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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kotaro Hakku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakku comes to the ring accompanied by Apocalyptica - Hope. 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 Leroy Green was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kotaro Hakku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leroy Green!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hakku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakku slips under a jab.
Hakku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green throws out a powerful jab.
Hakku scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hakku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Green thows a body shot but no joy.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Hakku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hakku explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hakku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Green pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakku staying out of range there.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hakku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hakku lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hakku.
Hakku throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakku just misses with a punch to the body.
Hakku lands a jab.
Hakku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hakku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Green at a distance.
Green shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hakku's guard.
Hakku wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Green manages to pass to side control.
Hakku wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Green wants to pass to mount but Hakku is defending the position.
Green is trying to control. Hakku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Green is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hakku defends it well.
Green stops Hakku from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakku kicks Green off and gets back to his feet.
Kotaro Hakku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakku misses with a hook to the body
letting Green counter with a right hand.
Green misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hakku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hakku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Green doesn't seem bothered though.
Hakku is looking to wear down Green with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Green misses with a straight right.
Green misses with a hook. Hakku ducked under it nicely.
Hakku scores with a sloppy right hand. Green should have avoided that one.
Hakku misses the body punch
and Green counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Green takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Green tries to clinch up but Hakku circles away and keeps his distance.
Hakku throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hakku tries to bum rush Green with a series of wild strikes but Green uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice cross by Hakku.
Hakku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakku throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Green cracks Hakku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A right-left combo lands from Hakku.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green looks to land a combination but Hakku avoids it well.
Green takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Green throws a jab when Hakku was well out of range.
Hakku misses with a body shot
and Green counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotaro Hakku dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hakku slips under a jab from Green.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Hakku's shoulder, as Hakku tries to avoid the shot.
Kotaro Hakku is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakku scores with a three punch combo!
Hakku scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Green misses.
A big right from Green misses.
Hakku ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hakku leaves Green with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hakku fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hakku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hakku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Green looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Green is breathing heavily.
Hakku lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Green 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hakku lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hakku throws a shot to the body.
Hakku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Green momentarily.
Hakku throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Hakku closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A shot to de liver by Hakku. Beautiful body shot.
Hakku throws a left and a right that both miss
and Green counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Hakku there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakku staying out of range there.
Hakku throws a one two combo.
Hakku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hakku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakku throws a nice looking combination but Green bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hakku as he avoids it easily.
Hakku sizes up Green with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kotaro Hakku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Green misses.
Hakku throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hakku lunges at Green with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Green's hand.
Hakku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Green's hands.
Hakku lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hakku tries to bum rush Green with a series of wild strikes but Green uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Green takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hakku throws a right hand that Green ducks under and follows up with a left that Green also avoids with ease.
Hakku misses with a series of wild punches.
Hakku cracks Green with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakku throws a series of strikes that have Green backpedaling.
Green has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Green there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kotaro Hakku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hakku lands with a nice combination. Green backs away looking to recover.
Green has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hakku.
Green misses with a looping right.
Hakku looks to land a combination but Green avoids it well.
Hakku with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hakku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Green stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left and a right from Hakku both land. Nice combination.
Hakku lands the left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hakku.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakku moves out of range as Green strikes.
Hakku slaps away a takedown attempt from Green, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kotaro Hakku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Green.
Hakku lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hakku thows a body shot but no joy.
Green falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Green showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hakku.
Hakku throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left and a right from Hakku both land. Nice combination.
Hakku lands a slapping body shot.
Hakku throws a series of strikes that have Green backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotaro Hakku dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hakku, as that shot connected.
Green throws a hook but Hakku avoids it easily.
Hakku smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hakku throws a shot to the body.
Green gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hakku lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Hakku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hakku scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Hakku's shoulder, as Hakku tries to avoid the shot.
Green on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hakku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hakku.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Hakku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hakku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Green doesn't seem bothered though.
An inside leg kick from Hakku misses.
Hakku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakku thows a body shot but no joy.
Hakku swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Green counters with a three punch combo that has Hakku backing up. Hakku nods at Green to acknowledge the strikes.
Hakku lands a jab to Green's midsection.
Hakku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Green ducks right into an uppercut from Hakku.
Green scores with a hook.
Hakku misses the jab.
Hakku is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hakku moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakku looks to land a combination. Green sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hakku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakku defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
Green throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Hakku counter with a right hand.
Green takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hakku closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hakku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Hakku!
Hakku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hakku connects with a single shot there.
Danga de danga de dang - Hakku scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Hakku.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakku was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Hakku fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hakku cracks a nice hook into Green's ribs.
Green throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hakku counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hakku throws a right and a left that Green avoids nicely.
Green walks into a stiff left hand from Hakku.
Green on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Green defending well as Hakku loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Hakku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Green slips under a jab.
Hakku lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakku connects with a good right hand that stumbles Green. Green circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leroy Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Hakku.
Green looks to throw the jab but Hakku is out of range.
Hakku swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green misses with a straight left.
Hakku moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green throws a looping overhand right but Hakku ducks down to avoid it.
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hakku tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hakku to the ground. Hakku escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hakku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Green shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hakku counters with a one-two to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hakku punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.
Kotaro Hakku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Green on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kotaro Hakku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hakku, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Kotaro Hakku!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Kotaro Hakku!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Kotaro Hakku!
Kotaro Hakku wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Rotoras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake The Terror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rotoras comes to the ring accompanied by Remember the Name!. Jake The Terror has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Rotoras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake The Terror!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Terror tries to clinch up.
The Terror changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rotoras tries to avoid it but The Terror manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rotoras to the ground. Rotoras escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rotoras moves away from the strike by The Terror.
The Terror tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rotoras swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Terror tries to clinch but Rotoras is having none of it.
The Terror stuffs the takedown.
Rotoras misses with a takedown attempt
and The Terror counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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.
Rotoras is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! The Terror has his hands clasped together but Rotoras extends an breaks The Terror's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rotoras.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Rotoras!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Compton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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152 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Compton!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Altenburg slips a jab and a cross from Compton.
Compton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
von Altenburg cracks Compton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Compton cracks von Altenburg with an open hand slap.
von Altenburg swinging wilding here.
von Altenburg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Compton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
von Altenburg ducks under a wild hook from Compton.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
von Altenburg lands a right hook to the body.
Compton throws a hook but von Altenburg blocks it.
von Altenburg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Compton was well out of range. Poor timing from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
von Altenburg just misses with a punch to the body.
Compton is looking to clinch but von Altenburg is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Compton tries to clinch there but von Altenburg circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Compton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
von Altenburg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Compton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and von Altenburg counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for von Altenburg.
Compton scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg has been cut.
von Altenburg lands a jab.
A jab from von Altenburg misses.
von Altenburg connects with a body shot.
Compton tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting von Altenburg counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Compton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg thows a left - swing and a miss!
von Altenburg throws a jab when Compton was well out of range.
Compton closes the distance and clinches.
Compton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Compton misses with a knee to the head.
von Altenburg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from von Altenburg.
Compton tries a knee to the head but von Altenburg blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Compton as the two fighters clinch.
von Altenburg blocks an elbow strike from Compton.
A right hand to the body from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg missing with knees to the body.
Compton misses with a punch to the body.
von Altenburg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Compton just stands there and leans against the ropes.
von Altenburg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Compton just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Compton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Compton lands with a short shot to the head.
von Altenburg pulls guard.
Compton wants to stand but von Altenburg is controlling his posture from full guard.
von Altenburg throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Compton escapes and throws von Altenburg's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Compton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
von Altenburg wants to get back to full guard.
Compton trying to control from half guard but von Altenburg is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
von Altenburg looking for submissions off his back.
von Altenburg looking for a kimura from the bottom but Compton passes into side control!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
von Altenburg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Compton's best efforts.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg is looking to improve his position.
von Altenburg wants to sweep but Compton has passed to side control!
Compton wants to stand but von Altenburg is controlling his arm.
von Altenburg looking for a sweep but Compton has passed into full mount! Oh no!
von Altenburg regains half guard.
von Altenburg is looking to improve his position.
That's six 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.
von Altenburg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Compton wants to control but von Altenburg is keeping him busy.
von Altenburg trying to control from the bottom.
von Altenburg moves into full guard.
von Altenburg trying to control the position.
von Altenburg wants to sweep here but Compton controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Compton defends it easily.
Compton wants to stand but von Altenburg is controlling his posture from full guard.
Compton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed von Altenburg's guard.
von Altenburg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Compton pulls his head out easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Compton is looking to pass von Altenburg's guard but actually von Altenburg recovers to full guard.
Compton wants to stand but von Altenburg has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
von Altenburg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Compton is one step ahead there.
von Altenburg trying to keep a closed guard but Compton is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Compton trying to control the position from guard on top but von Altenburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
von Altenburg being controlled here, momentarily.
von Altenburg controls Compton momentarily but Compton frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
von Altenburg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
von Altenburg throws a right and a left that Compton avoids nicely.
von Altenburg lands a nice shot to the body.
Compton throws a hook but von Altenburg avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from von Altenburg.
Compton moves in looking to clinch but von Altenburg pushes him off.
von Altenburg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Compton throws a nice looking combination but von Altenburg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Compton throws a nice looking combination but von Altenburg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Compton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
von Altenburg scores with a hook.
von Altenburg moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Compton closes the distance looking to clinch
and von Altenburg counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Altenburg throws a looping overhand right but Compton ducks down to avoid it.
Compton throws a combination that misses
and von Altenburg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
von Altenburg punishes Compton's body with a nice straight punch.
von Altenburg moves out of range as Compton strikes.
von Altenburg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
von Altenburg blocks a head kick by Compton.
von Altenburg lands with an uppercut that bounces Compton off the ropes and back into rage.
Compton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by von Altenburg.
Compton is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
von Altenburg stalks Compton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Compton's face. Compton staggers backwards, shaken.
Compton looks to land a right hand but von Altenburg moved out of range.
von Altenburg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Compton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but von Altenburg circles away quickly and effectively.
Compton tries to close the distance and clinch but von Altenburg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Compton misses.
Compton falls off balance throwing a combination
and von Altenburg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Compton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peter Compton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Compton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
von Altenburg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Compton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Compton walks into a left hand.
Compton throws a half hearted mid kick.
von Altenburg scores with a jab to the body.
von Altenburg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Compton has time to react.
von Altenburg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg tests Compton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left and a right from von Altenburg both land. Nice combination.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg is winning the standup battle so far.
von Altenburg digs a good body shot into Compton's ribs.
von Altenburg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Compton is breathing heavily.
Compton throws a sloppy body shot
and von Altenburg counters with a straight right hand.
von Altenburg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
von Altenburg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Compton.
von Altenburg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Compton misses the shot to the body.
von Altenburg lands a nice looking body shot.
von Altenburg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Compton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by von Altenburg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg lands a two punch combo.
von Altenburg throws a right and a left that both miss.
von Altenburg lands a nice shot that snaps Compton's head back.
von Altenburg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Compton misses its intended target.
Compton wants to clinch but von Altenburg slips to the side
and von Altenburg counters with a shoot takedown. Compton fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Compton keeping moving, preventing von Altenburg from controlling successfully.
von Altenburg passes into half guard.
von Altenburg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg works his way into full mount!
von Altenburg tries to control but Compton wriggling away.
Compton has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
von Altenburg is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Compton has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Compton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Compton showing good submission defense here.
Compton preventing the rear naked choke attempt from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg looking to break Compton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Compton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise von Altenburg will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Peter Compton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Compton trying to control the hands but von Altenburg won't let him.
Compton is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Compton wants to escape the position.
von Altenburg controls the action.
von Altenburg tries to get the hooks in deep but Compton pushed the leg off.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Compton manages to reverse the position and now he's in von Altenburg's guard. Nice work there by Compton.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
von Altenburg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Compton passes into half guard.
von Altenburg manages to get to full guard.
von Altenburg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg wants to sweep here but Compton controlling him for the moment.
Compton trying to control but von Altenburg is working from the bottom.
von Altenburg wants to sweep here but Compton controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think von Altenburg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg!
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pimp Of Uberness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Cicero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cicero comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Woke Up This Morning kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Pimp Of Uberness has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pimp Of Uberness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Cicero!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cicero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uberness circles away quickly and effectively.
A lazy left from Cicero finds it's target.
Paul Cicero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cicero throws a shot from downtown. Uberness moves away and avoids it.
Cicero scores with a punch to the head.
Uberness tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cicero was well out of range. Poor timing from Uberness.
Uberness misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Uberness throws a combination that misses
and Cicero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uberness throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cicero with a nice cross.
Cicero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uberness.
Uberness defending well as Cicero loads up on a big left hand.
Cicero moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cicero connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cicero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uberness has his takedown stuffed
and Cicero counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheers as Cicero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Uberness doesn't seem phased though.
Cicero lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Uberness at a distance.
Uberness misses with an uppercut. Cicero saw that one coming.
Uberness displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cicero digs a good hook to Uberness's body.
Nice cross by Cicero.
A jab from Uberness does it's job there.
Cicero darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cicero thows a huge punch but Uberness dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cicero looks to land a strike but Uberness avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Uberness looking to control.
Cicero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uberness works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cicero distracts Uberness with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Uberness wants to improve his position but instead Cicero has moved into half guard.
Cicero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Uberness is trying to control but can't.
Cicero working over Uberness with some ground and pound. Uberness looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cicero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cicero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uberness keeps working.
Cicero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cicero controlling the pace.
Uberness tries to roll over but Cicero keeps him under control.
Cicero is keen to just control but Uberness is a slippery customer.
Cicero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cicero is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cicero lands a with a good body shot.
Uberness misses with a hook to the body
and Cicero counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cicero pushing down on Uberness's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Uberness wants to control but Cicero is keeping busy.
Cicero perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cicero thows a huge punch but Uberness dodges it nicely.
Cicero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uberness's head.
Cicero wants to take a breather but Uberness is having none of it.
Cicero works his foot free and advances to mount.
Uberness tries to hold on but Cicero pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cicero wants to control the pace but Uberness is squirming around nicely.
Cicero lands a heavy elbow.
Uberness is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cicero trying to control but Uberness is having none of it.
Cicero content just to control the position here.
Cicero unloading with bombs!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Uberness keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cicero wants to control the pace but Uberness is squirming around nicely.
Cicero dominating with strikes here.
Uberness throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cicero. What's that going to do exactly?
Uberness is squirming around, avoiding Cicero's attempts to control the action.
Cicero content just to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Uberness is wriggling around trying to escape.
Uberness avoids a strike by Cicero and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Cicero's guard! Fantastic escape!
Uberness postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cicero wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Uberness is now in half guard.
Cicero wants to get back to full guard but Uberness has passed into side control.
Cicero is working to get back to half guard.
Cicero manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cicero tries to get to full guard but Uberness has control of the leg.
Cicero is not content to let Uberness control the position.
Uberness is really struggling to control Cicero but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cicero taking some punishment here, with Uberness in his half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Uberness lands a nice short elbow.
Cicero wants to control but Uberness is keeping busy.
Uberness wants to control but Cicero is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cicero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Uberness thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cicero to regain full guard.
Uberness distracts Cicero with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cicero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uberness defends well.
Uberness throwing strikes from guard but Cicero blocks nicely.
Uberness trying to control the position from guard on top but Cicero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Cicero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Cicero doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Uberness counter with a right hand.
Pimp Of Uberness is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cicero misses with a hook. Uberness ducked under it nicely.
Cicero drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cicero postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Uberness lands some strikes from the bottom.
Cicero trying to control but Uberness is working from the bottom.
Uberness preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uberness pulls Cicero in to control the position.
Cicero postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Uberness is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cicero, into his guard.
Cicero is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uberness pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cicero is keeping the position for now.
Uberness thows a big elbow that misses.
Cicero wants to improve his position but instead Uberness has moved into half guard.
Uberness trying to control from half guard but Cicero is working away.
Cicero is pressing down on Uberness's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Uberness postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cicero lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Uberness!
Uberness is desperately trying to improve his position but Cicero has a good base and remains in mount.
Uberness tries to hold on but Cicero postures up.
Cicero misses with a head shot.
Uberness wants to hold on but Cicero pushes him away.
Cicero swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Uberness is now in Cicero's guard. A big mistake from Cicero there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uberness wants to control from the top but Cicero keeps moving.
Uberness looking to sit in guard and control but Cicero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Uberness looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cicero is one step ahead there.
Cicero landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cicero is sitting in close to Uberness's body. Uberness has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cicero is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cicero is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Uberness.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pimp Of Uberness!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akio Hideaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makunouchi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pretender. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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24
142 lbs
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138 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akio Hideaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ippo Makunouchi !
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hideaki staying out of range there.
Hideaki cracks Makunouchi with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Ippo Makunouchi has been cut.
Makunouchi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Akio Hideaki has been cut.
Hideaki misses with a wild combination.
Makunouchi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hideaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makunouchi pinned against the cage. Makunouchi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hideaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makunouchi . Makunouchi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A combination from Makunouchi does no damage.
Hideaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makunouchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hideaki misses with a wild body shot.
Makunouchi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hideaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hideaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akio Hideaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hideaki slips a straight right by Makunouchi .
Makunouchi lands with a hook. Hideaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hideaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makunouchi .
Hideaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makunouchi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hideaki somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akio Hideaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makunouchi slips under a jab.
Hideaki throws a jab when Makunouchi was well out of range.
Hideaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makunouchi .
Makunouchi connects with the punch.
Hideaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makunouchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hideaki.
Hideaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Makunouchi dodges the punch combination from Hideaki.
Hideaki throws a body punch but Makunouchi moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makunouchi wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hideaki is defended easily by Makunouchi .
Hideaki takes a swing at Makunouchi 's ribcage but misses.
Makunouchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hideaki.
Hideaki loads up on a big right hand but Makunouchi slips the punch.
Hideaki has a takedown stuffed.
Hideaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Hideaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makunouchi .
Hideaki throws a looping overhand right but Makunouchi ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Hideaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hideaki moves away.
Makunouchi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hideaki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Makunouchi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hideaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hideaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Makunouchi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hideaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hideaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hideaki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Makunouchi dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi wants to stand but Hideaki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hideaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makunouchi wants to stand but Hideaki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Makunouchi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Makunouchi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hideaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hideaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makunouchi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hideaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makunouchi manages to get himself to full guard.
Makunouchi wants to stand but Hideaki is controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hideaki 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.
Hideaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hideaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hideaki drops back looking for a leg! Makunouchi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Makunouchi manages to kick Hideaki off! Hideaki jumps back into Makunouchi 's guard.
Hideaki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Makunouchi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Makunouchi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Makunouchi !
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hideaki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hideaki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Makunouchi 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
It looks like Makunouchi is going to stand back up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hideaki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hideaki has a closed guard, preventing Makunouchi from standing up.
Hideaki working for a triangle but Makunouchi defends it easily.
Makunouchi landing some decent shots from guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi thows a big elbow that misses.
Makunouchi won't allow Hideaki to sweep him here.
Hideaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makunouchi defends it easily.
Makunouchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hideaki is breathing heavily.
Hideaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makunouchi is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makunouchi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Makunouchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hideaki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hideaki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Makunouchi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Makunouchi shrugs it off.
Hideaki working for a guillotine from mount but Makunouchi is in no mood to give up.
Hideaki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Makunouchi is on top in guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Makunouchi thows a big elbow that misses.
Makunouchi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Makunouchi is in close to Hideaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Makunouchi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Makunouchi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hideaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makunouchi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makunouchi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hideaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hideaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hideaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makunouchi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makunouchi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ippo Makunouchi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hideaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hideaki misses with a straight left.
Makunouchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hideaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makunouchi manages to avoid it.
Hideaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makunouchi throws out the jab.
Hideaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Hideaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Makunouchi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hideaki.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akio Hideaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Hideaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Makunouchi which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi looks to throw the jab but Hideaki is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hideaki.
Some wild striking there from Makunouchi .
Hideaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hideaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hideaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makunouchi 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.
Makunouchi misses with a wild combination.
Makunouchi throws a shot from downtown. Hideaki moves away and avoids it.
Ippo Makunouchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hideaki throws the left hand but Makunouchi avoids the punch easily.
Makunouchi throws a lazy right hand but Hideaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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.
Hideaki scores with a jab to the body.
Makunouchi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hideaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hideaki moves out of range as Makunouchi strikes.
Hideaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makunouchi defends it nicely.
Makunouchi misses with a looping right.
Makunouchi throws a shot from downtown. Hideaki moves away and avoids it.
Makunouchi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hideaki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hideaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hideaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Makunouchi is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hideaki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Makunouchi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hideaki's guard! Nice work there by Makunouchi !
Makunouchi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Makunouchi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hideaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hideaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makunouchi throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Makunouchi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makunouchi throws a big right hand that misses.
Makunouchi postures up in Hideaki's guard and throws a big left but Hideaki blocks it.
Makunouchi stopping the sweep attempt from Hideaki.
Hideaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makunouchi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makunouchi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hideaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hideaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hideaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makunouchi .
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Makunouchi 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Makunouchi postures up and lands a big shot to Hideaki's brow.
Makunouchi tries to stand but Hideaki is controlling from the bottom.
Hideaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Makunouchi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hideaki, up you get!
Makunouchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hideaki.
Hideaki has a takedown stuffed.
Ippo Makunouchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Hideaki with that takedown attempt.
Hideaki ducks under a wild hook from Makunouchi .
Hideaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Makunouchi 's head backwards.
Makunouchi throws out a loose jab but Hideaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makunouchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hideaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Makunouchi .
Makunouchi moves out of range of the strikes.
Hideaki slips a jab and a cross from Makunouchi .
Hideaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makunouchi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hideaki.
Hideaki throws the left hand but Makunouchi avoids the punch easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hideaki ducks under a wild hook from Makunouchi .
A telegraphed right hand from Makunouchi misses the target.
Makunouchi walks into a jab.
Hideaki tries for a takedown but Makunouchi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Makunouchi cracks Hideaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Akio Hideaki's cut is getting worse.
Makunouchi throws a right hand that Hideaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Hideaki also avoids with ease.
Hideaki slips a jab and a cross from Makunouchi .
Hideaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makunouchi walks into a stiff left hand from Hideaki.
Makunouchi gets caught flat footed, as Hideaki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Makunouchi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hideaki manages to get himself to full guard.
Makunouchi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hideaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makunouchi .
Hideaki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Makunouchi on the side of the head.
Makunouchi throws a good cross that connects.
Makunouchi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hideaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hideaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makunouchi drops his hands momentarily and Hideaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Makunouchi throws the left hand but Hideaki avoids the punch easily.
Hideaki misses the jab.
Hideaki throws a looping overhand right but Makunouchi ducks down to avoid it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi lands with a right hand.
Makunouchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hideaki.
Hideaki shoots in for a double leg but Makunouchi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hideaki misses the jab.
Makunouchi cracks Hideaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Makunouchi misses.
Makunouchi throws the left hand but Hideaki avoids the punch easily.
Makunouchi leaves Hideaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hideaki shoots in for a takedown but Makunouchi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hideaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makunouchi .
Hideaki misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ippo Makunouchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makunouchi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Ippo Makunouchi !
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Ippo Makunouchi !
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Ippo Makunouchi !
Ippo Makunouchi wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Handlebars kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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24
188 lbs
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200 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyoto Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Santos blocks a head kick by Aoki.
Santos shoots in and drives through. Aoki sprawls well.
Nice straight punches there by Aoki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aoki.
Aoki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos blocks a head kick by Aoki.
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Santos moves away and avoids it.
Santos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santos moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Santos is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Santos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Aoki takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Aoki throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Lyoto Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aoki wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aoki's waist but Aoki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aoki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Santos. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Aoki moves into range and clinches up with Santos.
Aoki tries to land knees in the clinch but Santos avoids the damage to the body.
Aoki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aoki walks away with a smile on his face. Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aoki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aoki misses with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Aoki there.
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Aoki shows good takedown defense.
Lyoto Aoki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos shoots in and bounces Aoki off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Santos preventing the sweep.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki has control of Santos's left arm, preventing Santos from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoki is aware though and is defending well.
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Aoki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aoki in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos is trying to work for a sweep but Aoki has mounted him!
Santos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Aoki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aoki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Santos dives in and grabs Aoki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aoki pushes down on Santos's head and hops out.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Gabriel Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aoki swivels and escapes.
Aoki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Santos's head backwards.
Aoki lands with a kick to the temple. Santos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aoki tries to bum rush Santos with a series of wild strikes but Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Santos is avoiding it.
Lyoto Aoki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Aoki takes the fight into the clinch.
Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Santos.
Aoki looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aoki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aoki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aoki sprawls well initially but Santos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aoki won't allow Santos to pass to mount.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
Aoki trying to get back to full guard but Santos takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is working to get back to half guard.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
Santos goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Aoki turns into him and now he's in Santos's guard.
Santos is looking for a triangle here but Aoki uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Aoki misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Aoki keeps moving and retains side control.
Aoki trying to control the position but Santos is working away.
Santos regains half guard.
Aoki controlling the action here.
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aoki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aoki won't allow Santos to sweep him here.
Santos is looking to sweep but instead, Aoki has passed into half guard.
Aoki is trying to control. Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Aoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Aoki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aoki tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santos fails with the takedown.
Santos shoots in and bounces Aoki off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aoki dives on top into guard.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki content to stall in guard here.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoki is one step ahead there.
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos working for a triangle but Aoki defends it easily.
Aoki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aoki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aoki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aoki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Santos trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Aoki passes Santos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aoki is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Santos actively working from the bottom 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.
Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Aoki sits in half guard.
Santos throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aoki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lyoto Aoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Santos is avoiding it.
Aoki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aoki lands a glancing blow to the side of Santos's head.
Santos shoots in for a double leg but Aoki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gabriel Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Aoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aoki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Lyoto Aoki!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Lyoto Aoki!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Lyoto Aoki!
Lyoto Aoki wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Negreanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Uppercut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Negreanu comes to the ring accompanied by Make Her Say - Kid Cudi. On his way into the ring it seems that Daniel Negreanu has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Daniel Negreanu seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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21
183 lbs
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178 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Negreanu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lance Uppercut!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uppercut throws a right hand that Negreanu ducks under and follows up with a left that Negreanu also avoids with ease.
A leg kick checked by Uppercut.
Negreanu blocks a head kick by Uppercut.
Negreanu looks to score with a jab to the body but Uppercut is just out of range.
Negreanu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Uppercut.
Negreanu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Uppercut backs up against the ropes.
Uppercut displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Uppercut moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Negreanu misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Negreanu.
Uppercut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uppercut shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Negreanu defends it nicely.
Negreanu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Uppercut takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Negreanu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Uppercut checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uppercut will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uppercut tries to clinch but Negreanu is having none of it.
Negreanu slips a jab from Uppercut.
Negreanu scores with a jab.
Negreanu scores with a leg kick.
Uppercut tries to clinch but Negreanu is having none of it.
Negreanu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uppercut.
Negreanu swats away the attempt to clinch by Uppercut.
Uppercut looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Negreanu swats away the attempt to clinch by Uppercut.
A jab from Uppercut misses.
Negreanu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu avoids a kick to the body.
Daniel Negreanu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uppercut throws a series of punches but Negreanu moves out of range.
Negreanu thows a body shot but no joy.
Uppercut keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Uppercut throws a sloppy head kick and Negreanu moves out of range easily.
Negreanu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Negreanu keeps the fight on the outside.
Negreanu with a nice cross.
Negreanu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Negreanu lands a right hook to the body.
Negreanu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Negreanu throws the kick towards the body but Uppercut avoids it.
Uppercut shoots in but no luck this time.
Daniel Negreanu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Uppercut.
A jab lands there for Negreanu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uppercut looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Negreanu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Negreanu walks into a left hand.
Negreanu throws a shot from downtown. Uppercut moves away and avoids it.
Uppercut with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Uppercut connects with a crisp jab.
Uppercut waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Negreanu.
Negreanu moves out of range of the leg kick from Uppercut.
Uppercut takes one to the chin there.
Negreanu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uppercut takes a swing at Negreanu's ribcage but misses.
Negreanu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Negreanu lands with a nice body punch.
Uppercut lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Negreanu backs up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Negreanu.
Uppercut looks gassed!
Negreanu thows a leg kick but Uppercut checks it
and Uppercut counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Negreanu pulls Uppercut in to control the position.
Negreanu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Uppercut manages to get himself to full guard.
Negreanu wants to control from the top but Uppercut keeps moving.
Negreanu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu trying to control the position from guard on top but Uppercut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uppercut escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Negreanu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Negreanu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Negreanu stands and throws Uppercut's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Negreanu tries to advance position but instead Uppercut slips a leg back in to half guard.
Negreanu is looking to take a break and control but Uppercut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uppercut wants to improve his position but Negreanu is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu wants to control but Uppercut is keeping him busy.
Negreanu is looking to stall here but Uppercut recovers full guard.
Uppercut trying to keep a closed guard but Negreanu is proving a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Negreanu wants to control from the top but Uppercut keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Negreanu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Uppercut throws a leg kick that is checked
and Negreanu counters with a nice uppercut.
Negreanu checks a low kick from Uppercut.
Uppercut fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Uppercut avoids a kick to the body.
Negreanu lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu lands a nice looking body shot.
Negreanu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Negreanu counters with a leg kick.
Negreanu is looking to score with low kicks.
Negreanu throws a leg kick
and Uppercut counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Negreanu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Uppercut defends it easily.
Negreanu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uppercut preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Negreanu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Uppercut rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Negreanu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uppercut with a poor takedown
and Negreanu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uppercut with a poor takedown
and Negreanu counters with an inside leg kick.
Uppercut lands a head shot.
Negreanu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Negreanu misses with a looping left.
Daniel Negreanu is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Negreanu misses its intended target.
A low kick from Uppercut misses
and Negreanu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Negreanu checks a leg kick.
Uppercut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Negreanu manages to avoid it.
Uppercut moves in looking to clinch but Negreanu pushes him off.
Negreanu slips a jab from Uppercut.
Uppercut fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Negreanu checks it well.
Negreanu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Uppercut is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uppercut lands a nice looking body kick.
Uppercut throws a leg kick
enabling Negreanu to counter with a crisp jab.
Negreanu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Uppercut stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Negreanu.
Uppercut blocks the body kick.
Uppercut throws a hook to the side of Negreanu's head but Negreanu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Negreanu throws a hook but Uppercut blocks it.
Uppercut looks to clinch
and Negreanu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Uppercut connects with a right hand. Negreanu shakes it off.
Nice uppercut there from Negreanu.
Lance Uppercut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uppercut throws a hook but Negreanu avoids it easily.
Uppercut slips under a jab.
Uppercut tries to clinch
and Negreanu counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Uppercut tried to score with a low kick but Negreanu checks it.
Good leg kick by Negreanu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Uppercut misses with an uppercut.
Uppercut attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Negreanu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uppercut misses with a straight right.
Uppercut closes the distance and clinches up with Negreanu, looking for a takedown. Uppercut pushes Negreanu against the ropes but Negreanu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Daniel Negreanu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Uppercut.
A good leg kick by Negreanu.
Uppercut tries a head kick but it misses.
Negreanu lands a nice shot that snaps Uppercut's head back.
A low kick from Negreanu misses
and Uppercut counters with a single leg into guard. Negreanu didn't expect that.
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!
Negreanu managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut trying to control the position from guard on top but Negreanu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Negreanu looking to control.
Uppercut trying to control but Negreanu is working from the bottom.
Uppercut trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Negreanu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Negreanu trying to control the position from guard on top but Uppercut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Negreanu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uppercut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Negreanu has managed to get both his arms back between Uppercut's legs - danger averted.
Negreanu wants to pass the guard but Uppercut is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Negreanu defends it easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Uppercut blocks a leg kick.
Uppercut pivots, looking for a leg kick but Negreanu is out of range and Uppercut settles back down.
A lazy left from Negreanu finds it's target.
Negreanu checks the leg kick.
Uppercut misses with a looping left.
Uppercut throws a series of punches but Negreanu moves out of range.
Uppercut bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Negreanu's head.
That's six 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.
Uppercut wants to clinch up but Negreanu keeps it at a distance.
Uppercut shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Negreanu to counter with a crisp jab.
Uppercut shoots and misses
and Negreanu counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab lands there for Negreanu.
Negreanu scores with a jab to the body.
Negreanu cracks Uppercut with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Uppercut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Negreanu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uppercut. That did some damage!
Negreanu takes a swing at Uppercut's ribcage but misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Negreanu!
Negreanu thumps Uppercut with a low kick.
Negreanu misses with a few strikes there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Uppercut thows a leg kick but Negreanu checks it
and Negreanu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Uppercut takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Negreanu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Negreanu misses the shot to the body.
Negreanu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Uppercut misses with a takedown attempt
and Negreanu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Negreanu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Uppercut has time to react.
Uppercut fails in his attempt to clinch.
Negreanu thuds his right hand into Uppercut's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Negreanu misses the jab.
Negreanu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Negreanu's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Negreanu duly obliges.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Negreanu tries to score with a low kick but Uppercut moves his leg out of the way.
Uppercut throws a sloppy body shot
and Negreanu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uppercut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Negreanu.
Negreanu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uppercut. That did some damage!
Uppercut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Negreanu moves away.
Negreanu blocks a head kick by Uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Negreanu. That snapped Uppercut's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Negreanu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Uppercut has Negreanu up against the ropes in a clinch.
Negreanu breaks from the clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut checks a leg kick nicely.
Negreanu loads up on a big right hand but Uppercut slips the punch.
Uppercut misses with a combination
and Negreanu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Uppercut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Negreanu.
Uppercut with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Negreanu to score with a decent uppercut.
Negreanu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Uppercut misses with a straight right.
A head kick by Uppercut misses
and Negreanu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Uppercut thinking.
A punch lands to the side of Uppercut 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Negreanu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uppercut's sensitive parts.
Lance Uppercut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Negreanu lands a slapping body shot.
Negreanu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Negreanu wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Negreanu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Negreanu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Daniel Negreanu!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Daniel Negreanu!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Daniel Negreanu!
Daniel Negreanu wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Six Feet Under - Lycanthropy. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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24
182 lbs
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181 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nikolai Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buck Norris!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin avoids the body shot from Norris.
Norris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Putin tries to score with a low kick but Norris moves his leg out of the way.
Norris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Putin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Norris is out of range and Putin settles back down.
Putin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Putin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Putin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Putin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Norris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Putin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Norris controls Putin momentarily but Putin frees himself.
Putin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Norris wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Putin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Norris is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Putin, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Putin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Norris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Putin working for a triangle but Norris defends it easily.
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.
Norris wanted to stand there but Putin had control of the position.
Norris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Putin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Norris has managed to get both his arms back between Putin's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Norris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Putin working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Norris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Putin controls Norris momentarily but Norris frees himself.
Norris wants to control from the top but Putin keeps moving.
Putin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Norris passes into side control.
Norris is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Putin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Norris has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Norris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Putin somewhat.
Norris scores with the left hand. Putin knows he should have avoided that one.
Norris gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Putin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Norris wants to sweep but no luck.
Norris is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Putin tries to free his leg and advance position but Norris is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Norris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Putin throws a big right hand that misses.
Norris keeping moving, preventing Putin from controlling successfully.
Putin is standing up over Norris. Norris looks to escape but Putin dives into side control.
Norris is looking to regain half guard here but Putin keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Norris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Putin circles away quickly and effectively.
Norris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Putin takes one to the chin there.
Putin is rocked!
Putin thows a body shot but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Norris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Putin is out of range and Norris settles back down.
Nikolai Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putin shoots for a takedown but Norris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Norris scoring well with a low kick there.
Norris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Putin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norris lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris lands with a right and another and another! Putin is in big trouble! Norris lands again and this time it's lights out for Putin! A quality knockout there for Norris.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Buck Norris!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Beane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tray Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts has chosen Bonkers By Dizee Rascal as his entrance music. Steve Beane could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tray Roberts's chin.
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Beane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tray Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts with a hook.
It looks like Steve Beane has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Beane.
Beane moves out of range of the strikes.
Roberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beane swinging wilding here.
Roberts misses with a hook.
Roberts throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Roberts misses its intended target.
Roberts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Beane.
Roberts falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Tray Roberts has been cut.
Roberts looks gassed!
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beane cracks Roberts with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Roberts tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Beane pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Roberts is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Beane!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Cades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammad Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Muhammad Ali was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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236 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Cades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Muhammad Ali!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cades drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ali throws a series of punches but Cades avoids them all with ease.
Ali throws a right and a left that Cades avoids nicely.
Ali slips under a jab.
Cades wants to clinch.
Ali throws a series of punches but Cades moves out of range.
Ali scores with a three punch combo!
Cades tries to clinch up.
Ali misses with a few strikes there.
Cades takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ali throws a series of punches but Cades avoids them all with ease.
Ali blocks a jab.
Cades is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cades.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cades forces Ali back against the ropes and clinches.
Cades pushes Ali back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali tries to circle away but Cades has him pinned against the ropes.
Cades is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ali looks gassed!
A nice left hand lands by Cades.
It looks like Muhammad Ali has been cut.
Cades stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cades crunches a lovely knee into Ali's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cades crunches a lovely knee into Ali's ribcage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cades.
Cades dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Cades putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ali in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cades.
A right hand to the body from Cades.
Cades effectively controlling the action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cades.
Cades scores with a knee to the head.
Cades landing knees to the head.
Cades cracks Ali with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cades drops Ali with a big knee straight up the middle! Ali is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Ali is rocked!
Cades closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Ali out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Cades!
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