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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Borgstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mana Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mana Sato has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nate Borgstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mana Sato!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Borgstein as he avoids it easily.
Borgstein is looking to clinch.
Borgstein wants to clinch
and Sato counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgstein tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sato manages to move to mount!
Borgstein slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Borgstein knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sato on the ground.
Sato decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Borgstein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sato with a lazy takedown attempt
and Borgstein counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Borgstein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Borgstein throws an elbow but it misses.
Borgstein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sato works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sato thows a big elbow that misses.
Borgstein is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sato is controlling him.
Sato looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgstein is looking to stand up but Sato isn't so interested in that idea.
Sato slips nicely into half guard.
Sato working Borgstein over with strikes.
It looks like Nate Borgstein has been cut.
Borgstein wants to control but Sato is keeping busy.
Sato seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sato has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgstein tries to kick Sato off in order to stand up. Sato Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Sato stands up and beckons Borgstein to his feet.
Sato throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Borgstein tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sato is in Borgstein's guard.
Borgstein is breathing heavily.
Sato throws and elbow that misses. Borgstein uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sato's guard. Nice move by Borgstein!
Borgstein being controlled here momentarily.
Sato wants to sweep here but Borgstein controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato wants to get back to his feet but Borgstein is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Borgstein preventing the sweep.
Sato is pulling down on Borgstein's head to control his posture.
Borgstein trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sato manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Sato gets to his feet. Borgstein looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Borgstein tries to clinch but Sato moves out of range.
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.
Borgstein closes the distance and clinches.
Sato goes for a takedown in the clinch but Borgstein prevents it.
Nate Borgstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mana Sato.
Borgstein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Borgstein is trying to break free.
Sato can't get the takedown.
Borgstein breaks from the clinch.
Sato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Borgstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Borgstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sato drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sato passes into half guard.
Sato sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borgstein is staying active underneath Sato, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mana Sato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Borgstein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Borgstein wants to clinch up but Sato keeps it at a distance.
Sato closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sato wants to control but Borgstein is keeping him busy.
Borgstein is trying to buck Sato off.
Sato stands up and beckons Borgstein to his feet.
Borgstein scores with a three punch combo!
Borgstein rushes Sato and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Borgstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sato closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sato lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Borgstein wants to stand and escape but Sato is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgstein looking for a sweep. Not yet Borgstein, not yet.
Sato landing some decent shots from guard.
Sato scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sato won't allow Borgstein to sweep him here.
Sato distracts Borgstein with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Borgstein being controlled here, momentarily.
Sato stops Borgstein from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato wants to control from the top but Borgstein keeps moving.
Sato gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sato decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sato connects with a nice short shot to Borgstein's temple.
Sato is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sato lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Borgstein hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sato can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borgstein is looking to escape.
Sato controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borgstein is looking to escape.
Borgstein is in a horrible position here. Sato smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nate Borgstein's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nate Borgstein's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mana Sato!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between WRESTLER SPARRING (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genkichirou Genji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genji has chosen Sarah Brightman - Time To Say Good Bye as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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205 lbs
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203 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, WRESTLER SPARRING!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Genkichirou Genji!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SPARRING gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SPARRING thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Genji's head.
SPARRING lands with a punch from half guard.
Genji looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
SPARRING trying to mount his opponent but Genji defends it.
Genji looking for submissions off his back.
SPARRING thows a huge punch but Genji dodges it nicely.
Genji looking for submissions off his back.
SPARRING working the head and body with strikes.
SPARRING scoring with strikes to the body and head.
SPARRING working the head and body with strikes.
SPARRING is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from SPARRING there.
Genji is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but SPARRING pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Genji looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genji looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
SPARRING working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Genji makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Genji.
SPARRING postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
SPARRING throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Genji works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
SPARRING working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
SPARRING working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SPARRING makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Genji is looking for a triangle but SPARRING pushes his legs off easily.
Genji has his foot on SPARRING's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. SPARRING works his way back into a safe position though.
Genji looks gassed!
SPARRING stands up over Genji, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Genji is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. SPARRING is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells SPARRING's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
SPARRING lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SPARRING avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
SPARRING lands a couple of decent looking shots.
SPARRING scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells SPARRING's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Genji throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
SPARRING scoring with punches to the head and body.
SPARRING connects with a couple of short punches.
SPARRING is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
SPARRING lands a couple of elbows.
SPARRING tries to free his leg and advance position but Genji is retaining full guard.
SPARRING is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
SPARRING stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Genji swivels though and keeps the full guard.
SPARRING has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
SPARRING makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
SPARRING lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SPARRING stands up over Genji, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Genji escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. SPARRING gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
SPARRING avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
SPARRING scoring with punches to the head and body.
SPARRING is working Genji over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
SPARRING throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Genji works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Genji is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
SPARRING knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Genji on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SPARRING is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
SPARRING works over Genji with some ground and pound from guard.
Genji is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. SPARRING is aware though and is defending well.
SPARRING postures up and lands a big shot to Genji's brow.
SPARRING is in close to Genji's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SPARRING working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
SPARRING is looking to work some ground and pound but Genji has wrist control.
SPARRING with a nice head shot there.
Genji throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
SPARRING got a little sloppy there for a moment and Genji has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, SPARRING has managed to get both his arms back between Genji's legs - danger averted.
SPARRING keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Genji's head.
SPARRING missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
SPARRING throwing strikes but missing.
Genji is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. SPARRING is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
SPARRING makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
SPARRING lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Genji keeping full guard, as SPARRING tries to pass.
SPARRING scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genkichirou Genji dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Genji scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
SPARRING wants to get back to his feet.
Genkichirou Genji has got the better of the ground game so far.
Genji is working for a submission of some sort.
Genji is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Genji wants to work for an arm triangle but SPARRING is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
SPARRING on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if SPARRING tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SPARRING is looking to escape.
SPARRING has one foot on Genji's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by SPARRING.
Genji sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
SPARRING thows a huge punch but Genji dodges it nicely.
Genji is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! SPARRING is tapping! Great win for Genji!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Genkichirou Genji!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between kurt pike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alonzo Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for kurt pike has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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163 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, kurt pike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alonzo Wright!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
pike fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but pike swivels and escapes.
Wright tries to sprawl but pike drives through with a takedown into half guard.
pike thows a huge punch but Wright dodges it nicely.
pike seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
pike wants to free his trapped foot but Wright is holding on for dear life with his legs.
pike takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
pike is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright looks like he's trying to stand up.
pike takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wright can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wright makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
pike misses with a takedown attempt
and Wright counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wright.
Wright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
pike is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wright is controlling him.
Wright throws a big right hand that misses.
Wright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wright working some strikes from top position.
pike wants to stand up but Wright is controlling him.
pike has his feet on Wright's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
pike gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wright counters with a takedown into side control.
pike is breathing heavily.
Wright works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
pike wants to get back to his feet but Wright drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright cracks pike with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wright is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. pike is trying to escape and Wright transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and pike is forced to tap! Nice work there by Wright! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alonzo Wright!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julle Bulle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shafiq Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shafiq Hussain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julle Bulle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shafiq Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussain bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hussain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hussain wants to stand but Bulle has his arm trapped.
Bulle is trying to get back to half guard.
Bulle prevents Hussain from improving position.
Bulle controls the position for a moment.
Hussain is trying to get an arm triangle but Bulle is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bulle's legs.
Hussain is trying to get an arm triangle but Bulle is defending well.
Hussain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bulle, who protects the arm well.
Bulle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hussain wants to stand but Bulle has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Bulle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hussain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hussain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bulle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bulle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulle parries the strikes from Hussain easily there. Hussain is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bulle to escape.
Hussain tries for a kimura but Bulle is defending well.
Hussain wants to control but Bulle is keeping him busy.
Hussain is trying to get an arm triangle but Bulle is defending well.
Hussain trying to control the action but Bulle is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hussain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bulle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hussain is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bulle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bulle wants to work for an arm triangle but Hussain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shafiq Hussain dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bulle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hussain was covering up waiting for the punch and Bulle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bulle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hussain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bulle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bulle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hussain keeping moving, preventing Bulle from controlling successfully.
Hussain is looking for a triangle but Bulle pushes his legs off easily.
Hussain is trying to keep Bulle in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bulle trying to control but Hussain is working from the bottom.
Hussain working for a triangle but Bulle defends it easily.
Hussain wants to sweep here but Bulle controlling him for the moment.
Hussain is breathing heavily.
Hussain keeping moving, preventing Bulle from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hussain working for a triangle but Bulle defends it easily.
Hussain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bulle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bulle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bulle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bulle wants to control from the top but Hussain keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain striking off his back but it's not causing Bulle any problems.
Hussain trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hussain wants to sweep but no luck.
Hussain working for a triangle but Bulle defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hussain is on top in guard.
Hussain tries to free his leg and advance position but Bulle is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hussain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bulle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bulle has escaped and now he's on top!
Bulle drops back looking for a leg! Hussain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hussain manages to kick Bulle off! Bulle jumps back into Hussain's guard.
Bulle trying to control the position from guard on top but Hussain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bulle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julle Bulle dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hussain doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bulle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bulle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hussain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bulle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hussain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bulle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bulle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bulle trying to control but Hussain is working from the bottom.
Julle Bulle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulle is really struggling to control Hussain but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hussain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bulle controls the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hussain has his foot on Bulle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bulle works his way back into a safe position though.
Hussain has his foot on Bulle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bulle works his way back into a safe position though.
Hussain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hussain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bulle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bulle trying to control the position from guard on top but Hussain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Hussain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bulle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bulle trying to control but Hussain is working from the bottom.
Hussain working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bulle is aware though and is defending well.
Bulle trying to control but Hussain is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Julle Bulle wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hussain feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bulle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bulle is working an open guard so Hussain takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hussain fails with the takedown.
Hussain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bulle.
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 Julle Bulle.
I think Bulle 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Julle Bulle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Lekova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khaosai Nebula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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255 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sergei Lekova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Khaosai Nebula!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nebula tries to clinch up.
Nebula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lekova avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lekova shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nebula as he jumps to the side.
Lekova shoots and misses
and Nebula counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nebula lands a knee to the body.
Nebula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A knee to the head by Nebula.
It looks like Sergei Lekova has been cut.
Nebula connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lekova's face.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nebula just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lekova's brow.
Nebula landing knees to the head.
Nebula stalling.
Nebula with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nebula slowing the pace effectively.
Nebula landing knees to the body.
Lekova is breathing heavily.
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!
Nebula throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Nebula.
Sergei Lekova's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nebula.
Nebula unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lekova lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nebula breaks the clinch.
Nebula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lekova takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lekova blocks an elbow strike from Nebula.
Nebula manages to break the clinch.
Nebula tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lekova manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lekova shoots and misses
and Nebula counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Lekova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nebula avoiding damage.
Nebula utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nebula crunches a lovely knee into Lekova's ribcage.
Nebula crunches a lovely knee into Lekova's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nebula scores a nice knee to the body.
Nebula is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nebula.
Nebula taking a breather.
Nebula lands a nice knee to the body.
Nebula can't get the takedown.
Nebula landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nebula connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lekova's face.
Lekova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nebula with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nebula with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sergei Lekova's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls for Nebula to work.
Nebula connects with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nebula - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knees to the body from Nebula.
Lekova is trying to drag Nebula to the mat but Nebula just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nebula lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nebula throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lekovas head.
Nebula connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nebula connects with a knee to the head.
Lekova blocks an elbow strike.
Nebula crunches a lovely knee into Lekova's ribcage.
Nebula breaks the clinch.
Nebula moves into the clinch successfully.
Nebula connects with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nebula just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lekova's brow.
Nebula with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lekova is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nebula misses with an elbow over the top.
Nebula tries to score a body lock takedown but Lekova shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nebula is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lekova gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nebula using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lekova has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nebula fails to land.
Nebula unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nebula trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khaosai Nebula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Lekova's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nebula tries to clinch there but Lekova circles away.
Lekova swats away the attempt to clinch by Nebula.
Lekova fails with a takedown attempt.
Lekova feints and as Nebula raises his hands in defense, Lekova changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lekova trying to control the position from guard on top but Nebula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lekova throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lekova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nebula is keeping the position for now.
Lekova throwing strikes but missing.
Lekova is looking to work some ground and pound but Nebula has wrist control.
Lekova trying to control but Nebula is working from the bottom.
Lekova looking to sit in guard and control but Nebula gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nebula wants to stand but Lekova is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nebula trying to control but Lekova is working from the bottom.
Nebula has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lekova is proving hard to escape from.
Lekova is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nebula defends well.
Lekova 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.
Lekova wants to sweep here but Nebula controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nebula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nebula trying to control but Lekova is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lekova trying to keep a closed guard but Nebula is proving a slippery customer.
Nebula wants to get up but he can't break Lekova's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lekova has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nebula can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lekova looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Nebula is defending well. Lekova quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Nebula has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lekova celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergei Lekova!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drungo Dundridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Jockson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jockson has chosen Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. Rampage Jockson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
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24
211 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Drungo Dundridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rampage Jockson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dundridge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jockson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jockson trying to control the action but Dundridge is working from the bottom.
Jockson slips a nice elbow through Dundridge's hands, connecting with Dundridge's forehead.
Jockson decides to stand up.
Dundridge falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jockson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dundridge is staying active underneath Jockson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jockson winds up and cracks Dundridge with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Jockson.
Jockson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dundridge!
Jockson looking to control but Dundridge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jockson breaks from Dundridge's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jockson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jockson breaks from Dundridge's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Jockson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jockson raining down hammerfists from mount.
A nice elbow there by Jockson.
Jockson raining down shots from the mount!
Dundridge is in a horrible position here. Jockson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jockson raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jockson lands with some strikes.
Dundridge is in a horrible position here. Jockson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jockson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dundridge's face.
Dundridge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jockson on the ground.
Dundridge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jockson breaks from Dundridge's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jockson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jockson breaks from Dundridge's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jockson lands a big shot to the head and Dundridge winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rampage Jockson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milo Alucard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milo Alucard is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
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Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Milo Alucard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Turd Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson lands with a kick to the temple. Alucard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Milo Alucard has been cut.
Alucard tries for a takedown but Ferguson circles away easily
and Ferguson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferguson.
Alucard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alucard is really struggling to control Ferguson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ferguson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ferguson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ferguson is in close to Alucard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ferguson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alucard is looking to stand up but Ferguson isn't so interested in that idea.
Ferguson is looking to work some ground and pound but Alucard has wrist control.
Ferguson controlling from the top position.
Ferguson lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alucard has momentary wrist control but Ferguson slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferguson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferguson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Alucard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ferguson scoring with some ground and pound.
Ferguson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ferguson wants to pass the guard but Alucard is keeping the position.
Ferguson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alucard has a closed guard, preventing Ferguson from standing up.
Ferguson trying to control but Alucard is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alucard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferguson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ferguson throwing strikes from guard but Alucard blocks nicely.
Ferguson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alucard is breathing heavily.
Ferguson stands and steps away. Alucard gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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!
Ferguson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferguson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but Alucard is retaining full guard.
Ferguson drops back looking for a leg! Alucard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alucard manages to kick Ferguson off! Ferguson jumps back into Alucard's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Alucard keeps moving.
Ferguson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alucard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferguson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ferguson gets to his feet - Alucard follows without any prompting.
Ferguson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Alucard!
The referee warns Alucard that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson breaks from Alucard's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Alucard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ferguson dominating with strikes here.
Alucard is rocked!
Ferguson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alucard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ferguson controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Alucard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alucard is bucking up trying to escape but Ferguson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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!
Ferguson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alucard seems to have got his legs back now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ferguson content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milo Alucard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson lands a slapping body shot.
Ferguson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alucard sprawls well initially but Ferguson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ferguson controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alucard is trying to control but can't.
Ferguson lands with a punch from half guard.
Ferguson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ferguson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Ferguson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ferguson lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ferguson lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Ferguson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ferguson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ferguson stands up from half guard.
Ferguson Rushes Alucard and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Alucard is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Ferguson Piles on the pressure and Alucard crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Turd Ferguson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daverge Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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25
160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daverge Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Aoki didn't expect that.
Aoki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aoki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Aoki had control of the position.
Aoki is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jackson has his hands clasped together but Aoki extends an breaks Jackson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Aoki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinya Aoki!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris The Great (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shunsuke Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shunsuke Nakamura is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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21
174 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris The Great!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shunsuke Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Great at a distance.
Nakamura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Great momentarily.
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but The Great bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nakamura lands a jab to the nose.
Nakamura lands a nice hook to The Great's body. The Great takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakamura.
The Great showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakamura.
The Great misses with a takedown attempt
and Nakamura moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura lands with a left to the head.
Nakamura leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nakamura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Great backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Nakamura.
Nakamura breaks from the clinch.
Nakamura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Great.
The Great blocks a leg kick.
Nakamura tries to clinch up.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but The Great avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The Great with a poor takedown
and Nakamura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but The Great moved away.
Some wild striking there from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakamura misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura misses with the combination.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch but The Great swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Great's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nakamura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Great scrambles back to his feet.
Nakamura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Great moves away from the strike by Nakamura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nakamura tries to clinch but The Great moves out of range.
The Great with a poor takedown
and Nakamura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris The Great. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Nakamura.
Nakamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Great moves away from the strike by Nakamura.
Nakamura tests The Great's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Great, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsuke Nakamura dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Great gets tackled into the cage by Nakamura. Nakamura maintains the clinch.
Nakamura lands a shot to the body.
Nakamura lands an elbow that stopped The Great in his tracks for a moment.
Nakamura lands with a light punch inside.
Nakamura lands a left hand.
A short left from Nakamura.
Nakamura gets underhooks to prevent The Great's takedown attempt.
Nakamura lands with a short shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nakamura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nakamura holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nakamura working The Great over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Great avoids a wild elbow strike from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a nice uppercut.
Nakamura lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nakamura lands a nice uppercut.
Nakamura lands an uppercut.
Nakamura lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nakamura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nakamura just leaning against The Great, taking a breather.
Nakamura digs a right hand underneath The Great's ribcage. The Great let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Great has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nakamura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Great letting Nakamura take a breather here.
Nakamura lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nakamura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura has The Great pressed against the cage.
The Great changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nakamura fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris The Great. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Great steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Nakamura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Great shoots and misses
enabling Nakamura to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nakamura, as that shot connected.
Nakamura goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Chris The Great is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakamura misses with a few strikes there.
The Great takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura digs a right hand into The Great's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Great's gas tank.
Nakamura throws an elbow but it misses.
The Great avoids a wild elbow strike from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands with a right to the head.
Nakamura breaks from the clinch.
Nakamura scores with a nice right hand.
Nakamura misses with a hook. The Great ducked under it nicely.
Shunsuke Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Nakamura does no damage.
Nakamura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsuke Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nakamura with a jab.
The Great shoots and misses
and Nakamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Great moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Great with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nakamura to score with a decent uppercut.
Nakamura throws a jab but it's blocked by The Great.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Great.
The Great gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nakamura counters with a series of strikes. The Great will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Great paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Great slips a straight right by Nakamura.
The Great uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
The Great moves out of range as Nakamura strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nakamura lands a nice hook to The Great's body. The Great takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Great shoots and misses
and Nakamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris The Great. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of The Great 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nakamura scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nakamura pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Great back to the cage. Nakamura follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nakamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shunsuke Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura loads up on a big right hand but The Great slips the punch.
Nakamura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Great looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Great has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The Great defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
The Great shoots and misses
and Nakamura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Great checks a leg kick.
Nakamura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Great slips a jab from Nakamura.
The Great fails with the takedown
and Nakamura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nakamura.
Shunsuke Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakamura prevents the takedown attempt.
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!
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakamura tests The Great's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chris The Great has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura is looking to slow The Great down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shunsuke Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakamura has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 24:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 24:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shunsuke Nakamura!
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