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ONI 53 - Lase vs Heisenberg PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Pearsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cross Lindland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pearsen comes to the cage accompanied by "One Eighty By Summer" - Taking Back Sunday. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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159 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mitchell Pearsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cross Lindland!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearsen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lindland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pearsen. Lindland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lindland takes one on the button.
Pearsen misses with a body shot
and Lindland counters with a nice uppercut.
Lindland dives in and grabs Pearsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pearsen pushes down on Lindland's head and hops out.
Pearsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lindland stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pearsen cracks a nice hook into Lindland's ribs.
Lindland fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pearsen sprawls well initially but Lindland persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pearsen pushes Lindland off and gets back to his feet.
Pearsen misses with a two punch combination.
Pearsen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lindland counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Lindland stands up and waves to Pearsen to follow him.
Lindland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pearsen.
Lindland closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pearsen did well to prevent Lindland getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindland stands up from half guard.
Pearsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pearsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pearsen is looking to wear down Lindland with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lindland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lindland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pearsen as he jumps to the side.
Lindland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lindland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pearsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell Pearsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Pearsen misses.
Pearsen swings for the body but Lindland moves out of range.
Pearsen throws a sloppy body shot
and Lindland counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pearsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lindland.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindland gets to his feet. Pearsen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pearsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindland falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pearsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Lindland looks gassed!
Pearsen thows a body shot but no joy.
Pearsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lindland counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pearsen's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindland tries to free his leg and advance position but Pearsen is retaining full guard.
Lindland won't allow Pearsen to get back to his feet.
Lindland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pearsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lindland prevents Pearsen from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearsen keeping moving, preventing Lindland from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen wants to stand and escape but Lindland is having none of it.
Lindland trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Cross Lindland hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pearsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lindland moves away.
A nice combination there by Pearsen.
Pearsen stuns Lindland with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lindland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pearsen cracks Lindland with a good jab.
Mitchell Pearsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindland avoids the body shot from Pearsen.
Pearsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pearsen misses with a right hand
and Lindland decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pearsen's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pearsen wants to stand and escape but Lindland is having none of it.
Lindland wants to get up but he can't break Pearsen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lindland stops Pearsen from standing up.
Lindland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pearsen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pearsen has escaped and now he's on top!
Lindland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pearsen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lindland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pearsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pearsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lindland has his foot on Pearsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pearsen works his way back into a safe position though.
Lindland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pearsen defends well.
Pearsen gets to his feet. Lindland looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lindland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lindland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lindland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pearsen tries to avoid it but Lindland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pearsen to the ground. Pearsen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mitchell Pearsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cross Lindland.
Pearsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindland was well out of range. Poor timing from Pearsen.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lindland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pearsen!
Pearsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pearsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lindlands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pearsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pearsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindland shoots in for a takedown but Pearsen shows good takedown defense.
Pearsen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pearsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lindland moves away.
Pearsen throws a combination. Lindland tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pearsen throws a good cross that connects.
Pearsen scores with a shot to the body.
Pearsen throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindland was well out of range. Poor timing from Pearsen.
Donk. Pearsen catches Lindland right on the button with a cross.
A cross from Pearsen lands.
Pearsen lands a body shot.
Pearsen lands a nice hook to Lindland's body. Lindland takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pearsen scores with a one two! Lindland had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lindland drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pearsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pearsen scores with a three punch combo!
Pearsen scores with a hook to the body. Lindland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pearsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindland is just out of range.
Lindland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pearsen cracks Lindland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lindland shoots in looking for a takedown. Pearsen tries to sprawl out of it but Lindland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pearsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lindland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pearsen lands with a good body shot.
Pearsen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pearsen scores with a hook to the body. Lindland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pearsen with a hook.
Pearsen misses with a body shot.
Pearsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pearsen scores with a hook to the body. Lindland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lindland moves forwards but Pearsen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Pearsen misses.
Lindland avoids the body shot from Pearsen.
Pearsen takes a swing at Lindland's ribcage but misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Pearsen as Lindland shoots in.
Lindland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lindland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pearsen thows a body shot but no joy.
Pearsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearsen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pearsen thows a body shot but no joy.
Pearsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lindland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pearsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lindland.
Pearsen tests Lindland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pearsen misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pearsen thows a body shot but no joy.
Lindland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pearsen as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mitchell Pearsen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pearsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pearsen lands with a hook. Lindland tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cross Lindland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pearsen catches Lindland with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mitchell Pearsen is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pearsen. Lindland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lindland fails with a takedown attempt.
Pearsen misses with a wild combination.
Pearsen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lindland is breathing heavily.
Lindland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pearsen.
Pearsen scores with a hook to the body. Lindland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pearsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindland is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindland moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pearsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lindland moves away.
Pearsen swings for the body but Lindland moves out of range.
Pearsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindland was well out of range. Poor timing from Pearsen.
Lindland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pearsen swivels and escapes.
Pearsen swings for the body but Lindland moves out of range.
Lindland closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pearsen kicks Lindland off and gets back to his feet.
Pearsen just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Pearsen misses
and Lindland counters with a single leg into guard. Pearsen didn't expect that.
Lindland won't allow Pearsen to get back to his feet.
Lindland passes Pearsen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lindland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pearsen is just riding it out for now. Lindland eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindland is pressing down on Pearsen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pearsen is holding on for now.
Pearsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Lindland.
Pearsen tries to kick Lindland off but Lindland keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindland looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pearsen is trying to stand back up but Lindland is controlling him
Lindland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pearsen tries to kick Lindland off but Lindland keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindland wants to take a breather but Pearsen is having none of it.
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.
Lindland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pearsen sees it coming and defends easily.
Pearsen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lindland on the ground.
Lindland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pearsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lindland.
Lindland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pearsen defends it well.
Cross Lindland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lindland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pearsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lindland.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lindland is looking for a kimura here.
Lindland is trying to work for a kimura but Pearsen is defending well.
Lindland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pearsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's six 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.
Lindland thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pearsen to regain full guard.
Pearsen keeping full guard, as Lindland tries to pass.
Lindland decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pearsen, up you get!
Pearsen lands a jab.
Lindland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lindland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lindland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pearsen as he jumps to the side.
Mitchell Pearsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cross Lindland.
Pearsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lindland doesn't seem bothered though.
Pearsen scores with a hook to the body. Lindland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pearsen takes a swing at Lindland's ribcage but misses.
Pearsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pearsen misses with a wild body shot.
Pearsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindland was well out of range. Poor timing from Pearsen.
Pearsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pearsen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lindland counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pearsen!
Pearsen is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Lindland has taken his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen holding both Lindland 's hands and preventing any damage.
Lindland working for the choke.
Lindland looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Pearsen is controlling Lindland 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Pearsen stands and steps away. Lindland gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Pearsen as he connects with a hook.
Lindland avoids the body shot from Pearsen.
Pearsen sizes up Lindland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lindland drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pearsen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lindland asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lindland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pearsen has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cross Lindland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pearsen feints a jab promting Lindland to slip. Pearsen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lindland slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pearsen catches Lindland with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lindland with a jab.
Pearsen slips a straight right by Lindland.
Pearsen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lindland in his tracks.
Pearsen takes a swing at Lindland's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearsen misses the shot to the body.
Pearsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Lindland.
Pearsen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lindland back to the cage. Pearsen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pearsen scores with a one two! Lindland had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lindland tries to land a front kick but Pearsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearsen misses with a body shot
and Lindland counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lindlandis looking to pass into half guard but Pearsen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pearsen is in guard.
Lindland working for a triangle but Pearsen defends it easily.
Pearsen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pearsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lindland.
Pearsen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab, jab by Pearsen - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindland shoots in looking for a takedown. Pearsen tries to sprawl out of it but Lindland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pearsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pearsen misses with a hook to the body
and Lindland counters with a nice body shot.
Pearsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Pearsen lands with a good body shot.
Pearsen lands a slapping body shot.
Pearsen throws a body punch but Lindland moves out of range.
Lindland misses with a lunging right hand
and Pearsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Lindland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pearsen thows a body shot but no joy.
Pearsen misses with a shot to the body
and Lindland counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindland stops Pearsen from getting back to his feet.
Lindland thows a huge punch but Pearsen dodges it nicely.
Pearsen kicks Lindland off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen misses with a body shot
and Lindland counters with a three punch combo that has Pearsen backing up. Pearsen nods at Lindland to acknowledge the strikes.
Lindland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pearsen is fending him off so far but Lindland persists. Nope, Pearsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Pearsen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lindland walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lindland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pearsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lindland somewhat.
Mitchell Pearsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cross Lindland.
Pearsen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lindland eats them both and turns towards Pearsen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pearsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A cross from Pearsen lands.
Pearsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lindland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lindland on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindland dives in and grabs Pearsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pearsen pushes down on Lindland's head and hops out.
Lindland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pearsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lindland somewhat.
Pearsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pearsen throws a body punch but Lindland moves out of range.
Lindland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pearsen scores with a jab to the head.
Pearsen takes a swing at Lindland's ribcage but misses.
Pearsen works Lindland's body with a nice hook.
Lindland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A left lands for Pearsen.
Lindland gets a takedown into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen is trying to stand up here but Lindland is controlling him well.
Pearsen is looking to get back to is feet but Lindland passes into side control.
Pearsen is trying to get back to his feet.
Lindland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lindland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lindland stands up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lindland shoots in for a takedown but Pearsen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pearsen jabs Lindland right on the nose. Lindland blinks but takes it well.
Pearsen lands an overhand right.
Lindland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pearsen lands with a good body shot.
Lindland shoots in and bounces Pearsen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lindland won't allow Pearsen to get back to his feet.
Lindland tries to stand but Pearsen is controlling from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen wants to stand but Lindland is controlling the position.
Lindland throws a strike but Pearsen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lindland has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pearsen has passed into side control.
Pearsen decides to stand back up.
Lindland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pearsen misses the shot to the body.
Pearsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Lindland misses with a wild body shot.
Pearsen throws a sloppy body shot
and Lindland counters with a single leg into guard. Pearsen didn't expect that.
Lindland drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pearsen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pearsen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pearsen!
Lindland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pearsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pearsen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lindland has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Pearsen catches Lindland right on the button with a cross.
Pearsen scores with a body shot.
Pearsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pearsen thows a body shot but no joy.
Lindland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pearsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lindland counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lindland.
Lindland has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pearsen is proving hard to escape from.
Pearsen pushes Lindland off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearsen lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cross Lindland.
I think Lindland 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Cross Lindland!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Cross Lindland!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Cross Lindland!
Cross Lindland wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigoriy Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oni Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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21
260 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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195 cm
25
287 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Grigoriy Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oni Black!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rasputin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rasputin throws a lazy head kick
and Black counters with a stiff right hand.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the body
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rasputin throws a sloppy head kick
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Black tries to clinch but Rasputin moves away
and Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rasputin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Black moves into the clinch.
Rasputin slowing the pace effectively.
Rasputin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Black gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Black to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Black stalling.
Rasputin is working for takedown but Black is calmly controlling the position for now.
Black blocks an elbow strike from Rasputin.
Rasputin tries a knee to the head but Black blocks it.
Rasputin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigoriy Rasputin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasputin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rasputin looking to stall.
Rasputin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rasputin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Black is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Black - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rasputin pushes off an throws an elbow but Black leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rasputin looking to slow down the pace here.
Rasputin missing with knees to the body.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin trying to stall but Black improves his position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rasputin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Black up against the cage.
Rasputin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Black stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The crowd are getting on Black's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oni Black.
A punch lands to the side of Black 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rasputin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Black avoids it really well and circles away.
Black avoids the body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rasputin showed some decent athleticism there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin wants to pass the guard but Black is defending well.
Rasputin is looking for a kimura here.
Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rasputin.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rasputin throwing shots but Black is blocking nicely.
Rasputin is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.
Rasputin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rasputin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rasputin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Black doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rasputin.
Rasputin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eight 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.
Rasputin trying to control from half guard but Black is working away.
Rasputin is working for a submission of some sort.
Rasputin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Black sees it coming and defends easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Rasputin there.
Black wants to control but Rasputin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Black works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rasputin throws and elbow that misses. Black uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rasputin's guard. Nice move by Black!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasputin looking for a sweep. Not yet Rasputin, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Grigoriy Rasputin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rasputin misses with a combination
and Black counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Black.
Black slows down the pace here.
Black being controlled against the cage.
Black has Rasputin pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Black pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Black avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rasputin is working for takedown but Black is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigoriy Rasputin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasputin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rasputin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Black up against the cage.
Rasputin looking to stall.
Rasputin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Black blocks it with crossed arms.
Rasputin misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rasputin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Grigoriy Rasputin.
Rasputin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Black counters by moving into the clinch.
Rasputin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Black.
Black will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rasputin up against the cage.
Black being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Black slowing the pace effectively.
Rasputin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Black is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rasputin missing with knees to the body.
Black is pushing Rasputin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Black is looking to control Rasputin's arms but Rasputin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Black has his back to the cage.
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.
Rasputin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Black pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Black.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oni Black.
A head kick misses from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a wild body shot.
Rasputin fails with the takedown
and Black moves into the clinch.
Rasputin taking a breather.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Black leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rasputin looking to stall.
Black taking a breather.
Black prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rasputin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Black blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee calls for Black to work.
Rasputin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rasputin tries for a takedown but Black manages to get underhooks.
Black managing to block the knees to the body from Rasputin.
Black holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rasputin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Black.
Rasputin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Black is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rasputin is trying to maintain a safe position but Black gets an underhook and turns Rasputin into the cage.
That's eight 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.
Rasputin slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Grigoriy Rasputin.
Rasputin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Black.
Rasputin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Black counters by moving into the clinch.
Black is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rasputin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Black's brow.
Black just leaning against Rasputin, taking a breather.
Rasputin tries to score a body lock takedown but Black shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rasputin is working for takedown but Black is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rasputin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Black takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rasputin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oni Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rasputin throws a sloppy head kick
and Black holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rasputin trying to control the position but instead, Black has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rasputin into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin stalling.
Rasputin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rasputin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Black gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Black is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigoriy Rasputin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasputin landing knees to the head.
It looks like Oni Black has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Black.
Rasputin trying to land knees to the body.
Black on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rasputin missing with knees to the body.
Rasputin is struggling to control the position.
Rasputin is trying to drag Black to the mat but Black just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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.
Black displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rasputin up against the cage.
Rasputin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Black fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Black darts in trying to clinch
and Rasputin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rasputin wants to pass to mount but Black is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Black is refusing to be controlled, as Rasputin sits in half guard.
Rasputin works his way into full mount!
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.
Rasputin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Black is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Black and Rasputin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rasputin has an Americana. Black didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rasputin is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rasputin hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Grigoriy Rasputin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Sneijder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Botwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sneijder comes to the cage accompanied by Pregador Luo - Bate Pesadăo. Kenny Botwin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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146 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wesley Sneijder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Botwin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Sneijder misses.
Sneijder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sneijder throws a right and a left that Botwin avoids nicely.
Botwin has managed to clinch.
Sneijder wants to get back to striking at distance but Botwin won't allow it.
Botwin jumps guard and drags Sneijder to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Botwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Botwin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sneijder has passed into side control.
Botwin wants to control but Sneijder postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Botwin tries to bench press Sneijder off him but Sneijder keeps the position.
Botwin wants to get back to his feet.
Botwin tries to buck Sneijder off but Sneijder is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botwin misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Botwin is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Botwin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Botwin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sneijder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sneijder decides to stand back up.
Sneijder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sneijder wants it to stay on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Botwin dodges the punch combination from Sneijder.
Botwin blocks a head kick by Sneijder.
Botwin has managed to clinch.
Botwin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sneijder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Botwin tries a knee to the head but Sneijder blocks it.
Sneijder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sneijder managing to block the knees to the body from Botwin.
Botwin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A knee to the head by Botwin.
Botwin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Botwin.
Sneijder is trying to force a seperation but Botwin has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Botwin fails to pull guard.
Wesley Sneijder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Botwin.
Botwin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sneijder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Botwin.
Botwin looks gassed!
Botwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sneijder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sneijder wants it to stay on the feet.
Botwin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sneijder.
Botwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sneijder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Botwin with that takedown attempt.
Botwin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Botwin tries to pull guard but Sneijder won't allow it.
Sneijder is trying to break free.
Botwin tries a knee to the head but Sneijder blocks it.
Botwin manages to break the clinch.
Botwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sneijder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sneijder throws a low kick but Botwin avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Botwin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Botwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sneijder shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Botwin eats them both and turns towards Sneijder to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Kenny Botwin has been cut.
Sneijder lands a lovely overhand right.
Botwin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Botwin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Botwin is still on wobbly legs! Can Sneijder finish him?
Botwin gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Botwin tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Sneijder is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Botwin buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Botwin!! Botwin is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Sneijder throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Sneijder!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio dos Nikkos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniele Fuschini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuschini has chosen We No Speak Americano as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabricio dos Nikkos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniele Fuschini!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dos Nikkos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fuschini counters with a straight right hand.
Fuschini throws a head kick that dos Nikkos semi-blocks.
Fuschini lunges at dos Nikkos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by dos Nikkos's hand.
dos Nikkos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
dos Nikkos with a poor takedown
and Fuschini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
dos Nikkos with a poor takedown
and Fuschini counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabricio dos Nikkos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
dos Nikkos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fuschini just stands there and leans against the cage.
dos Nikkos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fuschini walks away with a smile on his face. dos Nikkos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
dos Nikkos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fuschini's guard.
dos Nikkos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuschini has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes dos Nikkos off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
dos Nikkos misses with a takedown attempt
and Fuschini counters with a nice uppercut.
dos Nikkos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
dos Nikkos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
dos Nikkos is rocked!
dos Nikkos blocks a head kick by Fuschini.
dos Nikkos tries to move into range but Fuschini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh dos Nikkos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fuschini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by dos Nikkos.
dos Nikkos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fuschini steps in with a hook that catches dos Nikkos right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Fuschini follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! dos Nikkos looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniele Fuschini!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Squat Kojack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Weasley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kojack comes to the cage accompanied by The Grand Conjuration. Weasley has chosen TIME TO GO as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Squat Kojack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonny Weasley!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kojack gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Weasley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Weasley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kojack is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Weasley, into his guard.
Weasley looking to control.
Weasley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Weasley pulls Kojack in close to prevent any damage.
Weasley is looking to sweep but instead, Kojack has passed into half guard.
Weasley is trying to control but can't.
Kojack is pressing down on Weasley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Weasley is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weasley trying to control but Kojack postures up.
Kojack lands with a punch from half guard.
Kojack prevents Weasley from improving his position.
Weasley wants to control but Kojack is keeping busy.
Weasley keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kojack is nestled in close to Weasley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Weasley is pressing down on Kojack's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kojack throwing strikes but missing.
Weasley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kojack is one step ahead there.
Kojack wants to control from the top but Weasley keeps moving.
Weasley is controlling Kojack's posture.
Kojack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Weasley is looking for a triangle but Kojack pushes his legs off easily.
Weasley is pulling down on Kojack's head. It's preventing any offense from Kojack, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weasley is trying to control the position but Kojack postures up.
Kojack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weasley 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.
Weasley has Kojack pulled in close to control his posture.
Kojack has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kojack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weasley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kojack is looking for a sweep.
Weasley working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kojack is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Weasley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Weasley is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kojack looks calm but he's in trouble here. Weasley gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kojack is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Weasley lets go of the hold and Kojack can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonny Weasley!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Edgar's choice of entrance music: Rick Ross- The Boss. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anderson Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Edgar misses
and Bell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Edgar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edgar thows a leg kick but Bell checks it
letting Bell counter with a right hand.
Bell scores with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bell.
Bell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bell scores with a nice head shot.
Edgar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bell counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar throws a head kick that misses
and Bell counters with a nice leg kick.
Edgar misses with a head kick.
Edgar tries to clinch
and Bell counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bell instigates a clinch.
Edgar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bell walks away with a smile on his face. Edgar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bell misses with an uppercut. Edgar saw that one coming.
Bell thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar shoots and misses
and Edgar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bell leaves Edgar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joe Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Edgar.
Bell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Edgar.
Bell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bell cracks a nice hook into Edgar's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar throws a lazy head kick
enabling Bell to counter with a crisp jab.
Bell scores with a leg kick.
Edgar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Edgar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Edgar takes a step back to recover.
Bell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bell duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edgar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edgar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bell with a jab.
Bell avoids the head kick by Edgar.
Bell tries to close the distance and clinch but Edgar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edgar wants to clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A head kick by Edgar misses
and Bell counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Edgar looks gassed!
Edgar closes the distance but Bell moves to the side
and Bell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edgar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell lands the left hand.
Bell moves into range and clinches up with Edgar.
A short right from Bell on the inside.
Edgar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bell lands a damaging elbow.
Edgar is rocked!
It looks like Anderson Edgar has been cut.
Bell creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Edgar with a big uppercut! Edgar tries to clinch up but Bell pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Edgar to the mat! Edgar covers up and Bell unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe Bell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Emanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues comes to the cage accompanied by Reno. Emanuel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Wizard by Black Sabbath. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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25
180 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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22
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthew Emanuel!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emanuel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rodrigues checks it well.
Rodrigues moves forwards but Emanuel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Gabriel Rodrigues has been cut.
Emanuel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Emanuel shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Rodrigues is backing up but Emanuel catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Rodrigues covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Emanuel Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Emanuel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elliot Ness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huima Kostaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
245 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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28
265 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Elliot Ness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Huima Kostaja!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Kostaja with that takedown attempt.
Kostaja moves to clinch but Ness breaks away
and Kostaja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kostaja moves out of range of the strikes.
Kostaja blocks the body kick.
Kostaja shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ness manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ness being controlled here, momentarily.
Kostaja wants to control from the top but Ness keeps moving.
Kostaja landing some decent shots from guard.
Ness on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ness tries to get out of the position.
Kostaja wants to control from the top but Ness keeps moving.
Kostaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ness has his hands on Kostaja's head, controlling the position.
Kostaja slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ness wants to get back to his feet but Kostaja is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kostaja is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kostaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Ness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kostaja is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ness controls Kostaja momentarily but Kostaja frees himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ness ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ness checks a leg kick.
Kostaja has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ness.
Kostaja circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kostaja connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Elliot Ness has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostaja slips a jab from Ness.
Ness bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ness throws a body punch but Kostaja moves out of range.
No joy there for Ness, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ness - that will leave a mark!
Kostaja throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kostaja shoots in looking for a takedown but Ness manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kostaja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kostaja looks gassed!
Nice body kick from Ness.
Nice body kick there by Ness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ness scores with a leg kick.
Ness stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Huima Kostaja has been cut.
Good leg kick by Ness there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ness lands a nice shot to the body.
Ness throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ness!
Ness misses with a head kick.
Kostaja on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Ness. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Ness does it's job there.
Ness scores with a punch to the head.
Kostaja walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ness.
Ness lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Ness.
Ness fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kostaja.
A shot to the liver by Ness. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Ness.
Ness lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ness.
Ness scores with a jab.
A jab from Ness does it's job there.
Ness lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body kick from Ness.
Kostaja shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ness throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ness moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Elliot Ness is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ness throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ness bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kostaja's head backwards.
Ness lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kostaja's sensitive parts.
Ness is looking to land body kicks.
Good shot there by Ness.
Ness jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ness lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kostaja tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ness scores with a push kick.
Nice cross by Ness.
Ness scores with a nice head shot.
Kostaja ducks right into an uppercut from Ness.
Ness connects with a jab.
Kostaja takes one to the chin there.
Kostaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ness scores with a kick to the body.
Kostaja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ness. Ness obviously looking to wear him down.
Ness connects with a body shot.
Ness thows a body shot but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ness throws out a powerful jab.
Kostaja's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A good leg kick by Ness.
Ness connects with a body shot.
Ness lands with a nice body punch.
Elliot Ness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ness throws a shot to the body.
Ness tries to bum rush Kostaja with a series of wild strikes but Kostaja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ness looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ness scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ness lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ness scores with a head kick.
Ness fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ness cracks Kostaja with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ness fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ness pushes Kostaja up against the cage in a clinch.
Ness taking a breather.
Kostaja has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ness.
Kostaja managing to block the knees to the body from Ness.
Ness lands a body punch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ness creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ness lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ness with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ness lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kostaja.
Ness lands a body shot.
Ness stalling the fight.
Kostaja blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ness tries to land knees in the clinch but Kostaja avoids the damage to the body.
Kostaja throws a head punch that misses.
Kostaja on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ness gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ness throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kostaja manages to break the clinch.
Ness connects with a looping right hand.
Ness connects with a nice looking jab.
Ness swings for the body but Kostaja moves out of range.
Ness lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ness takes the fight into the clinch.
Ness tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kostaja avoids it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ness trying to land knees to the body.
Ness creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kostaja avoiding damage as Ness throws knees to the body.
Kostaja prevents Ness from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kostaja fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Kostaja fails to land.
Kostaja has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kostaja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kostaja is trying to force a seperation but Ness has the dominant position.
Ness lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good body shot from Ness.
Ness is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kostaja is defending well for now.
Ness lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kostaja tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ness just stands there and leans against the cage.
Elliot Ness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huima Kostaja.
Kostaja on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ness scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ness lands a hook that snaps the head of Kostaja backwards.
Ness lands a nice knee to the body.
Ness pushes off an throws an elbow but Kostaja leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ness tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kostaja avoids it.
Ness creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kostaja avoids a wild elbow strike from Ness.
Ness works on Kostaja's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Ness.
A right hook to the body lands for Ness.
Kostaja tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ness smiles and moves away.
Ness moves into the clinch successfully.
Kostaja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostaja is trying to stall.
A short right from Kostaja.
A short body shot lands from Ness as the two fighters clinch.
Ness trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Ness.
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!
Kostaja takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ness prevents Kostaja from breaking the clinch.
Ness lands with a right to the head.
Kostaja takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Ness.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ness tries to land knees in the clinch but Kostaja avoids the damage to the body.
Ness lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Ness.
Ness with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ness escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ness scoring well with a low kick there.
Ness scores with a push kick.
Kostaja connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ness momentarily.
Ness lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kostaja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ness throws out a powerful jab.
Ness connects with a single shot there.
Kostaja misses with a combination
and Ness connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ness lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ness!
Ness bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kostaja's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elliot Ness dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ness thuds a left hand into Kostaja's body.
A punch combination from Ness misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ness!
Kostaja throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ness throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostaja throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ness lands with an overhand left.
Ness throws a head kick but Kostaja moves out of range.
Ness lands a leg kick that knocks Kostaja off balance momentarily.
Ness throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ness lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kostaja shoots in for a takedown but Ness shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ness fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kostaja is breathing heavily.
Ness throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ness circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elliot Ness is winning the standup battle so far.
Ness lands a front kick.
Ness drives through and clinches with Kostaja against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ness lands with a right to the head.
Ness pushes Kostaja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ness.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ness.
Ness slowing the pace effectively.
A body shot lands from Ness.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ness.
Ness throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ness digs a right hand into Kostaja's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kostaja's gas tank.
Ness tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ness scores with a shot to the side of Kostaja's head.
Ness breaks the clinch.
Ness digs a good hook to Kostaja's body.
Ness thumps Kostaja with a low kick.
Ness dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kostaja on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Huima Kostaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ness connects with the punch.
Ness is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kostaja can do to turn this around?
Ness jabs Kostaja to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ness thumps Kostaja with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ness darts in and clinches Kostaja up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kostaja fails to land.
Kostaja swings wildly with an uppercut but Ness uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ness manages to break the clinch.
Ness lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ness.
Ness lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Ness.
That kick from Ness tenderised Kostaja's leg. Kostaja is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ness closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kostaja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ness is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kostaja is defending well for now.
Kostaja throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ness tries to land a knee to the head but Kostaja blocks with his arms.
Kostaja drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still in the clinch, Ness scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elliot Ness has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ness lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kostaja backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ness throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ness lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kostaja.
Still in the clinch, Ness scores with a nice short uppercut.
That has opened up Huima Kostaja's cut even more.
Ness has Kostaja pressed against the cage.
Ness throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kostaja blocks it with crossed arms.
Ness comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ness throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kostaja fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Elliot Ness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huima Kostaja.
Still in the clinch, Ness scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ness lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kostaja backwards.
Ness lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kostaja backwards.
A knee to the head by Ness.
A short uppercut from Ness.
Ness missing with knees to the body.
Ness throws an elbow that misses.
Kostaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ness lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ness working aggressively here.
Ness creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kostaja's defenses.
Ness lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Ness.
Kostaja stalling against the cage.
Ness misses with a knee strike.
Kostaja lands a body shot.
A short left from Kostaja.
Kostaja lands an uppercut.
Kostaja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kostaja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ness paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ness looks for the body kick but Kostaja saw that one coming.
Kostaja moves out of range as Ness throws a body kick.
Ness's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kostaja under the eye.
Ness jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kostaja takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kostaja scores with a jab.
Ness throws a nice head kick!
Kostaja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kostaja misses with the combination.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kostaja fails with the takedown.
Kostaja moves out of range as Ness throws a body kick.
A solid body kick from Ness.
Ness lands a nice hook to Kostaja's body. Kostaja takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ness connects with a nice looking jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ness.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ness darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ness throws a leg kick which misses Kostaja's front leg but catches the back leg as Kostaja tries to avoid it.
Ness fails to land with a series of punches.
Ness takes the fight into the clinch.
Kostaja blocks the elbow strike.
Ness pushes Kostaja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Ness.
Kostaja lands a shot to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kostaja takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Huima Kostaja's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ness lands a shot to the body.
Ness digs a right hand into Kostaja's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kostaja's gas tank.
Kostaja throws a head punch that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ness stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ness lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kostaja or not.
Ness lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Huima Kostaja's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ness digs a right hand underneath Kostaja's ribcage. Kostaja let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ness creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ness lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ness lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Huima Kostaja's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Elliot Ness!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuu Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takeshi has chosen On The Dub-ble as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronnie Carlton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuu Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeshi throws a looping overhand right but Carlton ducks down to avoid it.
Carlton lands with a good body shot.
Carlton takes a swing at Takeshi's ribcage but misses.
Carlton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carlton connects with a body shot.
Carlton misses with a double jab.
Takeshi ducks right into an uppercut from Carlton.
Carlton cracks a nice hook into Takeshi's ribs.
Carlton thows a body shot but no joy.
Carlton falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Takeshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Carlton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takeshi moves into the clinch.
Carlton wants to break free but Takeshi has control.
Carlton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carlton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carlton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carlton breaks from the clinch.
Carlton throws a hook but Takeshi avoids it easily.
Carlton avoids the head kick by Takeshi.
A jab from Carlton misses.
Carlton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takeshi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takeshi rushes Carlton and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeshi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takeshi scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi lands a body punch.
Carlton is breathing heavily.
Carlton is trying to break free.
Takeshi works on Carlton's body with a couple of short punches.
Takeshi lands an elbow just above Carlton 's eye.
Takeshi lands a nice knee to the body.
Carlton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Takeshi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takeshi scores with a knee to the head.
Takeshi lands a nice knee to the body.
Takeshi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Takeshi.
Takeshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takeshi crunches a lovely knee into Carlton's ribcage.
Takeshi lands a damaging elbow.
Takeshi with a knee to the head.
Takeshi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeshi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Carlton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Takeshi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Takeshi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carlton takes a shot to the head.
Takeshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Carlton backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takeshi.
Takeshi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A shot in the inside from Takeshi.
Takeshi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carlton backwards.
Carlton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Carlton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlton throws a poor cross that misses
and Takeshi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Carlton misses.
Carlton loads up on a big right hand but Takeshi slips the punch.
Carlton punishes Takeshi's body with a nice straight punch.
Carlton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takeshi counters with a good low kick that Carlton was not able to check.
Carlton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Takeshi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carlton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Carlton is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Takeshi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Good standup being displayed there by Takeshi as he connects with a hook.
Takeshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Takeshi scores with a head kick. Carlton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Carlton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carlton lands a nice hook to Takeshi's body. Takeshi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takeshi ducks under a wild hook from Carlton.
Carlton walks into a straight right hand from Takeshi.
Carlton misses with a body shot
and Takeshi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Takeshi lands with a right hand.
Takeshi throws a nice looking combination but Carlton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlton gets tackled into the cage by Takeshi. Takeshi maintains the clinch.
Takeshi lands a knee to the body.
Takeshi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carlton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takeshi.
Takeshi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carlton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Takeshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takeshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takeshi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Carlton is trying to push Takeshi away but Takeshi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takeshi lands an elbow inside that Carlton shrugs off.
Takeshi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Takeshi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carlton wants to get back to striking at distance but Takeshi won't allow it.
Takeshi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Carlton up against the cage.
Takeshi crunches a lovely knee into Carlton's ribcage.
Takeshi lands a shot to the body.
Carlton struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeshi controls his hands.
Takeshi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carlton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takeshi crunches a lovely knee into Carlton's ribcage.
Takeshi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Takeshi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Carlton up against the cage.
Takeshi lands an elbow just above Carlton 's eye.
Takeshi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Takeshi.
Takeshi lands a knee to the head.
Takeshi controlling the action here for a moment.
Carlton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takeshi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carlton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carlton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takeshi.
Carlton misses with a wild body shot.
Carlton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Takeshi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Carlton tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Carlton trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carlton is one step ahead there.
Carlton trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
That's six 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ronnie Carlton.
Takeshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carlton takes a swing at Takeshi's ribcage but misses.
Takeshi lands with a nice body punch.
Carlton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carlton misses with a shot to the body
and Takeshi counters with a body kick that stops Carlton in his tracks momentarily.
Carlton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takeshi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carlton's calf.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Takeshi!
Carlton takes one to the chin there.
Takeshi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Takeshi.
Takeshi moves into the clinch.
Takeshi landing knees to the body.
Takeshi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Takeshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Carlton backwards.
Carlton takes an elbow to the temple.
Takeshi is leaning against Carlton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Takeshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takeshi lands a knee to the head.
Takeshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takeshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A body shot lands from Takeshi.
Carlton takes an elbow to the temple.
Takeshi scores with a knee to the head.
Takeshi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Takeshi lands a nice uppercut.
Takeshi lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeshi.
Takeshi lands an elbow inside.
Carlton can't find room to land a body shot as Takeshi controls the action.
Carlton wants a takedown.
Takeshi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Takeshi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Takeshi landing knees to the head.
Takeshi lands an elbow that stopped Carlton in his tracks for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Takeshi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Carlton tries a body shot but Takeshi blocks it.
Takeshi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carlton as Takeshi tries to tie him up.
Carlton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takeshi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Carlton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeshi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Takeshi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Carlton tries a body shot but Takeshi blocks it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Carlton is trying to force a seperation but Takeshi has the dominant position.
Takeshi lands a damaging elbow.
Takeshi pushes Carlton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takeshi stalling in the clinch.
Takeshi receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Takeshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carlton manages to break the clinch.
Carlton cracks Takeshi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ronnie Carlton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takeshi counters by moving into the clinch.
Carlton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carlton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carlton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takeshi lands with a short shot to the head.
Takeshi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takeshi.
Takeshi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Carlton is trying to break the clinch but Takeshi is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Takeshi - that landed with a thud.
Takeshi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Carlton can't break the clinch.
Carlton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takeshi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carlton's efforts to push away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Carlton tries a body shot but Takeshi blocks it.
Takeshi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Takeshi lands a nice knee to the body.
Takeshi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Carlton avoiding damage as Takeshi throws knees to the body.
Carlton jumps guard but Takeshi stands there with Carlton around his waist. Carlton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Takeshi keeps control of Carlton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carlton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Takeshi lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Takeshi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeshi.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takeshi obliges.
Carlton takes an elbow to the temple.
A left hand lands to the body for Takeshi.
A knee to the head by Takeshi.
Carlton can't break the clinch.
Takeshi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carlton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takeshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Takeshi working Carlton over with knees to the body.
Takeshi landing knees to the head.
Takeshi landing knees to the body.
Carlton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takeshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryuu Takeshi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Carlton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeshi manages to avoid it.
Takeshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carlton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeshi.
Takeshi connects with a jab.
Ryuu Takeshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takeshi connects with a leg kick. Carlton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Carlton tries for a takedown but Takeshi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carlton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlton throws a lazy uppercut
and Takeshi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Takeshi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carlton in his tracks.
Takeshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takeshi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carlton, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Takeshi to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Takeshi.
Takeshi lands a knee to the body.
Takeshi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Carlton up against the cage.
Takeshi lands an elbow just above Carlton 's eye.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takeshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Takeshi is pressed up against the cage. Carlton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Takeshi down to the mat. Takeshi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice shot by Takeshi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takeshi scores with a nice strike.
Carlton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Takeshi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carlton. Carlton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Takeshi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carlton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takeshi clinches up with Carlton and pushes him back against the cage.
Takeshi taking a breather.
A short right from Takeshi on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Takeshi.
Ryuu Takeshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takeshi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carlton's defenses.
Carlton can't break the clinch.
Takeshi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Takeshi avoiding damage.
Takeshi prevents Carlton from breaking the clinch.
Carlton is leaning against Takeshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carlton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carlton is trying to break free.
Takeshi trying to stall but Carlton improves his position.
Carlton is trying to push Takeshi away but Takeshi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takeshi lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi stalling.
Carlton has had enough of the clinch but Takeshi keeps him there for the moment.
Knees to the body from Takeshi.
Carlton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards.
Takeshi scores a nice knee to the body.
Takeshi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Takeshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takeshi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Takeshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Carlton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takeshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carlton is trying to break the clinch but Takeshi is controlling him.
Carlton misses with a body punch.
Carlton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carlton is trying to break the clinch but Takeshi is controlling him.
Takeshi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Carlton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carlton letting Takeshi take a breather here.
Takeshi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carlton's efforts to push away.
Carlton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carlton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Carlton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carlton tries to circle away but Takeshi has him pinned against the cage.
Carlton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Takeshi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Takeshi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Takeshi.
Takeshi lands a knee to the head.
Takeshi lands a damaging elbow.
Carlton is looking to break free of the clinch but Takeshi has double underhooks.
Takeshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carlton backwards.
Takeshi lands a damaging elbow.
Carlton is trying to break free.
Takeshi lands a nice shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Takeshi pushes Carlton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carlton tries to pull guard but Takeshi won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carlton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carlton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Takeshi.
Takeshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takeshi blocking some punches.
Takeshi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carlton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Carlton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takeshi lands with a slapping head kick.
Carlton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Takeshi!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carlton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Takeshi turns into him and now he's in Carlton's guard.
Takeshi stands and steps away. Carlton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Carlton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi slips under a jab from Carlton.
Takeshi cracks the inside of Carlton's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Carlton misses the target.
Takeshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carlton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carlton swings for the body but Takeshi moves out of range.
Takeshi tests Carlton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carlton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takeshi sprawls well. Takeshi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carlton gets slowly back to his feet.
Takeshi scores with a jab. Carlton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Takeshi connects with the punch.
Takeshi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carlton throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takeshi connects with a high kick.
Takeshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takeshi closes the distance and clinches.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi trying to control the position but instead, Carlton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takeshi into the cage.
Takeshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carlton backwards.
Carlton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carlton tries to break the clinch but Takeshi is controlling the position.
Carlton tries a body shot but Takeshi blocks it.
Takeshi taking a breather.
Takeshi scores with a knee to the head.
Carlton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carlton as Takeshi tries to tie him up.
Carlton takes an elbow to the temple.
Carlton lands a left hand.
Takeshi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carlton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takeshi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carlton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Carlton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takeshi smiles and moves away.
Takeshi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Takeshi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carlton, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Takeshi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Takeshi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Takeshi lands a nice elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takeshi.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi lands a knee to the body.
Takeshi prevents Carlton from breaking the clinch.
Takeshi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carlton's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Takeshi.
Carlton has had enough of the clinch but Takeshi keeps him there for the moment.
Takeshi has Carlton pressed against the cage, preventing Carlton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Come on Takeshi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Takeshi's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Takeshi.
Takeshi lands an elbow just above Carlton 's eye.
Carlton jumps guard but Takeshi stands there with Carlton around his waist. Carlton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carlton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takeshi or not.
Carlton lands a left hand.
Carlton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takeshi lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Takeshi to work.
Takeshi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takeshi keeps control of Carlton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takeshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takeshi trying to control the position but instead, Carlton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takeshi into the cage.
Carlton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Carlton tries to break free but Takeshi pushes him back against the cage.
Takeshi prevents Carlton from breaking the clinch.
Takeshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carlton backwards.
Carlton tries to break free but Takeshi pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carlton jumps guard and drags Takeshi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Carlton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carlton is looking for a triangle here but Takeshi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Carlton looking for a sweep but Takeshi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Carlton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Takeshi trying to control but Carlton is having none of it.
Carlton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Takeshi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carlton wants to control but Takeshi is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryuu Takeshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Carlton avoids the body shot from Takeshi.
Carlton misses with a hook. Takeshi ducked under it nicely.
Carlton throws a series of punches but Takeshi moves out of range.
Takeshi thuds his right hand into Carlton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carlton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takeshi as he avoids it easily.
Takeshi is looking to clinch but Carlton is avoiding it.
Carlton is looking to wear down Takeshi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Carlton needs to keep his hands up - Takeshi had a free shot at his head there.
Takeshi scores with a hook.
Carlton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takeshi counters with an inside leg kick.
Takeshi feints a jab promting Carlton to slip. Takeshi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carlton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Carlton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takeshi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carlton scrambles back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Takeshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takeshi.
Takeshi is looking to slow Carlton down with leg kicks.
Takeshi takes the fight into the clinch.
Carlton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takeshi pushes Carlton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takeshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takeshi scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Takeshi crunches a lovely knee into Carlton's ribcage.
Carlton letting Takeshi take a breather here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Takeshi.
Carlton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carlton being controlled against the cage.
Takeshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takeshi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Takeshi.
Takeshi scores with a knee to the head.
Takeshi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Carlton has had enough of the clinch but Takeshi keeps him there for the moment.
Takeshi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takeshi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Takeshi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Takeshi lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takeshi obliges.
Takeshi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Takeshi.
Takeshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carlton is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlton is trying to push Takeshi away but Takeshi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Carlton is trying to break free.
Carlton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carlton can't break the clinch.
Takeshi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carlton wants a takedown.
Carlton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takeshi working Carlton over with knees to the body.
Takeshi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Takeshi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Carlton is trying to break the clinch but Takeshi is controlling him.
Carlton has had enough of the clinch but Takeshi keeps him there for the moment.
Takeshi slowing the pace effectively.
Carlton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Takeshi.
Takeshi just leaning against Carlton, taking a breather.
Carlton is trying to force a seperation but Takeshi has the dominant position.
Takeshi lands a left hand.
Carlton tries to circle away but Takeshi has him pinned against the cage.
Takeshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carlton backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carlton.
A nice left hand lands by Takeshi.
Carlton has had enough of the clinch but Takeshi keeps him there for the moment.
Takeshi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carlton's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takeshi tries a knee to the head but Carlton blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Takeshi fails to land.
Takeshi prevents Carlton from breaking the clinch.
Takeshi stalling in the clinch but Carlton improves position.
Carlton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carlton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Takeshi's half guard.
Carlton uses his free foot to push down on Takeshi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Takeshi.
Carlton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Carlton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Takeshi turns into him and now he's in Carlton's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Takeshi passes into half guard.
Takeshi trying to control the pace.
Carlton tries to get to full guard but Takeshi has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Carlton looking for submissions off his back.
Takeshi decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's six 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.
Takeshi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Carlton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takeshi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carlton punishes Takeshi's body with a nice straight punch.
Carlton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takeshi moves away.
Takeshi scores with a head kick.
Takeshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takeshi works over Carlton's head and body with a nice combination.
Takeshi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takeshi connects with a looping right hand.
Carlton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ryuu Takeshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takeshi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Takeshi scores with a four punch combination!
Carlton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takeshi jabs Carlton right on the nose. Carlton blinks but takes it well.
Takeshi rushes Carlton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ronnie Carlton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi lands with a short shot to the head.
Takeshi lands an elbow inside that Carlton shrugs off.
Takeshi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Takeshi.
Takeshi working Carlton over with knees to the body.
Takeshi lands an elbow inside.
Well,Carlton is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Takeshi stalling the fight.
Knees to the body from Takeshi.
Takeshi stalling in the clinch but Carlton improves position.
Takeshi lands a nice knee to the body.
Takeshi lands a body punch.
Takeshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carlton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Carlton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carlton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeshi's elbow.
Takeshi lands an elbow inside that Carlton shrugs off.
Carlton being controlled against the cage.
Carlton struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeshi controls his hands.
Takeshi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carlton's defenses.
Carlton tries to pull guard but Takeshi won't allow it.
Takeshi has Carlton pressed against the cage, preventing Carlton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Takeshi.
Takeshi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carlton's face.
Takeshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takeshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Carlton lands a nice shot to the body.
Carlton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeshi connects with an inside leg kick.
Carlton takes a swing at Takeshi's ribcage but misses.
Carlton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Takeshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carlton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takeshi lands a head kick. Carlton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Takeshi defending well as Carlton loads up on a big left hand.
Takeshi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takeshi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carlton's efforts to push away.
Takeshi misses with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Takeshi.
Carlton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takeshi tries to clinch up but Carlton circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Carlton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carlton throws a sloppy body shot
and Takeshi counters with a straight right hand.
Takeshi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryuu Takeshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Carlton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carlton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takeshi avoids it really well and circles away.
Takeshi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carlton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carlton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takeshi connects with a right hand. Carlton shakes it off.
Takeshi has closed the distance and engaged Carlton in a clinch.
Takeshi has Carlton pressed against the cage, preventing Carlton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takeshi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Carlton - that landed with a thud.
Carlton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takeshi avoiding damage.
Takeshi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carlton being controlled against the cage.
Takeshi digs a right hand into Carlton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carlton's gas tank.
Carlton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeshi's elbow.
Takeshi lands a good knee to the midsection. Carlton won't want to take too many of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryuu Takeshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takeshi 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Ryuu Takeshi!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Ryuu Takeshi!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Ryuu Takeshi!
Ryuu Takeshi wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Lase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Heisenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Lase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mr Heisenberg!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heisenberg bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lase throws a hook but Heisenberg blocks it.
A head kick by Lase misses
and Heisenberg counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lase's guard now.
Heisenberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Lase knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heisenberg on the ground.
Heisenberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heisenberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Heisenberg postures up and lands a big shot to Lase's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heisenberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heisenberg lands a couple of elbows.
Heisenberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Heisenberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Heisenberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Heisenberg is in close to Lase's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lase avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heisenberg postures up in Lase's guard and throws a big left but Lase blocks it.
Heisenberg landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg thows a big elbow that misses.
Lase wants to get back to his feet but Heisenberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Heisenberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Heisenberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Heisenberg working Lase over with strikes.
Heisenberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lase is trying to stand.
Heisenberg 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.
Heisenberg working Lase over with strikes.
Heisenberg working over Lase with some ground and pound. Lase looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heisenberg lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Lase! More strikes land and this one is all over! Heisenberg jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Heisenberg!
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