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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trey Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scorpion Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money comes to the cage accompanied by Triumph by Wu Tang Clan. Trey Money has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trey Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Scorpion Red!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money tries to clinch
and Red counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Money with a poor takedown
and Red counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Trey Money has been cut.
Money shoots and misses
and Red counters with a stiff right hand.
Money drops Red with a left and a right! Oh, Red is hurt - Money dives into side control looking to finish!
Red is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Money is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Red knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Red takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Red is still in real trouble! Can Money finish him?
Red is looking for a sweep.
Red seems to have recovered his senses.
Red is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Money off and has taken his back!
Money is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Red tightening his grip on Money, looking for the choke.
Money tries to escape but Red has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Money is trying to break free.
Money manages to reverse the position and now he's in Red's guard. Nice work there by Money.
Money keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Red's head.
Money stopping the sweep attempt from Red.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Red is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Money is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Red is aware though and is defending well.
Money wants to sweep here but Red controlling him for the moment.
Money looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Red thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Red looking to pass the guard.
Money is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Red wants to pass the guard but Money is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Red pushes down on Money's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red wants to pass to mount but Money is defending the position.
Red moves into full mount! Money won't be happy about that!
Red mounts Money! Really nice guard pass there!
Money tries to hold on but Red pushes him away.
Money is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Red prevents Money from getting the reversal.
Red takes Money's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Money is in trouble.
Money is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Red gets his way!
Red working for the choke.
Red looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Money has given up his back.
Red avoiding Money 's attempts to control his hands.
Money fending off the submission attempt from Red.
Money trying to control the position but Red manages to sink in the hooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Red controlling well, preventing Money from escaping the position.
Red is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Money is defending well though. Red let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scorpion Red dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trey Money's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Money looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Red has his foot on Money's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Money works his way back into a safe position though.
Money content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Red looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Money puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Money looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Money is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Red is breathing heavily.
Red tries to get to full guard but Money has control of the leg.
Scorpion Red has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Money is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Money is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Money connects with a nice short shot to Red's temple.
Red wants to improve his position but Money is controlling well.
Money is looking for a kimura but Red is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Money to get the leverage.
Red tries to get to full guard but Money has control of the leg.
Money slips a nice elbow through Red's hands, connecting with Red's forehead.
Red is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Money's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Money's back!
Red is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Red is looking for the choke from the back position but Money is controlling his hands well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Money wants to get back to his feet.
Red is not going to allow Money to sit and survive in this position.
Money breaks Red's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Red 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.
Money cracks Red with a solid left hand.
Money tries to free his leg and advance position but Red is retaining full guard.
Money thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red wants to sweep here but Money controlling him for the moment.
Red has his foot on Money's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Money works his way back into a safe position though.
Money landing with the ground and pound.
Red looking for a sweep. Not yet Red, not yet.
Money trying to control the position from guard on top but Red is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Money trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Money passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Money scores with a couple of short elbows.
Money tries for a kimura but Red is defending well.
Red is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money lands a decent elbow from side control.
Red gets back to half guard.
Red is pressing down on Money's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Red 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.
Money got a little sloppy there for a moment and Red has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Money has managed to get both his arms back between Red's legs - danger averted.
Money preventing the sweep.
Money has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Money passes Red's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Money working Red over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Money connects with a nice short shot to Red's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Money dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trey Money's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Money.
Money is trying hard to land a takedown here. Red sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Money misses with a takedown
and Red connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Money with a lazy takedown attempt
and Red counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Money. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Money tries to clinch there but Red circles away.
Red with a poor takedown
and Money counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Money.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Red looking for a sweep. Not yet Red, not yet.
Money 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money with a flurry of punches that miss.
Money got a little sloppy there for a moment and Red has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Money has managed to get both his arms back between Red's legs - danger averted.
Money is working Red over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Money chips away with some ground and pound.
Money stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Red swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Money trying to control the position from guard on top but Red is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Red looking to hit a scissor sweep but Money is one step ahead there.
Money landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Money escapes and throws Red's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Money thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Money cracks Red with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Money working the ground and pound.
Red tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Money wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Money wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Red, who protects the arm well.
Red gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Red gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money 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.
Money 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.
Red lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Money!
Red prevents Money from getting the reversal.
Money sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Red tries to pass to full mount but Money defends it.
Red prevents Money from improving his position.
Red is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Money defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red wants to free his trapped foot but Money is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Money is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Red's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Red's back!
Money is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Red with him. Red is trying to defend but Money has an arm under the chin now! Red grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trey Money!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bonn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daverge Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Bonn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daverge Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonn. Bonn gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Bonn on that attempt.
Bonn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bonn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Bonn counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bonn wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bonn is controlling him.
Bonn trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonn is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Bonn trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Michael Bonn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonn was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson jabs Bonn right on the nose. Bonn blinks but takes it well.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonn is just out of range.
Daverge Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bonn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bonn misses with a wild combination.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Bonn is looking to clinch.
Bonn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson lands a nice hook to Bonn's body. Bonn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
Bonn is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Michael Bonn wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Daverge Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Bonn defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonn counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bonn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Bonn shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Bonn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bonn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bonn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bonn fails with the takedown
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonn is rocked!
Bonn is breathing heavily.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Bonn is out of range.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Bonn misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson jabs Bonn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Bonn seems unphased.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bonn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jackson lands a jab to Bonn's midsection.
Bonn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Oh Bonn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonn tries to get into range but Jackson steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Bonn! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Jackson scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daverge Jackson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pinos Swacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khaosai Nebula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pinos Swacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Khaosai Nebula!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Nebula misses its intended target.
Nebula slips a jab from Swacker.
Nebula keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swacker.
Swacker shoots in looking for a takedown. Nebula tries to sprawl out of it but Swacker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nebula manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nebula staying out of range there.
Swacker rushes Nebula and presses him up against the cage.
Swacker is trying to push Nebula away but Nebula has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Swacker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nebula looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Swacker working hard to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nebula keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swacker's efforts to push away.
Swacker avoiding damage as Nebula throws knees to the body.
Nebula with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Swacker digs a right hand underneath Nebula's ribcage. Nebula let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Swacker gets underhooks to prevent Nebula's takedown attempt.
Nebula keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swacker's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Swacker.
Nebula looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swacker manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Nebula blocks the low kick.
Swacker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swacker misses with a looping left.
Swacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swacker connects with the punch.
Nebula checks a low kick from Swacker.
Swacker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nebula.
Swacker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nebula looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Swacker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Swacker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Swacker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swacker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Swacker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Swacker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Swacker wants to finish this one by submission but Nebula is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Swacker.
Nebula is in all sorts of trouble here.
Swacker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swacker controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swacker raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swacker with good strikes from the mount here!
Swacker looking for a guillotine from mount but Nebula is having none of it.
Swacker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nebula is rocked!
It looks like Khaosai Nebula has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swacker lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Nebula! Swacker sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Nebula and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pinos Swacker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mana Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandro Noessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noessler is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Primordial - Empire Falls. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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254 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mana Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sandro Noessler!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noessler sprawls well. Noessler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sato gets slowly back to his feet.
Sato swings widly with a right hand
and Sato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sato scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sato tries to advance to mount but Noessler denies him.
Sato working the head and body with strikes.
Noessler is looking for a sweep.
Sato is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Noessler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sato decides to stand back up. Sato steps back and let's Noessler get back to his feet.
Noessler gets caught flat footed, as Sato shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sato trying to control the position from guard on top but Noessler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noessler keeping full guard, as Sato tries to pass.
Sato postures up and lands a big shot to Noessler's brow.
Sato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noessler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sato trying to control but Noessler is working from the bottom.
Sato slips nicely into half guard.
Sato trying to pass the guard but Noessler defending well.
Sato lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sato throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sato looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Noessler looks gassed!
Sato seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sato looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from Sato.
Sato wants to pass to mount but Noessler is defending the position.
Noessler is staying active underneath Sato, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sato stalling.
Sato trying to control the action but Noessler is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nice strikes from Sato there.
Noessler is staying active underneath Sato, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mana Sato wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sato misses with a wild combination.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Noessler enables Sato to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Noessler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sato lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sato tries to free his leg and advance position but Noessler is retaining full guard.
Sato has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Noessler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sato controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sato connects with a couple of short punches.
Sato passes into half guard.
Sato is controlling the pace.
Sato sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noessler defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sato controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sato working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mana Sato dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sato shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Noessler as he avoids it easily.
Mana Sato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noessler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sato tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Noessler is in Sato's guard.
Sato manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sato cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sato looking to finish Noessler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Noessler!
Sato looking to control but Noessler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sato controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Sato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noessler is trying desperately to improve position.
Noessler is breathing heavily.
Sato controlling his opponent.
Sato working the ground and pound effectively.
Sato sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sato putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mana Sato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sato breaks from Noessler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sato working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Noessler is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooh a big shot lands for Sato! Noessler is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mana Sato!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dj Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Suk Suriyawong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Super Suk Suriyawong is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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193 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dj Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Super Suk Suriyawong!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee throws a series of punches but Suriyawong avoids them all with ease.
Dee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Dee misses.
Oooooh!!! Dee has knocked Suriyawong down with a huge combo! Dee steps away and waves a wobbly Suriyawong back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Suriyawong is rocked!
It looks like Super Suk Suriyawong has been cut.
Dee throws a combination that misses
and Suriyawong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suriyawong is still on wobbly legs! Can Dee finish him?
It looks like Dj Dee has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suriyawong seems to have recovered his senses.
Dee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suriyawong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suriyawong's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Suriyawong duly obliges.
Suriyawong takes a swing at Dee's ribcage but misses.
Suriyawong throws a series of punches but Dee moves out of range.
Dee misses with the combination.
Dee takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Suriyawong lands a high kick!
Suriyawong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dee. That did some damage!
Dee is breathing heavily.
Suriyawong scores with a head kick. Dee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Suriyawong connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Dee! He's out on his feet! Suriyawong rushes in and drops Dee with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Super Suk Suriyawong!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diziz Sparta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Woo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparta comes to the cage accompanied by Just like you imagined - 300 theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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260 lbs
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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
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diziz Sparta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mr Woo!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparta moves in looking to clinch but Woo pushes him off.
Sparta looks to clinch
letting Woo counter with a right hand.
It looks like Diziz Sparta has been cut.
Sparta is looking to clinch but Woo is avoiding it.
Sparta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woo with a poor takedown
and Sparta counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Woo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woo tries to hold on but Sparta postures up.
Sparta looking for a guillotine from mount but Woo is having none of it.
Sparta postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Woo looks a forlorn figure.
Sparta connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sparta working the ground and pound effectively.
Woo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sparta is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparta lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sparta lands a big shot there that rocks Woo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Woo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Woo tries to buck Sparta off but he can't manage it.
Woo can't escape the position.
Woo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Woo taking shots to the head.
It looks like Mr Woo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparta landing strikes, looking to finish!
Woo tries to reverse the position but Sparta maintains control.
Woo looks gassed!
Sparta working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Woo is rocked!
Woo is looking to improve his position but Sparta isn't that keen on the idea.
Woo is still in real trouble! Can Sparta finish him?
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Sparta! Woo is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Diziz Sparta!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fu Manchu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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265 lbs
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250 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fu Manchu!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manchu has his takedown stuffed
enabling Mir to counter with a crisp jab.
Fu Manchu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manchu.
Manchu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mir counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mir misses with a double jab
and Manchu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Manchu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manchu drops back looking for a leg! Mir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mir manages to kick Manchu off! Manchu jumps back into Mir's guard.
Mir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manchu is aware though and is defending well.
Manchu wants to pass the guard but Mir is keeping the position.
Mir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manchu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manchu throws a big right hand that misses.
Mir trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manchu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Manchu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manchu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Manchu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manchu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manchu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Manchu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manchu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manchu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manchu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Manchu drops back looking for a leg! Mir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mir manages to kick Manchu off! Manchu jumps back into Mir's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manchu defends it easily.
Manchu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manchu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manchu is aware though and is defending well.
Mir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manchu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manchu 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.
Manchu stopping the sweep attempt from Mir.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manchu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manchu stopping the sweep attempt from Mir.
Manchu drops back looking for a leg! Mir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mir manages to kick Manchu off! Manchu jumps back into Mir's guard.
Manchu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manchu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Manchu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mir wants to control but Manchu postures up.
Manchu is trying to get an arm triangle but Mir is defending well.
Mir tries to bench press Manchu off him but Manchu keeps the position.
That's four 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.
Manchu tries for a kimura but Mir is defending well.
Manchu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mir has escaped the position, nice work there.
Manchu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Manchu looks gassed!
Manchu tries for a kimura but Mir is defending well.
Mir is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Manchu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mir wants to get back to full guard.
Manchu is looking for a kimura here.
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 Frank Mir will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Manchu tries for a takedown but Mir circles away easily
and Mir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manchu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mir back to the cage. Manchu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Manchu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Fu Manchu has been cut.
Mir throws a poor cross that misses
and Manchu counters with a single leg into guard. Mir didn't expect that.
Manchu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manchu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manchu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Manchu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manchu defends it easily.
Mir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manchu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manchu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manchu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manchu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchu throws a big right hand that misses.
Manchu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manchu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manchu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manchu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Manchu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mir's guard.
Manchu prevents Mir from improving his position.
Manchu is working for a submission of some sort.
Mir trying to hold on to Manchu's head to control him but Manchu postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manchu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Manchu seems to be working for a kimura but Mir defends the submission attempt.
Mir wants to improve his position but Manchu is controlling well.
Mir is working hard here to advance position.
Mir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir trying to control from the bottom.
Mir gets back to full guard.
Fu Manchu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manchu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Manchu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manchu postures up in Mir's guard and throws a big left but Mir blocks it.
Manchu is looking to work some ground and pound but Mir has wrist control.
Mir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mir can't keep his opponent in guard - Manchu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Manchu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manchu wants to pass the guard but Mir is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manchu is working for a submission of some sort.
Manchu is working for a submission of some sort.
Mir is looking to control Manchu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mir avoid being mounted?
Manchu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mir sees it coming and defends easily.
Mir tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Manchu has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Manchu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mir has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fu Manchu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fu Manchu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mir misses with the combination.
Mir bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manchu's head backwards.
A combination from Mir does no damage.
Manchu shoots in and gets a takedown into Mir's guard.
Manchu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manchu looking to pass the guard.
Mir controls Manchu momentarily but Manchu frees himself.
Mir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mir trying to keep a closed guard but Manchu is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchu scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manchu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manchu drops back looking for a leg! Mir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mir manages to kick Manchu off! Manchu jumps back into Mir's guard.
Manchu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manchu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manchu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mir is looking for a triangle here but Manchu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Manchu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mir has escaped the position, nice work there.
Manchu moves into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir is in all sorts of trouble here.
Manchu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mir to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mir shrugs it off.
Mir wants to control but Manchu is having none of it.
Mir is wriggling around trying to escape.
Manchu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mir to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mir shrugs it off.
Manchu working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Manchu prevents Mir from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Manchu.
Mir is in all sorts of trouble here.
Manchu has control of Mir's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mir regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Manchu has hold of Mir's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mir manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Manchu jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mir manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mir is looking for a sweep.
Manchu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manchu has an Americana. Mir didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Manchu is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Manchu hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fu Manchu!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davey Steeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randal Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davey Steeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randal Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steeves connects with a nice looking jab.
Stevens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steeves was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevens.
Steeves feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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.
Stevens wants to sweep but no luck.
Steeves seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steeves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steeves trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Steeves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steeves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steeves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steeves won't allow Stevens to sweep him here.
Stevens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steeves trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Steeves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stevens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steeves controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stevens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steeves is one step ahead there.
Steeves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steeves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Davey Steeves has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Steeves misses with a takedown
and Stevens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steeves shoots and misses
and Stevens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steeves has his takedown stuffed
and Stevens counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davey Steeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steeves has his takedown stuffed
and Stevens counters by clinching up.
A short left from Stevens.
Stevens lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steeves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Steeves is breathing heavily.
Stevens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steeves fails to pull guard.
Stevens gets through Steeves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Stevens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steeves tries for a takedown but Stevens manages to get underhooks.
Stevens lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stevens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steeves's elbow.
Steeves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stevens pulls his leg out and moves away.
Steeves has his takedown stuffed
and Stevens counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Davey Steeves has been cut.
Stevens throws the left hand but Steeves avoids the punch easily.
Stevens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevens scores with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Stevens.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevens misses the target.
Stevens misses with a left hand
and Steeves counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stevens won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steeves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stevens is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Steeves working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens sneaks back into half guard.
Steeves looks to land a strike but Stevens avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Steeves stands and throws Stevens's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stevens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steeves lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randal Stevens will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Davey Steeves's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Steeves shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stevens counters by clinching up.
A left hand lands to the body for Stevens.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stevens - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stevens gets underhooks to prevent Steeves's takedown attempt.
Stevens prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davey Steeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steeves wants the takedown. Stevens is fighting it off but Steeves persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Stevens's guard against the cage.
Steeves trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steeves preventing the sweep.
Steeves works over Stevens with some ground and pound from guard.
Steeves stopping the sweep attempt from Stevens.
Steeves wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steeves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Steeves is pressing down on Stevens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stevens is holding on for now.
Stevens makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stevens.
Stevens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steeves is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steeves trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steeves sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steeves wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Davey Steeves just wasn't active enough.
Steeves with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stevens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steeves misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevens counters by clinching up.
Stevens lands a body shot.
Stevens presses Steeves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steeves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steeves.
Stevens lands a hook that snaps the head of Steeves backwards.
Stevens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steeves.
Stevens lands with a right to the head.
Stevens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevens manages to break the clinch.
Steeves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevens tries to clinch but Steeves is having none of it.
Steeves has his takedown stuffed
and Stevens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steeves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevens.
Steeves misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevens counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steeves fails to land with a series of punches.
Steeves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevens.
Steeves has his takedown stuffed
enabling Stevens to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevens misses the body punch
and Steeves counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stevens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steeves manages to avoid it.
Stevens misses with the combination.
Stevens instigates a clinch.
Stevens lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stevens gets underhooks to prevent Steeves's takedown attempt.
Stevens tries to throw a body punch but Steeves avoids it by throwing Stevens back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Stevens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randal Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Davey Steeves's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Steeves fails with the takedown
and Stevens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stevens stalling the fight.
Stevens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stevens misses with some punches.
Stevens scores with a hook to the body.
Steeves blocks an uppercut.
Stevens has a couple of punches blocked by Steeves.
Stevens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steeves.
Steeves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stevens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A body shot lands from Stevens.
Stevens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stevens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Stevens.
Stevens manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevens. Steeves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stevens wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens misses with a shot to the body
and Steeves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stevens's guard.
Steeves won't allow Stevens to sweep him here.
Steeves drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stevens manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steeves has Stevens in his guard.
Stevens is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steeves looking for a sweep. Not yet Steeves, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steeves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steeves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stevens preventing the sweep.
Stevens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steeves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steeves lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stevens!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying desperately to improve position.
Steeves controlling the pace for now.
Stevens is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steeves punishing his opponent with strikes.
Steeves looking to control but Stevens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steeves lands a nice shot to the head.
Steeves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stevens is looking to escape.
Stevens is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Davey Steeves.
I think Stevens 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randal Stevens!
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