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Malice - Kamakaze PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Aeurelious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeda Hattori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maximus Aeurelious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeda Hattori!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hattori misses with a shot to the body
and Aeurelious counters with a stiff right hand.
Aeurelious looks to score with a jab to the body but Hattori is just out of range.
Aeurelious scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hattori doesn't seem bothered though.
Hattori moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aeurelious avoids the head kick by Hattori.
Hattori misses with a combination
and Aeurelious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hattori lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hattori scores with a head kick.
Hattori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aeurelious lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hattori misses with a double jab
and Aeurelious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Hattori tenderised Aeurelious's leg. Aeurelious is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aeurelious takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hattori misses with a double jab
enabling Aeurelious to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori misses with a combination
and Aeurelious counters with a stiff right hand.
Hattori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hattori throws a combination that misses
and Aeurelious counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hattori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aeurelious counters with a right hand to the body.
Hattori throws a head kick that misses.
Hattori bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aeurelious lands with a good body shot.
Hattori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hattori connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hattori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hattori scores with a one two! Aeurelious had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hattori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aeurelious counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Takeda Hattori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aeurelious decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hattori's guard.
Aeurelious wants to pass the guard but Hattori is keeping the position.
Aeurelious controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hattori looking for a sweep. Not yet Hattori, not yet.
Aeurelious controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Aeurelious has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hattori misses with a leg kick.
Hattori throws a combination that misses
and Aeurelious makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hattori takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hattori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aeurelious counters with a left to the body.
Hattori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hattori swings widly with a right hand
and Aeurelious counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Hattori.
Hattori wants to land a leg kick but Aeurelious is out of range.
Aeurelious scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hattori throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Aeurelious counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aeurelious jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aeurelious is looking to wear down Hattori with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hattori misses with a double jab
and Aeurelious counters with a nice body shot.
Aeurelious wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aeurelious shoots in but no luck this time.
Hattori throws a combination that misses
and Aeurelious counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hattori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aeurelious counters with a straight right hand.
Aeurelious scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hattori misses with a double jab
and Aeurelious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hattori misses the body punch
letting Aeurelious counter with a right hand.
Hattori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aeurelious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hattori throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Aeurelious counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Aeurelious dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hattori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aeurelious connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hattori falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Aeurelious counter with a right hand.
Hattori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hattori throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hattori scores with a head kick.
Hattori throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Aeurelious counter with a right hand.
Hattori misses with a double jab
and Aeurelious counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hattori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hattori throws a combination that misses
and Aeurelious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hattori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aeurelious counters with a left to the body.
Hattori takes one to the side of the head.
Hattori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aeurelious counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hattori thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori throws a combination that misses
and Aeurelious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hattori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aeurelious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aeurelious lands a really nice looking cross but Hattori seems unphased.
Hattori lands with a kick to the temple. Aeurelious shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hattori misses with a combination
and Aeurelious counters with a stiff right hand.
Hattori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aeurelious counters with a stiff right hand.
Hattori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aeurelious counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hattori thinking.
Aeurelious ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hattori misses with a double jab
and Aeurelious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hattori throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Aeurelious to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori misses with a head kick.
Hattori tries a head kick but it misses.
Takeda Hattori is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hattori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aeurelious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hattori has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aeurelious looks to score with a jab to the body but Hattori is just out of range.
Hattori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aeurelious counters with a right hand to the body.
Hattori misses with a double jab
and Aeurelious counters with a left to the body.
Aeurelious thows a body shot but no joy.
Hattori throws a head kick but Aeurelious moves out of range.
Hattori throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Aeurelious counter with a right hand.
Hattori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aeurelious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hattori misses with a head kick.
Hattori misses with a combination
and Aeurelious counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hattori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aeurelious counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aeurelious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hattori misses with a double jab
and Aeurelious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takeda Hattori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hattori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aeurelious counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hattori takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aeurelious blocks a low kick nicely.
Hattori misses with a combination
and Aeurelious counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hattori is breathing heavily.
Hattori misses with a combination
letting Aeurelious counter with a right hand.
Hattori looks to throw a body kick
and Aeurelious counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hattori thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aeurelious avoids the head kick by Hattori.
Hattori misses with a combination
letting Aeurelious counter with a right hand.
Hattori throws an off balance right hand
and Aeurelious connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aeurelious misses with a straight right.
Hattori throws a head kick but Aeurelious moves out of range.
Aeurelious works the jab nicely.
Aeurelious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hattori moves away.
Hattori throws a combination that misses
and Aeurelious connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hattori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aeurelious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hattori connects with a leg kick. Aeurelious looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aeurelious misses with a lunging right hand
and Hattori counters with a big head kick but Aeurelious shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aeurelious jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aeurelious fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Aeurelious dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hattori buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aeurelious avoids the head kick by Hattori.
Aeurelious takes one to the chin there.
Hattori throws a lazy head kick
and Aeurelious counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aeurelious lands a jab to the nose.
Hattori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aeurelious counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aeurelious stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hattori.
Hattori goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hattori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Hattori.
Hattori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aeurelious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maximus Aeurelious is winning the standup battle so far.
Hattori throws a combination that misses
and Aeurelious counters with a nice uppercut.
Hattori misses with a left hand
enabling Aeurelious to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori throws a combination that misses
and Hattori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aeurelious scores with a hook.
Hattori throws a sloppy head kick and Aeurelious moves out of range easily.
Hattori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aeurelious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hattori misses with a double jab
and Aeurelious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hattori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aeurelious counters with a nice uppercut.
Hattori misses with a combination
and Aeurelious counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aeurelious fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hattori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aeurelious, as that shot connected.
Aeurelious scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aeurelious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hattori misses with a combination
and Aeurelious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aeurelious has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hattori thuds his right hand into Aeurelious's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick misses from Hattori.
Hattori throws a head kick that misses.
Hattori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hattori misses with a double jab
and Aeurelious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hattori misses with a double jab
and Aeurelious connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hattori digs a good body shot into Aeurelious's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Aeurelious.
Hattori lands a jab-cross combination.
Hattori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aeurelious counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hattori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aeurelious counters with a left to the body.
Hattori misses with a combination
and Aeurelious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hattori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hattori fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aeurelious is out of range.
Hattori misses with a double jab
enabling Aeurelious to counter with a crisp jab.
Hattori tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori tries a head kick but it misses.
Hattori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aeurelious.
Hattori throws a head kick that misses.
Hattori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aeurelious counters with a nice uppercut.
Hattori connects with a high kick.
Hattori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Aeurelious to counter with a crisp jab.
Takeda Hattori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Hattori.
Aeurelious thuds his right hand into Hattori's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hattori throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aeurelious counters with a nice uppercut.
Hattori throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Aeurelious to counter with a crisp jab.
Hattori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aeurelious counters with a nice body shot.
Maximus Aeurelious is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hattori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Aeurelious showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aeurelious has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Aeurelious!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumble Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumble Lord will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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260 lbs
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brock Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rumble Lord!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lord closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Carwin is trying to get back to half guard.
Carwin defending against the ground and pound.
Carwin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carwin tries to get out of the position.
Carwin struggling a bit here.
Carwin is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lord wants to control but Carwin is keeping him busy.
Lord landing a few strikes.
Carwin sneaks back into half guard.
Lord has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lord is thwarting Carwin's attempts to control the position.
Carwin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carwin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carwin trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord with the ground and pound but Carwin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lord wants to pass the guard but Carwin is keeping the position.
Carwin keeping moving, preventing Lord from controlling successfully.
Lord is in close to Carwin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lord trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lord scoring with some ground and pound.
Lord throwing strikes from guard but Carwin blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lord's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carwin controls Lord momentarily but Lord frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lord's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lord keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carwin's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord wants to pass the guard but Carwin is keeping the position.
Lord throws a big right hand that misses.
Lord with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carwin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lord working some strikes from top position.
Lord lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carwin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lord is aware though and is defending well.
Lord passes into half guard.
Lord lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lord tries to pass to full mount but Carwin defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin is refusing to be controlled, as Lord sits in half guard.
Lord is looking to stall here but Carwin recovers full guard.
Lord missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carwin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carwin wants to sweep here but Lord controlling him for the moment.
Lord looking to pass the guard.
Lord controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carwin pulls Lord in to control the position.
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.
Carwin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Carwin keeping moving, preventing Lord from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rumble Lord hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lord scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lord shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lord lands a big elbow.
Carwin is bucking up trying to escape but Lord cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lord pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lord raining down hammerfists from mount.
Carwin is rocked!
Carwin is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Lord! Carwin is hurt baaadly! Lord is firing away with more strikes - Carwin is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rumble Lord!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Siciliano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Rash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Rash has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fred Siciliano's chin.
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fred Siciliano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Rash!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rash feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Siciliano's calf.
Siciliano ducks right into an uppercut from Rash.
Siciliano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rash paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rash. Siciliano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siciliano moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalling in the clinch from Siciliano.
Rash tries a body shot but Siciliano blocks it.
Rash taking a breather.
Siciliano works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siciliano is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siciliano advances to half guard.
Siciliano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rash has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rash blocking the ground and pound attempt from Siciliano.
Rash controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siciliano is working for a kimura but Rash is defending it quite comfortably.
Siciliano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rash is defending against the submission attempts here by Siciliano.
Siciliano wants to advance to full mount but Rash doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rash wants to stand and escape but Siciliano is having none of it.
Siciliano 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.
Rash is trying to keep Siciliano in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Siciliano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Siciliano drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rash looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rash looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rash!
Siciliano takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Siciliano is being controlled here.
Siciliano is looking for a sweep.
Siciliano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rash's best efforts.
Siciliano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rash is working away from the top position though.
Siciliano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rash looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rash's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Siciliano keeping moving, preventing Rash from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Rash was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Siciliano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Siciliano tries to clinch up but Rash circles away and keeps his distance.
Rash throws a body punch but Siciliano moves out of range.
Siciliano wants to clinch up but Rash keeps it at a distance.
Siciliano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A cross from Rash lands.
Rash looks to score with a jab to the body but Siciliano is just out of range.
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.
Rash swings for the body but Siciliano moves out of range.
Siciliano throws a right hand that Rash ducks under and follows up with a left that Rash also avoids with ease.
Siciliano looks to score with a jab to the body but Rash is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rash. Siciliano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siciliano doesn't manage to clinch there - Rash circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Siciliano!
Rash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Siciliano.
Rash takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rash is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Siciliano rather than just go for the knockout.
Siciliano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rash counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Siciliano looks to clinch
and Siciliano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Siciliano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rash counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rash throws out a loose jab but Siciliano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rash takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rash tests Siciliano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fred Siciliano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siciliano tries to clinch up.
Rash digs a good hook to Siciliano's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Rash will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Siciliano misses with a leg kick.
Rash takes a swing at Siciliano's ribcage but misses.
Rash lands with an overhand left.
Siciliano throws a series of punches but Rash moves out of range.
Siciliano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rash has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Siciliano throws a sloppy head kick and Rash moves out of range easily.
Rash gets tackled into the cage by Siciliano. Siciliano maintains the clinch.
Rash is trying to stall.
Siciliano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rash pulls his leg out and moves away.
Siciliano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rash counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Siciliano keeping full guard, as Rash tries to pass.
Siciliano trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siciliano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rash defends well.
Rash wants to pass the guard but Siciliano is keeping the position.
Rash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Siciliano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rash preventing the sweep.
Siciliano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rash defends well.
Siciliano wants to sweep but no luck.
Siciliano keeping moving, preventing Rash from controlling successfully.
Siciliano throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
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.
Rash preventing the sweep.
Rash postures up.
Siciliano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Siciliano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rash controlling from the top position.
Fred Siciliano has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A combination from Siciliano does no damage.
Siciliano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Siciliano wants to clinch but Rash slips to the side
enabling Rash to counter with a crisp jab.
Siciliano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rash misses with a body shot
and Siciliano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Siciliano breaks the clinch.
Siciliano is looking to clinch.
Siciliano moves to clinch but Rash breaks away
enabling Rash to counter with a crisp jab.
Rash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rash darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rash scores with a jab to the body.
Siciliano is looking to clinch.
Siciliano thumps Rash with a low kick.
Rash looks to score with a jab to the body but Siciliano is just out of range.
Siciliano tries to clinch up.
Rash just misses with a punch to the body.
Siciliano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siciliano moves away.
Rash looks to score with a jab to the body but Siciliano is just out of range.
Siciliano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Siciliano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rash keeps the fight on the outside.
Siciliano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Siciliano misses with a wild body shot.
Siciliano closes the distance and clinches.
Siciliano looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Rash.
Siciliano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rash can't find room to land a body shot as Siciliano controls the action.
Rash is trying to maintain a safe position but Siciliano gets an underhook and turns Rash into the cage.
Siciliano is stalling here.
Siciliano has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rash regains guard immediately.
Siciliano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Siciliano preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Rash will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Rash lands a nice looking body shot.
Rash keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rash circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rash makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rash scores with a jab to the body.
Rash circles away from the clinch attempt.
Siciliano wants to clinch but Rash slips to the side
enabling Rash to counter with a crisp jab.
Siciliano misses with a low kick.
Siciliano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Siciliano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rash.
Siciliano tries to clinch but Rash moves away
and Rash counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rash just misses with a punch to the body.
Siciliano moves away from the strike by Rash.
Rash misses the shot to the body.
Siciliano tries to clinch but Rash is having none of it.
Rash circles away from the clinch attempt.
Siciliano clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siciliano swings wildly with an uppercut but Rash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siciliano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rash prevents it.
Siciliano lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rash is working Siciliano over against the cage.
Rash prevents the takedown attempt.
Siciliano working hard to break the clinch.
Rash gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Siciliano.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Siciliano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siciliano is trying to drag Rash to the mat but Rash just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Siciliano works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rash is on top in guard.
Siciliano keeping moving, preventing Rash from controlling successfully.
Fred Siciliano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rash is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Siciliano 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.
Fred Siciliano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rash trying to control but Siciliano is working from the bottom.
Siciliano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siciliano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rash is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siciliano is trying to control the position but Rash postures up.
Rash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siciliano is keeping the position for now.
Siciliano trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Siciliano is looking to clinch.
Rash keeps the fight on the outside.
Rash misses the shot to the body.
Siciliano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rash to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Siciliano controls Rash momentarily but Rash frees himself.
Rash missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siciliano manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Siciliano throws some wild stikes that Rash manages to avoid easily.
Rash is working to get back to half guard.
Siciliano avoids the attempt from Rash to control.
Siciliano with a couple of short strikes.
Siciliano lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rash hang on?
Siciliano lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Matt Rash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rash tries to lock up and control but Siciliano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Rash.
I've got Rash 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Rash!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Bender (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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165 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, DJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seth Bender!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bender moves out of range as Penn strikes.
Bender looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Penn scores with a jab to the body.
Bender throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Penn's waist but Penn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bender off to one side.
Penn connects with a nice looking jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Bender blocks the leg kick.
Penn cracks Bender with an open hand slap.
Bender tries to clinch up but Penn circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Penn as Bender shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bender is looking to clinch.
Bender clinches up against the cage.
Penn tries to break free but Bender pushes him back against the cage.
Bender is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Penn can't fight it off and eventually Bender manages to take the fight to the floor. Penn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bender must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bender trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bender can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Bender got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bender has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bender is one step ahead there.
Bender trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bender controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bender preventing the sweep.
Bender stays in close to Penn's body and controls the position.
Seth Bender has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bender shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Penn 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.
Penn wants to improve his position but Bender is controlling well.
Bender throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Penn tries to roll over but Bender keeps him under control.
Penn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bender.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Bender is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bender is trying to work for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Bender sits in half guard.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Penn wants to control but Bender is keeping busy.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Bender is trying to control the action in half guard but Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bender perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bender drops an elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Penn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bender.
Penn manages to get to full guard.
Bender trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bender controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Seth Bender was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bender steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bender moves away.
Bender changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penn tries to avoid it but Bender manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penn to the ground. Penn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
DJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Bender.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bender.
Bender shoots in and drives through. Penn sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Bender dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bender moves out of range of the body kick from Penn.
Bender keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bender shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense.
Bender has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bender has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Penn is trying to keep an underhook but Bender manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bender is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Penn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bender.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Penn taking some punishment here, with Bender in his half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bender wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bender pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn manages to get to full guard.
Bender preventing the sweep.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Bender decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bender fails to land the takedown.
Bender is breathing heavily.
Bender throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Penn's waist but Penn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bender off to one side.
DJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Bender.
Bender closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bender prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn manages to get to full guard.
Penn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bender!
Bender looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Penn pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bender blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bender manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bender is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Penn off and has taken his back!
Bender trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Penn doesn't escape.
Penn breaks Bender's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bender has his foot on Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
Penn is fighting to break Bender's control of his arms but Bender is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Seth Bender has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bender is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn is looking to advance position but Bender has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Bender's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to get to half guard.
Bender landing strikes, looking to finish!
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
Bender working Penn over with strikes here.
Penn is looking to improve his position but Bender isn't that keen on the idea.
Bender content just to control the position here.
Penn is bucking up trying to escape but Bender cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Bender showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bender closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Penn quickly recovers to half guard.
Bender not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bender prevents Penn from improving his position.
Bender looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bender working Penn over with strikes.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Bender moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Penn.
Penn tries to bench press Bender off him but Bender keeps the position.
Bender wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bender is working Penn over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bender wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Penn trying to remain calm as Bender controls from the top position.
Penn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bender is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn is being controlled here.
Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bender off and has taken his back!
Bender wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Bender trying to control the action but Penn just sinks the hooks in.
Penn is persistently looking for the submission but Bender is defending it well.
Penn doesn't have the hooks in and Bender manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bender postures up and lands a big shot to Penn's brow.
Bender looking to pass the guard.
Bender is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bender is one step ahead there.
Bender controls from within his opponent's guard.
Penn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bender chips away with some ground and pound.
Bender stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bender drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bender tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bender lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Penn tries to bench press Bender off him but Bender keeps the position.
Bender in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bender wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bender is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Penn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bender scores with punches from side control.
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bender wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bender working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bender is working Penn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Penn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bender in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Seth Bender is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Penn being controlled for a moment.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Bender is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Penn's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bender tries for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Bender lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
DJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bender taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Bender comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bender 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Bender!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Lin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Doctor House!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lin connects with a body shot that sends House's belly button to the back.
House throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lin counters with a left and a right that stings House.
Lin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. House looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
House looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. House eats them both and turns towards Lin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Doctor House has been cut.
Lin throws a low kick but it's checked well by House.
House doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches House on the side of the head.
Lin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping House at a distance.
Lin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lin drops House with a right and a left! Lin comes rushing in but House regains his composure and manages to keep Lin in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lin pushes down on House's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for House to stand up.
Lin drops House with a right and a left! Lin comes rushing in but House regains his composure and manages to keep Lin in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
House keeping moving, preventing Lin from controlling successfully.
Lin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but House sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
House takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lin misses with a low kick.
Lin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
House takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lin jabs House to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Doctor House seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Lin.
Lin lands a jab to the nose.
House doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lin lands a jab to House's midsection.
Lin scores with a hook to the body. House takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lin cracks House with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin scores with a jab to the body.
Lin works House's body with a nice hook.
Lin feints a jab promting House to slip. Lin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. House slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lin punishes House's body with a nice straight punch.
Lin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
House misses with a double jab
and Lin counters with a left and a right that stings House.
House takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lin lands with a good body shot.
House takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lin is working the combinations to good effect here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lin.
Lin lands a nice hook to House's body. House takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lin, as that shot connected.
House takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
House takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Lin. Beautiful body shot.
Lin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. House doesn't seem bothered though.
Lin clobbers House with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lin lands with a good body shot.
Lin throws a good cross that connects.
Lin is looking to wear down House with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lin works the jab nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
House takes one on the button.
House gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lin.
House falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doctor House's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
House throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lin counters with a straight right hand.
Lin wants to land a leg kick but House is out of range.
Lin swinging wildly here.
Lin lands a nice shot to the body.
House throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lin counters with a nice body shot.
Lin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lin with a nice cross.
House walks into a straight right hand from Lin.
House takes a shot right to the bread basket.
House misses with a combination
enabling Lin to counter with a crisp jab.
Lin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lin lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lin connects with a body shot that sends House's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces House back to the cage. Lin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lin thuds a left hand into House's body.
Lin cracks House with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lin throws a low kick but it's checked well by House.
House takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Frank Lin is winning the standup battle so far.
House misses with a combination
and Lin counters with a nice uppercut.
Lin lands a jab to House's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Lin. Beautiful body shot.
Lin throws a shot to the body.
Lin cracks House with a good jab.
Lin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
House has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lin lands a jab-cross combination.
Lin connects with a body shot.
House on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lin lands a glancing blow to the side of House's head.
Lin lands a jab to House's midsection.
Lin feints a jab promting House to slip. Lin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. House slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between House's hands.
House takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
House misses with a double jab
and House takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin tries a low kick but House avoids it.
Lin scores with the left hand. House knows he should have avoided that one.
Lin lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
House takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
House tries to clinch but Lin moves away
and Lin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
House falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Lin counter with a right hand.
Lin connects with a crisp jab.
Lin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and House is able to avoid easily.
Lin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
House misses with a combination
and Lin counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
House throws a combination that misses
and Lin counters with a right hand to the body.
Lin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that House can do to turn this around?
House moves out of range of the leg kick from Lin.
Frank Lin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
House takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
House swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lin throws a right hand that House ducks under and follows up with a left that House also avoids with ease.
Lin throws a shot to the body.
Lin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
House swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lin scores with a shot to the body.
House throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lin counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doctor House's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lin throws a good cross that connects.
House throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lin lands a body shot.
House misses with an uppercut
and Lin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lin scores with a nice strike.
Lin works the jab nicely.
Lin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. House doesn't seem bothered though.
Lin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as House backs up against the cage.
Lin lands with a cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lin lands with a good body shot.
House takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lin connects with a single shot there.
Lin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lin!
House takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lin scores with a jab.
House misses with an uppercut
enabling Lin to counter with a crisp jab.
Lin lands a right hook to the body.
House takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lin lands with a good body shot.
Lin works House's body with a nice hook.
Lin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lin jabs at House's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin scores with a nice strike.
Lin digs a good hook to House's body.
Lin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
House misses with a combination
letting Lin counter with a right hand.
Lin scores with a shot to the body.
Lin scores with a punch to the head.
House throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. House looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. House doesn't seem bothered though.
Lin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A cross from Lin lands.
Lin cracks House with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lin digs a good body shot into House's ribs.
Lin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. House doesn't seem bothered though.
Lin lands with an overhand left.
Lin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lin stalks House and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into House's face. House staggers backwards, shaken.
Lin lands a nice shot that snaps House's head back.
Lin jabs at House's body.
Lin misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Lin both land. Nice combination.
House takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
House misses with a combination
enabling Lin to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lin duly obliges.
Nice uppercut there from Lin.
Lin throws a low kick, looking for House's leg but House calmly moves out of range.
Lin lands with a hook. House tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lin misses with a head kick.
House swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Lin to counter with a crisp jab.
Frank Lin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
House swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lin connects with a body shot that sends House's belly button to the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Doctor House has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lin throws a series of strikes that have House backpedaling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Lin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:24
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Lin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Walkie Talkie - DJ Shadow. Andrew Carter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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217 lbs
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201 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Scott!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter throws a sloppy head kick and Scott moves out of range easily.
Scott shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carter counters with a nice body shot.
Scott throws a sloppy body shot
and Carter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Scott makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Scott.
Scott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carter wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Carter preventing the sweep.
Carter trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Andrew Carter just wasn't active enough.
Scott checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Carter - just one landing.
Carter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scott is out of range and Carter settles back down.
Scott misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carter throws a nice looking combination but Scott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scott with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Michael Scott has been cut.
Carter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Carter tries to land a front kick but Scott steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scott blocks the body kick.
Carter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carter tries a head kick but it misses.
Carter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Scott has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Scott and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Carter catches Scott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Carter cracks the inside of Scott's front leg.
Scott has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carter.
Carter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Scott's guard.
Scott looking to control.
Scott has momentary wrist control but Carter slips an elbow through the middle.
Scott has his hands on Carter's head, controlling the position.
Carter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Carter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Scott drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Carter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scott's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Scott 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.
Carter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scott fails with the takedown
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scott shoots for a double leg takedown but Carter sprawls well. He's pushed Scott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Scott checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Scott's guard.
Scott working a defensive guard here.
Carter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Carter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carter wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andrew Carter.
Carter throws a sloppy head kick and Scott moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
Scott misses with a left hand
and Carter counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Scott is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Carter throws an off balance right hand
and Scott counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carter won't be happy with that.
Carter wants to control but Scott postures up.
Carter tries to bench press Scott off him but Scott keeps the position.
Scott in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Carter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carter keeps working.
Carter is looking to improve his position.
Scott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott passes to full mount!
Carter sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Carter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Carter is refusing to be controlled, as Scott sits in half guard.
Andrew Carter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carter is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carter avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to advance position but Carter counters by regaining guard.
Scott pushes down on Carter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Carter is trying is best to control the position here.
Carter tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Scott wants to work for an arm triangle but Carter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carter is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Carter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scott'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!
Scott throws a poor cross that misses
and Carter counters with a left and a right that stings Scott.
Carter throws a lazy uppercut
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
Scott takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Carter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Scott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
Carter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Carter controlling Scott's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scott's guard.
Carter throwing strikes from guard but Scott blocks nicely.
Carter is pushing down on Scott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scott is fighting to maintain full guard but Carter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Scott trying to get back to full guard but Carter takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Scott is looking to improve his position but Carter isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Scott is squirming around, avoiding Carter's attempts to control the action.
Carter looking to control and managing it successfully.
Michael Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scott tries to reverse the position but Carter maintains control.
Carter looking to finish Scott with some ground and pound. This is bad for Scott!
Carter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee warns Scott that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Carter looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to control but Scott wriggling away.
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scott wants to control but Carter is having none of it.
Carter with good strikes from the mount here!
Scott is trying to escape the mount.
Carter lands a big elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter wants to control the pace but Scott is squirming around nicely.
Carter looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Carter!
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