeaux checks the leg kick.
Godeaux throws a looping overhand right but Penn ducks down to avoid it.
Penn slips a straight right by Godeaux.
Godeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Penn.
Godeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Godeaux lands with a straight right. Penn didn't see that one coming.
Godeaux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Penn.
Godeaux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Godeaux.
Penn moves away from the strike by Godeaux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws a head kick but Godeaux moves out of range.
Godeaux misses with a wild combination.
Penn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Godeaux might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Penn clinches up against the cage.
Godeaux is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
Penn wants to stall.
Godeaux avoiding damage as Penn throws knees to the body.
Penn wants a takedown.
Godeaux lands with a left to the head.
Penn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Godeaux's efforts to push away.
Godeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Godeaux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Godeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Godeaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux misses with a series of wild punches.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Godeaux.
Penn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penn.
Godeaux thuds his right hand into Penn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Godeaux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Penn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Godeaux misses with a straight right.
Godeaux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boudreaux Godeaux dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on BJ Penn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Godeaux tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Godeaux misses with a straight left.
Godeaux throws a hook but Penn avoids it easily.
Penn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Penn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boudreaux Godeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Penn.
Godeaux misses with a series of wild punches.
Godeaux misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godeaux connects with a jab.
A combination from Godeaux does no damage.
Penn slips a jab and a cross from Godeaux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godeaux throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Godeaux throws a right hand that Penn ducks under and follows up with a left that Penn also avoids with ease.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godeaux.
A clash of legs there as Godeaux blocks the low kick.
Penn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Penn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Godeaux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Penn working away.
Godeaux regains half guard.
Godeaux controlling the position well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux moves into full guard.
Godeaux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Godeaux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Penn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Godeaux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penn throwing strikes from guard but Godeaux blocks nicely.
Godeaux 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but Godeaux is working from the bottom.
Godeaux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Penn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Penn lands a head kick!
Godeaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab by Godeaux.
Godeaux throws a shot from downtown. Penn moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Godeaux misses with a straight right.
BJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Godeaux is trying to maintain the position but Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
Penn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godeaux is looking to control Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Godeaux avoid being mounted?
Godeaux moves into full guard.
Godeaux controlling Penn's posture.
Penn advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boudreaux Godeaux.
I've got Godeaux winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boudreaux Godeaux!
Boudreaux Godeaux is the new lightweight champion!
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