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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Paul Bostik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodney Santos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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161 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup |
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Paul Bostik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodney Santos!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bostik on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Bostik moves out of range easily.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos throws a right and a left that Bostik avoids nicely.
Good shot there by Santos.
Bostik throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bostik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bostik fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santos sprawls well initially but Bostik persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bostik seems to be looking for submissions.
Bostik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bostik postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Santos to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos throws a head kick but Bostik moves out of range.
Bostik shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.
Santos jabs Bostik right on the nose. Bostik blinks but takes it well.
Santos lands with a kick to the temple. Bostik shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Santos connects with the punch.
Santos throws a head kick but Bostik moves out of range.
Santos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bostik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Santos.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Santos throws a head kick but Bostik moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Santos.
Santos throws a head kick that misses
and Bostik counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos pushes Bostik off looking to stand but Bostik dives back in and keeps control.
Bostik trying to control the pace.
Bostik maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Santos could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bostik has cracked it and Santos is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bostik!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Paul Bostik!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gancho Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richey Spinnet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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191 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gancho Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Richey Spinnet!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spinnet smiles and moves away.
Spinnet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santos effectively controlling the action here.
Spinnet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santos looking to stall.
Santos avoiding damage.
Santos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spinnet lands a body shot.
Santos fails to pull guard.
Santos fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gancho Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos trying to stall but Spinnet improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gancho Santos.
Spinnet wants to clinch but Santos slips to the side
and Santos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spinnet's guard.
Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spinnet is working an open guard so Santos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinnet works the jab nicely.
Richey Spinnet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santos scores with a takedown into Spinnet's guard.
Spinnet is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santos is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spinnet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Santos throws a big right hand that misses.
Spinnet keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos thows a big elbow that misses.
Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spinnet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santos advances to half guard.
Spinnet is staying active underneath Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spinnet can do anything to dispel that myth.
Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Spinnet is defending well.
Santos controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spinnet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Santos looking for a guillotine from mount but Spinnet is having none of it.
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 Gancho Santos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Spinnet blocks the body kick.
Spinnet tries to clinch up
and Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spinnet won't be happy with that.
Santos taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinnet wants to get back to his feet but Santos is dominant here and he's now got Spinnet's back!
Santos is riding his opponent, not letting Spinnet buck him off.
Spinnet showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spinnet is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
What can Spinnet do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Spinnet prevents Santos from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spinnet prevents Santos from getting a body triangle.
Santos is really struggling to control Spinnet but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Santos missing with strikes from the back.
Santos tries to get the hooks in deep but Spinnet pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spinnet has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Spinnet defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Santos's arms.
Santos is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Spinnet defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gancho Santos dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Spinnet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Spinnet.
Santos tries to clinch up
and Spinnet holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spinnet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santos.
Santos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spinnet is keeping busy.
Santos is working for takedown but Spinnet is calmly controlling the position for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Spinnet.
Spinnet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spinnet lands with a right to the head.
Spinnet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spinnet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
A short body shot lands from Spinnet as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Spinnet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spinnet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinnet lands a body punch.
Spinnet lands with a short shot to the head.
Spinnet lands with a light punch inside.
Spinnet lands with a left to the head.
Santos misses with an elbow over the top.
Spinnet lands a nice shot to the body.
Spinnet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spinnet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Spinnet.
Spinnet lands with a right to the head.
Spinnet lands a nice uppercut.
Spinnet lands a right hand.
Spinnet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Spinnet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Spinnet - that landed with a thud.
Spinnet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spinnet digs a right hand underneath Santos's ribcage. Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spinnet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spinnet presses Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spinnet lands a nice uppercut.
Santos is rocked!
Spinnet misses with the head strike.
Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santos.
Santos seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spinnet lands an uppercut.
A short right from Spinnet.
Spinnet creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Santos's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Santos drops to his knees and Spinnet pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richey Spinnet!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hezo Krizto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shogun Boa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hezo Krizto could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shogun Boa's chin.
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290 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hezo Krizto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shogun Boa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Krizto counters with a single leg into guard. Boa didn't expect that.
Boa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krizto defends well.
Krizto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boa pushes a forearm under Krizto's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Krizto is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shogun Boa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jun Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ador King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jun Akiyama has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jun Akiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ador King!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King rushes Akiyama and presses him up against the cage.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
Akiyama can't get the takedown.
King breaks from the clinch.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akiyama.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akiyama tries for a takedown but King circles away easily
and King counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jun Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King misses with a double jab
and Akiyama counters with a shoot takedown. King fights it but they end up in guard.
King will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
King is pulling down on Akiyama's head. It's preventing any offense from Akiyama, at least for the moment.
King looking for a guillotine here but Akiyama defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a takedown
and Akiyama counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Akiyama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.
King is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Akiyama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akiyama tries to get out of the position.
King is pressing down on Akiyama's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akiyama is holding on for now.
Akiyama is pressing down on King's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
King postures up.
Akiyama wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and King is now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like King is going to stand back up.
King missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
King is trying to control. Akiyama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
King lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
King prevents Akiyama from improving his position.
Akiyama has one foot on King's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Akiyama throws a head kick that misses
and King counters with a thumping low kick.
Akiyama is breathing heavily.
Akiyama with a lazy takedown attempt
and King counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King wants a takedown but no success here.
Akiyama is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
King is pressed up against the cage. Akiyama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag King down to the mat. King avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Akiyama enables King to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Akiyama manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
King stands and throws Akiyama's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Akiyama is letting King control him for a moment.
Akiyama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King stands up and beckons Akiyama to his feet.
Akiyama misses with a takedown attempt
and King counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King passes Akiyama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
King decides to stand and escape the position.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Akiyama counters with a shoot takedown. King fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ador King 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.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
Jun Akiyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King gets a takedown into half guard.
King trying to pass the guard but Akiyama defending well.
Akiyama controlling the position well.
King is working for a kimura but Akiyama is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. King lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama is trying to get back to full guard.
King controlling the pace.
Ador King has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akiyama wants to control but King is keeping busy.
Akiyama is not content to let King control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
King uses his free foot to push down on Akiyama's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Akiyama.
King cracks Akiyama with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Akiyama is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Akiyama can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
King is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Akiyama in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
King wants to control the pace but Akiyama is squirming around nicely.
King lands a big elbow.
King goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Akiyama is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama preventing the sweep.
Akiyama wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
King manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
King lands a big elbow.
King takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
King get's back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama scores with a takedown into King's guard.
Akiyama stopping the sweep attempt from King.
King keeping moving, preventing Akiyama from controlling successfully.
Akiyama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
King is looking to stand up but Akiyama isn't so interested in that idea.
King working for a triangle but Akiyama defends it easily.
King working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ador King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Akiyama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by King.
Akiyama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
King tries to clinch but Akiyama is having none of it.
King fails with the takedown
and Akiyama counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Akiyama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akiyama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is trying to keep Akiyama in close.
Akiyama content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
King looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ador King.
Akiyama with a lazy takedown attempt
and King counters with a nice double leg into side control. Akiyama won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jun Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akiyama is trying to get back to half guard.
King passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Akiyama!
Akiyama tries to hold on but King postures up.
King cracks Akiyama with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
King trying to control but Akiyama is having none of it.
King has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Akiyama's face.
King is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Akiyama is surviving well by controlling King's body position as best he can.
King working for a guillotine from mount but Akiyama is in no mood to give up.
King avoids the attempt from Akiyama to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King content just to control the position here.
King trying to control but Akiyama is having none of it.
Akiyama tries to control the position but King now has his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
King is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Akiyama staying busy and making it hard for King to control.
King working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Akiyama can't escape the position.
King is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Akiyama knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Akiyama for a finish.
Akiyama wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ador King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well King has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ador King!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay ar Ginebra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay ar Ginebra is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay ar Ginebra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chad Vader!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ginebra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vader. Vader obviously looking to wear him down.
Vader misses with a head kick.
Vader lands a front kick.
Ginebra is breathing heavily.
Vader scores with a one two! Ginebra had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Jay ar Ginebra has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Vader.
Vader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ginebra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ginebra takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from Vader.
Ginebra avoids the head kick by Vader.
Vader misses with a head kick.
Vader blocks a head kick by Ginebra.
Vader connects with a high kick.
Vader blocks a head kick by Ginebra.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vader.
Ginebra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Ginebra.
Ginebra tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ginebra throws a head kick that misses.
Vader thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ginebra if he has to take too many more of those.
Ginebra misses with a hook. Vader ducked under it nicely.
Vader blocks a head kick by Ginebra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader tries a head kick but it misses.
Vader throws a head kick that misses.
Vader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ginebra throws a sloppy head kick and Vader moves out of range easily.
Ginebra avoids the head kick by Vader.
Vader throws a head kick but Ginebra moves out of range.
Vader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vader avoids the head kick by Ginebra.
Vader tries a head kick but it misses.
Ginebra tries a head kick but it misses.
Vader lands a high kick!
Ginebra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vader lands a head kick!
Ginebra throws a head kick that misses.
Ginebra tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Vader.
Ginebra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ginebra tries a head kick but it misses.
Vader scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ginebra misses with a series of wild punches.
Ginebra lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circle momentarily. Vader darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ginebra throws a head kick that misses.
Ginebra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vader tries a head kick but it misses.
Ginebra throws a head kick but Vader moves out of range.
Vader lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ginebra's sensitive parts.
Vader slips a straight right by Ginebra.
Vader lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vader throws a head kick that misses.
Vader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ginebra throws a head kick but Vader moves out of range.
Vader throws a front kick that sends Ginebra stumbling back into the cage.
Vader throws a sloppy head kick and Ginebra moves out of range easily.
Vader avoids the head kick by Ginebra.
Vader throws a sloppy head kick and Ginebra moves out of range easily.
Vader blocks a head kick by Ginebra.
Ginebra misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Vader.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vader scores with a nice body kick.
Vader misses with a wild body shot.
Vader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Ginebra.
Vader lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Ginebra.
Ginebra tries a head kick but it misses.
Vader lands a nice hook to Ginebra's body. Ginebra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vader lands a high kick!
Vader throws a head kick but Ginebra moves out of range.
Vader lands a body shot.
Ginebra throws a head kick but Vader moves out of range.
Ginebra blocks a head kick by Vader.
Vader throws a right and a left that Ginebra avoids nicely.
Vader takes a swing at Ginebra's ribcage but misses.
Ginebra avoids the head kick by Vader.
Ginebra throws a head kick that misses.
Vader throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vader throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ginebra.
Vader blocks a head kick by Ginebra.
Ginebra takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vader throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Ginebra misses.
Vader throws a wild body kick that Ginebra sees coming a mile off.
Ginebra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ginebra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ginebra blocks a head kick by Vader.
Ginebra throws a head kick but Vader moves out of range.
Vader throws a head kick but Ginebra moves out of range.
Vader tries a head kick but it misses.
Vader throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ginebra's head.
Ginebra tries to land a front kick but Vader steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ginebra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ginebra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ginebra throws a sloppy head kick and Vader moves out of range easily.
Ginebra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vader lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ginebra throws a sloppy head kick and Vader moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Vader dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay ar Ginebra's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ginebra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vader lands with a kick to the temple. Ginebra shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ginebra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ginebra blocks a head kick by Vader.
Vader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vader throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vader blocks a head kick by Ginebra.
Vader tries a head kick but it misses.
Vader tries a head kick but it misses.
Vader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jay ar Ginebra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vader.
A head kick misses from Ginebra.
Ginebra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ginebra takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A combination from Ginebra does no damage.
Vader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ginebra throws a sloppy head kick and Vader moves out of range easily.
Ginebra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vader tries a head kick but it misses.
Ginebra misses with a head kick.
Vader throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ginebra throws a head kick but Vader moves out of range.
Ginebra will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vader tries a head kick but it misses.
Vader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ginebra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vader moves away.
Vader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ginebra tries a head kick but it misses.
Ginebra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vader throws a head kick that half lands.
Vader throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ginebra misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Vader.
Chad Vader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vader avoids the head kick by Ginebra.
A head kick misses from Vader.
Ginebra throws a hook to the side of Vader's head but Vader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ginebra avoids the head kick by Vader.
Ginebra scores with a nice body kick.
Vader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vader throws a sloppy head kick and Ginebra moves out of range easily.
Ginebra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vader tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ginebra throws a sloppy head kick and Vader moves out of range easily.
Ginebra avoids the head kick by Vader.
Ginebra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vader throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ginebra tries to bum rush Vader with a series of wild strikes but Vader uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vader throws a head kick but Ginebra moves out of range.
Vader throws a sloppy head kick and Ginebra moves out of range easily.
Vader looks to land a body kick but Ginebra moved away.
Ginebra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vader throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ginebra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ginebra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ginebra tries a head kick but it misses.
Vader lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vader lands with a kick to the temple. Ginebra shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vader is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ginebra rather than just go for the knockout.
Ginebra avoids the head kick by Vader.
Ginebra misses with a head kick.
Vader lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vader tries a head kick but it misses.
Vader tries a head kick but it misses.
Ginebra throws a looping overhand right but Vader ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ginebra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vader tries a head kick but it misses.
Vader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ginebra blocks a head kick by Vader.
Vader blocks a head kick by Ginebra.
A head kick misses from Ginebra.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vader.
Vader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ginebra moves out of range as Vader throws a body kick.
Vader avoids the head kick by Ginebra.
Ginebra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vader. Vader obviously looking to wear him down.
Vader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vader lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ginebra circles away quickly and effectively.
Vader blocks a head kick by Ginebra.
Ginebra takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ginebra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ginebra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vader connects with a solid leg kick.
Ginebra tries a head kick but it misses.
Vader throws a head kick that misses.
Vader goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ginebra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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.
Ginebra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vader blocks a head kick by Ginebra.
Ginebra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vader throws a head kick that Ginebra semi-blocks.
Vader blocks a head kick by Ginebra.
Vader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Ginebra.
Vader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ginebra lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ginebra throws a sloppy head kick and Vader moves out of range easily.
Ginebra takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vader misses with a body kick.
Ginebra tries a head kick but it misses.
Ginebra tries a head kick but it misses.
Vader tries a head kick but it misses.
Ginebra throws a sloppy head kick and Vader moves out of range easily.
Ginebra throws a sloppy head kick and Vader moves out of range easily.
Vader lands with a nice body punch.
Ginebra throws a sloppy head kick and Vader moves out of range easily.
Vader explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Vader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jay ar Ginebra's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ginebra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Ginebra.
Vader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ginebra moves out of range of the body kick.
Ginebra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vader connects with a body shot that sends Ginebra's belly button to the back.
Vader blocks a head kick by Ginebra.
Vader throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vader looks to land a combination but Ginebra avoids it well.
Ginebra throws a head kick but Vader moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Vader.
Ginebra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vader throws a head kick but Ginebra moves out of range.
Vader connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vader misses with a head kick.
Vader blocks a head kick by Ginebra.
Ginebra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ginebra throws a sloppy head kick and Vader moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader punishes Ginebra's body with a nice straight punch.
Ginebra is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ginebra throws a sloppy head kick and Vader moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Ginebra.
Vader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ginebra misses with a double jab.
Vader throws a sloppy head kick and Ginebra moves out of range easily.
Ginebra throws a sloppy head kick and Vader moves out of range easily.
Ginebra steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vader. That one must have hurt.
Ginebra throws a hook to the side of Vader's head but Vader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ginebra lands with a slapping head kick.
Ginebra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vader thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ginebra if he has to take too many more of those.
Ginebra tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Ginebra.
Vader misses with a head kick.
Vader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Ginebra.
Vader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ginebra throws a head kick but Vader moves out of range.
Vader lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ginebra avoids the head kick by Vader.
Vader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vader takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vader looks to land a body kick but Ginebra moved away.
Vader throws a head kick but Ginebra moves out of range.
Vader misses with a body shot.
Ginebra misses with a two punch combination.
Ginebra throws a head kick that misses.
Vader lands a head kick!
Ginebra throws a sloppy head kick and Vader moves out of range easily.
Ginebra misses with a head kick.
Ginebra avoids the head kick by Vader.
Ginebra throws a sloppy head kick and Vader moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Vader.
Ginebra moves out of range of the body kick from Vader.
Ginebra misses with a body kick.
Ginebra throws a sloppy head kick and Vader moves out of range easily.
Ginebra misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Vader.
Vader throws a head kick but Ginebra moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Ginebra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ginebra throws a head kick that misses.
Vader throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ginebra misses with a head kick.
Vader avoids the head kick by Ginebra.
Ginebra blocks a head kick by Vader.
Ginebra tries a head kick but it misses.
Ginebra throws a sloppy head kick and Vader moves out of range easily.
Ginebra misses with a kick to the body.
Ginebra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ginebra throws a head kick that misses.
Vader throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ginebra throws a head kick that misses.
Vader goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vader avoids the head kick by Ginebra.
Vader throws a sloppy head kick and Ginebra moves out of range easily.
Vader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ginebra throws a body kick that misses.
Vader lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ginebra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ginebra takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chad Vader is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ginebra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vader moves away.
Vader goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ginebra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vader plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ginebra might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ginebra tries a head kick but it misses.
Vader throws a head kick that Ginebra semi-blocks.
Vader scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ginebra tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vader.
Ginebra takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ginebra steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vader. That one must have hurt.
Vader throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jay ar Ginebra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vader blocks a head kick by Ginebra.
Vader lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vader throws a head kick that Ginebra semi-blocks.
Nice uppercut lands for Vader. That snapped Ginebra's head back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vader lands a head kick!
Vader throws a sloppy head kick and Ginebra moves out of range easily.
Vader connects with a high kick.
Ginebra throws a sloppy head kick and Vader moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Vader comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vader has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Vader!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deniska Burlaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casius Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay has chosen Amazing as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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210 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Deniska Burlaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Casius Clay!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burlaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burlaka misses with a double jab
and Clay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burlaka thinking.
Clay circles away from the clinch attempt
and Clay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clay lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Burlaka backs up against the cage.
Burlaka misses with a right hand
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burlaka misses with a double jab
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burlaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burlaka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burlaka.
Clay is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burlaka rather than just go for the knockout.
Burlaka misses with a double jab
and Clay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burlaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clay. Burlaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burlaka misses with a double jab
and Clay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burlaka tries to clinch but Clay moves away
and Clay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burlaka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clay counters with a nice body shot.
Burlaka misses with a combination
and Clay counters with a stiff right hand.
Burlaka wants to clinch but Clay slips to the side
and Clay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burlaka misses with a right hand
and Clay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burlaka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clay under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka misses with an uppercut
and Clay counters with a stiff right hand.
Burlaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burlaka misses with a double jab
and Clay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burlaka swings widly with a right hand
and Clay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burlaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burlaka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burlaka throws a combination that misses
and Clay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clay thuds a left hand into Burlaka's body.
Burlaka misses with a hook
and Clay counters with a right hand to the body.
Burlaka misses with a double jab
and Clay counters with a nice uppercut.
Deniska Burlaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay works Burlaka's body with a nice hook.
Burlaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burlaka is breathing heavily.
Clay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burlaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Burlaka throws a combination that misses
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burlaka tries to clinch but Clay moves away
and Clay counters with a left to the body.
Burlaka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Clay scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Deniska Burlaka has been cut.
Burlaka throws a combination that misses
enabling Clay to counter with a crisp jab.
Burlaka falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Clay counter with a right hand.
Burlaka throws a right hand that misses
and Clay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clay is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Burlaka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
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!
Burlaka throws a combination that misses
letting Clay counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka darts in trying to clinch
and Clay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clay cracks Burlaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burlaka misses with a double jab
and Clay counters with a nice uppercut.
Clay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burlaka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clay lands a jab to the nose.
Burlaka walks into a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clay jabs Burlaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burlaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burlaka thinking.
Burlaka swings widly with a right hand
and Clay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clay cracks Burlaka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casius Clay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deniska Burlaka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burlaka misses with a double jab
and Burlaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clay cracks Burlaka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burlaka throws a combination that misses
and Clay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burlaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burlaka works the jab nicely.
Clay lands a nice shot to the body.
Burlaka darts in trying to clinch
letting Clay counter with a right hand.
Burlaka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clay counters with a right hand to the body.
Burlaka throws a combination that misses
and Clay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clay throws a head kick that misses.
Burlaka throws a right hand that misses
and Clay counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay works over Burlaka's head and body with a nice combination.
Burlaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burlaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burlaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burlaka throws a combination that misses
and Clay counters with a nice body shot.
Burlaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Clay counter with a right hand.
Burlaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burlaka misses with a hook to the body
enabling Clay to counter with a crisp jab.
Casius Clay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burlaka misses with a double jab
enabling Clay to counter with a crisp jab.
Burlaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clay counters with a right hand to the body.
Burlaka throws a right hand that misses
and Clay counters with a right hand to the body.
Burlaka misses with a combination
and Clay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka misses with a body punch
and Clay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burlaka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burlaka thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burlaka misses with a double jab
enabling Clay to counter with a crisp jab.
Burlaka misses with a left hand
letting Clay counter with a right hand.
Clay scores with a jab to the body.
Burlaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clay counters with a nice uppercut.
Clay lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burlaka misses with a combination
and Clay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burlaka misses with a right hand
and Clay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burlaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clay scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clay digs a good body shot into Burlaka's ribs.
Burlaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burlaka misses with a double jab
and Clay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burlaka thinking.
Burlaka walks into a straight right hand from Clay.
Burlaka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clay lands with a shot to the body.
Burlaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burlaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clay cracks Burlaka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burlaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clay counters with a left to the body.
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!
Burlaka tries to clinch but Clay moves away
and Clay counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burlaka throws a combination that misses
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Burlaka might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Burlaka connects with a crisp jab.
Burlaka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burlaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burlaka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clay counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Clay. That snapped Burlaka's head back.
Burlaka tries to clinch
and Clay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burlaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clay lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burlaka swings widly with a right hand
and Clay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burlaka misses with a double jab
enabling Clay to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burlaka throws a combination that misses
and Clay counters with a straight right hand.
Clay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casius Clay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Deniska Burlaka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Burlaka closes the distance but Clay moves to the side
and Clay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burlaka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Clay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burlaka misses with a hook
and Clay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burlaka misses with a left hand
and Clay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burlaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Clay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burlaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clay counters with a right hand to the body.
Clay scores with a jab to the body.
Clay just misses with a punch to the body.
Burlaka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burlaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burlaka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burlaka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burlaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clay counters with a nice uppercut.
Burlaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burlaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clay lands a body shot.
Burlaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burlaka misses with a combination
and Clay counters with a straight right hand.
Burlaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clay circles away from the clinch attempt
and Clay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burlaka tries to clinch up
and Clay counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka misses with a combination
and Clay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burlaka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burlaka darts in trying to clinch
enabling Clay to counter with a crisp jab.
Clay scores with a decent looking hook.
Burlaka misses with a combination
and Clay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burlaka misses with a double jab
and Clay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clay circles away from the clinch attempt
and Clay counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burlaka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burlaka tries to clinch but Clay moves away
letting Clay counter with a right hand.
A lazy left from Clay finds it's target.
Burlaka wants to clinch
and Clay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burlaka thinking.
Burlaka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burlaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burlaka misses with a hook
and Clay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burlaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burlaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clay counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Clay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burlaka misses with a body shot
and Clay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burlaka misses with a hook
and Clay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burlaka thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burlaka darts in trying to clinch
and Clay counters with a straight right hand.
Burlaka misses with a shot to the body
and Clay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burlaka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clay counters with a straight right hand.
Clay lands a slapping body shot.
Clay jabs Burlaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burlaka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deniska Burlaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Casius Clay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burlaka misses with a double jab
and Clay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burlaka thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casius Clay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clay has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 24:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casius Clay!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Huerte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cygnus Daraak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Huerte might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Master of Puppets. Cygnus Daraak will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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281 lbs
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225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roger Huerte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cygnus Daraak!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huerte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Huerte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huerte misses with a takedown attempt - Daraak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Huerte tries to clinch but Daraak moves away
so Daraak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Daraak controls from within his opponent's guard.
Daraak stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Huerte is looking to land body kicks.
Daraak circles away from the clinch attempt
so Daraak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daraak is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Daraak trying to stand up but can't free himself from Huerte's guard.
Huerte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Daraak wants to stand and escape but instead Huerte has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Daraak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Daraak looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Huerte wants to get up but he can't break Daraak's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Huerte wants to pass the guard but Daraak is keeping the position.
Huerte working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huerte throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Huerte won't allow Daraak to get back to his feet.
Huerte slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Huerte throws a strike aimed at the side of Daraak's head but Daraak avoids it well.
Huerte postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Huerte throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Huerte throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Huerte working the ground and pound.
Huerte working the strikes but Daraak uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Huerte sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daraak defending well though.
Huerte throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daraak is looking to escape.
Huerte is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Daraak!
Daraak wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Huerte.
Huerte landing strikes from the mount and Daraak is in trouble!
Daraak wants to hold on but Huerte pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Huerte there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huerte throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Daraak because Huerte loaded up on that one.
Huerte has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Huerte misses with a head shot.
Huerte throws some wild stikes that Daraak manages to avoid easily.
Daraak looks gassed!
Huerte misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cygnus Daraak will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Daraak misses with a two punch combination.
Daraak avoids the head kick by Huerte.
Huerte wants to clinch but Daraak slips to the side
and Daraak counters with a left and a right that stings Huerte.
Daraak misses with the combination.
Huerte is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Daraak.
Daraak closes the distance and clinches up with Huerte, looking for a takedown. Daraak pushes Huerte against the cage but Huerte circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Daraak circles away from the clinch attempt
and Daraak counters with a left and a right that stings Huerte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huerte avoids a punch combination nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Daraak checks a leg kick.
Daraak moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerte tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Daraak counters with a left to the body.
Huerte moves to clinch but Daraak breaks away
and Daraak counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Daraak working hard to break the clinch.
Daraak can't break the clinch.
Daraak tries to break the clinch but Huerte is controlling the position.
Huerte has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daraak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Huerte looking to slow down the pace here.
Daraak working hard to break the clinch.
Huerte missing with knees to the body.
Huerte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daraak shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Huerte eats them both and turns towards Daraak to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Roger Huerte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huerte tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Daraak counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daraak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Daraak gets underhooks to prevent Huerte's takedown attempt.
Huerte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daraak has him pressed against the cage.
Huerte tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daraak smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Huerte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huerte is looking to score with low kicks.
A combination from Daraak does no damage.
Daraak drives through and clinches with Huerte against the cage.
Daraak blocking some punches.
Huerte pulls guard effortlessly.
Huerte manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huerte sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Daraak blocking the ground and pound.
Daraak wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Huerte.
Huerte looking to finish with strikes here!
Huerte punching from mount but Daraak doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Daraak's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Huerte throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Daraak is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Huerte unloads with some shots from mount but Daraak bucks and avoids them well.
Huerte lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Daraak hang on?
Daraak is breathing heavily.
You get the feeling that Daraak really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Daraak is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Daraak avoids a strike by Huerte and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Huerte's guard! Fantastic escape!
Huerte trying to keep a closed guard but Daraak is proving a slippery customer.
Daraak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roger Huerte will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Huerte tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Daraak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Huerte tries to clinch but Daraak moves away
and Daraak moves into the clinch.
Huerte tries to circle away but Daraak has him pinned against the cage.
Huerte with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Daraak blocking some punches.
Daraak is trying to break free.
Huerte can't break the clinch.
Huerte connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huerte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Huerte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Huerte is trying to break the clinch but Daraak has him pressed against the cage.
Huerte throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerte fails to pull guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Daraak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huerte or not.
Daraak is trying to force a seperation but Huerte has the dominant position.
Huerte is trying to maintain a safe position but Daraak gets an underhook and turns Huerte into the cage.
Huerte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Huerte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huerte moves to clinch but Daraak breaks away
and Daraak counters with a one-two to the body.
Huerte wants to clinch but Daraak slips to the side
and Daraak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Daraak scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Huerte looks for a takedown but Daraak sprawls well.
Daraak lands a jab-cross combination.
Huerte looks to clinch
enabling Daraak to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daraak throws the kick towards the body but Huerte avoids it.
Daraak pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Huerte back to the cage. Daraak follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Huerte throws a head kick but Daraak moves out of range.
Daraak misses with a combination
and Huerte counters with a good, hard body kick but Daraak shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daraak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daraak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huerte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daraak misses with a double jab.
Huerte misses with a double jab
and Daraak moves into the clinch.
Huerte taking a breather.
Huerte tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Huerte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huerte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huerte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Huerte is trying to maintain a safe position but Daraak gets an underhook and turns Huerte into the cage.
Daraak takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Cygnus Daraak has been cut.
Huerte keeps control of Daraak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Daraak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Huerte crunches a lovely knee into Daraak's ribcage.
Huerte with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Huerte looking to throw knees to the head but Daraak is blocking nicely.
Daraak can't break the clinch.
Huerte with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daraak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Huerte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daraak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Huerte is trying to push Daraak away but Daraak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daraak prevents a body shot from Huerte.
Huerte tries a body shot but Daraak blocks it.
Huerte goes for a takedown attempt but Daraak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Huerte throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Daraak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Huerte at a distance.
Daraak pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Huerte back to the cage. Daraak follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Huerte fails with the takedown.
Daraak scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Daraak dives in and grabs Huerte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Huerte pushes down on Daraak's head and hops out.
A head kick misses from Huerte.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roger Huerte.
I think Huerte has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Huerte!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimboe Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baby Ama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Slice might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to B.U.M.P. Baby Ama is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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25
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kimboe Slice!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baby Ama!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ama throws a right hand that misses
and Slice counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Slice.
Ama is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Slice wants to control from the top but Ama keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Slice comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slice counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ama throws a poor cross that misses
and Slice counters with a right hand to the body.
Ama falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Slice counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slice counters with a two punch combo.
Ama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slice was well out of range. Poor timing from Ama.
Ama on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ama misses with a hook to the body
and Slice counters with a right hand to the body.
Slice lands a body shot.
Ama misses with a hook
and Slice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slice misses with a body shot.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ama looks gassed!
Ama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slice counters with a left to the body.
Ama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice scores with a shot to the body.
Slice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slice closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Slice lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice scores with a three punch combo!
Ama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Slice lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slice throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ama on the side of the head.
Slice lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slice lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ama at a distance.
A left and a right from Slice both land. Nice combination.
Slice digs a good body shot into Ama's ribs.
Slice scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ama misses with a jab to the body
and Slice counters with a right hand to the body.
Slice lands with a good body shot.
Slice lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Slice digs a good hook to Ama's body.
Slice is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Slice.
Slice throws a shot to the body.
Kimboe Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slice cracks a nice hook into Ama's ribs.
Slice throws a shot to the body.
Slice scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from Slice.
Baby Ama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ama walks into a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slice's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ama under the eye.
Slice scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slice lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimboe Slice dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Slice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ama doesn't seem bothered though.
Slice clobbers Ama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Slice works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ama tries a head kick but it misses.
Ama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slice counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Slice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ama can do to turn this around?
Slice fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the body from Ama misses
and Slice counters with an inside leg kick.
Ama is breathing heavily.
Slice scores with a nice head shot.
Ama moves forwards but Slice connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baby Ama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slice connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ama momentarily.
Slice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Slice bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ama's head backwards.
A right-left combo lands from Slice.
Slice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ama doesn't seem bothered though.
Slice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Slice. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Slice stuns Ama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slice moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Slice lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice throws a right and a left that Ama avoids nicely.
Ama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slice comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slice connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ama scrambles back to his feet.
Slice scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kimboe Slice is winning the standup battle so far.
Ama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ama eats them both and turns towards Slice to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Slice connects with a body shot that sends Ama's belly button to the back.
Slice is looking to wear down Ama with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Slice throws a head kick that misses.
Ama ducks right into an uppercut from Slice.
Ama misses with a combination
and Slice counters with a right hand to the body.
Ama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Slice blocks a head kick by Ama.
Ama avoids the head kick by Slice.
Slice wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Slice scores with a body shot.
A jab from Slice finds it's way through Ama's defenses.
Slice connects with a body shot that sends Ama's belly button to the back.
Slice is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ama drops his hands momentarily and Slice takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slice slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slice fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slice lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slice checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ama takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimboe Slice dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slice lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ama at a distance.
Ama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Slice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slice scores with a shot to the body.
Slice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slice throws out a leg kick but Ama moves out of range and Slice only half commits.
A left lands for Slice.
Ama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice scores with a hook to the body. Ama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slice throws a wild body kick that Ama sees coming a mile off.
Slice connects with a nice looking jab.
Slice scores with a jab to the body.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slice punishes Ama's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Slice.
Slice lands a two punch combo.
Slice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slice scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ama in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slice lands a right hook to the body.
Slice lands with a nice body punch.
Slice cracks a nice hook into Ama's ribs.
Slice lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ama takes one to the chin there.
Slice connects with a crisp jab.
Ama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Slice lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slice darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ama doesn't seem bothered though.
Ama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slice fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slice finds it's way round the side to connect with Ama's head.
Slice scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slice cracks a nice hook into Ama's ribs.
Slice connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slice lands with a nice combination. Ama backs away looking to recover.
Slice jabs Ama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Slice catches Ama right on the button with a cross.
Slice with a nice cross.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slice connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ama walks into a straight right hand from Slice.
Ama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slice counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimboe Slice clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slice darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Slice digs a good hook to Ama's body.
Ama misses with a left hand
and Slice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ama misses with a lunging right hand
and Slice counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ama misses with a lunging right hand
and Slice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slice thuds his right hand into Ama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Slice scores with a jab.
Ama is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ama throws a combination that misses
enabling Slice to counter with a crisp jab.
Slice slaps away a takedown attempt from Ama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slice with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slice connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ama momentarily.
Ama goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Slice throws a shot to the body.
Ama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slice finds it's way round the side to connect with Ama's head.
Slice misses with a kick to the body.
Slice throws a wild body kick that Ama sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice connects with a body shot.
Ama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slice thuds a left hand into Ama's body.
A punch lands to the side of Ama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slice lands a nice shot that snaps Ama's head back.
Ama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot by Slice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice lands with a shot to the body.
Ama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slice thuds a left hand into Ama's body.
Ama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slice tries a head kick but it misses.
Slice connects with a body shot.
Slice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ama misses with a double jab
and Slice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ama doesn't seem bothered though.
Slice stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slice connects with a nice looking jab.
Slice scores with a shot to the body.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ama has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slice goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Slice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ama doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimboe Slice had his way with Baby Ama in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ama is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ama is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slice.
Slice scores with a nice strike.
Ama misses with a body shot
and Slice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Slice finds it's way through Ama's defenses.
Slice scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Slice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slice uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ama has time to react.
Ama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slice counters with a left and a right that stings Ama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ama throws a leg kick but Slice sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ama is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Slice misses with a kick to the body.
Slice lands with a shot to the body.
Slice lands a slapping body shot.
Ama misses with a right hand
and Slice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ama misses with a low kick.
Slice throws out a powerful jab.
Slice displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slice, right into the meat.
Ama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Slice lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ama doesn't seem phased though.
Slice throws out a powerful jab.
Ama throws a right hand that misses
enabling Slice to counter with a crisp jab.
Slice walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch lands to the side of Ama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slice comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Slice finds it's way through Ama's defenses.
Slice scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice jabs at Ama's body.
Slice scores with a hook to the body. Ama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slice connects with a body shot.
Slice misses with a low kick.
Slice scores with a decent looking hook.
Slice throws a one two combo.
Slice scores with a decent looking hook.
Slice scores with a jab.
Ama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ama walks into a straight right hand from Slice.
Slice works Ama's body with a nice hook.
Ama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slice fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slice connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slice's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ama under the eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimboe Slice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slice has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:41
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:41
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimboe Slice!
Kimboe Slice retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junior Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tipi Savea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Pacquiao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tipi Savea!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savea fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pacquiao sprawls well initially but Savea persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Savea passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pacquiao!
Savea is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pacquiao can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Savea is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pacquiao can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savea wants to take Pacquiao's back but he can't do it this time.
Savea jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pacquiao is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pacquiao and Savea has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Savea swings around for an armbar but Pacquiao sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Savea's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao trying to control the position from guard on top but Savea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pacquiao wants to stand but Savea has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pacquiao preventing the sweep.
Savea has his feet on Pacquiao's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Savea tries for a takedown but Pacquiao circles away easily
and Pacquiao decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Savea's guard.
Savea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Savea is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pacquiao sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savea is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pacquiao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pacquiao is trying to get back to full guard.
Pacquiao wants to control but Savea is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pacquiao won't allow Savea to pass to mount.
Savea works his foot free and advances to mount.
Savea has hold of Pacquiao's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pacquiao manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savea jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pacquiao manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Savea tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pacquiao stops Savea from passing to mount.
Savea has hold of Pacquiao's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Pacquiao tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Savea cranks the arm and Pacquiao screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Pacquiao, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tipi Savea!
Tipi Savea is the new lightweight champion!
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