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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Lekova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yamato Hiroshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiroshi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Subconscious. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sergei Lekova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yamato Hiroshi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiroshi wants to clinch
and Lekova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lekova looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lekova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hiroshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lekova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hiroshi's head.
Lekova throwing strikes but missing.
Hiroshi keeping full guard, as Lekova tries to pass.
Lekova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiroshi trying to keep a closed guard but Lekova is proving a slippery customer.
Lekova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hiroshi is keeping the position for now.
Lekova is working hard here to advance position.
Lekova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lekova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sergei Lekova wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hiroshi enables Lekova to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hiroshi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lekova has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lekova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lekova slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lekova tries to free his leg and advance position but Hiroshi is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sergei Lekova just wasn't active enough.
Hiroshi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lekova to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lekova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hiroshi trying to control the position.
Lekova wants to pass the guard but Hiroshi is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lekova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hiroshi keeping full guard, as Lekova tries to pass.
Lekova drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lekova jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lekova with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lekova trying to control but Hiroshi is working from the bottom.
Hiroshi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lekova with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Lekova dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lekova fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hiroshi sprawls well initially but Lekova persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lekova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lekova with the ground and pound but Hiroshi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hiroshi keeping moving, preventing Lekova from controlling successfully.
Lekova is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hiroshi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lekova controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sergei Lekova.
Lekova shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hiroshi's guard.
Lekova trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiroshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lekova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lekova is working Hiroshi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lekova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lekova slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiroshi is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiroshi taking some punishment here, with Lekova in his half guard.
Lekova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hiroshi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lekova is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hiroshi defends it well.
Hiroshi is breathing heavily.
Lekova works his way into side control.
Lekova tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hiroshi's legs.
Hiroshi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lekova.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lekova cracks Hiroshi with a big right hand but Hiroshi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hiroshi is trying to control Lekova's posture but Lekova avoids it.
Lekova tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hiroshi can't do much from the bottom here.
Lekova working the head with strikes.
Lekova is looking to take a break and control but Hiroshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lekova advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lekova with the ground and pound from mount.
Lekova looking to control but Hiroshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lekova landing punches.
Lekova swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hiroshi is now in Lekova's guard. A big mistake from Lekova there, giving up the dominant position!
Lekova has his foot on Hiroshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hiroshi works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lekova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hiroshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Lekova is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Lekova dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lekova closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hiroshi did well to prevent Lekova getting side control.
Lekova is trying to work for a kimura but Hiroshi is defending well.
Lekova is taking a breather. Hiroshi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lekova's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lekova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lekova controlling the action here.
Lekova wants to take a breather but Hiroshi is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lekova seems to be looking for submissions.
Lekova seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hiroshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lekova is controlling the pace.
Lekova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hiroshi keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sergei Lekova.
Hiroshi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lekova counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hiroshi's guard now.
Hiroshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lekova landing with the ground and pound.
Lekova is looking to work some ground and pound but Hiroshi has wrist control.
Lekova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hiroshi keeping moving, preventing Lekova from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lekova controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lekova pushing down on Hiroshi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hiroshi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lekova.
Hiroshi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lekova scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lekova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lekova is keen to just control but Hiroshi is a slippery customer.
Lekova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hiroshi can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lekova lands a nice short elbow.
Hiroshi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lekova.
Lekova works over Hiroshi with some ground and pound from guard.
Lekova lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lekova passes Hiroshi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lekova throwing shots but Hiroshi is blocking nicely.
Sergei Lekova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lekova tries to pass to full mount but Hiroshi defends it.
Lekova with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yamato Hiroshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Lekova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lekova 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 Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Lekova!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki has chosen Sephiroth Theme as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mauricio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aoki pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Aoki makes his way to full guard, as Silva worked for a kimura.
Aoki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva stands up from Aoki's guard - Silva perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki with a lazy takedown attempt
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva pushes down on Aoki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aoki kicks Silva off and gets back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aoki enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aoki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva is standing up over Aoki. Aoki looks to escape but Silva dives into side control.
Aoki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Silva is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Aoki works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Aoki is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
Aoki looks gassed!
Silva uses his free foot to push down on Aoki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aoki.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aoki is surviving well by controlling Silva's body position as best he can.
Silva controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Silva goes for an armbar but Aoki turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Aoki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aoki has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Aoki reverses the position - he's now on top in Silva's guard.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
Silva controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mauricio Silva just wasn't active enough.
Aoki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aoki tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aoki!
Silva connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Silva controlling from the full mount.
Aoki taking shots to the head.
Silva is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aoki?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva landing strikes from the mount.
Silva working Aoki over with strikes here.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Silva with shots to the head and body - Aoki looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki taking some punishment here, with Silva in his half guard.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva is controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Silva 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!
Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aoki sprawls well initially but Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aoki is trying to stand.
Silva 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.
Silva passes to side control.
Aoki regains half guard, as Silva was trying to land strikes.
Aoki pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aoki can do to turn this around?
Silva stands up and beckons Aoki to join him on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Aoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aoki is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva has isolated one of Aoki's arms. Aoki looking to fight him off but Silva twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mauricio Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perry Flavel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umbabarauma Smith II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Flavel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Amazing - Kanye west. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Perry Flavel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Umbabarauma Smith II!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flavel throws a right hand that misses
and Smith II counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Perry Flavel has been cut.
Flavel misses with a kick to the body.
Flavel throws a lazy uppercut
and Flavel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flavel throws a lazy uppercut
and Flavel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flavel misses with a straight right.
Smith II shoots and misses
and Smith II takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flavel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith II misses with a takedown
and Smith II takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flavel connects with a body shot.
Flavel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith II has time to react.
Flavel just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Flavel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flavel moves into the clinch successfully.
Flavel manages to break the clinch.
Smith II avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith II ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick from Flavel lands but Smith II takes it in his stride.
Flavel connects with a leg kick. Smith II looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Smith II gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flavel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perry Flavel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umbabarauma Smith II.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith II!
Smith II clobbers Flavel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith II slips a jab and a cross from Flavel.
Smith II checks a low kick from Flavel.
Flavel misses with a jab to the body
and Smith II counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flavel tries to kick Smith II off but Smith II keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith II prevents Flavel from improving his position.
Flavel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith II on the ground.
Flavel is trying to stand.
Smith II is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flavel defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith II 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.
Smith II is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flavel has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umbabarauma Smith II dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Perry Flavel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Flavel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith II counters with a straight right hand.
Flavel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith II counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Flavel thinking.
Umbabarauma Smith II is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flavel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith II moves away.
Smith II misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith II takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flavel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Flavel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flavel throws the left hand but Smith II avoids the punch easily.
Flavel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good exchange - Flavel coming out on top.
Flavel throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith II makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Flavel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith II closes the distance looking to clinch
and Flavel counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flavel misses with a right hand
and Smith II connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flavel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith II's calf.
Flavel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith II counters with a left to the body.
Flavel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith II counters with a nice double leg into side control. Flavel won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flavel wants to get back to his feet but Smith II drags him back down.
Smith II is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Flavel is trying to escape and Smith II transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Flavel is forced to tap! Nice work there by Smith II! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Umbabarauma Smith II!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Borgstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirvo Miralovic (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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230 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nate Borgstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirvo Miralovic!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borgstein misses with a double jab
and Miralovic counters with a straight right hand.
Borgstein closes the distance looking to clinch
and Miralovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Borgstein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Borgstein closes the distance looking to clinch
and Miralovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Borgstein moves to clinch but Miralovic breaks away
and Miralovic counters with a big head kick but Borgstein shrugs it off.
Miralovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Borgstein moves to clinch but Miralovic breaks away
and Miralovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Borgstein's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Borgstein is predictable there
and Miralovic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Borgstein wants to clinch but Miralovic slips to the side
and Miralovic moves into the clinch.
Borgstein looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miralovic scores with a shot to the side of Borgstein's head.
Borgstein can't break the clinch.
Miralovic breaks the clinch.
Borgstein tries to clinch
and Miralovic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Borgstein is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A low kick from Borgstein misses
and Miralovic moves into the clinch.
Borgstein is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Miralovic obliges.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Borgstein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miralovic's brow.
Miralovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Borgstein throws an elbow but misses.
Miralovic with a knee to the head.
It looks like Nate Borgstein has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Miralovic.
Borgstein misses with the head strike.
Miralovic has Borgstein pressed against the cage, preventing Borgstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Borgstein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miralovic avoids it.
Miralovic breaks the clinch.
Borgstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miralovic gets tackled into the cage by Borgstein. Borgstein maintains the clinch.
Borgstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miralovic gets a clinch.
Borgstein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miralovic avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Miralovic.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miralovic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Borgstein slows down the pace here.
Miralovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Borgstein drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miralovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Borgstein tries to clinch but Miralovic moves away
and Miralovic counters with a two punch combo.
Borgstein moves to clinch but Miralovic breaks away
and Miralovic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Borgstein won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miralovic misses with the ground and pound.
Miralovic controlling the position.
Borgstein is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgstein stops Miralovic from passing to mount.
Miralovic is looking to take a break and control but Borgstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borgstein is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Borgstein looks like he's trying to stand up.
Miralovic is looking to advance position but Borgstein won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miralovic in particular looking to stall.
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.
Borgstein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miralovic pulls his head out easily.
Miralovic prevents Borgstein from standing back up.
Miralovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Borgstein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Borgstein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borgstein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borgstein.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borgstein wants to stand and escape but Miralovic is having none of it.
Borgstein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miralovic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirvo Miralovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Borgstein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Borgstein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miralovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Borgstein thinking.
Borgstein closes the distance but Miralovic moves to the side
and Miralovic counters by clinching up.
Borgstein wants to stall.
Borgstein tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miralovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miralovic darts in and clinches Borgstein up against the cage.
Borgstein is trying to stall.
Borgstein misses with an elbow over the top.
Miralovic blocks the elbow strike.
Miralovic blocking some punches.
Borgstein lands a nice uppercut.
Borgstein dodges an elbow strike from Miralovic.
Miralovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Borgstein misses with a leg kick
and Miralovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Miralovic lands a head kick!
Miralovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgstein tries to clinch
and Miralovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Borgstein closes the distance but Miralovic moves to the side
and Miralovic counters with a leg kick.
Borgstein tries to clinch
and Miralovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miralovic breaks from the clinch.
Borgstein shoots for a takedown but Miralovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Borgstein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miralovic counters with a head kick.
Nate Borgstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borgstein tries to clinch but Miralovic moves away
and Miralovic moves into the clinch.
Miralovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Borgstein backwards.
Borgstein tries to pull guard but Miralovic won't allow it.
Borgstein trying to stall but Miralovic improves his position.
Miralovic wants a takedown but no success here.
Borgstein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Miralovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miralovic blocks an elbow strike from Borgstein.
Borgstein takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miralovic avoiding damage as Borgstein throws knees to the body.
Borgstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Borgstein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miralovic counters with a left and a right that stings Borgstein.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Borgstein looks to clinch
and Miralovic counters with a straight right hand.
Miralovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Borgstein's head.
Miralovic has Borgstein up against the cage in a clinch.
Miralovic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters up against the cage, Borgstein throws an elbow but misses.
Borgstein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Miralovic tries to pull guard but Borgstein holds him up against the cage and eventually Miralovic drops back down to his feet.
Borgstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borgstein pushes off an throws an elbow but Miralovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Borgstein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Borgstein scores with a shot to the side of Miralovic's head.
Borgstein pushes Miralovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Borgstein can't break the clinch.
Miralovic blocks the elbow strike.
Miralovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Borgstein falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miralovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miralovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Miralovic.
Miralovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Borgstein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miralovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Borgstein wants to clinch
and Miralovic counters with a one-two to the body.
Borgstein tries to clinch
and Miralovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Borgstein tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Miralovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borgstein tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Miralovic moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Borgstein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miralovic avoids a wild elbow strike from Borgstein.
Borgstein throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miralovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Borgstein avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miralovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Borgstein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Borgstein misses with a double jab
and Miralovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Borgstein misses with a shot to the body
and Miralovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miralovic thuds a left hand into Borgstein's body.
Miralovic rushes Borgstein and presses him up against the cage.
Borgstein looking to slow down the pace here.
Borgstein seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Miralovic is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Borgstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mirvo Miralovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borgstein moves to clinch but Miralovic breaks away
and Miralovic counters with a nice body shot.
Borgstein throws a combination that misses
and Miralovic counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirvo Miralovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nate Borgstein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Miralovic lands with a straight right. Borgstein didn't see that one coming.
Borgstein avoids the head kick by Miralovic.
Borgstein tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Miralovic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Borgstein is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Miralovic moves into range and clinches up with Borgstein.
Borgstein is trying to stall.
Miralovic lands an elbow inside that Borgstein shrugs off.
Miralovic with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Miralovic.
Miralovic manages to break the clinch.
Borgstein throws a combination that misses
and Miralovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Borgstein tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Miralovic counters with a head kick.
Borgstein misses with a hook
and Miralovic moves into the clinch.
Borgstein misses with an elbow strike.
Borgstein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Borgstein misses with an elbow over the top.
Miralovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miralovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Borgstein wants to clinch but Miralovic slips to the side
and Miralovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borgstein is defended easily by Miralovic.
Borgstein closes the distance but Miralovic moves to the side
and Miralovic counters with a head kick.
Borgstein wants to clinch but Miralovic slips to the side
and Miralovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miralovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Borgstein tries to pull guard but Miralovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Borgstein drops back down to his feet.
Miralovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Borgstein fails with the takedown
and Miralovic counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Borgstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miralovic blocks an elbow strike from Borgstein.
Miralovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Miralovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miralovic manages to break the clinch.
Borgstein throws a combination. Miralovic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Borgstein throws a lazy head kick
and Miralovic counters with a nice body shot.
Miralovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Borgstein.
Borgstein misses with a takedown attempt
and Miralovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miralovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miralovic is looking to slow Borgstein down with leg kicks.
Miralovic lands an overhand right.
Miralovic lands a head kick. Borgstein smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Borgstein looks to clinch
and Miralovic counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Borgstein misses with a double jab
and Miralovic counters with a two punch combo.
Miralovic lands with a hook. Borgstein tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Borgstein tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Miralovic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Borgstein is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Miralovic gets a clinch.
Miralovic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Miralovic breaks from the clinch.
Borgstein throws a poor cross that misses
and Miralovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Borgstein looking for a takedown.
Miralovic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miralovic lands a nice elbow.
Miralovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Borgstein wants to clinch
and Miralovic counters with a nice body kick.
Borgstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck for Miralovic with that takedown attempt.
Borgstein tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Miralovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Borgstein doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miralovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miralovic has closed the distance and engaged Borgstein in a clinch.
Borgstein looking to stall.
Miralovic manages to break the clinch.
Borgstein misses with a double jab
and Miralovic counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miralovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Borgstein, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Miralovic.
Miralovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Borgstein tries to stall but Miralovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A left hand lands to the body for Miralovic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miralovic.
Miralovic landing knees to the head.
Nate Borgstein's cut is getting worse.
Miralovic manages to break the clinch.
Nate Borgstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miralovic connects with a looping right hand.
Borgstein wants to clinch
and Miralovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miralovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Borgstein throws an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miralovic landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borgstein misses with an elbow strike.
Miralovic manages to break the clinch.
Nate Borgstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borgstein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Miralovic to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirvo Miralovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miralovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirvo Miralovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Phenom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shim Changmin (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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193 lbs
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190 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Phenom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shim Changmin!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phenom misses with a left hand
and Changmin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Changmin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phenom.
Changmin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Changmin lands with a nice combination. Phenom backs away looking to recover.
Changmin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phenom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Changmin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Changmin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Changmin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Changmin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A left and a right from Phenom both land. Nice combination.
Phenom misses with a double jab.
Phenom throws a poor cross that misses
and Changmin counters with a left and a right that stings Phenom.
A punch combination from Changmin misses.
Changmin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phenom circles away quickly and effectively.
Phenom misses the jab.
Phenom misses with a right hand
and Changmin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Changmin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Changmin does no damage.
Phenom misses with a left hand
and Changmin counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice combination there by Changmin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phenom throws out a loose jab but Changmin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phenom misses with a wild body shot.
Phenom is breathing heavily.
Phenom misses with a double jab.
Changmin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phenom looks to throw the jab but Changmin is out of range.
Changmin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Changmin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Changmin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phenom's head.
Changmin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Changmin is working the combinations to good effect here.
Phenom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Changmin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Changmin defending well as Phenom loads up on a big left hand.
Changmin throws a series of punches but Phenom avoids them all with ease.
Changmin throws a right and a left that Phenom avoids nicely.
Changmin misses with the combination.
Changmin lunges at Phenom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phenom's hand.
Changmin slips under a jab from Phenom.
Phenom throws a shot from downtown. Changmin moves away and avoids it.
Changmin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phenom.
Changmin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Changmin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Changmin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phenom.
Phenom swings for the body but Changmin moves out of range.
No joy there for Changmin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Changmin scores with a jab to the body.
Changmin misses with the combination.
A left and a right from Changmin both land. Nice combination.
Changmin throws a series of punches but Phenom avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Changmin.
Phenom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Changmin misses with the combination.
Changmin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Changmin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Changmin.
Changmin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Changmin lands with a straight right. Phenom didn't see that one coming.
Changmin with a nice cross.
Phenom is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phenom throws a wild hook but Changmin just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Phenom gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Changmin raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shim Changmin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darnell Sandifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darnell Sandifer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darnell Sandifer!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki looks for a takedown but Sandifer sprawls well.
Good shot there by Sandifer.
The fighters circling - Sandifer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sandifer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aoki.
Sandifer misses with a wild combination.
Sandifer lands with a hook. Aoki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sandifer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sandifer misses with a two punch combination.
Aoki shoots in but no luck this time.
Aoki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandifer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Aoki closes the distance and clinches up with Sandifer, looking for a takedown. Aoki pushes Sandifer against the cage but Sandifer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandifer ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Sandifer scores with the left hand. Aoki knows he should have avoided that one.
Sandifer scores with a hook to the body. Aoki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aoki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sandifer.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Sandifer scores with a four punch combination!
Aoki misses with the body kick
and Aoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Sandifer circles away easily
and Sandifer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aoki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sandifer counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Aoki to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Sandifer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Darnell Sandifer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Psil Ander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Higastsui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Psil Ander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Higastsui!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higastsui shoots and misses
and Ander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ander buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ander throws a nice head kick!
Higastsui swats away the attempt to clinch by Ander.
Psil Ander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higastsui drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ander looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ander is looking for a triangle but Higastsui pushes his legs off easily.
Ander had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Higastsui defends it easily.
Higastsui pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ander is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ander is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Higastsui forces his way into half guard.
Higastsui passes to full mount!
Ander is trying to escape the mount.
Higastsui working for a guillotine from mount but Ander is in no mood to give up.
Ander is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higastsui moves to the back.
Higastsui is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Ander is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Higastsui!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Otto Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and john john Avillanoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avillanoza has chosen Metalica 1 as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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155 lbs
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190 cm
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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Otto Grimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, john john Avillanoza!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimm looks to clinch
and Avillanoza counters with a stiff right hand.
Avillanoza is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Grimm is looking to clinch.
Grimm lands a nice shot to the body.
Grimm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Avillanoza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grimm counters with an outside leg kick.
Avillanoza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grimm. Grimm obviously looking to wear him down.
Grimm's corner calls for a 1-2. Grimm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grimm throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Avillanoza tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grimm is in Avillanoza's guard.
Grimm passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Grimm working the body and head with strikes.
Grimm tries to advance to mount but Avillanoza denies him.
The referee asks Grimm politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Grimm prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm in side control, throwing shots but Avillanoza defends.
Avillanoza avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Grimm.
Grimm in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Grimm 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.
Avillanoza looks gassed!
Avillanoza wants to control but Grimm postures up.
Grimm passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Avillanoza!
Avillanoza defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Grimm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm landing punches.
Grimm thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Grimm scoring with strikes but Avillanoza is staying in there.
Grimm working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Grimm with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimm looking for a guillotine from mount but Avillanoza is having none of it.
Grimm throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grimm is landing with some decent strikes but Avillanoza is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimm postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Avillanoza looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimm with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimm dominating with strikes here.
Grimm is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Avillanoza can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Grimm dominated that round.
That's time! Grimm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grimm connects with a leg kick. Avillanoza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grimm is looking to clinch but Avillanoza is avoiding it.
Grimm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Avillanoza's sensitive parts.
Grimm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Avillanoza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grimm is looking to slow Avillanoza down with leg kicks.
A jab lands there for Grimm.
john john Avillanoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Avillanoza is breathing heavily.
Grimm doesn't manage to clinch there - Avillanoza circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Grimm thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grimm takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grimm content to control rather than advance.
Grimm escapes and gets back to his feet.
Grimm closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Avillanoza did well to prevent Grimm getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grimm thows a huge punch but Avillanoza dodges it nicely.
Grimm content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grimm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grimm is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grimm is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Otto Grimm wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grimm.
That's four 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.
Good leg kick by Grimm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Otto Grimm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimm throws a head kick that Avillanoza semi-blocks.
Grimm connects with a looping right hand.
Grimm tries to clinch but Avillanoza is having none of it.
Grimm connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grimm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Grimm 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!
Grimm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Avillanoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grimm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Avillanoza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grimm stuns Avillanoza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A left lands for Grimm.
Grimm moves in looking to clinch but Avillanoza pushes him off.
Avillanoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grimm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm tries to clinch up but Avillanoza circles away and keeps his distance.
Grimm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grimm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Avillanoza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grimm closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grimm lands in his opponent's guard.
Grimm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avillanoza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Otto Grimm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grimm lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grimm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avillanoza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grimm sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grimm chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grimm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Avillanoza is working an open guard so Grimm takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Grimm closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Avillanoza to the mat! Avillanoza manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Avillanoza keeping moving, preventing Grimm from controlling successfully.
Grimm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grimm decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Grimm shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Grimm was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm is working for a guillotine from mount but Avillanoza frees his head quite easily.
Grimm with the ground and pound from mount.
Grimm looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Grimm in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
john john Avillanoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimm is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Avillanoza can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimm postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Avillanoza looks a forlorn figure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otto Grimm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grimm 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto Grimm!
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FIGHT
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