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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tetsu Bodashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Orgiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Orgiba's choice of entrance music: Karate Kid. Michael Orgiba will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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160 lbs
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180 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tetsu Bodashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Orgiba!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Bodashi is predictable there
and Orgiba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orgiba drives through and clinches with Bodashi against the cage.
Orgiba managing to block the knees to the body from Bodashi.
Bodashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bodashi scores with a knee to the head.
Orgiba pulls guard successfully.
Orgiba keeping moving, preventing Bodashi from controlling successfully.
Orgiba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orgiba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bodashi.
Orgiba wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bodashi wants to control from the top but Orgiba keeps moving.
Bodashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bodashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orgiba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bodashi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bodashi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orgiba keeping moving, preventing Bodashi from controlling successfully.
Bodashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tetsu Bodashi.
Bodashi clinches with his opponent.
Bodashi has Orgiba pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bodashi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Orgiba tumbling to the mat - Bodashi dives into Orgiba's guard.
Orgiba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bodashi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Orgiba wants to sweep but no luck.
Bodashi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bodashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bodashi throwing strikes from guard but Orgiba blocks nicely.
Bodashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bodashi with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodashi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Orgiba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Orgiba wants to stand up but Bodashi is controlling the position.
Bodashi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Orgiba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orgiba has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bodashi is proving hard to escape from.
Orgiba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bodashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodashi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bodashi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orgiba's guard.
Bodashi postures up and lands a big shot to Orgiba's brow.
Orgiba trying to control the position.
Orgiba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bodashi is one step ahead there.
Bodashi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bodashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Orgiba has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orgiba keeping moving, preventing Bodashi from controlling successfully.
Bodashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Orgiba has wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Orgiba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bodashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bodashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Orgiba has wrist control.
Bodashi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bodashi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bodashi trying to control but Orgiba is working from the bottom.
Bodashi controls from within his opponent's guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Tetsu Bodashi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Orgiba tries to land a body kick
and Bodashi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bodashi.
Bodashi lands a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsu Bodashi 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.
Orgiba tries for a takedown but Bodashi circles away easily
and Bodashi counters by clinching up.
Orgiba fails to pull guard.
Bodashi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orgiba is defending well for now.
Orgiba tries to break free but Bodashi pushes him back against the cage.
Orgiba landing knees to the body.
Bodashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orgiba.
Bodashi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Orgiba regains guard immediately.
Bodashi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Michael Orgiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bodashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orgiba has managed to clinch.
Bodashi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bodashi has hold of one of Orgiba's legs. Orgiba is fighting the takedown attempt but Bodashi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bodashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orgiba wants to sweep here but Bodashi controlling him for the moment.
Bodashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orgiba is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodashi won't allow Orgiba to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orgiba is on top in guard.
Orgiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Bodashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orgiba trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bodashi's guard.
Bodashi has his foot on Orgiba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orgiba works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Orgiba tries to free his leg and advance position but Bodashi is retaining full guard.
Bodashi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Orgiba off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Orgiba moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bodashi.
Bodashi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orgiba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bodashi slowing the pace effectively.
Bodashi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bodashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orgiba smiles and moves away.
Orgiba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orgiba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bodashi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tetsu Bodashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Orgiba.
Orgiba misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bodashi.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bodashi as Orgiba tries to tie him up.
Orgiba tries to pull guard but Bodashi holds him up against the cage and eventually Orgiba drops back down to his feet.
Bodashi has Orgiba pressed against the cage, preventing Orgiba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bodashi tries to land knees in the clinch but Orgiba avoids the damage to the body.
Bodashi managing to block the knees to the body from Orgiba.
Bodashi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bodashi manages to end up in side control.
Orgiba can't do much from the bottom here.
Bodashi controlling from side mount.
Orgiba is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bodashi is controlling him well.
Bodashi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tetsu Bodashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bodashi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bodashi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bodashi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bodashi trying to control the action but Orgiba is working from the bottom.
Orgiba is pushing Bodashi's head away, looking to escape. Bodashi manages to hold on to the position though.
Orgiba is trying to escape the position but Bodashi is controlling the position.
Orgiba sneaks back into half guard.
Bodashi thows a huge punch but Orgiba dodges it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bodashi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bodashi throws some wild stikes that Orgiba manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsu Bodashi 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!
Orgiba fails with the takedown
and Bodashi counters with a thumping low kick.
Bodashi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Orgiba tries to bench press Bodashi off him but Bodashi keeps the position.
Bodashi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Orgiba manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Orgiba is just content to waste time from the top position. Bodashi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bodashi pulls Orgiba in close to his closed guard and prevents Orgiba from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bodashi keeping moving, preventing Orgiba from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bodashi holds on and takes a little breather.
Orgiba thows a big elbow that misses.
Orgiba won't allow Bodashi to sweep him here.
Bodashi pulls Orgiba in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tetsu Bodashi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Orgiba shoots and misses
and Bodashi counters with a shoot takedown. Orgiba fights it but they end up in guard.
Bodashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orgiba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bodashi defends it easily.
Bodashi stays in close to Orgiba's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bodashi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bodashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Orgiba has wrist control.
Bodashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bodashi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Orgiba trying to control the position.
Bodashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bodashi trying to control but Orgiba is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tetsu Bodashi just wasn't active enough.
Orgiba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bodashi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Orgiba managing to block the knees to the body from Bodashi.
Bodashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orgiba's efforts to push away.
Bodashi lands a damaging elbow.
Orgiba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orgiba takes a knee to the side of the body.
Orgiba avoids the elbow strike from Bodashi, against the cage.
Orgiba is trying to break the clinch but Bodashi has him pressed against the cage.
Bodashi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orgiba avoiding damage as Bodashi throws knees to the body.
Orgiba avoids a wild elbow strike from Bodashi.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bodashi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Orgiba's defenses.
Bodashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A left hand lands to the body for Bodashi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodashi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bodashi misses with the head strike.
Orgiba stalling in the clinch but Bodashi improves position.
Orgiba tries to pull guard but Bodashi holds him up against the cage and eventually Orgiba drops back down to his feet.
Tetsu Bodashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Orgiba.
Orgiba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bodashi avoids it.
Orgiba wants to break free but Bodashi has control.
Orgiba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Michael Orgiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orgiba tries to pull guard but Bodashi won't allow it.
Bodashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Bodashi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bodashi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Orgiba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bodashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orgiba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bodashi looking to pass the guard.
Tetsu Bodashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orgiba trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsu Bodashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bodashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsu Bodashi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamakura Bakufu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Shanghui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Shanghui has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kamakura Bakufu's chin.
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278 lbs
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265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kamakura Bakufu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jan Shanghui!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakufu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shanghui will feel that in the morning.
Shanghui checks a leg kick.
Bakufu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shanghui avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shanghui tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bakufu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bakufu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shanghui should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shanghui has closed the distance and engaged Bakufu in a clinch.
Shanghui tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakufu's elbow.
Shanghui doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Shanghui.
Shanghui pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shanghui managing to block the knees to the body from Bakufu.
Shanghui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shanghui misses with a punch on the inside.
Shanghui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bakufu with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jan Shanghui has been cut.
Bakufu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bakufu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shanghui doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bakufu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shanghui scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shanghui working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakufu.
Bakufu misses with a knee strike.
Shanghui working aggressively here.
Bakufu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shanghui has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bakufu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bakufu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Shanghui fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakufu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shanghui looks gassed!
Bakufu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shanghui is defending well for now.
Shanghui takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bakufu tries a knee to the head but Shanghui blocks it.
Shanghui misses with some punches.
Bakufu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shanghui avoids the elbow strike from Bakufu, against the cage.
Bakufu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bakufu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shanghui throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakufu.
Bakufu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shanghui misses with some punches.
Shanghui pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bakufu blocking some punches.
Bakufu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shanghui lands a left hand.
Shanghui lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shanghui doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Shanghui.
Bakufu trying to land knees to the body.
Bakufu misses with an elbow strike.
Shanghui tries to work over Bakufu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shanghui blocks the elbow strike.
Shanghui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakufu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Shanghui fails to land.
Bakufu misses with an elbow over the top.
Shanghui has a couple of punches blocked by Bakufu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakufu.
Shanghui throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakufu.
Shanghui doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shanghui lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bakufu backwards.
Shanghui misses with some punches.
Bakufu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shanghui cracks Bakufu with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shanghui.
Shanghui lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shanghui gets through Bakufu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Shanghui - that landed with a thud.
Shanghui throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shanghui lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bakufu backwards.
Shanghui lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bakufu backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shanghui.
Shanghui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shanghui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bakufu misses with a knee to the head.
Bakufu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shanghui struggles to land a body shot inside as Bakufu controls his hands.
Shanghui swings wildly with an uppercut but Bakufu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Shanghui.
Shanghui doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakufu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shanghui lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shanghui throws a head punch that misses.
Shanghui lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Shanghui fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Shanghui fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shanghui.
A head punch on the inside from Shanghui fails to land.
Shanghui lands with a right to the head.
Shanghui lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Shanghui as the two fighters clinch.
Shanghui is leaning against Bakufu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shanghui lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bakufu or not.
Bakufu blocking some punches.
Bakufu takes a shot to the head.
Shanghui misses with a punch on the inside.
Shanghui misses with a punch to the body.
Shanghui lands a shot to the body.
Shanghui misses with some punches.
Shanghui misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Shanghui.
Shanghui scores with a shoulder strike.
Shanghui doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shanghui lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shanghui - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shanghui lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Shanghui.
Shanghui pushes Bakufu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shanghui blocks an elbow strike from Bakufu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakufu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shanghui misses with the head strike.
Shanghui working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shanghui lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Shanghui.
Shanghui throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakufus head.
Shanghui is working Bakufu over against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shanghui fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Shanghui.
Nice body punch from Shanghui - that landed with a thud.
Shanghui misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bakufu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shanghui.
Shanghui misses with a punch on the inside.
Bakufu blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Shanghui.
Shanghui just leaning against Bakufu, taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Shanghui scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shanghui dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shanghui goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shanghui throws a head punch that misses.
Shanghui lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shanghui misses with some punches.
Shanghui lands a shoulder strike.
Bakufu blocks an uppercut.
Shanghui gets through Bakufu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shanghui stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Shanghui dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Shanghui's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shanghui takes the fight into the clinch.
Shanghui is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bakufu trying to land knees to the body.
Shanghui misses with the head strike.
Bakufu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shanghui lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shanghui content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shanghui misses with some punches.
Shanghui lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bakufu backwards.
Bakufu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bakufu misses with a knee to the head.
Bakufu blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shanghui.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shanghui.
Bakufu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shanghui taking a breather.
Shanghui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bakufu blocks an uppercut.
Shanghui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shanghui misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shanghui throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakufu.
Shanghui lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bakufu takes a shot to the head.
Shanghui misses with a punch on the inside.
Shanghui throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakufu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shanghui.
Bakufu prevents a body shot from Shanghui.
Shanghui working aggressively here.
Shanghui doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shanghui lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shanghui.
Bakufu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shanghui slows down the pace here.
Shanghui lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Shanghui.
Bakufu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shanghui scores with a shot to the side of Bakufu's head.
Shanghui throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakufu.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shanghui takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shanghui has a couple of punches blocked by Bakufu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shanghui.
Bakufu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shanghui swings wildly with an uppercut but Bakufu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Shanghui on the inside.
Shanghui lands with a left to the head.
Shanghui lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shanghui misses with some punches.
Bakufu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakufu blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shanghui misses with a punch on the inside.
Jan Shanghui seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shanghui is working Bakufu over against the cage.
Shanghui misses with some punches.
Shanghui is stalling here.
Shanghui lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shanghui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shanghui works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bakufu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shanghui is defending well for now.
Shanghui lands a right hand.
Shanghui lands a right hand.
Shanghui lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shanghui working aggressively here.
Shanghui scores with a hook to the body.
Shanghui stalls.
Shanghui throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakufu.
Bakufu being controlled against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shanghui.
Shanghui lands a hook that snaps the head of Bakufu backwards.
A short uppercut from Shanghui.
Good body shot from Shanghui.
Shanghui misses with a punch to the body.
Bakufu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shanghui lands a hook that snaps the head of Bakufu backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakufu takes a shot to the head.
Shanghui's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shanghui lands a hook that snaps the head of Bakufu backwards.
Shanghui misses with a punch on the inside.
Shanghui lands a nice uppercut.
Shanghui lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shanghui doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shanghui gets through Bakufu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Shanghui.
Shanghui lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bakufu.
Shanghui swings wildly with an uppercut but Bakufu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shanghui digs a right hand underneath Bakufu's ribcage. Bakufu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shanghui fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shanghui can't find room to land a body shot as Bakufu controls the action.
Shanghui working aggressively here.
Bakufu blocks an uppercut.
Bakufu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shanghui misses with the head strike.
Bakufu blocks an uppercut.
Shanghui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bakufu blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shanghui.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shanghui creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bakufu prevents a body shot from Shanghui.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shanghui throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakufu.
Shanghui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bakufu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Shanghui.
Bakufu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bakufu prevents a body shot from Shanghui.
Shanghui softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shanghui throws a head punch that misses.
Bakufu blocks an uppercut.
Shanghui lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bakufu backwards.
Shanghui throws a head punch that misses.
Shanghui misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakufu.
Shanghui lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls for Shanghui to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Shanghui.
Bakufu trying to land knees to the body.
Bakufu letting Shanghui take a breather here.
Shanghui scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shanghui fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shanghui lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bakufu or not.
Shanghui leaning against his opponent.
Shanghui doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shanghui misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bakufu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shanghui lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Shanghui showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jan Shanghui's cut.
That's time! Bakufu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shanghui wants to clinch up but Bakufu keeps it at a distance.
Shanghui avoids the head kick by Bakufu.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shanghui throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakufus head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bakufu throws an elbow but misses.
Shanghui throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakufu.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shanghui.
Shanghui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bakufu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bakufu blocks an uppercut.
Shanghui is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakufu.
Shanghui lands with a light punch inside.
Shanghui has a couple of punches blocked by Bakufu.
Bakufu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shanghui avoids it.
Bakufu missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shanghui lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bakufu backwards.
Bakufu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shanghui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shanghui lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shanghui.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shanghui working aggressively here.
Bakufu blocking some punches.
Bakufu blocking some punches.
Shanghui working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shanghui throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakufu.
Shanghui lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bakufu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shanghui misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shanghui.
Shanghui misses with some punches.
Shanghui lands a hook that snaps the head of Bakufu backwards.
Shanghui working aggressively here.
Bakufu blocks an uppercut.
Bakufu misses with a knee strike.
Shanghui has a couple of punches blocked by Bakufu.
Shanghui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shanghui scores with a hook to the body.
Shanghui misses with the head strike.
Shanghui working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shanghui.
Shanghui working aggressively here.
Shanghui controlling the action here for a moment.
Shanghui lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shanghui lands a body shot.
Come on Shanghui - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bakufu blocks an uppercut.
Shanghui digs a right hand into Bakufu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bakufu's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Shanghui.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Shanghui.
Shanghui lands a nice uppercut.
Shanghui has Bakufu pushed against the cage.
Bakufu blocks an uppercut.
Shanghui digs a right hand into Bakufu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bakufu's gas tank.
Shanghui throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakufu.
Shanghui working aggressively here.
Bakufu blocks a body shot from Shanghui.
Shanghui scores with a shoulder strike.
Shanghui has a couple of punches blocked by Bakufu.
Shanghui lands with a left to the head.
Bakufu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bakufu pushes off an throws an elbow but Shanghui leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bakufu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shanghui has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shanghui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shanghui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shanghui misses with the head strike.
Shanghui pushes Bakufu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bakufu tries to land knees in the clinch but Shanghui avoids the damage to the body.
Bakufu misses with a knee strike.
Shanghui lands a shoulder strike.
Bakufu blocking some punches.
Bakufu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shanghui lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bakufu backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shanghui creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Shanghui.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shanghui holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shanghui working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shanghui misses with a punch on the inside.
Shanghui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bakufu misses with an elbow strike.
Shanghui misses with a punch to the body.
Shanghui lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bakufu backwards.
Shanghui pushes Bakufu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shanghui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Shanghui.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shanghui - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shanghui misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Shanghui.
A short right from Shanghui on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Shanghui.
Shanghui working aggressively here.
Bakufu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shanghui throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakufu.
Shanghui misses with the head strike.
Shanghui gets through Bakufu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shanghui blocks an elbow strike.
Shanghui pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shanghui lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jan Shanghui is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Shanghui.
Bakufu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shanghui lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bakufu blocks an uppercut.
Bakufu looking to throw knees to the head but Shanghui is blocking nicely.
Shanghui doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shanghui's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shanghui softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kamakura Bakufu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shanghui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shanghui.
Shanghui has a couple of punches blocked by Bakufu.
Bakufu tries a knee to the head but Shanghui blocks it.
Bakufu throws an elbow but it misses.
Shanghui lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bakufu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shanghui is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shanghui.
Shanghui misses with a body punch.
Shanghui goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shanghui makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Shanghui comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shanghui winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Shanghui!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathanial Hornblower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colonel Shikishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colonel Shikishima has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nathanial Hornblower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Colonel Shikishima!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shikishima, right into the meat.
Shikishima rushes Hornblower and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hornblower takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Nathanial Hornblower has been cut.
Shikishima throws an elbow but it misses.
Shikishima throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shikishima lands a nice elbow.
Shikishima lands a damaging elbow.
Hornblower fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hornblower blocks an elbow strike from Shikishima.
Shikishima breaks from the clinch.
Hornblower bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shikishima wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Hornblower has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Shikishima's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Shikishima is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Hornblower!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nathanial Hornblower!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cay Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter has chosen Stronger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Frank Dux has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cay Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A combination from Dux does no damage.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dux.
Hunter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hunter scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee warns Dux that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hunter punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dux is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hunter in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hunter looking to finish Dux with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dux!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter landing strikes from the mount.
Hunter looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter with a couple of short strikes.
Dux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunter raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux tries to hold on but Hunter pushes him away.
Hunter is working for a guillotine from mount but Dux frees his head quite easily.
Dux wants to control but Hunter is having none of it.
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dux sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hunter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dux is pressing down on Hunter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunter defends it easily.
Dux is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Dux is keeping the position.
Hunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hunter drops back looking for a leg! Dux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dux manages to kick Hunter off! Hunter jumps back into Dux's guard.
Hunter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Hunter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hunter is pushing down on Dux's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dux is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dux wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunter is trying to work for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Hunter is keen to just control but Dux is a slippery customer.
Dux is looking to improve his position.
Hunter is working for a kimura but Dux is defending it quite comfortably.
Hunter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dux wants to get back to his feet.
Dux actively working from the bottom here.
Hunter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dux trying to hold on to Hunter's head to control him but Hunter postures up.
Dux is staying active underneath Hunter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dux is just riding it out for now. Hunter eventually gives up the hold.
Dux is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cay Hunter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hunter wants to pass to mount but Dux is defending the position.
Dux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there.
Hunter scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Dux has his foot on Hunter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunter works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hunter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hunter advances to half guard.
Nice strikes from Hunter there.
Dux has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hunter. Oh but Dux has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hunter goes limp - he's gone! Dux jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Dux!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Komusubi Ozeki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Okocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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281 lbs
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250 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Komusubi Ozeki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Francis Okocha!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okocha wants to clinch but Ozeki slips to the side
and Ozeki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okocha scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ozeki throws a hook to the side of Okocha's head but Okocha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okocha lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ozeki backs up against the cage.
Okocha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Okocha moves to clinch but Ozeki breaks away
and Ozeki counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Okocha's guard now.
Okocha is trying to control the position but Ozeki postures up.
Ozeki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Okocha's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozeki working some strikes from top position.
Ozeki throwing strikes but missing.
Okocha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Okocha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ozeki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozeki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ozeki is looking to work some ground and pound but Okocha has wrist control.
Okocha is trying to keep Ozeki in close.
Ozeki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozeki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Okocha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ozeki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Okocha keeping full guard, as Ozeki tries to pass.
Ozeki throws and elbow that misses. Okocha uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ozeki's guard. Nice move by Okocha!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okocha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Okocha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ozeki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okocha has managed to get both his arms back between Ozeki's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ozeki looking for a guillotine here but Okocha defends easily.
Okocha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ozeki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ozeki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okocha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okocha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ozeki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okocha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozeki is pulling down on Okocha's head to control his posture.
Ozeki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okocha defends it easily.
Okocha works over Ozeki with some ground and pound from guard.
Ozeki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okocha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ozeki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Okocha is fighting to break Ozeki's control of his arms but Ozeki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Okocha thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozeki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Okocha!
Okocha looks gassed!
Ozeki landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Ozeki.
Ozeki lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozeki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Okocha's face.
Ozeki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ozeki landing strikes from the mount and Okocha is in trouble!
Okocha tries to lock up and control but Ozeki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Komusubi Ozeki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ozeki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okocha moves away.
Ozeki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Okocha did well to prevent Ozeki getting side control.
Ozeki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Komusubi Ozeki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Okocha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ozeki.
Ozeki is nestled in close to Okocha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ozeki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ozeki is working for a kimura but Okocha is defending it quite comfortably.
Ozeki winds up and cracks Okocha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Okocha is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozeki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Okocha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Ozeki connects with a nice short shot to Okocha's temple.
Okocha trying to control but Ozeki postures up.
Okocha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ozeki working over Okocha with some ground and pound. Okocha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ozeki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ozeki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozeki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Okocha is rocked!
Ozeki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ozeki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ozeki working Okocha over with strikes.
Ozeki lands with a punch from half guard.
Okocha is still in real trouble! Can Ozeki finish him?
Ozeki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Ozeki there.
Okocha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ozeki.
Okocha seems to have recovered his senses.
Ozeki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozeki is nestled in close to Okocha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ozeki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Okocha is not content to let Ozeki control the position.
Okocha is looking for a sweep. Ozeki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okocha has hold of Ozeki's hands but Ozeki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ozeki 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.
Ozeki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Okocha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ozeki passes to full mount!
Ozeki breaks from Okocha's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozeki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Okocha looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozeki with good strikes from the mount here!
Ozeki lands a big shot to the head and Okocha winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Komusubi Ozeki!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Quirke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lisnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lisnar has chosen Bring It On as his entrance music. Marcus Quirke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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281 lbs
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265 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Marcus Quirke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brock Lisnar!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quirke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quirke catches Lisnar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Quirke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quirke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Quirke throws a jab but it's blocked by Lisnar.
Lisnar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quirke throws out the jab.
Quirke throws an off balance right hand
and Lisnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quirke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lisnar's head.
Quirke throws an overhand right that drops Lisnar like a sack of potatoes! Quirke dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Quirke!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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179 lbs
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177 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Dude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Liam Brady!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Justin Dude has been cut.
Dude closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brady did well to prevent Dude getting side control.
Brady has one foot on Dude's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Brady falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brady pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brady misses with a hook
and Brady takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dude throws a poor cross that misses
and Brady counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dude's knee momentarily.
Dude avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dude fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brady manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady moves to clinch but Dude breaks away
and Dude counters with a nice body shot.
Brady misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Dude to counter with a crisp jab.
Brady swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dude counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brady wants to stand up but Dude is controlling him.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Dude from controlling successfully.
Brady wants to stand up but Dude is controlling him.
Dude trying to control the position from guard on top but Brady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dude knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brady on the ground.
Brady wants to stand up but Dude is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude passes Brady's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dude throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dude sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brady defending well though.
Brady kicks Dude off and gets back to his feet.
Dude misses with a lunging right hand
and Brady counters with a head kick that drops Dude to the mat! Dude scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Dude is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dude shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brady defends it nicely.
Brady has his takedown stuffed
and Dude counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dude.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brady is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dude tries to free his leg and advance position but Brady is retaining full guard.
Dude is working hard here to advance position.
Dude throwing strikes but missing.
Brady scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dude darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dude connects with a nice short shot to Brady's temple.
Brady kicks Dude off and gets back to his feet.
Dude rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brady counters with a nice body kick.
Brady misses with the combination.
Brady misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brady misses with a double jab
and Dude connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liam Brady will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin Dude's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dude moves out of range of the strikes.
Dude looks to score with a jab to the body but Brady is just out of range.
Brady swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dude counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dude tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brady is trying to break the clinch but Dude is controlling him.
Brady wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brady breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brady shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dude counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brady feints and then cracks Dude's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dude down.
Brady throws a poor cross that misses
and Dude counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brady won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude tries to move to mount but Brady blocks the move with his legs.
Dude prevents Brady from escaping the position.
Check out the look on Dude's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dude working the head and body with strikes.
Dude lands a nice forearm strike.
Brady is trying to get back to his feet.
Brady managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dude.
Brady wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dude looks up at the clock and then as Brady takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dude smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dude wants to control but Brady is keeping him busy.
Brady is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brady dodges the ground and pound from Dude.
Brady taking a bit of punishment here - Dude scoring with strikes.
Dude in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dude throws a strike aimed at the side of Brady's head but Brady avoids it well.
Brady is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dude has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dude throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dude in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dude prevents Brady from escaping the position.
Dude is putting a hurting on Brady here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dude wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brady keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Dude.
Dude works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dude misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Brady throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brady misses with a takedown
and Dude counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Brady!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dude looking to finish Brady with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brady!
Dude postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brady looks a forlorn figure.
Dude landing punches.
Brady wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dude dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dude won't let Brady get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dude raining down shots from the mount!
Dude sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Dude dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Dude's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brady misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dude scores with a nice strike.
Brady doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dude cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dude is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Dude.
Dude throws a sloppy head kick
and Brady counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude throws an off balance right hand
and Brady counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brady lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dude circles away quickly and effectively.
Brady looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brady shoots and misses
and Dude cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brady throws a series of punches but Dude moves out of range.
Liam Brady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brady misses with a double jab
and Dude counters with a stiff right hand.
Brady uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dude.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady misses with a takedown
and Dude connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Justin Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Brady.
Dude bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brady has his takedown stuffed
so Dude counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dude stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brady is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dude is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dude throws a big right hand that misses.
Dude throwing strikes from guard but Brady blocks nicely.
Dude looking to sit in guard and control but Brady gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dude looking to control.
Dude keeping moving, preventing Brady from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dude working for a triangle but Brady defends it easily.
Brady trying to control but Dude is working from the bottom.
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.
Dude looking for a sweep. Not yet Dude, not yet.
Brady thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brady trying to control the position from guard on top but Dude is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Liam Brady.
Brady with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dude counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brady misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Liam Brady.
I think Brady has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Brady!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Aronoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aronoff has chosen Here Comes the Pain by Slayer as his entrance music. Mark Aronoff has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jimmy Karlsson's chin.
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223 lbs
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29
245 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Karlsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Aronoff!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Aronoff. Aronoff gets slowly back to his feet.
Aronoff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aronoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Jimmy Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Aronoff.
Aronoff closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Karlsson did well to prevent Aronoff getting side control.
Karlsson is looking to control Aronoff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karlsson avoid being mounted?
Aronoff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karlsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aronoff.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Karlsson tries to roll over but Aronoff keeps him under control.
Karlsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aronoff preventing the sweep.
Aronoff postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aronoff manages to get himself to full guard.
Aronoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karlsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karlsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karlsson trying to control but Aronoff is working from the bottom.
Karlsson looking to pass the guard.
Karlsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aronoff keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karlsson thows a big elbow that misses.
Aronoff is looking for a triangle but Karlsson pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karlsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Aronoff has wrist control.
Karlsson is working Aronoff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Karlsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Aronoff keeps moving.
Karlsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Karlsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aronoff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Karlsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aronoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karlsson drops back looking for a leg! Aronoff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aronoff manages to kick Karlsson off! Karlsson jumps back into Aronoff's guard.
Karlsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Aronoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aronoff dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is looking for a triangle but Aronoff pushes his legs off easily.
Karlsson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Karlsson 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.
Karlsson landing strikes from the mount and Aronoff is in trouble!
Karlsson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Karlsson landing shots from mount.
BOOM! Karlsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aronoff is trying to escape the mount.
Karlsson content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Karlsson dominated that round.
That's time! Karlsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aronoff throws a body punch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Jimmy Karlsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karlsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Aronoff!
Karlsson working Aronoff over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Karlsson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Karlsson trying to control but Aronoff is having none of it.
Karlsson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Karlsson prevents Aronoff from getting the reversal.
Karlsson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Karlsson scoring with strikes but Aronoff is staying in there.
Karlsson is landing with some decent strikes but Aronoff is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Karlsson.
Karlsson with shots to the head and body - Aronoff looks very uncomfortable down there.
Karlsson is landing with some decent strikes but Aronoff is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Karlsson with shots to the head and body - Aronoff looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson breaks from Aronoff's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Karlsson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Aronoff has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Karlsson landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aronoff tries to hold on but Karlsson postures up.
Karlsson lands a big elbow.
Aronoff is breathing heavily.
A nice elbow there by Karlsson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson trying to control but Aronoff is having none of it.
Aronoff is in a horrible position here. Karlsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Karlsson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aronoff is trying desperately to improve position.
Karlsson landing shots from mount.
Karlsson with the ground and pound from mount.
Karlsson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Aronoff takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The referee warns Aronoff that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Aronoff is bucking up trying to escape but Karlsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Karlsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Karlsson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Karlsson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Karlsson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aronoff is surviving well by controlling Karlsson's body position as best he can.
Aronoff is in a horrible position here. Karlsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jimmy Karlsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karlsson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aronoff hang on?
Karlsson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Aronoff can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Karlsson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Karlsson misses with an uppercut. Aronoff saw that one coming.
Karlsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aronoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Aronoff. No joy for Karlsson on that attempt.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Aronoff counters with a single leg into guard. Karlsson didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Karlsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aronoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aronoff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karlsson is working away from the top position though.
Aronoff looking for submissions off his back.
Aronoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karlsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Karlsson is trying to control. Aronoff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aronoff can do to turn this around?
Aronoff trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but Aronoff defending well.
Karlsson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Karlsson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! Karlsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Karlsson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Karlsson with good strikes from the mount here!
Karlsson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Aronoff has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Karlsson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aronoff tries to improve his position but instead Karlsson has taken his back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Karlsson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Will Karlsson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Karlsson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Aronoff tries to escape but Karlsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Karlsson scores with punches and elbows.
Karlsson scores with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aronoff is defending well though. Karlsson let's go of the attempt for now.
Karlsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karlsson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Aronoff.
Aronoff showing good submission defense here.
Karlsson scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Aronoff is looking for a way out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Karlsson clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aronoff.
Aronoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Karlsson is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Aronoff.
Mark Aronoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aronoff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karlsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aronoff thinking.
Karlsson with a poor takedown
and Aronoff counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karlsson is on top in guard.
Karlsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Karlsson with a nice head shot there.
Karlsson won't allow Aronoff to sweep him here.
Aronoff is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karlsson forces his way into half guard.
Karlsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Aronoff tries to roll over but Karlsson keeps him under control.
Karlsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aronoff looking for subs from the bottom but Karlsson mounts him!
A nice elbow there by Karlsson.
Aronoff is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Karlsson dominating with strikes here.
Karlsson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Karlsson looking for a guillotine from mount but Aronoff is having none of it.
Karlsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Karlsson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aronoff?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Aronoff manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Karlsson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aronoff to see if he's OK.
Karlsson scoring with punches and elbows.
Aronoff wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Karlsson has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Aronoff's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Aronoff is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Karlsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jimmy Karlsson!
Jimmy Karlsson retains his heavyweight title!
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